Lake Fenton Freshman Dies After Experiencing Flu-Like Symptoms
School officials are monitoring absences because of sickness.
A Lake Fenton freshman died Saturday after being hospitalized because of flu-like symptoms last week, according to Lake Fenton superintendent Wayne Wright. Joshua Polehna, 15, first became sick during Christmas vacation. He was a member of the Lake Fenton Marching Band. Wright said school officials met with clergy members and representatives of Young Life, A non-denominational Christian ministry that reaches out to adolescents, Sunday evening. He said counseling is available this week for students who need it. He said a letter was sent to parents and posted on the school district’s website today explaining the situation and other information. (The letter is also attached to this article.) He said students and staff are encouraged to stay …
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