What’s recently happened? January 8 was the first day of Clay High School’s (Clay) final semester. Many students and staff were emotional, talking about how the school year has flown by. Students have been anxiously discussing their plans for the...
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: Seasons of service at Clay High School
What’s recently happened? Clay High School’s Season of Service has come to an end, with the student council raising over $1,300 for food to benefit the less fortunate members of the community. During the month of December, members of the Clay...
#1StudentNWI: RHS Mock Trial Sparks mass involvement
What’s recently happened? Within the past month, the Riley High School (RHS) Mock Trial Program has put together a team of young and educated students who wish to see and be a part of the competitive side of law. This program gives a real-life feel...
#1StudentNWI: Dedication through adversity at Penn High School
What’s recently happened? On Saturday, November 25, the Penn High School Kingsmen Boys Varsity Basketball team made its debut game against Carroll High School. The Kingsmen gave Coach Barak Coolman his first win as the head coach. The game...
#1StudentNWI: Happy ‘Thanksgivia’ from John Adams!
What’s recently happened? On November 8, John Adams High School hosted an informational International Baccalaureate (IB) night to welcome incoming freshmen and show them around the high school. The night included walking tours by juniors and...
#1StudentNWI: An outstanding October at John Adams High School
What’s recently happened? John Adams High School’s unified football team has had a lot of incredible feats this season, including its first win on September 28, with a score of 27-25. Shortly after its first win, the team began to advance further...
#1StudentNWI: Homecoming at Penn High School
What’s recently happened? This past week at Penn High School was Homecoming week. The week was full of fun attire and special events that all led up to the Homecoming King and Queen announcement on Friday at the halftime of the football game. ...
#1StudentNWI: Homecoming season at Clay High School
What’s recently happened? Although fall has just begun, the same cannot be said about Clay High School’s fall sports. In recent weeks, some of Clay’s fall sports have been celebrating their senior nights. Girls and Boys Soccer celebrated...
#1StudentNWI: ¡Ellos están aquí!
What’s recently happened? John Adams High School welcomed twelve exchange students from Spain on September 1, where they met with their host families. The students have come from all over Spain to come live in South Bend for three weeks, to be able...
#1StudentNWI: Last first year at Clay High School
What’s recently happened? On August 14, Clay High School hosted its final back-to-school block party. Attendees were provided with a free meal cooked by the Culinary Arts Career Technical Education (CTE) class, free t-shirts, and free clear...