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Senior Eilynne Hernandez is one of the creative forces behind Operation Snowball's new marketing campaign.

Operation Snowball’s handprints spark curiosity, conversation at WEGO

By Damian Lopez, Senior Reporter October 8, 2024

In early September, mysterious handprints, printed on colored paper, began appearing in the hallways of West Chicago Community High School. Since then, both students and staff have engaged in ongoing discussions,...

Jay Q Jones can often be seen in the gym, taking in basketball games when he is not coaching. (Photo courtesy of Jay Q. Jones)

New ISS teacher is a slam dunk: Jay-Q Jones brings energy to WEGO

By Tommy Murphy, Reporter October 8, 2024

Although he is an ISS teacher by day, his true passion lies on the basketball court.   Jay-Q Jones, known as Coach Q, is the newest basketball coach at West Chicago this year, and will be coaching...

Juniors Valeria Ballines, Alina Ortiz, and Lesley Garcia enter the BYOB event with blankets and coffee while fellow junior Isabella Arreola looks on.

NHS members get cozy and connected at ‘Bring Your Own Blanket’ bash

By Ela Marszalek, Reporter October 8, 2024

Returning and new members of the West Chicago Community High School National Honor Society gathered in the school library to get to know each other better at their annual Bring Your Own Blanket event on...

The new mascot costume made its debut in the spring of 2024, and Will E. has been showing up to football games in recent weeks.

Meet Will E. Wildcat

By Ivan Calderon and Oscar Giron October 7, 2024

This article is a slice of life about West Chicago Community High School's long-time mascot, Will E. Wildcat, and his mysterious origins, as well as his recent makeover. Special thanks to Gabriella Castro...

[OPINION] Abortion is healthcare

[OPINION] Abortion is healthcare

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training October 7, 2024

Roy Ramos delivers a pep talk to the Varsity basketball players last season, when he first joined WEGO's staff as a coach. Now, Ramos is working as a dean's assistant as well. (Photo enhanced with AI software to increase resolution; original courtesy of Roy Ramos)

Coach Roy Ramos finds his place at WEGO as dean’s assistant and basketball coach

By Jasmyn Trigueros, Reporter October 6, 2024

The newest Dean’s Assistant, Coach Roy Ramos, was welcomed with a tight knit-community feeling at West Chicago Community High School. Ramos started as a basketball coach when he came to West Chicago...

The student services department saw some new faces this fall, including that of counselor Shawn Summit (back right). (Photo courtesy of Shawn Summit)

Shawn Summit transitions from program assistant to school counselor

By Sam Suarez, Senior Reporter October 4, 2024

The counseling department welcomed a previous program assistant staff member into a new role as a counselor this fall. Shawn Summit transitioned from a program assistant to a school counselor while...

The Robotics Team purchased its own 3D printer for the sake of easily producing necessary items for the robot.

Gearing up for innovation and competition

By Eli Sampson, Reporter October 3, 2024

The WEGO Robotics Team has begun gearing up for a new season.  These past couple weeks, members (new and old) have been gathering in the LRC, preparing for when meets begin in early November. Unlike...

[VIDEO] 5 Points Haunted House takes over abandoned bowling alley in West Chicago

By Ruby Guerrero, Sam Suarez, and Thomas Cabrera October 3, 2024

Looking for Ruby Guerrero Lopez's article on the 5 Points Haunted House? Find it here.

English teacher Healy Rodman and her husband, Adam, cuddle their "elderly rescue Chihuahua," whom Rodman saves she loves "with my whole heart." (Photo courtesy of Healy Rodman)

Healy Rodman brings color, creativity, and passion to the classroom

By Logan Reed, Reporter October 2, 2024

At WEGO, some students have started to see new faces during the start of the school year, but one colorfully stands out the most: Healy Rodman, an English 1 and AP Language teacher who joined the staff...

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