Senior Spotlight: Yelena Polkopina
by Brittany Dickman
-Full Name: Yelena Polkopina
-Nicknames: Freddy Cakes
-How long have you attended WS school? 12 years
-Plans after high school: College, Marriage, Children
-Favorite quote: “God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.”
-What is your fear or phobia: Spiders, snakes, heights, claustrophobia
-The best thing that happened to you in high school: Silver Dollar City trip and the Memphis trip
-In one word, describe how you want to be remembered: Sweet, funny
-What clubs, activities, sports, or other programs do you take part? Medical Explorers
-Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Married, in college with a good job and a child, and a beautiful home to go to every night.
-Most exciting thing you’ve ever done: Raced
-What is one thing you want to do in your lifetime?
Go skydiving and travel to every island there is.
-What would you tell the senior class if you had the chance?
I’ll miss all you guys when we get out of school.
-Who has influenced your life the most?
My sister, Lyudmila Fokina
-Favorite Song: Just a Dream –Nelly
-Favorite movie: Death at the Funeral
-Obsession: Chocolate ice cream with almonds and Nutella
-I would love to read the mind of: My boyfriend, Vadim
-Splurge: Shopping spree
“I love Yelena’s energy and cheerfulness, but to counter that she sometimes likes to freak out and lose it.”
–Kate Iacovleva
