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Katie Wallace

Katie Wallace, Staff Writer

Pronouns: she/her

Grade: 11

Years on staff: 3

What was your favorite childhood TV show? Jessie, Victorious, Shake it Up - all of the classics

What is your favorite book? It's difficult to pick one, but I would say a classic is always Harry Potter

What motivates you? My family and friends are some of the biggest motivations in my life. I always strive to do better to make them proud and try to be even just a fraction of the people they are. Other than that, I would say I self-motivate a lot, because I want to leave a positive impact, however big or small, on the world.

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Senior Henry Dittmar celebrates his 18th birthday in recovery from a drive-by shooting that left him seriously injured. During this birthday, Dittmar was still unable to walk from the effects of a bullet that ripped through his calf.  "The most challenging part of this experience was being patient with everything," Dittmar said. "Building that patience was definitely the best thing for me, [because] I am definitely not a very patient person. I learned a lot about myself during this experience."

Overcoming the unthinkable

Katie Wallace, Staff writer
June 2, 2023
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[Photo] Max Schramm

November 17, 2022
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[Photo] Josua Tapken

November 17, 2022
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[Photo] Sam Placer-Frey

November 17, 2022
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[Photo] Johanne Mortensen

November 17, 2022
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[Photo] Charles Leleu

November 17, 2022
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[Photo] Cecile Wolters

November 17, 2022
Supporting her team from the sidelines at the 47th Annual Girls State Meet on Feb. 18, sophomore Alli VanValkenburgh holds the swim and dive flag proudly in the air. The team won the 400 free relay, securing 1st place in the state. “I was super proud,” VanValkenburgh said. “My sister [Megan] had just swam the last event of her high school career and it was [beyond] fun to watch. It has [also] been super fun watching everyone improve and grow this season.”

Photo of the Week – Feb. 25

Katie Wallace, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
A picture of our crepes, each with different fillings.

Crêpes

Emily Early and Katie Wallace
February 22, 2022
A portion of the shakshuka, plated and ready to eat.

Shakshuka

Emily Early and Katie Wallace
February 22, 2022
A piece of the Rösti we made, cut and ready to be served.

Rosti

Emily Early and Katie Wallace
February 22, 2022
Junior Elle Rotter’s collection of five ducks sits lined up on a table. Rotter felt joyful finally finding a duck for herself. “I remember all day [when the ducks were first put out] looking for them in the hallways, library and at lunch,” Rotter said. “A lot of my friends found one before me but I finally found one in the library the next day. I instantly felt so happy. I remember [also] feeling dumb for being so happy and proud, but I quickly shrugged that feeling off and have since enjoyed keeping my eye out for the ducks around the school.”

Duck, duck…on the loose?

Katie Wallace, Staff Writer
January 20, 2022
Posing for a picture Sunday, Dec. 12, sophomore Samari Sanders and uncle Devon Alexander sport sweatshirts from his merchandise line. Sanders treasures her close relationship with her uncle, drawing inspiration from him in everything she does. “I don’t think I would be the person I am today without him,” Sanders said.

Knocking out addiction

Katie Wallace, Staff Writer
December 22, 2021
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