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The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

Croagh Patrick, Irelands Holy Mountain

ShamROCKin’ the holiday

Clare Broderick, Reporter March 8, 2017

Every year when March 17 comes around, thousands of people across the United States dig out their green to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. But many people don’t really know where Saint Patrick’s Day...

What do over spring break?

March 6, 2017

By Kristine Tuecke   Of the Gleaner   What is there to do over spring break in Dubuque? This spring break not everyone will go out of town with their family. A lot of people will...

Pet of the week: Cosmo

Grace Lueken, Reporter March 1, 2017

  Cosmo is a German Shepherd. His owners are Rachel Eddy, ‘20, and Jack Eddy, ‘17. Cosmo is 13 years old, and he loves eating green beans and meat, but he hates fruit. He also loves playing...

Show choirs making a huge impact at competitions

Show choirs making a huge impact at competitions

Carlie Noel, Editor February 27, 2017

Headed into their fifth and final competition for this year, Wahlert’s Impact and Impulse show choirs have an abundance of accomplishments to be proud of. Impact, Wahlert’s prep group, placed within...

Wrestling managers take on state

Wrestling managers take on state

Clare Broderick, Reporter February 20, 2017

Everybody knows about the state wrestlers, but the managers do a lot for the team, too. The managers this year are Jaidyn Bartow, ‘20, Alysia Kunkel and Audra McMahon, ‘18. While the wrestlers are...

Winter formal proposals: girls ask guys

Ivie Sprenger, Reporter February 20, 2017

  Deviating from normal dance traditions, Wahlert’s Winter Formal provides  the girls the opportunity to ask the guys. From food to sports, or pets to posters, girls have gotten pretty...

AMC hosting the documentary “Embrace”

Alaina Schmidt, Reporter February 15, 2017

“Embrace was a real eye opener for many people who aren't confident. It was interesting because it showed how with the main character never gave up, which can give some motivation to others,” said...

Pet of the week

Pet of the week

Isa Harris, Of the Gleaner February 13, 2017

It is common to see someone with a pet dog or cat, but have you ever heard of a pet chinchilla? The pet of the week is Leo the chinchilla, who belongs to Anexia Lemke, ‘20. The Lemke’s traveled for...

Liv King, 18, poses with her CNA badge for Hempstead.

CNA offers new opportunities

Emma Earles, Associate Editor February 8, 2017

Imagine going to two different high schools for your classes. The best of both worlds, right? For Liv King, Holly Hohmann and Marie Jeschke, ‘18, this is a reality. These three juniors are getting...

Members of Impulse pose with their 2nd place trophy.

Impulse Attack!

Maeve Breslin, reporter February 1, 2017

Early Saturday morning, Impulse and Impact loaded up the charter buses and headed off for their first competition of the year in Anamosa, Iowa. It proved a big weekend for the Wahlert show choirs because...

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