Alyson (Aly) Dusing is an outgoing and engaging senior who enjoys making new connections and spending time with people she values. She strives to earn inspiring opportunities and continue to grow in academic, social, artistic, and other aspects. Once she graduates, Aly plans to pursue her dream career as a criminal defense attorney, hopefully somewhere where harsh winters do not exist.

Joselyn Duran Corona is entering her final year at WEGO and has decided to spend it on the Wildcat Chronicle. In her spare time, she can usually be found walking or running with her dog, Elsa, or relaxing on the couch binge-watching shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” and “Stranger Things.” She hopes to become a surgical nurse and study at the University of Illinois Chicago or Dominican University. Joselyn is currently in the TCD nursing program, hoping it will give her a better perspective on the nursing field.

Miley Pegg is onto her final year on the Chronicle. The last four years she has grown as a writer, expanding from Taylor Swift reviews to sports writing. Her time as a Wildcat has been nothing but wild; serving as many different roles and positions on the Chronicle, writing, photographing sports, managing social media, but she is ready to take the next step. Her future will consist of studying Sports Management and Exercise Science at Judson University. Outside of Journalism, she spends her time listening to music, like Noah Kahan, Lizzy McAlpine, and The Lumineers. While listening to music, she runs on the track team as the designated 400 meter runner and only pole vaulter. Find her listening to “You’re Gonna Go Far” by Noah Kahan all of her senior year.

Ronyiah Newcombe is a sophomore at WEGO and a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle. She is excited to improve her writing skills and learn new ways to tell stories, but in fairness, Ronyiah is already an award-winning journalist. In her free time, Ronyiah enjoys watching movies and listening to music. Her favorite films are “ATL” and “Annie” (starring Quvenzhané Wallis), and her go-to artists include Tupac, Jhené Aiko, and Brent Faiyaz. While she loves ’90s soulful music, she also has a passion for volleyball, playing right side for West Chicago’s volleyball program. On weekends, Ronyiah spends time with her family, often attending her little brother’s feeder basketball games, where her dad coaches. Looking ahead, she hopes to become a more confident writer and develop her social skills. Ronyiah is also passionate about real estate and interior design, fields she hopes to pursue in the future.

Gabriella Castro (well known as Gaby), follows up her Senior year with the Wildcat Chronicle as she chases deadlines like no tomorrow. A Best of SNO winner and part of the 2024 Pacemaker team, she loves writing, reading, and coloring… pretty much anything to pass the time, she is up for. From writing in cheap crayons to typing on a damaged Chromebook, Gaby has always known her passion flows through documenting. The Chronicle is a community she genuinely loves being a part of (even if it may not be physically noticeable) and hopes to help make a positive change in her final year. She loves getting her hands full with all sorts of hobbies ranging from boxing and running to music and books. Always trying to be positive and directive as she learns through high school. At first glance she may seem tired, crusty, and lazy – but perhaps a second look can help.

Junior Ana Hurtado is very involved within school. During her free time, Ana enjoys playing soccer for school and club, and hopes to play college in the future. As a lover of English, she reads in her spare time, but Ana’s true passion lies within writing. This led her to joining the Wildcat Chronicle her sophomore year, where she gained more knowledge and exposure in the writing field. Since then, Ana has become a Sports Editor for the Chronicle, and regularly cranks out athletic articles. This editor is a three-time Best of SNO winner, and an award-winning video producer. In the future, Ana wishes to go into English education – if not, then sociology for social work – but whatever path she takes, she knows it will lead her to having a fulfilling life.