Standing out with creative costumes
Claire Walker, Reporter
November 7, 2019
Halloween. It consists of corn mazes, pumpkin carving, and most importantly, trick or treating. Most of the time, costumes consist of the classic cat, clown or T.V. character. Those are all great options, but there are many other unique costumes. Here are a few ideas for unique costumes, worn by st...
Seniors take on scaring roles at Dark Chambers
Claire Walker, Reporter
November 7, 2019
It’s that time of year again when weather gives people an excuse to cuddle up next to a fire and stay inside drinking hot chocolate. Or, for many others, the holiday of Halloween brings about the tradition of going to a haunted house. They can be very exciting to go through, but what happens behind...
Students haunted by scary events
Makayla Schockemoehl, Reporter
November 7, 2019
by Makayla Schockemoehl of The Gleaner Everyone has heard the “Bloody Mary” story, which might make it hard to fall asleep. But a few students at Wahlert have been freaked out by something that will leave them without sleep for a month! Andrea Swift, ‘22, shared ...
Spook-tacular attractions worth the scare
Makenna Scace, Reporter
October 22, 2015
Haunted houses and attractions alike are a main “go to” for many students looking for a thrill during the Halloween season. Several students have checked into the hype around some of the attractions in the area, including Dark Chambers in Dubuque and Fear Forest in Galena. Amanda Frommelt, ...
It takes great inspiration to carve a pumpkin
Olivia Blosch, Author
October 7, 2015
Normally, people recognize the smiling faces they see on their neighbors’ front porches. But one month a year, neighborhoods all over the country are invaded by scary faces peering out at them. Stranger danger? Don’t call the neighborhood watch quite yet! Those spooky smiles are jack-o-lanter...
Finding hope in Halloween
Morgan Reichel, Reporter
September 29, 2015
Every year we mark our calendars for Oct. 31st, and hope that we get a lot of candy and compliments on our pumpkin carvings. However, we never ask ourselves why we celebrate that holiday every year or where it came from. Halloween was started by the Celts, who lived in what is now Ireland, the United...
Youth trade candy for helping the needy
Madison Gehling, Editor-in-chief
November 6, 2013
“It’s like we’re too old to trick-or-treat, but too young to die.” That 70’s Show Every year in October, Halloween stores open up, supermarkets stock candy like no other, and pumpkin carvings become the most popular items on Pinterest. But for people like high school students, Halloween seems to lose a little of its luster as time p...
Lola Grap, Reporter
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As the 2010s come to an end, students at Wahlert remember their childhood with nostalgic toys, accessories, and games. Anna Slaght, ‘21 I specifically...
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Libby Sigwarth, Reporter
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The Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition. The two-act ballet features timeless characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, the Nutcracker and the Snow Queen, and the familiar...
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