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Wildcat Chronicle

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Over 75 students attended Snowball two years ago. The event did not take place last year due to contract issues with the Teachers’ Association and Board of Education.

Snowball 2017

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief January 20, 2017

US Shaw exploding in Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941.

75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

By Emily Wissemes, Editor in Chief December 8, 2016

Wednesday marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack beginning at 7:55 a.m left, according to NBC, 2,403 Americans dead - 2,335 service members and 68 civilians...

Chris Voelz is names the Distinguished Alumni. She speaks with students in the auditorium.

Lifelong fight for gender equality earns ’66 grad Chris Voelz Distinguished Alumni Award

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter November 25, 2016

Fifty years have passed since 1966 alumna Chris Voelz could not do the things her heart desired. She faced discrimination due to her gender and had a passion for achieving gender equity. Her contributions...

Target advertising their Black Friday sales.

The irony of Black Friday

By Emily Wissemes, Editor in Chief November 25, 2016

The Friday after Thanksgiving, shoppers across the United States take advantage of widespread bargains and scramble for Black Friday doorbuster deals and discounted products available in limited quantities. But...

Senior Louis Culloton worked as an election judge at the Arc Center in West Chicago. He gave out ballots to the voters.

Elections observed through student election judges

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter November 10, 2016

The voting process was observed Tuesday as students received hands-on learning about civic education by working as election judges. Juniors and seniors signed up to become election judges through their...

Chicago celebrates the victory of the Cubs World Series champions

Chicago celebrates the victory of the Cubs World Series champions

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter November 3, 2016

History was made on Wednesday as the Chicago Cubs have not won the World Series since 1908. The Cubs went up against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in game 7 of the World Series. Even an extra-inning...

Student honors past generations of artwork by coming together for a local exhibit on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at 103 W. Washington Street, West Chicago.

Gallery highlights artists from multiple generations

By Catherine Miller, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

Detailed drawings, intricate 3-D art, an abstract piece, and an impressionistic landscape will cover the walls of West Chicago’s Gallery 200 beginning Friday. The most impressive part, however, is...

Senior Emily Bono (right) is an actor for a haunted house called Evil Intentions in Elgin. Bono scares people in a room called Maximum Security.

Local haunted house features a student actor with a passion for Halloween

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter October 20, 2016

Being able to scare people in a haunted house and being paid to do it is a passion of senior Emily Bono. Bono has been working at Evil Intentions Haunted House in Elgin since September. Maximum Security...

Students and staff came together to support volleyball coach Kris Hasty. Athletic director Doug Mullaney congratulates coach Hasty.

Night of volleyball honors the retirement of a coach

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter October 13, 2016

When head volleyball coach Kris Hasty saw gym teachers sporting Hasty Night t-shirts, she knew something was up on Tuesday. The girl's volleyball team dedicated Tuesday night’s game to Hasty to honor...

Science and math teacher Eduardo Montoya works on an assignment as part of his learning experience at Fermilab.

The world of science opens new doors for teacher

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief October 6, 2016

Spending eight weeks at Fermilab was an amazing experience for math and science teacher Eduardo Montoya. According to Fermilab, it is America's particle physics and accelerator laboratory. Scientists...

Seniors Madison Kassaros, Tai Bibbs and juniors Laura Katarzysnki and Angelina Gromos commited to continue to play their sports beyond high school and in college.

Athletes commit to their respective schools to play sports

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter October 5, 2016

Playing sports in college can be challenging, but several student athletes who have committed to their sport from their respective schools are looking forward to the experience. Seniors Madison Kassaros,...

A bomb went off in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood that injured 28 people on Sept. 17.

Terrorist act leaves students owning their voice

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter October 4, 2016

Ahmad Khan Rahami is facing a second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose charge after being suspected in a terrorist bombing. Rahami allegedly put a bomb at a train station in Elizabeth,...

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