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
Brenna Polovina

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief

I’m Brenna and I am the Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief. I am eager to create a book that you all will be able to hold and read! I enjoy writing and I find a passion in communicating with people. I feel that people need to know what is happening in their community, and I am delighted to be a part of that outlet.

With her hand on hip, Chloe Baisa (12) poses in the choir room. She started her fine arts career when she was young.

Theatre inside information from Freshman Show director, Chloe Baisa (12)

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2022
KFC introduces Beyond Fried Chicken Jan. 10 for a limited time. The meal came with fries and a variety of sauces.

KFC goes above and beyond with new “Beyond” Fried Chicken

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2022
Holding the “ground” wire, members were able to complete their pianos. By pressing the Play-Doh balls, the pianos made sound through the speakers.

S.T.E.A.M. club creates Play-Doh piano keys

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 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
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
Teachers choose if they prefer to teach an all e-learning class or an all in-person class for the 2020 school year. The majority chose all in-person classes.

Teachers chose whether they prefer eLearning or in person

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
Teachers are making safe zones around their desks to combat COVID-19. Multiple teachers have been taking extra precautions to the pandemic, such as buying plexiglass shields for their desks or taping lines in their room students are not allowed to cross.

Q&A: Mrs. Kennedy (World Language)

Brenna Polovina and Brian Scott
August 27, 2020
The Platform is a Spanish science fiction film exposing capitalism. This film is available on Netflix.

Review: The Platform

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
The formal court stands on stage waiting for the king and queen results. Tony Flowers (12) won formal king.

Q&A: Tony Flowers Jr. (12)

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2020
Brianna Humber gives whiteboards to seniors. She loved the game “guess the slang.”

An Intergenerational Breakfast

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
During the running play, Ben Bacso (11) avoids the tackle for a gain up the middle. The boys practiced for eight hours that week.

Equal importance

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2019
Castin sits for a picture. This is his first year in Drum Corps and has made many memories.

Q&A: Castin York (11)

Brenna Polovina, Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2019
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