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: 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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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen succeed on copious levels

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen succeed on copious levels What’s recently happened? The Engineering Design and Development class at Penn High School counts as dual enrollment with the Tech 1200 class at Purdue University. Each year, every student enrolled in the college class is tasked to identify and try...

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

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Tis the season at Riley High School What’s recently happened? December is always a busy time at Riley High School (RHS) with finals and many events during the winter months to keep the positivity in the air.  “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was recently performed by the RHS...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: John Adams academic clubs are working hard this November

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: John Adams academic clubs are working hard this November What’s recently happened? This month at John Adams High School has been a wild one. Although the Homecoming dance was never able to happen, John Adams’ winter sports and academic clubs have been starting to compete. Athletes have been working...

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