A day in the life of a ski racer
Claire Walker, Reporter
February 28, 2020
Ski racing is a sport that not many people do or know about. Most of the time when people hear about it they ask, “Don’t you just have to go down the hill fast?” Although that is part of it, there is so much more to the sport and people participating in it. It all starts at 6 a.m. when a ra...
Girls’ basketball players will miss seniors, bond with each other
William Herbst, Reporter
February 28, 2020
The girls’ basketball team ended its season last Saturday night in a hard-fought game against Waverly-Shell Rock. Although it has been an up and down season, the girls say they will miss all of the team chemistry and playing the sport they love. “It’s an awesome experience being a freshman on varsity and ...
Schockemoehl makes his mark
Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Everyone dreams of accomplishing big things in their life. For most people, a dream stays a dream, a wish that really wouldn’t ever come true in this world. But for Jake Schockemoehl, ‘20, his dreams became reality this season with the help of his coaches, trainers, family, friends and teachers. ...
Following their passions beyond Wahlert
William Herbst, Reporter
January 30, 2020
Out of all the sports offered at Wahlert, boys’ swimming isn’t represented as a team sport and doesn’t have an actual team to affiliate these swimmers with. But that hasn’t stopped the boys’ swimmers here at Wahlert from hitting the water! Swimming for Hempstead and Senior, the Wahlert swimmers are cont...
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 ...
Ashley Steele, Editor
March 24, 2020 • 4 Comments
Dear Wahlert Student Body, All I want to say is, is that I know this sucks. The normal days that we are used to living have been turned completely upside down. I’m...
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William Herbst, Reporter
September 18, 2020 • No Comments
COVID-19 has been a huge factor in education for students. From wearing a mask to hopping on a Zoom call last year to keep safe in our homes, students have had a lot of adjusting...
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