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

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...

It’s a beautiful day to save lives

Tess Breslin, Reporter

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

Every 2 seconds in the U.S., someone is in need of blood. You never know how great the effects of blood donations are until you are the one that is receiving one. Every time a person donates blood, three people are helped. Those people could be random strangers, or they can even be close friends or family members, but they will always be thankful for donations. Although...

Wahlert Catholic swims to state

Caroline Schmid, Reporter

November 6, 2019 • No Comments

Wahlert Girls’ Swimming has had a huge success throughout the season, and all their hard work has paid off because this Thursday, Nov. 7, the swimmers and divers will begin their state journey in Marshalltown, Iowa. The girls started their season out strong when they won their first meet against Cedar Rapids Washington with a score of 126 to 57. Placing second at...

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Student Life

How the Eagles Save Christmas

Claire Walker, Reporter

November 19, 2019 • No Comments

‘Tis the season of giving back to those in need. Christmas is right around the corner, which means so is Operation Elf. Operation Elf is an opportunity for students to receive an assigned family, collect money and purchase gifts, and deliver them to their family. This project not only brings great joy to those families, but to students and staff in the Wahlert community. In...

Sleep tight, Eagles!

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

Sleep is something that comes in short supply for many high schoolers and dwindles as seniority increases. After a long day of managing to keep our eyes pried open, we finally...

Standing out with creative costumes

Claire Walker, Reporter

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

Halloween. It consists of corn mazes, pumpkin carving, and most importantly, trick or treating. Most of the time, costumes consist of the classic cat, clown or T.V. character. Those are all great options, but there are many other unique costumes. Here are a few ideas for unique costumes, worn by students. During middle school, more specifically in seventh grade,...

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Sports

Seniors share best memory

Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter

December 2, 2019 • No Comments

Although the season didn’t end the way the volleyball girls were hoping for, they all agree that they created and maintained an incredible bond with one another and made...

One True Ironman

Tess Breslin, Reporter

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

An Ironman Triathlon is known around the whole world of being one of the hardest races an athlete can endure. An Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and to finish it all off, a marathon, a 26.22 mile run. Most people would see those challenges and laugh saying that no one could ever pay them enough money to put themselves through that, but for Olivia...

Young team, high hopes

Jamie Vondra, Reporter

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

When playing sports, it is important to not only have a skilled team, but also a team with a healthy bond. Although golf may seem like an individual sport, the support of a teammate is crucial. Since the boys' golf team this year was heavy with underclassmen, there is time for them to strengthen not only their bonds but also their skills before next season. This...

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Opinion

Overrated or underrated: You decide

Lola Grap, Reporter

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

Dalton Timmerman, ‘21 Lil Nas X is completely overrated. He had one song that got popular, and then it was completely overplayed, and I heard it everywhere. It got...

A new look on PL

October 2, 2019

Students Argue: Is cheer a sport?

October 2, 2019

Humans impact Amazon rainforest

September 26, 2019

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Profiles

One True Ironman

Tess Breslin, Reporter

November 7, 2019 • No Comments

An Ironman Triathlon is known around the whole world of being one of the hardest races an athlete can endure. An Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and...

2019 Homecoming Court October 7, 2019

Student Grants Garden October 7, 2019

Good for You, Good for School September 16, 2019

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Features

Does the shoe fit?

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 homeco...

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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

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

Sophie Skemp, Reporter

October 17, 2019 • No Comments

by Sophie Skemp Of the Gleaner Concerts are a great way to get out, let loose and create memories that last a lifetime. Whether you enjoy screaming at the...

2019 Homecoming Court October 7, 2019

Checking homecoming off the bucket list October 7, 2019
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