Keeping their heads out of the gutter
Lola Grap, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Even though the women’s bowling team had not seen any players go to state in past seasons, they had high hopes this time around. And are looking forward to districts, which took place on Feb. 12. The team compiled its best record in five years. “Bowling is one of those things that you get bette...
Moran juggles homework, state cross country
Lola Grap, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Filed under Sports, Student Life
Many students at Wahlert have to with juggle homework along with extracurricular activities like sports or clubs. Some can barely hang on to staying up to date. But others are able to multitask like it’s a second nature. Gabby Moran, ‘19, back-to-back cross country state champion, is extremely su...
Running for gold
Lizzie Kann, Reporter
April 15, 2019
Filed under Sports
Boys’ track is off to a great start, with the team coming off a win at their last meet. The team has been training hard since the very first day of practice, in hopes they will have a successful season. Danny McDermott, ‘19, is setting goals for himself as he starts his senior season. ...
High Hopes for Girls’ Tennis
Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter
April 15, 2019
Although there is a scramble to get all 60 girls out on the tennis court for practice this season, players are beginning to find their roles on the team. As of now, some groups of girls are scheduled to practice on certain days of the week due to the lack of court space for everyone. Despite t...
Men’s Club Volleyball has a convincing showing at regionals
Will Poppe, Reporter
April 15, 2019
Some of Wahlert’s students have been competing in a men’s club volleyball team in the winter. The players describe their time and experiences on the team and their outcomes competing at regionals. Andrew Stecklein, Carter Oberfoell, Jared Block, Mitchell Pregler, ‘19, and Sam Pregler, ‘...
Lopez plays to remember his late brothers
Jared Block, Reporter
April 15, 2019
Diego Lopez, ‘20, has not had the easiest of lives. He grew up in Honduras and has been surrounded by soccer his whole life. The sport has often brought him great joy, but unfortunately he also lost two of his brothers because of the game. At a very young age, he lost his first brother when a gang murde...
Zajac leaves strong legacy
April 15, 2019
After a 6-year tenure as the head football coach and an English teacher at Wahlert Catholic, Travis Zajac officially submitted his resignation. Zajac will move to Grundy Center, Iowa, to teach English and be the head football coach at Grundy Center High School. Zajac’s teams showed steady improvement ov...
Girls’ Golf poised for a banner year
Jack Doyle, Editor
March 15, 2019
Filed under Sports
The goal for this year’s girls’ golf team is quite clear: hang a banner. Coming off of a fourth-place finish in last year’s state tournament, this year’s team returns most of its key players from last year’s run and re-loads with new talent as well. The team will be led by two fixtures of Wah...
Hitting the ground running this season
Ellie Meyer, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Filed under Sports
An excited coach and runners offer insight on what they hope girls track season will look like. One of these runners, Abigail Klauer, ‘21, said, “As a team, everyone wants to win state as an all-around goal. This year we have a lot of really good runners with lots of potential especially with th...
Freshmen stepping up to expectations
Isabelle Pfeiffer, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Far away games, long practices, and late nights are all a part of playing a varsity sport. Only some, however, are lucky enough to experience these things as freshmen. Natalie Kelzer, ’22, had the privilege of playing varsity softball this past summer. “Participating in a varsity sport was real...
Lola Grap, Reporter
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Students trudge down the halls in their white canvas Vans, holding their Hydroflasks and Vera Bradley lunch boxes, with North Face bookbags strapped on their backs. Following...
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Wahlert’s what to watch for Christmas
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Lola Grap, Reporter
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Students trudge down the halls in their white canvas Vans, holding their Hydroflasks and Vera Bradley lunch boxes, with North Face bookbags strapped on their backs. Following...
Wahlert’s what to watch for Christmas
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Moran juggles homework, state cross country
May 2, 2019