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Wildcat Chronicle
The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
A glimpse of generations past.

Time has a wonderful way of highlighting what matters

By Chuck Baumgartner, Editor • May 14, 2022
The meaning of life is a question with no straightforward answer. However, after interviewing people from different generations, the true meaning may just be a short reach away.
Seniors Mariana Lopez, Mason Wright, James Kostomiris, Johaan Salgado and Melissa Pani, pictured as freshman and again now.

How have you changed? The story of 5 WEGO seniors

By Adan Villa, Editor • May 11, 2022
With the class of 2022 graduating, 5 seniors reflect on their experiences in high school and provide their advice
Competing members of Creative Writing Club assemble outside of High School.

Writers awarded at Upstate Eight Literary Festival

By Leslie Fireman, Chronicle Advisor • May 2, 2022
WEGO walked away with 4 awards at the Upstate Eight Literary Fest in April.
Freshman Diego Valdez's photograph was one of several on display at Gallery 200 in April.

WEGO students display their journeys in photography exhibit

By Julissa Munoz, Reporter • April 29, 2022
West Chicago Community High School students display powerful photographs depicting their journey home at Gallery 200 in the month of April.
Senior Philip Calabrese, center, examines Audrey II at the florist shop.

Little Shop of Horrors: frightening, funny and coming to WEGO

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor • April 27, 2022
WeGo Drama's spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, opens April 28 and promises to be a fun-filled performance.
No truth to greenhouse rumors

No truth to greenhouse rumors

By Cristina Soto and Chuck Baumgartner • March 9, 2022
There was a rumor going around WEGO that the greenhouse may be torn down: however, there is no truth behind the gossip.
The LRC front desk, where books can be checked out and where new information about the library and its plans can be found.

New LRC committee seeks input from students

By Brittany Saenz, Reporter • March 7, 2022
The new LRC Student User Group offers the opportunity to provide input about library offerings and displays.
Students' mental health affected by pandemic

Students’ mental health affected by pandemic

By Icza Huizar and Ida Soeholm Bertram • February 22, 2022
Reporters Icza Huizar and Ida Bertram explore the often overlooked aftermath of the pandemic on students' mental health.
The Robotics Team holds Willow, their entry in this year's competitions. (Photo courtesy of Yearbook Club)

Robotics Team concludes solid first season

By Adan Villa, Editor • February 21, 2022

Imagine a grey robot with blue accents, its black wheels spinning as the rotors and plugs spring to life. The robot, named Willow, glides across the floor before lifting and strategically stacking - most...

Senior Daniel Canda and sophomores Chase Pechman and Mia Villaquette perform their speeches for the English department ahead of Sectionals.

Speech Team concludes strong season with Sectional bid

By Adan Villa, Editor • February 18, 2022
Three Speech Team members qualified for Sectionals, held last weekend at Wheaton Warrenville South High School.
Sophomores Joey Engstrom and Ryan Zalak don masks at the curriculum fair in December.

Masking remains a hot topic at WEGO following judge’s decision

By D'Marcus Marin and Asa Kuharich • February 15, 2022
Students at WEGO remain undecided as to whether the masking policy should remain in place as other schools go mask-optional.
Students have been required to wear masks at WEGO since returning to hybrid learning in 2021.

COVID guidelines change rapidly but support for masks remains strong

By Daniel Kuriakose, Reporter • February 14, 2022
As Illinois residents await the results of an appeal concerning Governor J.B. Pritzker's mask mandate, WEGO students weigh-in on masking.
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