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The High Post

The student news site of Greater Latrobe High School

The High Post

The student news site of Greater Latrobe High School

The High Post

Nina Scalise

Nina Scalise, Editor

Nina Scalise is a Junior in her second year as a High Post staff member. She has been a part of the WCAT-TV broadcasting studio since her freshman year. While this is Nina’s second year on staff, this year she returns as an Editor. Nina likes to write sports stories and take photos of the sports teams, which allowed her to travel to the DMAC awards at RMU to win an award. She is a varsity letterman for the Latrobe girls’ field hockey team and the Latrobe girls’ lacrosse team. Last season, Nina was awarded Athlete of the Week for the Latrobe Bulletin and was an Honorable Mention for the WPIAL all-section. Nina is an active member of the Interact Club and Key Club. She is also a member of the Spanish National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll Honor Society. Nina is looking forward to this school year and taking on new roles in journalism.

Digital Media Arts Consortium, Robert Morris University

2025 Award of Excellence – News/Feature Photojournalism

All content by Nina Scalise
One Last Game

One Last Game

Nina Scalise, Editor November 7, 2025
Senior football player and Lehigh commit, Andy Tatsch, had never imagined his senior season would come down to just one game. But after a preseason scrimmage sidelined him for longer than he expected, Tatsch had one goal: to play at least one more game as a Wildcat.
Senior Annalyse Bauer poses with ball after scoring the record breaking goal.

Annalyse Bauer Makes History for Greater Latrobe Soccer

Haley Marucco and Nina Scalise September 24, 2025

  Senior soccer standout and D1 Eastern Michigan commit Annalyse Bauer made history when she became Greater Latrobe’s all-time leading scorer in girls’ soccer. Bauer broke the program record...

The Other Side of the Game

The Other Side of the Game

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

One moment, they were playing the game they loved, and the next, they were watching it from the sidelines. Injuries do not give any warnings; they just happen. For these athletes, it meant trading practices...

Athlete Spotlight: Natalia Scekeres

Athlete Spotlight: Natalia Scekeres

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Natalia Scekeres has quickly become a name known to Wildcat athletics. From the fall to the spring, Natalia is a prominent player on four sports teams at Latrobe. Starting in the fall, she plays on the...

Coach Wetzel rallies the team during round two of the PIAA Championships.

[Photo] Wildcat Weekly

Gabrielle Cunningham, Staff Writer March 22, 2025

Coach Wetzel rallies the team during round two of the PIAA Championships.

Latrobe's Girls Flag Football team holds an open practice for anyone interested in trying out.

Mackenzie Livingston Makes History with Latrobe’s First Girls Flag Football Team

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Latrobe gym teacher and head coach for the Latrobe girls basketball team is about to take on another role at Latrobe. Coach Mackenzie Livingston is making history at Latrobe by starting the first ever...

Senior Kyle McNeil hugs Coach Wetzel while Max Butler hugs his father Eric Butler late in the fourth quarter.

Latrobe Boys Basketball vs. Greater Johnstown Photo Album

Nina Scalise, Photographer/Staff Writer March 11, 2025

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Greater Latrobe's Boys Basketball team traveled to Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center for their second round of class 5-A PIAA State Playoffs. The Wildcats went into halftime...

Tom McIntyre Named Latrobe Football Head Coach

Tom McIntyre Named Latrobe Football Head Coach

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

With Coach Ron Prady's departure, the Latrobe varsity football team faces a new chapter. However, for many players, the transition feels more like a continuation—thanks to the strong bond they've already...

The Boys Basketball starters huddle around Coach Wetzel during their playoff game against Montour.

Boys Basketball vs. Montour Photo Album

Nina Scalise, Photographer February 23, 2025

On January 21, 2025, the Latrobe boys' basketball team traveled to Ringold for the second round of the WPIAL playoffs. After four close quarters, the team fell to first-seeded Montour 52-60. Max Butler...

Latrobe Girls Basketball Clinches Playoff Spot with Big Win Over Kiski

Latrobe Girls Basketball Clinches Playoff Spot with Big Win Over Kiski

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

The Greater Latrobe girls basketball team is headed to the playoffs after a hard-fought win over Kiski to secure 3rd place. Under the leadership of head coach Mackenzie Livingston, the Lady Wildcats played...

The Boys Basketball seniors hug after being subbed out of the game on their Senior Night against McKeesport.

[Photo] Wildcat Weekly

Gabrielle Cunningham, Staff Writer February 8, 2025

The Boys Basketball seniors hug after being subbed out of the game on their Senior Night against McKeesport.

Faces in the Crowd

Faces in the Crowd

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Brady Prohovic, John Wetzel, Max Butler, and Kyle McNeil take a photo on their senior night on February 4, 2025.

Latrobe Boys Basketball Dominates on Senior Night with 71-43 Win over McKeesport

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

On a night filled with emotion and celebration, the Greater Latrobe Wildcats delivered a thrilling performance, securing a 71-43 victory over McKeesport in front of a packed home crowd for Senior Night...

Max Butler hugs his older brother, Austin Butler, after scoring his 1,000th point against Albert Gallatin.

[Photo] Wildcat Weekly

January 22, 2025

Max Butler hugs his older brother, Austin Butler, after scoring his 1,000th point against Albert Gallatin.

Latrobe's Varsity Basketball team gets ready to tip-off against Gateway on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Latrobe High School.

[Photo] Latrobe Boys Basketball Thrives with 10-Game Win Streak

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer January 18, 2025

Latrobe head coach Brad Wetzel talks with John Wetzel during the Wildcat's game against Gateway on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Faces in the Crowd

Faces in the Crowd

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Students of Greater Latrobe Spread Holiday Cheer

Students of Greater Latrobe Spread Holiday Cheer

Nina Scalise and Allyson Merchant December 13, 2024

The holiday season comes with a special kind of warmth, a joyful spirit that fills the air with kindness and a sense of togetherness. Streets are lit with twinkling lights, and homes are filled with laughter...

Faces in the Crowd

Faces in the Crowd

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Faces in the Crowd

Faces in the Crowd

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Greater Latrobe girls varsity basketball team runs Wildcat Pride camp this summer

Focused on Success

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

As Mackenzie Livingston begins her second season as the Latrobe girls basketball coach, she said she is pleased with the girls' efforts in the preseason.  “The girls have devoted so many hours this...

A Look Into the Future

A Look Into the Future

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

“I feel like college would be a scary and stressful experience but this day definitely eased my nerves,” said Sophomore, Gabby Roman. On Wednesday, November 6, the sophomore class at Greater Latrobe...

Faces in the Crowd

Faces in the Crowd

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

Flooding of the Gym Floor Causes a Wrench in the Girls Volleyball Season

Flooding of the Gym Floor Causes a Wrench in the Girls Volleyball Season

Allyson Merchant and Nina Scalise October 27, 2024

This past June, Greater Latrobe Senior High School's main gym suffered from a massive flood. Water overflowed from the swimming pool, through the connecting doors, and into the gym destroying the wood...

Faces in the Crowd

Faces in the Crowd

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

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[Photo] Field Hockey Senior Night

Allyson Merchant, Staff writer October 18, 2024

Girls lacrosse team wore pink ribbons in their hair in support of their coach, Kaytie Costic

The Healing Game of Lacrosse

Allyson Merchant and Nina Scalise October 9, 2024

Kaytie Costic played lacrosse for Greater Latrobe Senior High School from 2004-2007 and at Saint Vincent College for two and a half seasons. During her junior year in college, she assisted Jim Walters,...

Faces in the Crowd

Faces in the Crowd

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Ellie Petruzzi (20), Geli Dent (3), Liv Ross (14)

Rising Stars on the Girls Soccer Team

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Ellie Petruzzi, Geli Dent, and Liv Ross have been playing soccer since they were three years old, and now, as freshmen on the varsity team, they are surprising everyone with their skills. With twelve years...

Faces in the Crowd

Faces in the Crowd

Nina Scalise, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

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