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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

Junior Sentia Irakoze hams it up for the camera.

“Jaws” takes a bite out of Homecoming movie night

By Lizbeth Padilla and Daniela Perez September 25, 2023

On Monday, Sept. 25, the Student Council hosted their annual Homecoming movie night for all students from WEGO: the event took place at the Memorial Stadium.   All students were welcome to attend...

Richard Montañez began his career with Frito-Lay in the 1970s, where he was able to become an executive some 20 years later.

Creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos visits WCCHS

By Dhanveer Gill and Miley Pegg September 13, 2023

Richard Montañez, a retired C-level executive who worked for Frito Lay, visited West Chicago Community High School on the evening of Sept. 13, 2023, to give a keynote speech on how he created the world-famous...

Last years Pep Club roots for the Wildcats at the Homecoming football game.

Dive into Homecoming 2023

Following an “Under the Sea” theme, West Chicago Community High School will host their annual homecoming week for WEGO students from Sept. 25-29.  "Based off of previous ideas from past years,...

Hawaii

Global warming persists as wildfires blaze through Hawaii

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2023

Early in the morning on August 8 residents living in Maui, an island of Hawaii, awoke to smoke coming from a wildfire that would ultimately devastate the island.  The wildfires overtook parts of Maui,...

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon sign hangs in the background while students battle each other on a brown sofa on stage.

WeGo Drama starts the year with laughs

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2023

WeGo Drama at West Chicago Community High School kicks off the 23-24 theatrical season tonight with their New Directors' Showcase piece: "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" by Don Zolidis. This comedy...

An empty hallway lined with photographs of West Chicago Community High School students.

Resignation of D94 Superintendent comes after consensus

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2023
Superintendent Dr. Moses Cheng resigned after a board meeting in June 2023.
Students work on math assignments and have a snack in the LRC just before final exams.

Keeping up with blended classes

By Adamaris Mancera, Reporter May 24, 2023
For the 2023-2024 school year, WEGO plans to keep sections of blended classes.
Award recipients hold up seal cookies, specially made for the event by Cookies by OOs. (Photo courtesy of Brittney Walker)

Students recognized for biliteracy

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff May 6, 2023
The Seal of Biliteracy has been available through WCCHS since 2018.
Students and staff stand outside of Entrance B after the fire alarm on May 1.

Fire alarms strike again at West Chicago Community High School

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor May 5, 2023
Six fire alarms in one semester has students wondering why.
An injured dummy is crushed under a pole that was knocked over by a car during the disaster simulation.

CERT program a success in Wheaton, admits new emergency response volunteers

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor April 25, 2023
CERT inducted new members this month following a disaster simulation at the DuPage County fairgrounds.
Junior Dhanveer Gill displays his fifth place medal for editorial writing.

Dhanveer Gill awarded fifth place at IHSA state journalism competition

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff April 21, 2023
Opinions Editor Dhanveer Gill is awarded fifth place in editorial writing at the IHSA state journalism competition on April 21.
WEGOs three ROAR sponsors, accepting their award for being Outstanding Advisors at a banquet. (Photo by Brittney Walker)

WEGO applauds ROAR advisers

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2023
WEGO's ROAR program advisers were honored with a leadership award on April 13.
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