Cheering on multiple sports to victory
Jamie Vondra, Reporter
December 12, 2019
The majority of school sports take place throughout one season, which is enough to keep a student athlete’s schedule busy. However, in the world of cheerleading, there are two seasons. Oddly, though, there are many more students who choose to participate in only fall cheer, not winter. In fall ...
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 ...
Shredding into snowy successful season
Claire Walker, Reporter
December 12, 2019
One might think that skiing is simply a fun winter activity anyone can participate in. But there is a whole different world to skiing: alpine ski racing. This sport consists of going around gates at high speeds down a mountain. It is an individual sport, making it a very mentally, and especially physically,...
Seniors share best memory
Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter
December 2, 2019
Although the season didn’t end the way the volleyball girls were hoping for, they all agree that they created and maintained an incredible bond with one another and made memories that will last a lifetime. The season was influential for everyone including players, coaches, the Nest, parents and the ent...
Going pro with no dough?
William Herbst, Reporter
November 15, 2019
It has been a hugely disputed topic ever since the roots of college athletics back in the 1850s. When you have a billion-dollar industry like the NCAA among many other factors, the question must be asked, “Should college athletes be paid?” It has been a tradition throughout college sports for players to...
eXCeptional Running
William Herbst, Reporter
November 11, 2019
Some people may say that the saying “Fun Run” is very oxymoronic, but for the Boys’ Cross Country Team, it’s the complete opposite of that. While they might make it look easy, if you observed their practice routine or even tried it yourself, you would be surprised, to say the least. Running ...
Feeling the pressure for next season
Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter
November 7, 2019
by Makayla Schockemoehl of The Gleaner There are a handful of student athletes at Wahlert who are going Division 1 to continue their athletic careers in college on scholarships. A few of them have already committed. From volleyball to swim to track, playing these sports and practicing constant...
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, a 26.22 mile run. Most people would see those challenges and laugh saying that no one could ...
Young team, high hopes
Jamie Vondra, Reporter
November 7, 2019
When playing sports, it is important to not only have a skilled team, but also a team with a healthy bond. Although golf may seem like an individual sport, the support of a teammate is crucial. Since the boys' golf team this year was heavy with underclassmen, there is time for them to strengthen not...
Marshall-led football team begins with a win
William Herbst, Reporter
October 7, 2019
How do you spend your Friday nights? Doing homework, watching Netflix or maybe hanging with friends? For the football players, it was locked in what they would end up doing ever since they and Coach Jamie Marshall first took to the practice field in July. And they didn’t fail to make a first impression...
Lola Grap, Reporter
January 15, 2020 • No Comments
As the 2010s come to an end, students at Wahlert remember their childhood with nostalgic toys, accessories, and games. Anna Slaght, ‘21 I specifically...
He is the reason for the season
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Libby Sigwarth, Reporter
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The Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition. The two-act ballet features timeless characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, the Nutcracker and the Snow Queen, and the familiar...
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Siblings or best friends for life?
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