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ESL teacher Mark Poulterer and WEGO alum Jared Winquist have traveled together in search of adventure. (Photo courtesy of Mark Poulterer)

Humans of WEGO: Mark Poulterer, the storyteller

By Brandon M. Heath and Sasha Baumgartner February 1, 2024

Who comes to mind when "unique", "caring", "responsible", but most of all, "selfless" is brought up in conversation? The one who does everything from the kindness of their heart and not for the money,...

WCCHS hosts Winter Splash Invite

By Sebastian Alarcon, Multimedia Content Creator January 31, 2024
The boys took to the pool during Jan. 27’s Winter Splash Invite, ultimately placing third.
The show is really good at establishing the world of Percy Jackson, the setting feels like the Camp Half Blood that original fans read in the books (Photo Courtesy of Disney Studios)

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” does not live up to expectations

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor January 31, 2024
A deep dive into Percy Jackson and the Olympians and why it might be a respectable adaption, but not a successful show.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard became somewhat of a household name following Hulu's limited series "The Act".

[OPINION] The glorification of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training January 30, 2024

After spending eight years in prison for the murder of her mother, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was released early on parole in December 2023, and suddenly became an internet sensation who advocates for other...

Students have the opportunity to choose their own reading materials in critical reading.

[PHOTO ESSAY] The captivating English elective: Critical Reading

By Alexa Morales, Features Editor January 29, 2024

Mellow pop music plays in the background as the sound of hushed whispers flow through the air. Books opened and pencils scratching, critical reading is an English class that always works hard. Critical...

The WEGO weight room is a popular place for working out after school.

Top 5 WEGO workouts

By Teni Fajemisin, Guest Contributor January 28, 2024

Picture this: a student with a decent physique with his biceps still on display, calling for help as the bar was set to embarrass him in front of his gym crush again. Gym-goers rushed to his aid, trying...

Worth the ‘stop’

By Violeta Rivera, Reporter January 27, 2024

Sophomore Avery Unger and junior Jake Voight share a laugh as ROAR gets underway.

ROAR returns in 2024

By Alexa Morales, Features Editor January 26, 2024

On January 25, ROAR launched its second session of the school year and first of the new year. The event was held in the Learning Resource Center (LRC). Participants were greeted - after the first period...

The Board of Education meets regularly to discuss curriculum, personnel, and more. (Photo illustration by Wildcat Chronicle Staff)

Board of Education selects new Superintendent

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor January 25, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., Board of Education President Bob Brown announced that Dr. Kurt Johansen has been selected by the Board to permanently replace Dr. Moses Cheng, who parted ways with District...

The Pro-Bowl is annual event that brings together some of the best in the NFL - "some of" being the operative word. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff using royalty-free images from FreeIconsPNG and Staff Sgt. Chris Hubenthal via Wikimedia Commons)

Top 5 NFL Pro-Bowl snubs

By Drew Zeman, Senior Reporter January 25, 2024

#5- QB C.J. Stroud; Houston Texans In his rookie year, C.J. Stroud has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Stroud led the Texans to the playoffs with a 10-7 record, even though they were sought...

The Plastics make their way to West Chicago Community High School: from left to right, Sasha Baumgartner, Sami Moesch, Ja'Nyah Villa, and Karidja Monjolo.

“Mean Girls”: The musical movie was ‘so not fetch!’

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training January 24, 2024

    Fans geared up to watch and sing along to the new “Mean Girls” musical that dropped in January 2024, but were sadly disappointed by the film’s poor acting and musical numbers. “Mean...

An ice layer has formed on top of the snow and all sidewalks and roads are covered in a layer of ice.

WEGO hosts e-learning day for third consecutive week

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor January 23, 2024

In the early hours of Jan. 23, Communications and Community Relations Coordinator Brittney Walker announced via e-mail that today would be an e-learning day for West Chicago Community High School due to...

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