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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

Dancing into Des Moines

Carlie Noel, Author November 30, 2015

By Carlie Noel Of the Gleaner        With the state dance competition approaching quickly, the dance team is hard at work. This year, the team is comprised of 14 dancers: 3 freshmen, 5...

Christmas Candle Walk Weekend

Betsy Till, Editor November 23, 2015

The day after Thanksgiving, the Fourth Street Elevator sponsors the Christmas Candle Walk Weekend. This event can get people into the Christmas spirit. Downtown merchants put luminaries on the sidewalks. Families...

Opposing opinions on no facial hair at Wahlert

Betsy Till, Editor November 23, 2015

Allowing boys to have facial hair at Wahlert generates varying reactions. There are many people who think boys should be able to have facial hair, but others disagree with it.      

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Mimi Ottavi, reporter October 23, 2015

Shakespeare and fairy dust are in the air as the Wahlert Drama department presents their fall show, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. For many, the language of Shakespeare can be hard to understand. However,...

Front row:  Seniors Laura Sherman, Elizabeth Rix
Middle row: Kaitlin Crahan, Taylor Kluesner, Brooke Rizzetto, Carley Kammerude, Charlotte Flynn, Jade Romagna
Back row: Bailey Goerdt, Adeline Jochum, Natalie Hoy braved the Fear Forest for a little Halloween fun.

Spook-tacular attractions worth the scare

Makenna Scace, Reporter October 22, 2015

Haunted houses and attractions alike are a main “go to” for many students looking for a thrill during the Halloween season. Several students have checked into the hype around some of the attractions...

Silent Solidarity

Maria Ambrosy, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2015

Each day 4,000 unborn babies lose their lives to abortion. October celebrates Pro-Life Month, and the 40 Days for Life is currently taking place. Wahlert's Respect Life Club has been participating in...

Where’s Mully now?

Olivia King, Author October 12, 2015

Dan Mulligan was a part of Wahlert for years, either in the guidance office or in the English department. Unfortunately, last year he switched to a new job. Here's an update on him now. Mr. Mulligan...

Being a “mean girl” isn’t fetch

Maddie McCarron, Author October 7, 2015

  October is bullying prevention month. It’s a good time to share tips on how to prevent bullying. “In general, I would consider bullying to have become a bigger problem. It has definitely...

People and their cats

Sophie Shubatt, Author October 7, 2015

In this world, there are different types of people. There are those who like Cool Ranch and those who like Nacho Cheese Doritos. There are those who like the Packers and those who like the Bears. And,...

It takes great inspiration to carve a pumpkin

Olivia Blosch, Author October 7, 2015

Normally, people recognize the smiling faces they see on their neighbors’ front porches. But one month a year, neighborhoods all over the country are invaded by scary faces peering out at them. Stranger...

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