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.

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen recognize those who serve their community

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen recognize those who serve their community What’s recently happened? Penn High School’s fine arts students found themselves under the sea from March 7-9 as the choir and drama departments presented their production of “The SpongeBob Musical.” The plot of the musical followed SpongeBob...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marian High School has a calm February

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marian High School has a calm February What's recently happened? Marian High School has a pretty calm February. On February 6, the school had the feast day of Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel. February 11 was the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.  February 15 was the Mid Winter event,...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: A very engaged February at John Adams High School

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: A very engaged February at John Adams High School What’s recently happened? February has been quite busy for many students participating in extracurricular activities at John Adams High School. The John Adams’ Mock Trial team was working overtime all month. The team’s first competition...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen break through with excellence

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen break through with excellence What’s happened recently? The annual Scholastic Arts and Writing Competition aims to celebrate the skills of all creative students in America. Results from the regional competition were announced months ago, and winners from the area were honored...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marian High School enjoys winter wonderland

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marian High School enjoys winter wonderland What's recently happened? Marian HIgh School had a 20-minute retreat in the BCAC gym during homeroom on January 23. Students went to the gym for music and worship.  Taylor Geiger, a sophomore at Marian, has gone to all of the 20-minute retreats...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: John Adams makes the most of a chilly January

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: John Adams makes the most of a chilly January What’s recently happened? During the month of January, John Adams High School students were hit with a biting cold. After the long weekend for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the break became even longer with temperatures reaching as low as -60 degrees...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn High School community recognized for its impact

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn High School community recognized for its impact What’s recently happened? After a six year hiatus, the Penn High School Talent Show made its return on Jan 22. Over 200 people gathered in the Center for Performing Arts to watch 14 student acts, consisting of: comedy, singing, rock bands, spoken...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: ‘Tis the season at Marian High School

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: ‘Tis the season at Marian High School What’s recently happened? Christmas break is coming up! Marian High School's last day of school was December 20. With Christmas break approaching that can only mean one thing, everyone’s minds were on finals.  On Wednesday, December 18,...

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