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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...

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 19, 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 18, 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...

Brady Johnson is a state champion several times over, and now, the senior can claim that he is the only student to have official school days declared in his namesake.

Humans of WEGO: From the suburbs to D1

By Affaan Aleem, Reporter April 18, 2024

A man most commonly known for his accomplishments in swimming at West Chicago Community High School, and now committed to a D1 college, Arizona State, senior Brady Johnson can now add another impressive...

No more packets: the SAT switched to a digital format in 2024.

[EDITORIAL] Digitalizing the SAT was necessary

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff April 18, 2024

Bill Clinton. Will Smith. Bill Gates. Jesse Eisenberg. Scarlett Johansson. What do all these people have in common? Wealth? Fame? Success? Yes, but no. The real answer is that for all of their fortune,...

The SAT is perhaps trying to become more relevant by switching from paper to computer, but one has to question whether the test is necessary at all.

[OPINION] The SAT has become obsolete

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor April 18, 2024

Managing Editor Karidja Monjolo is a three-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. On April 18, juniors in West Chicago...

Starting pitcher Tyler Heath looking for the sign from the Catcher

West Chicago completes comeback to sweep Streamwood

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter April 17, 2024

The West Chicago Wildcats Varsity baseball team was back in action on April 17 after Monday's thrilling extra-innings win. In the first game of the series, the Wildcats fought through a lot of adversity,...

Senior Morelia Mendoza delivered a fan-favorite Ignite! speech on "Leaves", complete with survey data.

Igniting the English classroom

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2024

For the purpose of igniting one another, Enriched World Literature students presented timed speeches - their final exams - on April 17. Ignite! is a brand, similar to that of a TED Talk. In an Ignite!...

The White House, home to the President of the United States. (Courtesy of CC0 via rawpixel)

[OPINION] Politicians getting too old

By Eshan Amir, Senior Reporter April 16, 2024

Senior Reporter Eshan Amir is a one-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who occasionally writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are his own. This November, tens of millions of Americans...

Brady Johnson received a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding swimming legacy at WCCHS.

Brady Johnson days declared during April 16 Board of Education meeting, among other news

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor April 16, 2024

The Board of Education held its monthly meeting in the Community Room on the evening of Apr. 16 at 7:00 p.m., where numerous awards were presented to students following an incredibly successful month at...

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