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
Riley Knestrict

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Riley Knestrict and I am a senior. This year, I am the web content editor-in-chief. In addition to being in publications, I run cross country and track for the high school. 

The poll claiming to be for the school publications is among many other posts targeting a variety of minority groups. The Instagram page, with the handle @wsuoflchs, has since been taken down after being reported for harassment. Photo illustration by Nitya Shah

WSU Instagram page sparks outrage, important discussion

Nitya Shah, Adriana Rodriguez, Justyce Reed, Hailey Prasopoulos, and Riley Knestrict
March 12, 2021
All students will take a temporary pause in in-person learning for the week after winter break. This decision was made due to the large amount of students quarantining after Thanksgiving break.

An update on e-learning the week of Jan. 4

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2020
Another pause on in-person learning

Another pause on in-person learning

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2020
The decision has been made to return to in-person learning on Dec. 7. Students will have the option to return to school or remain elearning.

The return to in-person learning

Riley Knestrict, Mia Born, and Mackenzie Guthrie
December 3, 2020
COVID-19 updates: 11/11-11/18

COVID-19 updates: 11/11-11/18

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2020
The return to full remote learning

The return to full remote learning

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2020
COVID-19 updates: 11/4-11/11

COVID-19 updates: 11/4-11/11

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
A student watches Mrs. Rokita teach virtually while guidance counselor Mrs. Rogers substitutes. Rogers had to fill in the place of the teacher in order to maintain adult supervision. Photo by: Jordan Znosko

The search for substitutes

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2020
COVID-19 Updates: 10/21-10/28

COVID-19 Updates: 10/21-10/28

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020
Miller Knestrict(9) and Jake Noldin (11) fight for the ball against a Bishop Noll player. The Indians won this game with a score of 4-3. Photo taken by Tiffanie Richerme.

A Cinderella story

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2020
Senior year looks very different for the class of 2021. One of the things that changed is that students have to wear masks all day and get their classrooms cleaned.

An unusual senior year

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
9/2/2020: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Munster

9/2/2020: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Munster

Jordan Znosko and Riley Knestrict
September 9, 2020
A "Please Wear a Mask" sign hands in Main Street in the high school. There are signs up all around the school reminding students and staff to social distance and wear their masks.

Q&A: Mr. Begley on the First Positive Case

Riley Knestrict and Hailey Prasopoulos
August 26, 2020
The varsity football coach wears a mask while directing the football players. One of the many changes in this school year is that coaches have to wear masks unless participating in rigorous activity.

The Season With A Mask

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2020
Athletic trainers are vital to running any sports program successfully. With the shutdown of Community Hospital's athletic trainers program, it will be a different process to hire athletic trainers.

Training Without Trainers

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
June 29, 2020
This year’s EICs decided to return to the original names of the publications: Comet & Echo, marking the beginning of a new period of understanding and betterment. To the students who have been disrespected through the misrepresentation of their culture in the high school environment, this is one step closer to the full removal of Native American imagery. Illustration by: Nitya Shah

The Start of a New Era

Hailey Prasopoulos, Riley Knestrict, Nitya Shah, Adriana Rodriguez, Justyce Reed, and Jenna Giannini
June 22, 2020
Funeral Arrangements for Cole Pratscher

Funeral Arrangements for Cole Pratscher

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2020
Thank You, Seniors

Thank You, Seniors

Adriana Rodriguez and Riley Knestrict
April 6, 2020
02/25/20 Gymnastics meet gallery

02/25/20 Gymnastics meet gallery

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2020
New year's resolutions

New year’s resolutions

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2020
Lighting the menorah is a special tradition for Jewish people all around the world. For my family, it is something I look forward to every night of Hanukkah.

A Different Holiday Season

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2019
Halloween is celebrated on the last day of October every year: Oct. 31. On this holiday, children dress up in costumes and go knocking on doors asking for candy.

Trick-or-treat

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019
A freshman girl jumps high to spike the ball over the net. The team won their second match as well as their first match.

Indians vs Indians

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019
The place to be this fall

The place to be this fall

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2019
Two seniors walk up the stage to get the money they received for scholarships. In the auditorium, may seniors walked the stage to receive the money and awards they earned.

Senior Honors Night

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
Although celebrated differently, people all around the world share the same traditions in their celebration of Lent. Lent is known as a time for repentance and giving up things for Lent is a way to show that repent.

The Celebration of Lent

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in the United States on March 17 every year. This holiday has been celebrated in America since the late 1700s.

The Evolution of St. Patrick’s Day

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2019
The Commercialization of Valentine’s Day

The Commercialization of Valentine’s Day

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2019
Coach Fry talks with the boys right before the second half. Even though they were more than four times the other team’s score, the boys pushed to the hoop every chance they got.

Shooting for Stars

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2019
Family from all around the country come together on Thanksgiving to celebrate. This holiday is known for spending time with family and eating delicious food.

Turkey Day

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2018
The Lady Indians huddle together to congratulate each other on a point well scored. The score of this game ended with the Indians winning 15-8.

Setting high goals

Riley Knestrict, Web Content Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2018
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