Teachers combat COVID

William Herbst, Reporter

September 18, 2020

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 to  do. However, this is true not only of students but of teachers as well. With some students going virtual, teachers h...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

Lilah Takes, Reporter

September 17, 2020

Dubuque has many popular ice cream places that are specially visited during the summer. Wahlert students voted on their favorites, which turned out to be Cold Stone, Beecher’s, and Dairy Queen.  Josh Chapman, ‘23, said, “My favorite is Beecher’s because I ate there a lot when I was a k...

Fun Activities to do While Quarantined

Brooke Bauer, Reporter

May 25, 2020

A glimpse of freedom

Sophie Skemp, Reporter

May 3, 2020

During this time of isolation, take a moment to appreciate all life has given you. Reach out to family you may have not talked to in a long time, strike up a conversation with an old friend, and feel blessed for all opportunities that you have been given. Enjoy this four minute video of my Spring break...

Students find their online schooling groove

Tess Breslin and Jamie Vondra

May 2, 2020

1. Clean Place, Clean Headspace As tempting as it can be to just grab your computer and get through the first zoom calls of the morning while lying in bed, it is very beneficial to get out of bed and find a space to focus. Nadine Mueller, ‘23, says, “Having a quiet place really helps me beca...

The Nest Magazine

Claire Walker and Makayla Schockemoehl

May 1, 2020

A day in the life of the Wahlert Show Band

Tony Medellin, Author

April 30, 2020

You've all seen the singing and dancing that happens in Show Choir, but what about the music behind it all? This video includes GoPro footage of the Wahlert Catholic High School Show Band at their final competition at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School. The video takes you through the basics of what...

What a show choir season looks like: Wahlert Impact edition

Caroline Schmid, Reporter

April 1, 2020

Overall, this year’s show choir season was great. To be honest I was kind of worried about the new freshmen coming in because I didn’t know about all the talent, but it turned out that I didn’t have to be nervous because all the freshman, including the sophomores and juniors that make up I...

Small group, big group, red group, blue group

Ashley Steele, Editor

February 10, 2020

by Ashley Steele of The Gleaner   As Winter Formal approaches, plans must be made. Between pictures, dinner reservations and car rides, group numbers are key to planning the evening. While some students prefer to go in a large group of friends, others prefer a smaller, close-knit group...

Bummers of babysitting

Claire Walker, Reporter

January 30, 2020

Babysitting is a common way for teenagers to earn money here and there. It can be a good-paying job, and most times can prove to be very easy. However, not every babysitting experience goes as planned. Dalton Timmerman, ‘21, had quite the experience when babysitting a 3-year-old girl who insisted on...