Parent-teacher conferences effectiveness
Ashley Steele, Editor
February 18, 2020
by Ashley Steele Of the Gleaner This week students are going to enjoy a long four-day weekend. Teachers, however, will have a week full of parent-teacher conferences. Some students and parents still attend conferences; however, they do not seem to be the norm for many Wahlert students. “My...
The music behind the champions
Tony Medellin, Reporter
February 14, 2020
Feb. 8th was a great day for the Wahlert show choir program. During the competition at Bettendorf High School, Impulse won many awards including best vocals, best choreography, best crew, Grand Champions, and best band. Impact also won Grand Champions in the prep division and made night finals fo...
Secrets to a successful show choir team
Maddie Roling, Editor
February 10, 2020
There is no doubt that winning a show choir competition looks different than winning a basketball game. Between performing, playing music, or managing behind the scenes, lots of factors help create a successful show choir team. Team Unity “I feel that if you can’t work together as a group, it’s h...
Dancers rock the rafters for funds
Sophie Skemp, Reporter
February 10, 2020
The Dance Team is nearing the end of their 2019-20 season with the Rock the Rafters dance camp. Rock the Rafters is the dance team’s home showcase, where boys and girls of ages 4 to 12 come to learn dances and have fun. The performance part of the day will be Feb. 9th at 1 p.m. in the Wahlert gym. A lot of work goes into preparing for the camp, but all the hard work ...
Our thoughts on the traditions of The Nest
William Herbst and Ashley Steele
January 30, 2020
The Nest was once known as one of the best student sections in the state. Hundreds of students would participate in every cheer with an immense amount of school spirit. Wahlert takes pride in its student section. However, the past few years it seems as though participation has declined among the birds in...
Girls pin it to win it
William Herbst, Reporter
December 12, 2019
What started as an idea by girls and Mr. Joel Allen has turned into a real sport at Wahlert. Girls’ wrestling is now a thing! So far it seems to be a success with the girls. Rachel Eddy, ‘20, commented on how it came to be: “Us volleyball players got to talking about doing it as a joke, but ...
Jamie Vondra, Reporter
February 10, 2020 • No Comments
According to an Inquirer study, 73 percent of American teens drink at least one cup of coffee per day, the average being about three cups per day. But, this intake...
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He is the reason for the season
December 12, 2019
Ashley Steele, Editor
February 10, 2020 • No Comments
by Ashley Steele of The Gleaner As Winter Formal approaches, plans must be made. Between pictures, dinner reservations and car rides, group numbers are key...
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Our thoughts on the traditions of The Nest
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Cycling and yoga lead to a healthy lifestyle
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