Student Voices

In 2014, GreatNews.Life established the Student Voices internship program (formerly #1StudentNWI), allowing high school students to share an insider’s view of everything happening at the high schools on a monthly basis. The GreatNews.Life staff not only edits and publishes their work but also sends feedback to the students to help them grow as journalists.

#1StudentNWI: Valparaiso High School jumps into Christmas break

#1StudentNWI: Valparaiso High School jumps into Christmas break What's recently happened?  Valparaiso High School (VHS) hosted “This is Our Story” (TIOS) in early December. “TIOS” was held on December 4 and December 5.  “TIOS” had a variety of entertainment for the community to enjoy. VHS band,...

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#1StudentNWI: Washington Township High School celebrates 2023-2024 Homecoming

#1StudentNWI: Washington Township High School celebrates 2023-2024 Homecoming What’s recently happened? Washington Township High School (WTHS) has a unique tradition of holding its annual Homecoming in the winter instead of fall. The basketball season is huge for WTHS students and families, so WTHS’s Homecoming is marked...

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#1StudentNWI: A night of kings, queens, and magical performances at Boone Grove High School

#1StudentNWI: A night of kings, queens, and magical performances at Boone Grove High School What’s recently happened? Instead of a conventional winter concert, Boone Grove High School’s entire choir and band invested three months in creating Madrigal, a two-day production that transforms audience members to the Medieval Ages. “It...

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#1StudentNWI: Valparaiso High School performs a musical to remember

#1StudentNWI: Valparaiso High School performs a musical to remember What recently happened? The Valparaiso High School (VHS) drama club performed outstandingly in “The Beauty and the Beast.” The musical was in the VHS auditorium on November 16, 18, and 19. Raegan Smedley played Belle, Jack Reichert played the...

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#1StudentNWI: Washington Township High School brings back talent show

#1StudentNWI: Washington Township High School brings back talent show What’s recently happened? This November, the Washington Township High School (WTHS) talent show was brought back after a four-year hiatus. Janet Wade, the choir director, organized this night full of singing, dancing, instrumental music, and even...

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#1StudentNWI: A season of memorable productions from Boone Grove’s Drama Club

#1StudentNWI: A season of memorable productions from Boone Grove’s Drama Club What’s recently happened? Boone Grove High School’s Drama Club just finished its fall play production. The group performed “The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde,” and it was a major success.  “I think the show turned out very well and...

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#1StudentNWI: Washington Township High School Student Council gets spooky

#1StudentNWI: Washington Township High School Student Council gets spooky What’s recently happened? The Washington Township High School (WTHS) Student Council recently celebrated Halloween with its annual Spookfest. Student Council, run by Math Teacher Barb Peres, provides many opportunities for students every year to...

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#1StudentNWI: College lunch visits at Boone Grove High School

#1StudentNWI: College lunch visits at Boone Grove High School What’s recently happened? For seniors and even some juniors, college is right around the corner. Luckily, Boone Grove High School tries to make things easy and efficient for everyone For the past couple of months, Boone has been allowing a variety...

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