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Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

Students in human anatomy science class learn skills to prepare them to enter a career in the medical field.

[OPINION] The Best and Worst College Major

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator April 25, 2024

Doctor. Teacher. Lawyer. Nurse. All careers individuals aspire to have, but some are superior to others. Hard work pays off they say, yet some of the best college majors are considered the hardest...

The West Chicago Wildcats are hot by winning their last six game.

The red-hot Wildcats continue to win

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter April 24, 2024

The Wildcats are coming into the series opener after sweeping their last two opponents (Streamwood and Elgin). In the first game against the Maroons, sophomore Ashton Aldaco threw a no-hitter in a five-inning...

The entire competitive team takes a bowling break in between competitive events.

FCCLA serves up wins at state competition

By Gabriella Castro, Reporter April 24, 2024

Earlier this month, FCCLA underwent a three-day trip to Springfield to compete in the state championship, under the guidance of teachers Brittney Bauer and Emily Renteria. During the three-day trip...

A view of Main street on a sunny, spring day.

A downtown raging with history

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2024

The cover art for Taylor Swifts latest album possibly alludes to her past relationship with Joe Alwyn (Photo courtesy of RateYourMusic).

The Tortured Poet’s Department is fresh out the slammer

By Miley Pegg, Senior Reporter April 22, 2024

    "The Tortured Poets Department" was released on April 19, 2024 written solely by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and Aaron Dessner. This artwork is rumored to be a breakup album between...

Survivorship committee chairs Jamie Sticha and Emily Hanania introduced the guest speakers.

National Honor Society BBQs for cancer research

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter April 22, 2024

National Honor Society students hosted a Cookout for Cancer on the WCCHS football field on April 19. The barbecue, which raised money for the American Cancer Society, consisted of guest speakers who...

Fenil Patel lands a successful strike after jumping up to reach a ball high above him.

Wildcats tie against Tigers

By Fernando Arroyo Garcia, Photo Editor April 21, 2024

The boys’ tennis team was finally able to play against another school after having their meets with Larkin, Addison, and Bartlett canceled due to poor weather. On Monday, April 15, the boys began...

Dogs everywhere may be excited for their bubble baths at the dog wash, hosted by NHS members Sophia Newell and Emily Hanania.

NHS members plan community dog wash

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2024

With warm weather on the horizon, junior Sophia Newell plans to host a community dog wash on the high school's plateau where participants can come to get their dogs bathed or donate supplies to the cause. The...

Senior Jonathan Soto surveys the court as Bolingbrook takes possession of the ball during the meet on April 17.

Boys’ volleyball loses to Bolingbrook Raiders

By Zach Wiegele, Senior Reporter April 20, 2024

Try as they did to rebound in the second half of the meet, the Wildcats were unable to beat Bolingbrook High School on April 18. Despite the hype going into the game, which was played in Bishop Gym,...

[PHOTO ESSAY] Behind-the-scenes with Chief of Police, Mike McLean

[PHOTO ESSAY] Behind-the-scenes with Chief of Police, Mike McLean

By Zach Wiegele, Senior Reporter April 20, 2024

The sirens blare as a cop car speeds through the street, flashing red and blue. Being an officer is a job that requires urgency and training. First responders rush out of their cars to help the injured,...

Huddled together, the winning McFarland High sSchool cross country team celebrates their victory (Photo courtesy of Disney).

The victory lap that is “McFarland USA”

By Diana Mackintos, Reporter April 20, 2024

    McFarland High School and the people who lived within McFarland, California, needed a change. Poverty overtook the place, and when a former football coach lost his job and relocated...

Those narrow eyes can be hard to resist, but choosing the right name is much more difficult.

Top 5 cat names

By Yace Morejon, Reporter April 19, 2024

Bella. Donald. Waffles. Cat. Jerry. All ratchet and lame names for one’s cat. In this day and age, there are far better choices for a pet, so here are the top 5 best cat names! #5 Characters on the...

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