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

Not your typical Iowa farmer

Lilah Takes, Associate Editor March 7, 2022

Prominent Dubuque, Iowa civil rights leader, Ruby Sutton, actively fought racism. Her daughter, Lynn Sutton, continues her legacy with a different lens. In 2011, Lynn Sutton’s activist career began when...

Once you’re released from prison, are you ever really free?

Izzy Ungs, Reporter March 7, 2022

Born on the South Side of Chicago, Caprice Jones was a boy who could be described as brilliant from the beginning. At just six years old, he received an offer to the University of Chicago Lab school. Despite...

Growing writers, readers, and thinkers: a lifelong learner’s path to educating

Growing writers, readers, and thinkers: a lifelong learner’s path to educating

Ava Hoelscher, Editor January 14, 2022

As a teenager, Heather Trees believed her future was onstage. She never expected to be where she is now -- teaching at a small Catholic high school in Dubuque, Iowa. Her eagerness to accept new challenges...

To the outback she goes

To the outback she goes

Sophia Wagner, Reporter May 17, 2021

Many students say they want to get as far away as they can when they leave for college, but normally they stay in the United States. Alix Oliver, ‘21, is headed for a long trip to Australia to further...

Nick Bandy celebrates sack with teammates.

The Journey to West Point

Tyler Dodds, Reporter March 10, 2021

Nick Bandy, ‘21, is in the application process for West Point Military Academy, a four-year federal service academy located in New York. Bandy is only a few weeks away from hearing whether he has been...

Stylin in the city.
Wahlert Alum, Jackson Takes, 16, created his own clothing brand, notHYPE, and is hoping to continue growing.

Alum’s ‘notHYPE’ clothing brand finds success

Lilah Takes, Reporter January 5, 2021

Entrepreneur and Wahlert alum, Jackson Takes, ‘16, has created fashion waves in the Dubuque area utilizing his creativity and paving a new way to making a living. Takes became an entrepreneur during...

New season, new coaches

New season, new coaches

Lola Grap, Editor November 9, 2020

The volleyball program has been a highlight of the Wahlert community for decades. The team never seems to disappoint, proving themselves year after year to be a threat. Although the players change every...

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Students crushing hard on Valentine’s Day

Sophie Skemp, Reporter February 14, 2020

Wahlert’s student body is getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit by connecting with their upper and underclassmen crushes. Friday, Feb. 14th is Valentine's Day and students couldn’t be happier to...

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