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Aiden Yaklich, 22, dives into a new swimming season, Yaklich swims short-distance for Hempstead.

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’...

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,...

Rachel Eddy, 20, and Alana Duggan, 22, wrestle it out in Chaos in the Cafeteria

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,...

Marley McSwain, 23, races her way to first.

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...

Left to right bottom row: Lily Roth, Clare Broderick, Aliyah Carter, Julia Norton, Grace Lueken. Middle row: Libby Perry, Molly McDonald, Rian Knapp, and Maggie McDermott. Top row: Rachel Eddy and Grace Burke.

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...

Picture created by Noah Burns 20

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,...

Nathan Munshower 21 and Jacob Hocking 20, compete in the Varsity Boys 5k run at the Dubuque Soccer Complex.

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...

Karlie Welbes, 20, poses in a University of Northern Iowa sweatshirt, where she is committed to continue swimming.

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...

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,...

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...

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