Gavin Dyer is entering his first semester as a reporter and member of the Wildcat Chronicle, filled with anticipation and excitement for what the future holds. A former member of the basketball team for his first three years of high school, Gavin has since shifted his focus away from the sport that once defined his passion, prioritizing his future and what matters most to him. Gavin’s creative side shines through in his love for music creation and production. He appreciates diving into the smallest details of the process, believing that every single element holds value.

Entering the last stretch of her senior year, Cris Correa prepares to kiss her high school life goodbye and embark in the newfound freedom of adulthood. As an extremely active worker balancing time between three jobs, finding this social butterfly sure is a challenge. As a full-time foodie, Cris can always be counted on to try new foods or restaurants (so far she has tried Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Italian, and Mexican cuisine. In the near future, she plans to try Indian, Thai and Indigenous cuisine), of course always surrounded by friends and acquaintances! In those rare instances where Cris has free time you can expect her to be engrossed in some new thriller, rom-com, or show Netflix decided to throw out.

Senior Andrew Cortez is more than just happy to wave off his senior year and adventure into the unknown of life after high school. Andrew loves to hang out with his family, spend money, and be active. He also really loves soccer. You can find Andrew working at his family cafe, establishing himself to be a fundamental piece of the business. Andrew will carry his work ethic into the next chapter of his life, attending trade school at ETI to pursue a career in HVAC.

Senior Alex Garcia discovered a way to turn a hobby into a profitable business. Alex became interested in thrifting because of his passion for fashion, but the high cost of fashion led him to explore thrift shopping. One day, while searching for a new thrift store, he discovered Goodwill Outlets, commonly known as “The Bins.” That visit marked a turning point for him. At “The Bins,” Alex found several valuable items, and people began approaching him, asking if he was willing to sell them. Initially surprised by the inquiries, Alex decided to give it a try. By the end of that visit, he left with $200 in his pocket. He soon realized that reselling thrifted items could be a lucrative opportunity. He learned about platforms like Depop and eBay, and from there, his business began to grow. On a typical day, Alex comes home from school and packages the orders he receives. In addition to managing his business, he spends time at the gym to improve his physical health and enjoys being with friends and family.

Dex Vazquez is a senior who enjoys school, working, and hanging out with friends. He wants to attend college, but does not know what future path he wants to take  just yet. Over his four years at WEGO, Dex has gotten involved in organizations like Art Club, and taken Digital Photography. He admits that while he enjoys clubs, he gets bored after a couple months. Nonetheless, he wants to make the most of senior year, and will be attending most of the major school events during his final semesters at WCCHS.  Dex is grateful to have a chance to attend school and does not take his education for granted. He is an outgoing and funny person, and friends would tell you he is also easy to get along with.