Varsity Boy’s Basketball Exceeds Expectation this Season

February 26, 2010 • Christina Dohr - Features Editor  
Filed under Features, Top Stories

Despite being a relatively young team, the WCA varsity men’s basketball team has had success beyond the expectation this season. At the start of the season, Head Coach Eric Bain described the team as moving through a “building year,” and presented the boys with a challenge to make it more than... Read more »

Senior Night Success

February 26, 2010 • Ashley Segrave - Associate Editor  
Filed under Features

Parents gathered around their senior children, who perform either on the basketball, dance, or cheerleading team. The tradition of senior night is highly looked upon as a positive outlet to engage the parents and recognize the importance of their support for their children’s success. This year’s... Read more »

7 Minutes with a Staffer

February 19, 2010 • Alex Cacciarelli - Staff Writer  
Filed under Features, Top Stories

I will never forget my junior year, standing at the edge of mat 3, waiting for my semi-final match to start at the MICDS wrestling tournament. Across from me stood a two time state champion waiting to rip my arms out. In desperation, I turn to Coach Muelheisen for a few words of affirmation, or maybe... Read more »

Orphans, Graduations, and Boy Bands

February 17, 2010 • Christian Davis - Opinions Editor  
Filed under News, Top Stories

Nightmares, UFO, and orphans were some of the themes for this year’s Spirit Week. Every class came with a new spin, in sync dance moves, and non-stop energy. The seventh grade rocked the crowd with their Camp Rock theme and the seniors closed the show with their Decades mix. The junior class also... Read more »

Friday Night Frenzy

February 17, 2010 • Parker Briden - Staff Writer  
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The gym is filled with screaming fans, Mike Ferrara and his apprentice Zach Schopp lead the cheering, and the Christian High School students do their best to catch up. The basketball game on Friday night is, for many people, the highlight of their school year. The Wildcats defeated the Christian High... Read more »

Spirit Week Competition Begins

February 2, 2010 • Danielle Cicka - Associate Editor  
Filed under Features

The first day of Spirit Week brought with it not only the excitement of kicking off a week of competition, but many new ways to celebrate too. The dress-up theme was masquerade and though this is commonly associated with formal attire, the limits were definitely stretched. Some people wore clothes... Read more »

The Spirit of Creativity

February 2, 2010 • Mari Knehans - Staff Writer  
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The unique but bizarre balance of characters within WCA’s Spirit Club fused into an unusually unique plan for an unforgettable week. From the confident and imaginative leadership of Miss Sara Keeton, Spirit Club Advisor, and Forrest Hughes, Spirit Club President, it is no wonder that the plans of... Read more »

New Games Headline Beginning of Spirit Week

February 2, 2010 • John Bergman - Sports Editor  
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New and interesting games headline the beginning to Spirit Week 2010. The week starts off with WCA Quidditch on Monday. The game consists of a runner for each team trying to uncover tennis balls that match their class color under buckets. They have to run back to the trashcans and avoid getting pegged... Read more »

Juniors Aren’t Joking

February 1, 2010 • Abby Becker -Staff Writer  
Filed under Features, Top Stories

Spirit Week is the culmination of weeks of planning, preparation, and practice. Some students have jokingly substituted Stress Week for Spirit Week, but the weeks of planning are what guarantees successful outcomes in boys’ poms, hallways, blue man stop, and lip sync. The junior class placed third... Read more »

WCA Swimming is More Than Just Succeeding in the Fast Lane

February 1, 2010 • Mari Knehans - Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 the lady Wildcats swimming team exhibited heart and determination in a close meet against Cor Jesu. The pool erupted with spirited chants as the wildcats screamed “WCA” in response to Cor Jesu’s sassy cheers. WCA’s varsity lost a close meet, 92-84. “I knew it was... Read more »