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