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The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

Cathleen Breslin, 20, dances the role of a Spanish soloist in The Nutcracker last year.

Breslin dances into her dream

Ashley Steele, Reporter October 12, 2018

While most students spend their summer swimming at the pool, hanging out with friends or playing sports, Cathleen Breslin, ‘20, spends her time working hard at one of her goals: to become a professional...

Haugen soars with final Eagle Scout project

Haugen soars with final Eagle Scout project

John Sulentic, Reporter October 12, 2018

Cam Haugen, ‘19, decided to use his Eagle Scout Service Project to improve the front view of Wahlert and remind students and faculty why the building stands in the first place. The Eagle Scout Service...

Timmerman trying to SEAL the deal

Jack Doyle, Editor October 12, 2018

The college application process is stressful enough, but imagine having to pass an intensive fitness test just to get into one of the most academically rigorous schools in the country. The Naval Academy...

Wahlert welcomes Father Andy

Jamie Vondra, Reporter September 20, 2018

Have you ever wanted more variety in who you sit by at lunch? Did you ever think it would be a priest? Well, the new priest at Wahlert, Father Andy Upah, would be glad to make some new friends in the...

Clare Broderick, 20, gives her speech.

Shining for Shane

Ashley Steele, Reporter August 30, 2018

Ashley Steele Of the Gleaner The varsity volleyball team clinched its second win of the season Tuesday night against Hempstead by coming back and winning 3-2. Many fans came out to support both...

The Diverse Musical Pallet of John Sulentic

Jack Doyle, Reporter May 17, 2018

By Jack Doyle Of the Gleaner At first glance, John Sulentic does not look like an enthusiast of musical acts such as BROCKHAMPTON, Kanye West, Vince Staples and Frank Ocean. If you saw him play...

The 2018 University of Iowa Spirit Squad poses for a photo (Brosius front row, far right).

Bending Over Backwards for Iowa Cheerleading

Maeve Breslin, Editor May 1, 2018

Libby Brosius, ‘18, has been a gymnast ever since she could walk. She grew up admiring her mom, a former Hawkeye cheerleader, and wanted to be just like her. After years of hard work, her biggest dream...

FACING A CHALLENGE Jacob Hocking, 20, competes in a sophomore basketball game against Senior this past season. Hocking is scheduled for eye surgery over Spring Break.

Eye of the fighter

Ashley Steele, Reporter March 21, 2018

He is a basketball player, a track athlete, and a varsity show choir performer. He is also a honor roll student and treasurer of the sophomore class. So, when you’re involved in all of these activities,...

Medellin: Playing into the future

Zach Urbain, Reporter March 1, 2018

Anthony Medellin. You’ve most likely seen this sophomore walking the hallways from class to class. But there is much more to him than meets the eye. Once you get to know him better,  he becomes a very...

Wahlert freshman wins key to writing success

Wahlert freshman wins key to writing success

Julia Crawford, Reporter February 14, 2018

Cross country, show choir, and cheerleading, along with a plethora of school clubs and plays, all reside on the resume of one Wahlert freshman. But recently, Catherine Curtiss, ‘21, has added the title...

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