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Top 10 feature articles on Valpo.Life in 2021

By: Andrew Grimm, Anekah Fish, Brielle Lobody, Jenny Craig Brown, Maria Olympidis, Peyton Mahlmann, Ranya Kawamleh Last Updated: December 28, 2021

Top 10 feature articles on Valpo.Life in 2021 The features section on Valpo.Life is one of the most popular, giving you insight into some of the most incredible happenings in the area, including #1StudentNWI articles, Life in the Spotlights, Survivor Series, Leadership Life, City in the...

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#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School students end a trying year with celebrations

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School students end a trying year with celebrations What happened? On Sunday, April 18, Project Green hosted a trash clean-up day where students picked up trash on the school grounds. The event had an extremely successful turnout, and Wheeler High School students committed themselves to making the...

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#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School spreads positivity through friendly competition

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School spreads positivity through friendly competition Teacher spotlight: Jessica Ball is an extremely loved and appreciated teacher at Wheeler High School. She is involved in many school events and always strives to make Wheeler High School an enjoyable place for all students. Ball is currently a...

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#1StudentNWI: Changing mindsets on the media center at Wheeler High School

#1StudentNWI: Changing mindsets on the media center at Wheeler High School Amy Hostetler taught middle schoolers language arts for 11 years before deciding to become the Wheeler High School librarian this year. She has always loved teaching and reading as well as incorporating technology, organization, and marketing into...

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#1StudentNWI: Wheeler students make the most of their high school experience

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler students make the most of their high school experience Teacher spotlight Lauren Makarauskas is a chemistry teacher at Wheeler High School and a vital advisor for a magnitude of clubs and organizations. Makarauskas has been a Student Council sponsor for six years. “My role is primarily as a facilitator...

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#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School prioritizes community in challenging times

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School prioritizes community in challenging times What happened  With COVID-19 cases on the rise, many holiday charity events have had to be cancelled in order to keep everyone safe and healthy. This year, the “Lunch with Santa” program was cancelled in order to keep children safe during...

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#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School teacher sews masks to support community

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School teacher sews masks to support community Wheeler High School recently hosted the Bearcat Theatre Company’s fall production of “The 39 Steps.” This romantic thriller was presented virtually through the online streaming platform, “Broadway on Demand,” and could be watched at...

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