Freshmen stepping up to expectations
Isabelle Pfeiffer, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Far away games, long practices, and late nights are all a part of playing a varsity sport. Only some, however, are lucky enough to experience these things as freshmen. Natalie Kelzer, ’22, had the privilege of playing varsity softball this past summer. “Participating in a varsity sport was real...
Anti-Vaccine Movement causes outbreaks
Maddie McCarron, Editor
March 15, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
Measles and mumps, illnesses once thought to be extinct for decades, are making new outbreaks across the world and the U.S. due to people refusing to get vaccinated. Many don’t get vaccinated because of the misconceptions regarding vaccines. While most schools require vaccinations, Wahlert allows students...
New year’s resolutions lack follow through
Jamie Vondra, Reporter
February 21, 2019
Filed under Features
New Year's celebrations have come and gone, and most resolutions have slowly disappeared. Research from Scranton University in Pennsylvania shows that only eight percent of people follow through with their resolutions. Whether this is because the resolutions are too vague or we are simply unmotivated, r...
Schriver tinkers with ‘no soil’ farming systems
Ellie Meyer, Reporter
February 21, 2019
Filed under Features
Hydroponics is a crazy way of farming without soil. How is this possible? Biology teacher Mrs. Korrin Schriver has the answer. “The hydroponic system has a water reservoir and you keep adding water and nutrients, which then circulate through the pump to the rest of the plants,” said Schri...
Rock the Rafters
Lizzie Kann, Reporter
February 21, 2019
Filed under Features
Dancers were rockin’ it at Rock the Rafters, a dance showcase recently held by the Wahlert Dance team. The annual showcase held on Jan. 27th, was a fundraiser for the Wahlert Catholic Dance Team. Each year the dance team invites young dancers from the local area for a fun day of dance and games. Eac...
Textile brings new color to the halls
Cathryn Skahill, Reporter
February 21, 2019
Filed under Features
The textile class is new this year and is taught by Ms. Sarah Conlon. She and Ms. Jenna Michel received a grant from Circle of Celebration. With that money, they were able to purchase the necessary products for the class. “ Basically, textile design is a marriage of art and utility. We create decorations...
Students stay strong during surgeries
Kate Hingtgen, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Filed under Features
Several students at Wahlert have had many health challenges and are learning how to overcome them. For instance, Avery Fair, ‘20, was diagnosed with scoliosis in fourth grade but was treated by specialists in Iowa City. Avery and her family made many road trips to appointments in Iowa C...
Alumni making history
Sophie Skemp, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Filed under Features
by Sophie Skemp Of the Gleaner Nate Pierroti, ‘12, a former student at Wahlert Catholic, thought he could help improve and increase the performance of many football players across the nation, so Pierotti created the Seeker. A machine which can throw, pass and punt. Another former Wahler...
Some gentle advice for the Class of 2022
Ashley Steele, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Filed under Features
by Ashley Steele Of the Gleaner For freshmen, their first high school dance can be very memorable for many reasons. Since upperclassmen have all gone through the stress of finding the perfect dress, asking their date in an extravagant way and making dinner reservations at the best restaurant in ...
Christmas favorites of Wahlert
Lola Grap, Reporter
January 11, 2019
Filed under Features
Christmas break is approaching, and that means it’s time to whip out the classic Christmas movies and snuggle up on the couch with some hot cocoa and a fuzzy blanket. People may have different views on which Christmas movie is the best. It could the Home Alone series, the Grinch, Elf, the Polar Express, National Lam...
Natalie Kelzer, Reporter
March 15, 2019 • No Comments
Spring break is coming up fast and most people are traveling somewhere outside of Dubuque to find fun and sun. However, you can still have fun even if you’re stuck in Dubuque. Alex...
Student siblings survive high school together
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Oh the distance students will travel
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