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The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

Colton Kisting Chute Doggin

Shoulda been a Cowboy

Will Poppe, Reporter March 15, 2019

While most students participate in athletics, theater, show choir, and other activities, one Wahlert freshman has a very unique hobby of his own. Colton Kisting,’22, participates in rodeos twice a month...

Behind the scenes of Sullivan’s hobby

Anna Sigwarth, Reporter March 15, 2019

  While scrolling through one’s feed on social media, many girls stumble upon professional pictures and desire to be in the photo. However, Cara Sullivan, ‘19, sees photography in a different...

Passion fuels Burns album

Passion fuels Burns’ album

Alejandro Rojas, Reporter March 15, 2019

When was the last time you felt inspired to create something true to yourself? How about actually doing it and sharing it with the world? That’s exactly what Noah Burns, ‘20, has been up to. For...

Put to the test: Who knows who best?

Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter February 21, 2019

Couples from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes are put to the test  to determine whether they are “the perfect couple” this Valentine’s Day season. Are they really a match made in heaven?...

Smith incorporates growth mindset into new teaching methods

Smith incorporates “growth mindset” into new teaching methods

Jack Doyle, Editor February 18, 2019

In Mr. Cole Smith’s first year of teaching, he looked  like a member of the senior class who was a shave or two overdue. Now, Smith, in his fourth year at Wahlert, dons an elder statesmen’s...

Mary Edwards, 19, and her family pose for a photo with two players from the Dubuque Fighting Saints that they host.

Hockey hospitality amongst Eagles

Maddie Roling, Associate Editor January 11, 2019

Family isn’t always blood. It can be the people who make your favorite meal for supper. It can be the ones who have your back when nobody else does. It can be the ones who never fail to put a smile on...

Mitchell Walz 19, prepares to launch the ball down the lane during bowling practice after school at Cherry Lanes.

Walz finds his rhythm

Maddie McCarron, Editor January 11, 2019

You can often find Mitchell Walz hitting his Fortnite dances in the hallways or in the weight room, but where Walz truly stands out is in the bowling alley throwing strikes left and right and getting down...

Shining without a spotlight

Anna Sigwarth, Reporter December 19, 2018

Behind every musical and show, there is a lot of preparation and hard work behind the scenes that most people don’t ever see. Because Wahlert’s fall musical, Songs For A New World, was made up only...

The Steady Hands of Lavonne Kaiser

The Steady Hands of Lavonne Kaiser

Jack Doyle, Editor December 14, 2018

The hardest working person I know stands about five feet tall. Her stature is hunched, her hands knotted from years of work. Her weight likely would not tip one hundred pounds on the scales. However, like...

Moran’s performance deserves an encore

Jamie Vondra, Reporter December 2, 2018

We’ve all heard about the swimming, cross country, and volleyball teams advancing to state, but did you know that musicians can also advance to state? Kaitlin Moran, ‘19, qualified for the All-State...

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