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
Alayna Wilkening

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief

Hey! I’m Alayna and I am the Editor-in-Chief of Comet Magazine. I’m looking forward to producing a magazine that feels both real and relevant to our student body, and I can’t wait to tell your stories in each issue.

Student services host indoor pumpkin patch

Student services host indoor pumpkin patch

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2021
Meet our new principal, Mrs. Novak

Meet our new principal, Mrs. Novak

Damian Arambula, Cori Lollis, Icyss Meredith, Jona Rivera, Brenna Polovina, and Alayna Wilkening
September 16, 2021
School Board Meeting Rescheduled Due to Behavior of Attendees

School Board Meeting Rescheduled Due to Behavior of Attendees

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2021
Students walk to buses parked on US 41. Students taking buses were released before student drivers at 2:10 p.m. Photo submitted by: Kedric Meredith, parent of student.

False active shooter alert prompts school lockdown

Cori Lollis, Icyss Meredith, Brenna Polovina, Jona Rivera, and Alayna Wilkening
September 8, 2021
Community members attend the school board meeting after the anti-mask protest held along Route 41. Attendees held signs at their seats during the meeting.

Unmask the Kids protest group attends school board meeting

Brenna Polovina, Jona Rivera, Cori Lollis, Alayna Wilkening, and Icyss Meredith
August 17, 2021
On Aug. 16, 2021, a large group of parents, students and community members protested against the school’s mandate of masks. The protesters were gathered along US Route 41, inciting mixed reactions from passing traffic.

Students and parents organize Unmask the Kids protest along U.S. Route 41

Brenna Polovina, Jona Rivera, Alayna Wilkening, Cori Lollis, and Icyss Meredith
August 17, 2021
Airpods v Airpod pros

Airpods v Airpod pros

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2021
Boys JV Basketball

Boys JV Basketball

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2021
A protestor hangs from a balcony in the Senate Chamber. This was one of the pictures used by Gen Z to both spread awareness and create humor during the capitol riots. (Win McNamee/Getty Images/TNS)

Opinion: TikTok, Twitter and Tragedy

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2021
Staying Home for Homecoming: Review

Staying Home for Homecoming: Review

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020
The owners of Happy Harvest Sunflowers take pride in their work and are more than happy to share their beautiful crops with the public. Stopping by will surely brighten anyone’s day!

Happy Harvest Sunflowers

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2020
By the Numbers: COVID Edition (Updated)

By the Numbers: COVID Edition (Updated)

Mia Born and Alayna Wilkening
September 22, 2020
Tre Adams (11) takes the ball toward the goal. The team was focused and had extremely high energy the entire night.

Varsity Soccer Victorious Over Michigan City

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2020
By the Numbers: COVID Edition

By the Numbers: COVID Edition

Brenna Sealy and Alayna Wilkening
August 28, 2020
Abigail Burton (10) poses for a picture to commemorate her 16th birthday. Although it was remarkably different than years past, Burton still found plenty of ways to celebrate while in quarantine.

Q&A: Abigail Burton (10)

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2020
CoronaCast

CoronaCast

Jona Rivera and Alayna Wilkening
March 28, 2020
Alysha Wenglarz (10) has become an expert at time management. Though she is in a time-consuming sport, she still manages to complete her large homework load every night, and is working toward an honors diploma.

Q&A: Alysha Wenglarz (10)

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2020
The team goes over the player order before the tournament begins. The girls were hopeful for a great end to the season.

Pin it to win it

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
10/29/19 Ghouls at the School Gallery

10/29/19 Ghouls at the School Gallery

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2019
Members of the St. John Fire Department help children into the fire truck's basket. Families at the event got a first-hand look at the equipment and methods used in emergencies.

Public safety connects with community

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
08/31/19 Boys cross country gallery

08/31/19 Boys cross country gallery

Alayna Wilkening, Comet Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2019
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