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wtw WEGO? Oct. 24, 2024

October 24, 2024

With just six days before the end of the month, we're talking Halloween festivities, upcoming sporting events and fundraisers, and more.

Mattress antics were all part of the display during the Homecoming pep assembly on Oct. 18.

[PHOTO ESSAY] West Chicago takes on Homecoming pep assembly

By Alex Rocha, Reporter October 23, 2024

Knights, princesses, dragons, and… bobbing for apples? After shortened classes, West Chicago Community High School students gathered for the annual Homecoming pep assembly, which kicked off a day...

Junior Noah Jezior discusses the speech “Finding out what’s under second base” with his teacher, Mary Fremeau, during an English class carousel.

Educators reflect on lasting effects of COVID-19 on students

By Ela Marszalek, Reporter October 22, 2024

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has long passed, West Chicago Community High School teachers say they still notice the effects of the pandemic in their students today.  It has been a couple of years...

The Wildcats defeated the Bulldogs during the Homecoming game on Oct. 18, making West Chicago play-off eligible for the second year in a row.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Homecoming victory secures second consecutive playoff appearance

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter October 22, 2024

The roar of the crowd, the vibrant neon colors of the student section, and the cheerleaders’ enthusiastic chants filled the air. The smell of buttery popcorn wafted through the stands as the band played...

Seniors Michaela Miller and Lauren Dusing discuss whatever comes to mind in the podcast "Delightfully Delusional." (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff)

[PODCAST] Delightfully Delusional: Hurricanes, Homecoming, and Lieutenant Dan

By Michaela Miller and Lauren Dusing October 22, 2024

Delightfully Delusional is a Wildcat Chronicle podcast centered on the ramblings of two high school seniors as they examine the news, pop culture, and everyday life. The podcast is linked below, and a...

GIC student Christian Herrera, a junior, carefully cuts wood with a bandsaw for an upcoming project.

WCCHS launches Geometry in Construction: A hands-on approach to learning

By Chris Lahtaw, Reporter October 21, 2024

WCCHS introduced a new class this year: Geometry in Construction (GIC), an innovative elective that combines mathematics and construction skills, giving students a unique opportunity to apply classroom...

Sonny Acres is in the midst of its annual fall festival, offering local residents the chance to buy pumpkins, or enjoy fall fun.

[OPINION] Fall in love with the best season of the year

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter October 21, 2024

Senior Reporter Mariah Varnado is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. A nice breeze flows as pumpkins ripen,...

After months of preparation Pep Club hosts the annual Homecoming pep assembly at Memorial Field on Oct. 18.

[MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] Fairy tales come true at Homecoming 2024

Once upon a time, Wildcats came together for a magical week of school spirit and fun at Homecoming 2024. With enchanting games, a fairy-tale themed dance, and events that brought students from all grades...

[PHOTO ESSAY] Powderpuff ends 35-56 with seniors grabbing the W

[PHOTO ESSAY] Powderpuff ends 35-56 with seniors grabbing the W

By Logan Reed, Reporter October 18, 2024

Looking for our game-day story on the powderpuff match? Click here to read Ana Hurtado's article "Seniors claim victory in annual powderpuff game." The sun blazed over the green turf as a sea of purple...

The Wildcats and the Bulldogs get ready for the snap in the first quarter.

Wildcats destroy Bulldogs on Homecoming

By Miley Pegg and Finn Gallagher October 18, 2024

Homecoming 2024 was an exciting night for the many alumni and fans who joined the stands as the Wildcats won, 41-10, in their matchup against the Riverside-Brookfield Bulldogs, making the Cats playoff...

Junior Taylor Frake enjoys Kona Ice before she hops onto the volleyball team's Homecoming float.

Food Frenzy: annual fest strengthens sense of community

By Chris Lahtaw and Ruby Guerrero October 18, 2024

West Chicago Community High School held its annual Homecoming frenzy earlier today, featuring the popular Food Festival. Following a lively pep assembly, students poured out of the football field, drawn...

Once again, the seniors were the victors in the powderpuff showdown that pitted upperclassmen against each other on Oct. 18.

Seniors claim victory in annual powderpuff game

By Ana Hurtado, Editor-in-Training October 18, 2024

Looking for Logan Reed's photo essay on the powderpuff game? Click here. The seniors secured the annual powderpuff game, beating the juniors 56-35 at Memorial Field at West Chicago Community High School.  Although...

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