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

Lily Roth, 20, enjoys Happy Joes pizza while cheering on the boys basketball team.

What is Dub’s most popular pizza hub?

Caroline Schmid, Reporter January 30, 2020

It is already known that pizza is one of the most popular foods in America. In fact, almost 350 slices of pizza are eaten every second! In 2019, a poll on the website “The Daily Meal” asked subscribers...

The life of a young entrepreneur

The life of a young entrepreneur

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter January 15, 2020

This year, Abby Ehrler, ‘21, entered Wahlert as a transfer student from Galena. But she is more than just a transfer student; she is a business owner.  It all started three summers ago when Abby...

Same last name, same origin, different spelling

Caroline Schmid, Reporter December 12, 2019

What’s it like to have people always get your name wrong? If you’re a Schmid, Schmidt, Schmitt, or Schmitz, you probably know how it feels to have your name misspelled. Schmidt is derived from the...

Hospital visits affecting Wahlert students

Hospital visits affecting Wahlert students

Sophie Skemp, Reporter December 10, 2019

by Sophie Skemp  of the Gleaner   The Iowa Children's Hospital has helped many families across the U.S. The hospital has especially made an impact on three students here at Wahlert. These...

One True Ironman

Tess Breslin, Reporter November 7, 2019

An Ironman Triathlon is known around the whole world of being one of the hardest races an athlete can endure. An Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and to finish it all off, a marathon,...

Erin Scott, 20, is pictured in Madison, Wisconsin. Scott had the opportunity to go on the Memorial Union Terrace.

Oh, the places you will go

Maddie Roling, Editor October 25, 2019

When sitting in desks, many students may be craving to get away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives at school. While a vacation may be too far away, require too much time, or even be a little...

2019 Homecoming Court

2019 Homecoming Court

Libby Sigwarth, Reporter October 7, 2019

Wahlert is full of spirited and bright individuals. Homecoming especially is a time where students can recognize classmates who exemplify one or more of the characteristics that they as a class value most....

Student Grants Garden

Student Grants Garden

October 7, 2019

by Zoey May of The Gleaner   While most teens spend their summers hanging out with friends and going on vacation, Hannah McDermott, ‘20, spent her days building a rosary garden for Saint...

Good for You, Good for School

Alejandro Rojas, Editor September 16, 2019

How would you like to not only fill up your car’s gas tank, but also have some of the money go towards Wahlert? Thanks to Nick Nachtman, ‘20, this is now a reality. Kwik Stop recently started a...

Makers behind 5 star dining experience

Jamie Vondra, Reporter June 7, 2019

Mrs. Allison Pusateri Fun fact? “I am from New Mexico.” Most embarrassing moment? “Tripping over nothing in front of everyone!” Favorite hobby? “Decorating cakes” Favorite thing...

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