The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

SANTA, BABY
Joe Mai, 23, sits on Santas lap as a child

Christmas truths revealed

Izzy Ungs, Reporter December 22, 2021

Homemade sugar cookies topped with whipped frosting and drowned in sprinkles are set out on the table. A warm glass of milk sits beside the cookies. Reindeer clack on the roof.  Our childhoods were...

Feliz Navidad from OLG students

Grace Stelpflug, Reporter December 22, 2021

 Children across the world can’t wait to wake up on Christmas morning to see all the presents they have received from Santa Claus, but there are a lot of questions that are left unanswered about...

Skiers eager to race through the snow

Ava Graham, Reporter December 22, 2021

Ski racing can capture the imagination of anyone who catches a glimpse. Racers hurl themselves downhill at highway-speeds on narrow fiberglass sticks, spraying snow and cutting around gates at full speed.  However,...

Mentor room christmas activaties

Caleb Dolan, Reporter December 16, 2021

Decorating mentor rooms brings the feel of Christmas to school and secret Santa brings a fun activity to the classroom Ms. Schaefer says, Cause I enjoy the holiday season and we spend so much time...

New sweet treat options in Dubuque

Matthew Nachtman, Reporter December 16, 2021

What is your go-to place for a sweet treat? Two new options will soon be available in Dubuque. Crumbl Cookies and Nothing Bundt Cakes could be great places to satisfy your sweet tooth. Crumbl will...

WE ALL COME TOGETHER FOR WEEKLY MASS
Alex Link, 22, and his friends gather together and participate in weekly mass

End of semester causes students to reflect

Caroline Slaght, Reporter December 14, 2021

As the end of the first semester nears, students reflect on their goals and the new changes that took place. Because of  COVID-19, the past two years of school were nowhere near normal. In the 2019-2020...

Students Have Black Friday Friendzy

Mya Ellis, Reporter December 14, 2021

Towards the end of November, families come together to spend quality time and eat comfort food on Thanksgiving, but some traditions include the craziness that ensues the morning after: Black Friday...

When is too Early for Christmas?

Mya Ellis, Reporter November 23, 2021

Many people believe that the minute the clock turns November 1st, they automatically must switch into Christmas mode. They start putting up their decorations and Mariah Carey becomes their new best friend. ...

Students ACT with success

Ava Hoelscher, Editor November 8, 2021

The ACT is a dreaded rite of passage for most high school students. Some colleges weigh scores heavily in acceptance and scholarship decisions, so many feel pressure to excel on the standardized test....

Greiner: Wahlert’s own Johnny Appleseed

Anna Sigwarth, Editor November 8, 2021

Without fail, Colin Greiner, ‘22, arrives at school each week with a fresh batch of apple cider doughnuts to share with classmates and friends. Those doughnuts are part of the bounty of his family’s...

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