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The Class of 2017 received over $5 million in scholarships for the next four years

By Theresa Carriveau, Sports Editor/Photographer May 25, 2017

Top Three Colleges College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL Aurora University, Aurora, IL University of Illinois, Chicago, IL Top Areas of Study Nursing Business Engineering   Bullet...

From left to right, program assistant Maria Fernandez, family and consumer science teacher Patricia Clifford, physical education teacher Kristy Hasty, and math teacher Gwen Geiger (absent) will be retiring at the end of the year.

Retired teachers enjoy their last year of school

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter May 24, 2017

As students are finishing their school year, teachers are also finishing their year by retiring and will be leaving the high school. Program assistant Maria Fernandez, physical education teacher Kristy...

Guidance counselor Gavin Engel hopes to raise awareness of mental illness during Mental Health Awareness Month to fight the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Counselor joins fight against mental illness stigma

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief May 22, 2017

According to Global Medical Education, 1 in 4 people in the world are affected by mental or neurological disorders. One victim of mental illness battles every day. “I have a bunch of them. They...

Katie Kuffel  is a freelance queer musician based out of Seattle.

Queer artist finds success

By Grace Schumann, Contributing Writer May 19, 2017

It was around 7 p.m. in a little diner called Uncommon Ground on the upper north side of Chicago. Early arrivers to the upcoming concert were directed to the cozy back room nicknamed “The Music Room.”...

Choir teacher Brandon Fantozzi, athletic department secretary Rose Campos and director of student services, and David Pater all graduated from West Chicago High School.

Alumni come back to teach at the school

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter May 17, 2017

Some people never visit their high school, but alumni who come back to work at the same high school are able to see their school through a new perspective. Brandon Fantozzi, Rose Campos, and David Pater...

Chronicle photographer and sports editor Theresa Carriveau receives a superior rating while in Seattle for the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association convention April 6 - 9.

High school photographer wins national superior rating at JEA/NSPA convention

By Emily Wissemes, Editor in Chief April 20, 2017

After only being part of the Wildcat Chronicle staff for a year, senior sports editor and photographer Theresa Carriveau received a superior rating for photography at a national scholastic journalism competition...

Many people came to listen to Jessica Garcia’s album debut “Nota Si Misma.” From back left are senior Jackeline Escalante, Spanish teacher Anne Salazar, seniors Jasmine Pena, Aislinn Morales, and Valeria Zacatzi. From the bottom left are seniors  Daniela Flores and Jessica Garcia.

Album debut showcases talented musician

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter April 20, 2017

Friends and family gathered to listen to senior Jessica Garcia’s album release “Nota Si Misma” April 13. Her album debut was a listening party where snacks and refreshments were served. Garcia...

DIY Slime recipes anyone can make

DIY Slime recipes anyone can make

By Theresa Carriveau, Sports Editor/Photographer April 10, 2017

Just when you thought the internet couldn't get any more bizarre, Slime is a new trend that's sweeping the nation. There are millions of videos related to Slime on youtube, some being how-to’s and...

Senior Tai Bibbs is the Upstate Eight Valley Conference Player of the Year.

Tai Bibbs honored as Player of the Year

By Theresa Carriveau, Sports Editor/Photographer March 23, 2017

Three-year varsity starter, Tai Bibbs, is Player of the Year in the Upstate Eight Valley Conference and was selected as an All-Conference team member. Coaches from Upstate Eight select who they felt...

Biology teacher Corrie Stieglitz and her husband Benjamin Stieglitz have been together since high school.

High school sweetheart uses her love story as a lesson

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief February 10, 2017

Love is a difficult test of time and patience. In high school, it tends to be tougher. But for high school sweethearts, like biology teacher Corrie Stieglitz and her husband, Benjamin Stieglitz, both...

Senior Jarumi Campos and junior Brennen Conner use their hardships to better their relationship.

The hardships of love helps couple grow

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief February 9, 2017

Love isn’t always easy but for senior Jarumi Campos and junior Brennen Conner the hardships of love were a significant contribution to their current, happy relationship. Campos and Conner, like many...

Women and supporters of women protect basic rights and civil liberties

By Emily Wissemes, Editor in Chief February 1, 2017

The Women's March on Washington inspired hundreds of marches across the country and the world to include one major protest in Chicago. According to CNN, the Jan. 21 march may have been one of the largest...

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