Peer Pressure Provides Motivation For WAT

By J1 Reporter Maddie Groff With Walk-A-Thon (WAT) being one of Marian High School’s biggest fundraisers, it raises the question: what motivates the students to donate so much money? Although a slew of various prizes and privileges are offered throughout the fundraiser, like a skip-the-line pass at lunch, the infamous WAT parking spot, and BOSS… Read More Peer Pressure Provides Motivation For WAT

New Senior Accessory Helps Class Raise Money

By J1 Reporter Tyler Raikar Arby’s. They have the meats, and now the Marian girl’s support for their school’s fundraiser, Walk-A-Thon (WAT). Each year students think of creative ways to raise money for their grade and tuition assistance. Senior Cali D’Agosto sparked up a grand new idea for the senior class. Through the sponsorship of… Read More New Senior Accessory Helps Class Raise Money

Scary movie day: ‘One of the best Marian traditions’

By J1 reporter Molly Smith Students have various reasons why they bring in money for the Walk-A-Thon fundraiser, some girls say the free day and others reason it is purely to intensify the competition, but for junior Ellie Miller, Scary Movie Day is her main motivation to bring in money.  Every year around Halloween, the… Read More Scary movie day: ‘One of the best Marian traditions’

Homeroom teachers motivate students during WAT season

By J1 Reporter Mia Dunker When thinking of Walk-A-Thon (WAT), people tend to think of how students fundraise, but there are other people who are with them every step of the way — homeroom teachers. Where do they fit in during WAT season? Some homeroom teachers and students shared their opinions. According to Spanish teacher… Read More Homeroom teachers motivate students during WAT season