GLEANER

October 20, 2020

Are you ready for college?

Julieanna Baerga, Reporter

October 7, 2020

Thinking about what colleges to apply to can be terrifying, let alone knowing if you are well prepared. Here are a few detailed steps to help you select your top five colleges and ultimately decide which college to go to.  The first thing that you have to have ready for college is an ACT or SAT score. You also wan...

Dancers rock the rafters for funds

Sophie Skemp, Reporter

February 10, 2020

The Dance Team is nearing the end of their 2019-20 season with the Rock the Rafters dance camp. Rock the Rafters is the dance team’s home showcase, where boys and girls of ages 4 to 12 come to learn dances and have fun. The performance part of the day will be Feb. 9th at 1 p.m. in the Wahlert gym. A lot of work goes into preparing for the camp, but all the hard work ...

Starting the year with a bang

Tess Breslin, Reporter

January 30, 2020

While watching NFL games, there are a lot of head injuries that take players out of the game.  I have always wondered why these athletes didn’t just suck it up and finish the game in order to win.  After having my own concussion, I finally understand the importance of concussion protocol and the ...

Homeopathic Remedies

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter

January 15, 2020

Cold and flu season has arrived and is in full swing, but there is a way to avoid it. A tactic that has gained recognition in the past few years is the resource of homeopathic remedies. According to the American Institute of Homeopathy, this is “the practice of medicine that embraces a holistic, natur...

Norton lights up the future for immigrants

Tess Breslin, Reporter

December 12, 2019

“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 Julia Norton, ‘20.  The Lantern Center is a local hospitality center that helps immigrants learn English, study for the citizenship ...

Does the shoe fit?

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter

November 7, 2019

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 show up to the dance, and the first thing they do is take their sky high heels off to go dance, leaving them vulnerable to the m...

The life of a multiple

Caroline Schmid, Reporter

October 21, 2019

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 hard to identify who is who. Despite being mistaken for one’s sibling, there are many reasons it can be fun to be a multiple. Ceci...

Upcoming concerts nearby

Sophie Skemp, Reporter

October 17, 2019

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 top of your lungs or dancing to your favorite country, pop or rap songs, pick a date and secure a spot at a concert nearby.  Brady...

2019 Homecoming Court

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter

October 7, 2019

Wahlert is full of spirited and bright individuals. Homecoming especially is a time where students can recognize classmates who exemplify one or more of the characteristics that they as a class value most. To get to know a few of the royal students on Homecoming Court, The Gleaner asked them a few qu...