About

The Wildcat Chronicle is the voice of the student body at West Chicago Community High School. We are always looking for new student journalists to join the staff!

Chronicle reporters attend the JEA National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri in November 2022. (Photo by Leslie Fireman)

JOURNALISM: SEMESTER-LONG CLASS

Hands-on and engaging semester-long elective class
Gather information and produce award-winning articles
Report on current events and sports in the school and surrounding community, write reviews, profile pieces, and opinion/editorial pieces
Work on photography and video projects, podcasts, graphic design, marketing and advertising, and even editorial cartoons
Learn the basics, then pursue the areas of interest to you!

PERKS

Access to exclusive events
Looks great on a college application/resume
Opportunities to travel
Counts as an English credit your senior year

AWARDS

NISPA Golden Eagle: 2022, 2007-10