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.

Crown Point Girls Golf Qualifies for First State Final in 23 Years, Finishes 11th

Crown Point Girls Golf Qualifies for First State Final in 23 Years, Finishes 11th Alaa Abdeldaiem is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Crown Point High School. This month, Alaa provides a recap of an historic girls golf season at the school, which saw the Bulldogs qualify for the state finals for the first time...

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Wildcats Make a “Right Face”: Hammond High School Makes Breakthrough in Positive Attitudes

Wildcats Make a “Right Face”: Hammond High School Makes Breakthrough in Positive Attitudes Destiny Flores is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Hammond High School. For her first column, Destiny wrote about the school's JROTC program, now in its second year. NWIndianaLife.com is searching for one student from every school...

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New Crew Takes Indian News Network To Another Level at Portage High School

New Crew Takes Indian News Network To Another Level at Portage High School Anabelle Tokash is PortageLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Portage High School. This month, Anabelle wrote about the Indian News Network, a student group takes takes pride in delivering the daily announcements with a twist. Each and every...

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Senator Pride: Small School Means Huge Spirit at Washington Township

Senator Pride: Small School Means Huge Spirit at Washington Township Cheyenne Cook is ValpoLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Washington Township High School. For her first column, Cheyenne wrote about the small school friendly atmosphere at Washington Township that translates to an always large, prideful...

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Tommy Callaghan Looks Forward to Role as #1StudentNWI at Michigan City High School

Tommy Callaghan Looks Forward to Role as #1StudentNWI at Michigan City High School Tommy Callaghan is LaPorteCountyLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Michigan City high School. Each month, Tommy will spread the good news at MCHS through an original story highlighting something positive. For his first contribution, Tommy...

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The Impact of Fishlosophy at the Porter County Career and Technical Center

The Impact of Fishlosophy at the Porter County Career and Technical Center Rachel Meeks is ValpoLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at the Porter County Career and Technical Center. This month, Rachel wrote on the Fishlosophy approach the school takes in promoting positive relationships, strong team work, and a drive to...

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Achieving the Unimaginable: Don Bernacky’s Journey Helps Win Him District 1 and Indiana High School Educator of the Year

Achieving the Unimaginable: Don Bernacky’s Journey Helps Win Him District 1 and Indiana High School Educator of the Year Alaa Abdeldaiem is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Crown Point High School. This month, she wrote a heartwarming feature story on social studies teacher Don Bernacky and the struggles he overcame to eventually be named the Indiana...

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Tara Beere Named Homecoming Queen at Kankakee Valley High School

Tara Beere Named Homecoming Queen at Kankakee Valley High School Julianna Phelps is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Kankakee Valley High School. Her latest story is on the school's Homecoming week, which features Tara Beere being named Homecoming Queen. One of the biggest and most anticipated...

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