The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

TAKING AIM
After finishing her set of clay pigeons, Kylie Schueller, 19, watches her teammate, Macy Vance, 19, prepare for her next shot.

A girls’ take on trapshooting

Olivia Blosch, Editor April 18, 2016

Pull! And we’re not talking about pulling mascara out of a makeup bag. Trapshooting is a relatively new sport to Wahlert but its popularity is growing rapidly, especially among girls. Kylie Schueller,...

Students react to a surprising Masters finish

Sam Ambrosy, Reporter April 17, 2016

After 63 holes of the 80th Masters, Jordan Spieth was a fan favorite and had a convincing five stroke lead entering the last nine holes of the tournament. However, Spieth’s round and victory hopes rapidly...

Kicking off a new season

By Alex Robbins, Sports Editor April 11, 2016

Despite coming off a season in which the Wahlert men's soccer team finished 5-13, expectations for this year are high. “This year’s team has a higher level of talent than the past few seasons,...

Masters Fever is going around at Wahlert

Jack Doyle, Reporter April 8, 2016

The most storied tradition in golf is in full swing this week. The best golfers from around the world have gathered  in Augusta, Georgia, for a shot to win a green jacket at the Masters. Names such...

Sophomore Eagles soaring to Improve

Sam Salgado, Reporter March 17, 2016

Sophomore basketball is more than just sophmore  basketball. The boys on the team are preparing themselves to be varsity players. So having a successful season at a lower level will increase confidence...

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU The Eagles Nest cheered the basketball team on at every game, and even after the buzzer.

Boys’ basketball completes outstanding season

Alex Robbins, Sports Reporters March 16, 2016

Following back-to-back state championships and another outstanding season, going 19-5, the Wahlert basketball team went into this year’s state tournament feeling confident. Their attempt at a third...

Benefits of sports outside of practice

Emma Earles, Features Editor March 15, 2016

“Sports are my life. They are one of the things in my life that makes me the happiest.” Many people can relate to this statement made by Mackenzie May, ‘17, who has played volleyball since she was...

Life of a Hawkeye Family

Life of a Hawkeye Family

Maddie McCarron, Reporter March 10, 2016

Waking up at 6 a.m. on a Saturday doesn’t sound like fun, but when it is to watch your brother play for the Iowa Hawkeyes, it doesn’t seem so bad. For the last four years my family and I have gotten...

Stars and Strikes

Kathleen Gaffney March 10, 2016

When I first joined bowling, I wanted to do it mainly because my friend was joining, and it sounded like it would be pretty easy. I have never been more wrong in my life. The first day of practice,...

Hockey brings a dad & son together

Hockey brings a dad & son together

Maeve Breslin, reporter March 10, 2016

Jimmy McDermott, ‘18, has been playing hockey ever since he can remember. His dad took him skating for the first time when he was only 18 months old, and he started playing organized hockey when he was...

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