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: Wheeler High School can really work it

By: Badreddine Bouzeraa Last Updated: December 5, 2022

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School can really work it What's recently happened? This November has been one of the most exciting months for Wheeler High School (WHS). Not only did the WHS Bearcat Theatre Company (B.T.C) present the musical “Working,” but WHS also introduced a new cashless...

#1StudentNWI Valpo Vikings conquer the field and stage

By: Sylvia Rotole Last Updated: November 22, 2022

#1StudentNWI Valpo Vikings conquer the field and stage What’s recently happened? The Valparaiso High School (VHS) Drama Club has been working hard during rehearsals these past couple weeks leading up to another spectacular performance that wowed the audience. Three live performances were...

#1StudentNWI: The key to Wheeler High School’s Key Club’s success

By: Badreddine Bouzeraa Last Updated: November 7, 2022

#1StudentNWI: The key to Wheeler High School’s Key Club’s success What's recently happened? Wheeler High School (WHS) students have just finished their finals, giving them a three-day break for relaxation and rest. WHS runs on a trimester schedule. This means that, instead of having two grading periods,...

#1StudentNWI: Volunteers get spooked for VHS

By: Sylvia Rotole Last Updated: October 31, 2022

#1StudentNWI: Volunteers get spooked for VHS What’s recently happened? Valparaiso High School (VHS) hosted its annual Hope Club Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 25. The Trunk or Treat creates a safe place for people with special needs and young kids to safely trick-or-treat under the...

#1STUDENTNWI: Morgan Township Cross Country Runs to State

By: Ireland Hanna Last Updated: October 30, 2022

#1STUDENTNWI: Morgan Township Cross Country Runs to State What’s recently happened? The Morgan Township High School (MTHS) cross-country teams have brought this year almost to a close with more breathtaking records. For the first time in MTHS history, the girls' cross-country team is going to...

#1StudentNWI: Morgan Township volleyball senior night tugs on tears

By: Ireland Hanna Last Updated: October 11, 2022

#1StudentNWI: Morgan Township volleyball senior night tugs on tears What’s recently happened? On the night of September 20, the Morgan Township High School (MTHS) girls volleyball team was pulling on everyone’s heartstrings with the girls’ senior night. Seniors Ellie Schuck, Ally Parsons, Kaylee Dudzik,...

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School student-led band takes on homecoming

By: Badreddine Bouzeraa Last Updated: October 7, 2022

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School student-led band takes on homecoming What's Recently Happened? The month of September for Wheeler High School (WHS) has always been known to be chaotic. Recently, WHS had its very own homecoming dance along with a homecoming game. Additionally, it had a homecoming tailgate...

#1StudentNWI: Leaves fall as leaders grow at Kouts High School

By: Maggie Evans Last Updated: October 7, 2022

#1StudentNWI: Leaves fall as leaders grow at Kouts High School What's recently happened? Sunday, September 25 was the induction ceremony for East Porter Honor Society (EPHS) held in the Kouts High School (KHS) auditorium. 20 students were inducted that evening. They were in alphabetical order: Ava Aguirre,...

#1StudentNWI Valparaiso High School Homecoming Festivities

By: Sylvia Rotole Last Updated: October 7, 2022

#1StudentNWI Valparaiso High School Homecoming Festivities What's recently happened? During the week of September 19-23, Valparaiso High School (VHS) engaged in many different homecoming activities. The week featured spirit dress-up days, a parade, a tailgate, a football game, and a homecoming dance. “This...

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School students have pep in their step

By: Badreddine Bouzeraa Last Updated: September 6, 2022

#1StudentNWI: Wheeler High School students have pep in their step What's recently happened? Wheeler High School (WHS) not only had its first home game for varsity football this school year but also featured its first pep theme, Toga Night. On September 2, WHS and its students were invited to come to the...