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The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

The Gleaner

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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...

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...

Sassy Six. 
Emily Barnes, 21, Veronica McDonald, 22, Kaylee Robles, Nora Mahoney, Hannah Busch, and Rita Jones, 21, get ready as a small group before dinner reservations.

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...

One of Ashley Steeles, 20, more successful babysitting experiences was a lemonade stand with her cousins.

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...

Wahlert students turned out full-force for the boys basketball game against Senior. Even though the underclassmen dont like some of the rules of The Nest, they are still welcome to be a part of it.

Our thoughts on the traditions of The Nest

William Herbst and Ashley Steele January 30, 2020

The Nest was once known as one of the best student sections in the state. Hundreds of students would participate in every cheer with an immense amount of school spirit. Wahlert takes pride in its student...

Cycling and yoga lead to a healthy lifestyle

Brooke Bauer, Reporter January 30, 2020

  High school is arguably the hardest and most stressful four years of our lives. Teenagers juggle the stress of school and home life, extracurriculars and jobs, which can get to be crazy....

Disney Plus Vs. Netflix

Zoey May, Reporter January 30, 2020

By Zoey May Of The Gleaner   On Sept. 23, 2010, a remarkable event took place: Blockbuster, the once-giant video rental service, closed its doors for good. The cause was obvious: Netflix,...

Ivy Dearstone, 21, is one of many students affected by the new Iowa laws.

Beneficial new laws for Iowa teens

Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter January 30, 2020

  Did you know that you can be ticketed for having your phone in your hand while driving? Whether you were stopped at the stop light, just changing the song, answering a phone call while it was...

A cartoon explaining how to caucus.

Caucusing: What is it? How does it work?

Alejandro Rojas, Editor January 30, 2020

It may be hard to believe, but it’s already 2020. Not only is it the beginning of a new decade, but it’s also an election year here in the United States. In November, we, as a nation, will vote on...

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