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Alumna Isabel Doremus is looking to transform the offerings in the bookstore in the months to come. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Doremus)

Revamping the bookstore with pride, purpose

By Romina Pietanza, Reporter October 26, 2024

This year West Chicago Community High School welcomed many new staff members, including the school’s new bookkeeper, Isabel Doremus. Doremus is an alumna who started working in a bank after she graduated,...

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 23, 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...

Light filters through the trees that once surrounded Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.

With Pheasant Run demolished, St. Charles looks for new development

By Nick Temes, Reporter October 17, 2024

Pheasant Run Resort, a St. Charles landmark since 1963, was fully demolished in summer 2024 after years of financial struggles and two major fires. Once a hub for events and leisure, the resort’s closure...

Special education teacher Sarah Smalley poses outside her classroom at West Chicago Community High School (Photo courtesy of Sarah Smalley)

Balancing first-year challenges with passion for student growth

By Roselyn Quiroz, Reporter October 16, 2024

Sarah Smalley, a special education teacher at West Chicago Community High School, is navigating her first year with enthusiasm and adapting to the new environment. As she becomes more immersed in the school...

The performers put in countless hours of practice to ensure they know the dances, and can perform them well. Nonetheless, accidents do occasionally happen during a ballet folklorico performance. The group is always quick to regain composure and return to the dance.

D33 Ballet Folklorico celebrates 10 years with performances in Warrenville, Glen Ellyn

By Alex Rocha, Reporter October 14, 2024

As the District 33 Ballet Folklorico celebrates its 10-year anniversary, the travel team continues to impress with performances like their recent showcase at Art on the Prairie in Warrenville, followed...

Danielle Nolin takes in the fall festivities with her family. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Nolin)

Danielle Nolin balances dual roles as math teacher and athletic trainer

By Diego Villafuerte, Reporter October 10, 2024

Two months into her first year at West Chicago Community High School, Danielle Nolin has taken on the dual roles of math teacher and athletic trainer, bringing her expertise to both the classroom and the...

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 9, 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...

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 8, 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...

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, 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...

wtw WEGO? October 3

October 4, 2024

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 4, 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...

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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