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Senior Ava Pientanza grins beside her car in the forbidden Area B, clearly unfazed by rules, consequences, or the outrage of educators everywhere.
The unbelievable act of Ava Pientanza
By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor • April 1, 2025

The unimaginable has happened - something no one expected. At West Chicago Community High School, it is a well-known rule: no student is allowed...

COUNTDOWN TO SPRING BREAK
COUNTDOWN TO SPRING BREAK
Enjoy the week off, Wildcats!
The Class of 2023 bid farewell to West Chicago Community High School in May. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff with royalty-free image from Leon Wu via Unsplash)
Class of 2024: next steps
By Wildcat Chronicle Staff February 13, 2024

Once again, the Wildcat Chronicle is checking-in with seniors as they inch closer to graduation and their final farewell to West Chicago Community...

Infographic created by Romeo Alfaro
[INFOGRAPHIC] What’s in your backpack?
By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter • March 21, 2025

Around WEGO, many can find different kinds of students whose personality can be found in what hobbies they do on their free time, what activities...

Batman is one of DC's predominant characters: the comics originated in 1939, and remain popular with contemporary readers as well.
DC vs Marvel: The ultimate showdown of two comic book franchises
By Damian Lopez, Senior Reporter • March 16, 2025

Munger Road, which runs through the villages of Wayne and Bartlett, is said to be haunted by the spirits of children who died in a tragic train accident.
Munger Road: The legend, the myth, and why people love urban ghost stories
By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor • March 13, 2025

An infographic made by Romeo Alfaro demonstrating just some of the comments on social media that target the idea of masculinity. (All profile pictures are AI-generated; comments were recreated by Romeo Alfaro using TokComment.)
Masculinity reimagined : A deep dive into modern conceptions
By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter • March 5, 2025

Simple interactions in someone's life such as sharing a laugh with a friend have the power to make or break their well-being, as well as those around them.
No more fake smiling: the scientific pursuit of happiness
By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training • March 4, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded that 38.4 million Americans live with diabetes. The United States Census Bureau reports...

A walkie talkie used to keep administrators and security guards in frequent communication.
‘No comment’: The mystery behind WCCHS security’s media silence
By Ronyiah Newcombe, Reporter • March 3, 2025

The sound of walkie-talkies, keys clanking, and 'Let me see your pass.' These are the sounds of security guards at WCCHS wandering the halls,...

Resting on the gym floor, a well-worn soccer ball awaits the next play, its scuff marks a testament to hours of practice and dedication.
How-to do an around the world
By Rocky Nicoski-Rios, Reporter • March 1, 2025

Ronaldo Chop. Scissors. Rainbow Flick. Sombrero Flick. These soccer tricks may seem complex at first, but they become much easier when broken...

WEGO students are familiar with this hallway, leading to the math wing, which was last updated in 2016, according to Director of Business Services Dan Oberg.
Math hallways look the same as other wings receive upgrades
By Camila Terrazas and Josh Ptak February 23, 2025

New windows. New floors. And new bathrooms, too. It seems like most of West Chicago Community High School’s wings have been remodeled, yet...

Sophomore Elisa O'Brien practices violin for the up coming concert at West Chicago Community High School in Feb. 2025.
Fine arts enrollment rebounds after pandemic disruptions
By Wilbur Cooper and Lilyana Bonilla February 21, 2025

Whether it is the sound of the choir harmonizing, the orchestra performing a beautiful concerto, or the bright spotlight shining on the actors...

5 children contributing to the activity planned by student teachers during the Wildcat Preschool program at West Chicago Community High School which helps improve their learning and readiness.
Wildcat Preschool kicks off spring session, fostering early learning and hands-on teaching
By Alexa Cruz, Reporter • February 20, 2025

Children’s toys building noise. Toddlers crying tears of sadness. Laughter heard from the halls. Nervous student teachers but also excitement. Spring...

WCCHS journalism adviser Leslie Fireman examines a locker in which the lock has been placed on backwards while looking for possible news topics with her students in January 2025.
Locked in or left behind: Is life really better with a combination?
By Alex Hoffman and Jocelyn Ruiz February 19, 2025

Lockers. They have long been an extremely important feature at high schools across the country, however, in recent years, many students have...

Expressing appreciation for friends and loved ones is essential, but particularly around Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day: the importance of asking
By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training • February 14, 2025

*Normally, the Wildcat Chronicle does not write in the first or second person, but given the purpose of this article it seemed reasonable to...

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