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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

West Chicago's state journalism team, relieved after everyone finished with their competitions at 1 p.m.

Student journalists win at IHSA state

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2024

Nerves ran high on April 26 as six Wildcat Chronicle staffers' completed at a state level in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Sebastian Alacron placed fourth in radio news, Dhanveer Gill placed fourth...

[VLOG] Crab du Jour is worth the drive, and the bib

By Jesse Sanchez, Reporter April 26, 2024

Jesse Sanchez ventures out to Melrose Park for a seafood boil in the Chronicle's latest vlog. Features "Pop Track 03" by Lily J via PlaceIt.net.

A remote controlled crawler has the ability to move over land or water, making it versatile and powerful.

Top 5 RC car crawler brands

By Antos Kumar, Reporter April 25, 2024

Traxxas. Redcat. Axial. Losi. Element RC. All RC car brands racing for the top, but which one is best? Embarking on a quest to unveil the industry’s leading contenders, one has to delve into the heart...

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 majors

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, Senior 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...

Alex Rocha, a junior in "Mean Girls" prepares for dress rehearsal by applying her stage makeup.

“Mean Girls – The Musical” presents a ‘fetch’ performance this weekend

By Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator April 24, 2024

WeGo Drama's musical season makes a comeback April 25 - 27, 2024 in the auditorium at 7 p.m. with a musical performance. In the halls of WEGO, where cliques rule and drama thrive, a new student enters...

The Chronicle is back to evaluate the all-important senior game and its top takedowns. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff using an image by Anna Shvets via Pexels.com)

Top 5 Senior Assassin takedowns of 2024

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator April 23, 2024

Water guns. Floaties. Stealth takedowns in the middle of parking lots. This spring brought the return of the viral game of "Senior Assassin", which first emerged on WEGO's campus in 2021, just after...

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

A downtown raging with history

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2024

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 20, 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...

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