The Gleaner – The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

December 18, 2019 • No Comments

What is vaping? That’s a question that has been asked by a lot of adults recently thanks to the increasing popularity of vaping. The craze is especially popular with high schoolers and in general, young adults. Yet, as reflected by the recent news of deaths caused by vaping and also general concern from the medical community on how safe it is, its popularity is worrisome. Vaping,...

Plays on a Street comes to a close

Caroline Schmid, Reporter

December 12, 2019 • No Comments

Bravo to all the freshmen and sophomores who participated in the winter production of “Plays on a Street!” In case you didn’t see it, this was a group of four plays written and directed by Wahlert’s juniors and seniors. By the high praise the performers got from teachers, parents, and directors, it’s no doubt that everyone did a wonderful job. Mrs....

Wahlert production of “Bonanza” coming to you!

Caroline Schmid, Reporter

November 11, 2019 • No Comments

There’s another theatre production coming to Wahlert! This time around, it’s a fundraiser for Wahlert’s theatre arts program. “Bonanza,” the production, will use its funds for the spring musical, along with trips that the thespians go on, like the Thespian Festival. Anyone from ninth to twelfth grade could audition for this series of songs, and performers...

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Student Life

What’s Crackin’ During the Nutcracker?

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter

January 15, 2020 • No Comments

The Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition. The two-act ballet features timeless characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, the Nutcracker and the Snow Queen, and the familiar...

Revival of childhood memories

Lola Grap, Reporter

January 15, 2020 • No Comments

As the 2010s come to an end, students at Wahlert remember their childhood with nostalgic toys, accessories, and games. Anna Slaght, ‘21 I specifically remember playing “Let’s Go Fishin’” with my brother and sister. Every time I see one, I think back to 2010, and I just get nostalgic. Taylor Weig, ‘22 In first grade I remember seeing...

Siblings or best friends for life?

Lola Grap, Reporter

January 15, 2020 • No Comments

by Lola Grap of The Gleaner Having a sibling at school can have it’s advantages and disadvantages. It can mean an automatic friend, someone to help you when you are struggling with homework, or just someone to complain to. At Wahlert, numerous students have siblings who also attend Wahlert. But whether or not they enjoy having a sibling here is the question. Siblings...

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Sports

Cheering on multiple sports to victory

Jamie Vondra, Reporter

December 12, 2019 • No Comments

The majority of school sports take place throughout one season, which is enough to keep a student athlete’s schedule busy. However, in the world of cheerleading, there are two seasons. Oddly, though, there are many more students who choose to participate in only fall cheer, not winter. In fall cheerleading, the entire squad cheers for football and is split between...

Shredding into snowy successful season

Claire Walker, Reporter

December 12, 2019 • No Comments

One might think that skiing is simply a fun winter activity anyone can participate in. But there is a whole different world to skiing: alpine ski racing. This sport consists...

Going pro with no dough?

William Herbst, Reporter

November 15, 2019 • No Comments

It has been a hugely disputed topic ever since the roots of college athletics back in the 1850s. When you have a billion-dollar industry like the NCAA among many other factors,...

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Recent Sports Scores

Tuesday, January 21

varsity boys' basketball

Wahlert 79 - Cedar Rapids Jefferson 67
Tuesday, January 21

varsity girls' basketball

Wahlert 60 - Cedar Rapids Jefferson 37
Monday, January 20

varsity girls' basketball

Wahlert 40 - Cedar Rapids Washington 38
Monday, January 20

varsity boys' basketball

Wahlert 55 - Cedar Rapids Washington 66
Monday, January 20

sophomore boys' basketball

Wahlert 69 - Cedar Rapids Washington 53
Thursday, January 16

freshman boys' basketball

Wahlert 52 - Western Dubuque 45
Thursday, January 16

sophomore boys' basketball

Wahlert 73 - Western Dubuque 54
Thursday, January 16

varsity boys' basketball

Wahlert 53 - Western Dubuque 57
Thursday, January 16

varsity girls' basketball

Wahlert 22 - Western Dubuque 71
Tuesday, January 14

JV girls' basketball

Wahlert 45 - Cedar Rapids Prairie 20

Opinion

Revival of childhood memories

Lola Grap, Reporter

January 15, 2020 • No Comments

As the 2010s come to an end, students at Wahlert remember their childhood with nostalgic toys, accessories, and games. Anna Slaght, ‘21 I specifically...

He is the reason for the season

December 12, 2019

A letter from the president

December 10, 2019

Going pro with no dough?

November 15, 2019

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Profiles

What’s Crackin’ During the Nutcracker?

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter

January 15, 2020 • No Comments

The Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition. The two-act ballet features timeless characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, the Nutcracker and the Snow Queen, and the familiar...

Abby Ehler January 15, 2020

Hospital visits affecting Wahlert students December 10, 2019

One True Ironman November 7, 2019

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Features

Norton lights up the future for immigrants

“The Lantern Center is a place where I can directly see the impact goodness can play on people’s lives, which is the reason why I am so glad I am a ...

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Polls

Which upcoming Disney movie are you most excited for?

Toy Story 4 (45%, 10 Votes)
The Lion King (Live Action) (23%, 5 Votes)
Aladdin (Live Action) (18%, 4 Votes)
Dumbo (Live Action) (14%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 22

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Polls Archive

A&E

How one man saved Wahlert’s band

Alejandro Rojas, Editor

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

It has been a year full of change at Wahlert. With numerous teachers leaving, and even more coming in, there have been plenty of fresh new faces roaming the hallways. Yet,...

Spotify Playlist for June 6, 2019 June 6, 2019
Sho Cho’s unsung heroes March 15, 2019
Passion fuels Burns’ album March 15, 2019

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Features

Norton lights up the future for immigrants

Tess Breslin, Reporter

December 12, 2019 • No Comments

“The Lantern Center is a place where I can directly see the impact goodness can play on people’s lives, which is the reason why I am so glad I am a part of it!” said...

Does the shoe fit?

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

Homecoming season, for the most part, has come and gone, but some students are still left with bruises and scrapes from men’s shoes during the homecoming dance. Girls...

The life of a multiple

Caroline Schmid, Reporter

October 21, 2019 • No Comments

Seeing double or triple? If so, you may want to keep reading. Because there are many sets of twins and triplets at Wahlert, whether identical or fraternal, it can be...

Upcoming concerts nearby October 17, 2019

2019 Homecoming Court October 7, 2019

Checking homecoming off the bucket list October 7, 2019

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