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.
What’s recently happened? During the first week of February, the preschool and elementary schools at Wheeler were able to enjoy “Space Week”. With the schools making an emphasis on learning about the universe throughout the week. The science class …
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What’s recently happened? Both the JV and varsity dance teams recently advanced to nationals, marking a major achievement for the program. The varsity team made history by advancing straight to the finals for their pom performance, a milestone that …
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What’s recently happened? The Hammond Area Career Center (ACC) recently held the Regional Skills USA competition. The construction trades contest took place on January 31 and other categories such as culinary and cosmetology were held on February 7. …
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What’s Recently Happened? Women’s sports at Boone Grove have continued to see major success recently, with state championships, first-place finishes, and strong preseason preparation highlighting the past few weeks. Several programs have stepped up in big …
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What recently happened? The Andrean High School family recently gathered in prayer for our Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. Students and faculty received ashes as a visible reminder of what lent calls for: fasting, prayer …
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What’s recently happened? On February 14, Riley High School’s Mock Trial team competed and delivered an impressive performance. The team faced several strong competitors, including Adams High School, a program known for its state level success. Despite …
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What’s recently happened? Merrillville High School’s (MHS) Varsity Girls Basketball team’s season has come to an end. Though it did not end with a win, they persevered through an amazing but challenging season. Senior Melany Williams reflects on her …
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What’s recently happened? New Prairie High School (NPHS) is well aware of how scary moving from middle school to high school can be, which is why they host Step-Up Day every year. This event serves as a field trip for the entire eighth grade class and gives …
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What’s Recently Happened? The choir program decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day this month through their annual fundraiser called Swoon Tunes. Students were able to go up to the table set up during lunch in January and pick out what songs they wanted the …
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What’s recently happened? On February 9, La Porte High School (LPHS) students participated in a walkout to protest against ICE in La Porte. This protest was organized by Hannah Delaney and Gio Larocco over the course of one week, and over 250 students …
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