Revival of childhood memories
Lola Grap, Reporter
January 15, 2020
As the 2010s come to an end, students at Wahlert remember their childhood with nostalgic toys, accessories, and games. Anna Slaght, ‘21 I specifically remember playing “Let’s Go Fishin’” with my brother and sister. Every time I see one, I think back to 2010, and I just get...
He is the reason for the season
Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter
December 12, 2019
by Makayla Schockemoehl of The Gleaner How did you find out that Santa is fake? What if I told you he wasn’t… Mr. Jim Kuhl has an interesting take on how Santa Claus is not fake, but very much real and alive among us. He has a beautiful way of explaining the Catholic side of Santa ...
A letter from the president
Ashley Steele, Editor
December 10, 2019
Dear Wahlert Student Body, Many times this year you, the student body, have asked me about wearing our hooded Wahlert sweatshirts during the school day. This question has been an ongoing debate between the administration and students. As your student body president, I want you to know that ...
Going pro with no dough?
William Herbst, Reporter
November 15, 2019
It has been a hugely disputed topic ever since the roots of college athletics back in the 1850s. When you have a billion-dollar industry like the NCAA among many other factors, the question must be asked, “Should college athletes be paid?” It has been a tradition throughout college sports for players to...
Overrated or underrated: You decide
Lola Grap, Reporter
November 7, 2019
Dalton Timmerman, ‘21 Lil Nas X is completely overrated. He had one song that got popular, and then it was completely overplayed, and I heard it everywhere. It got so annoying that I zoned out every time I heard his song. Allie Kutsch, ‘21 “The Office” is not overrated because i...
A new look on PL
Tess Breslin, Reporter
October 2, 2019
by Tess Breslin of The Gleaner The new Personalized Learning program at Wahlert has received lots of praise from both parents, teachers, and students. Although many current and incoming students are loving the new style of learning, there are still many non-personalized learning students that have the...
Students Argue: Is cheer a sport?
Tess Breslin, Reporter
October 2, 2019
by Tess Breslin of The Gleaner Have you ever asked the question, “What really is a sport?” While there is no definite answer, the question remains. Cheerleading compared to the five other fall sports has always been a tad controversial when it comes down to being a sport or not. “Cheer i...
Humans impact Amazon rainforest
Alejandro Rojas, Editor
September 26, 2019
If you were to pick the ten most important places to humans, where would the Amazon rainforest rank? For most people, likely not very high. Although many may not realize it, it is an important place because it, as a forest, produces five percent of the oxygen that we breathe. When the rainfo...
What’s on your summer bucket list?
Kate Hingtgen, Reporter
June 6, 2019
Summer is right around the corner and everyone has some things they want to achieve this summer. For some people, it can be jumping off a bridge and for others, it's to ride a camel. Here are some of the student's top priorities these next few months. Go on a penny date, jump off a bridge, take my turtle ...
Time is short: A vignette of my time in high school
Jack Doyle, Editor
May 22, 2019
The fluorescent lights flicker carelessly as a smooth spring breeze carries a stray leaf across the otherwise desolate concrete. Five high school friends saunter nonchalantly to the court, balls and sneakers in tow. They don’t have much time left together before they go their separate ways, so a sense of s...
Lola Grap, Reporter
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As the 2010s come to an end, students at Wahlert remember their childhood with nostalgic toys, accessories, and games. Anna Slaght, ‘21 I specifically...
He is the reason for the season
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Libby Sigwarth, Reporter
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The Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition. The two-act ballet features timeless characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, the Nutcracker and the Snow Queen, and the familiar...
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Siblings or best friends for life?
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