The Student News Site of Lake Central High School

Lake Central News
The Student News Site of Lake Central High School

Lake Central News
The Student News Site of Lake Central High School

Lake Central News

Tori Wilkes, Author

Trent Schneider (9) sits solemnly on the floor during his scene. Schneider performed in Peter Pan.

Freshmen Take Center Stage

Tori Wilkes, Author
May 12, 2017
4/28/17 Dollars for Scholars Gallery

4/28/17 Dollars for Scholars Gallery

Tori Wilkes, Author
May 4, 2017
Jack Tinsley (10) swims the 200 IM. The meet took place on Feb. 18.

Splashing into a second place Sectional title

Tori Wilkes, Author
February 22, 2017
2/2-2/3/17 AP Biology Lab Gallery

2/2-2/3/17 AP Biology Lab Gallery

Tori Wilkes, Author
February 8, 2017
A student lays their head on their book showing they have no motivation. Senioritis has been hitting seniors harder towards the end of the school year.

The spread of senioritis

Tori Wilkes, Author
February 7, 2017
Art gallery

Art gallery

Tori Wilkes, Author
December 20, 2016
Katie Rusiniak poses in front of the weight room. The team has been without a solid coach for four months.

Starting off the season on the wrong foot

Tori Wilkes, Author
November 23, 2016
11/4/16 James and the Giant Peach photogallery

11/4/16 James and the Giant Peach photogallery

Tori Wilkes, Author
November 9, 2016
Emily Badger (12), Adam Kharchaf (12), Zachary Hansen (12), Alexander Vrbanoff (11), Ben Morris (11) and Olivia Throckmartin (11) rehearse the first scene of the play. The first show is scheduled to be held on Oct. 25 for the elementary schools and the first one for the general public is Nov. 5.

Practice what you peach

Tori Wilkes, Author
October 7, 2016
Nadia Magnabosco (12) poses in front of the Castle of Saumur. Magnabosco was in France for over a month.

Summer Sun to Soleil Français

Tori Wilkes, Author
August 8, 2016
Thomas Pavell (9) receives his medal. This was Pavell’s first year taking the National French Exam and he placed in the silver level nationally.

A rewarding reception

Tori Wilkes, Author
May 23, 2016
Graphic showing serious mental health illness by age and gender.

Educating the essential

Tori Wilkes, Author
April 19, 2016
Ms. Myra Lolkema poses on the bleachers of the new gymnasium. This season, the girls gymnastic team achieved a new school record.

Q&A: Ms. Myra Lolkema, English

Tori Wilkes, Author
March 4, 2016
Alexander Bielawski (12) swims freestyle at Sectionals. There were 12 events at Sectionals.

Making Big Waves at Sectionals

Tori Wilkes, Author
February 23, 2016
Mrs. Nancy Tilka, World Language, poses with her award. Mrs. Tilka has been teaching French on and off since 1983.

Q&A: Nancy Tilka, World Language

Tori Wilkes, Author
December 17, 2015
Logan Nippert (12) and Julien Seida (9) anxiously watch the meet against the Valparaiso Vikings. The meet was held on Dec. 1.

Making waves at the start of the season

Tori Wilkes, Author
December 3, 2015
History teacher Josh Bill gestures while teaching an AP U.S. History class at Waukegan High School, January 8, 2013. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

How to Survive an AP Class

Tori Wilkes, Author
November 5, 2015
Coach TIna Tinberg hugs Rachel Gross (12) after talking about her success all season. The team’s next game is on Oct. 8.

Saying so long to seniors

Tori Wilkes, Author
October 8, 2015
Tools for distressing sit on a student’s desk. Students used these items to cope with the stress of sports, school, clubs, work, or any school activity in or out of school.

Destressing 101

Tori Wilkes, Author
September 24, 2015
Payal Bhatt (11), Alexis Wilkes (11), Frances Kornelik (11) and Spero Vrehas (11) talk together after the meeting. The meeting ended around 2:20 p.m.

Junior Class Cabinet Callout Meeting

Tori Wilkes, Author
September 3, 2015
Fan’s hands are up in the air as the band performs an upbeat song. The concert lasted about two hours long.

Five Seconds of Summer wows Chicago

Tori Wilkes, Author
August 9, 2015
All of the winners smile for a group picture taken by parents and teachers. The picture was taken towards the end of the banquet, and after the students received their medals.

Student success in French recognized

Tori Wilkes, Author
May 19, 2015
Students board a bus on the first day of school in Bates County, Missouri, on August 14, 2013. Miami R-1 Elementary School has started a four-day school week adding about half an hour to the other days and is embracing technology such as iPads in the classroom. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kasas City Star/MCT)

A Shining Four-Star Ranking

Tori Wilkes, Author
May 7, 2015
Dianne Cometa (10) enjoys her refreshments before the exam. The students were given refreshments before the test by both French teachers.

Students face French exam

Tori Wilkes, Author
March 20, 2015
A student’s school materials lay on a desk. Teachers have started to assign big projects since it’s nearing the end of the year.

Pacing not racing to finish a project

Tori Wilkes, Author
March 12, 2015
The team cheers before the meet begins. They placed 2nd at Sectionals out of 17 teams.

Swimming toward a Sectional title

Tori Wilkes, Author
February 25, 2015
Kyle Massa (11) swims freestyle. Sectionals took place on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Swimming Towards a Sectional Title

Tori Wilkes, Author
February 23, 2015
Q&A: Mrs. Valerie Gardner

Q&A: Mrs. Valerie Gardner

Tori Wilkes, Author
January 23, 2015
Elise Bereolos (11), Ryan Powers (12), Christi Raichle (12), Roger Kaufman (12), and Payton Paweski (11) perform. Counterpoints performed three songs.

Swing choirs perform at Clark Middle School

Tori Wilkes, Author
December 15, 2014
Mockingjay Flies on to the Big Screen

Mockingjay Flies on to the Big Screen

Tori Wilkes, Author
November 21, 2014
There were a variety of pamphlets and packets for parents to take as they came in. One of the packets was a copy of the powerpoint.

Duel of taking dual credit

Tori Wilkes, Author
November 5, 2014
10/15/14 Chemistry lab

10/15/14 Chemistry lab

Tori Wilkes, Author
October 17, 2014
The Best Buddies officers present a powerpoint. The powerpoint showed Best Buddies success stories from across the nation.

New Year, New Friendships

Tori Wilkes, Author
September 16, 2014
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