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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 9, 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 8, 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 7, 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...

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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 3, 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...

Karina Ruiz started in the Aurora school district, but now calls WEGO's counseling department her home. (Photo courtesy of Karina Ruiz)

Counselor Karina Ruiz advocates for safe spaces and student support

By Sentia Irakoze, Reporter October 2, 2024

West Chicago Community High School staff welcomed new counselor Karina Ruiz from East Aurora High School earlier this year. Ruiz never had a counselor growing up, and did not necessarily understand...

Franke worked for several years in her home country: the Phillipines. Now, she resides in Illinois and teaches physics in West Chicago. (Photo courtesy of Antonette Franke)

Antonette Franke moves from call center to classroom

By Josue Flores, Reporter September 30, 2024

A new teacher from the Philippines, Antonette Franke, has found a sense of belonging at West Chicago Community High School: after years of teaching in her home country, she made the leap to the United...

Special education instructor Grant Galotta spends time with his family at the beach. (Photo courtesy of Grant Galotta)

Grant Galotta ‘pinch hits’ in special ed

By Tommy Doyle, Reporter September 27, 2024

West Chicago Community High School’s new special education teacher is ready to get back into the “swing” of things. Despite beginning his 17th year of teaching, Galotta didn’t always want to...

The "Boo Crew" in the nurse's office celebrates Halloween in style. From left to right: Alex Zimmerman, Cathy Collins, and Banjolina Mendoza (Photo courtesy of Alex Zimmerman)

‘Nursing’ a return: WEGO welcomes back one of its own

By Dominic Wasserstrom, Reporter September 23, 2024

Alex Zimmermann returned to West Chicago Community High School as the new school nurse for her first full year this past August. Zimmermann, known as 'Nurse Alex' to the students, returned to West...

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