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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

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

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Christmas spirit was spread at WeGo Drama's fundraiser on Dec. 2 at Barnes & Noble. Drama members were around to make balloon animals, tell stories, and do other crafts. Chamber Choir also performed Christmas carols. The fundraiser will continue until Monday at the Barnes & Noble in Geneva.

WeGo Drama Barnes & Noble Book Fair

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor • December 4, 2015

Newcomers to team have good start

By Emily Wissemes, Editor in Chief • November 30, 2015

WeGo Speech team hosted their first Novice Invitational of the season on Nov. 21. As a Novice Invitational, only new students participated. Junior Maggie Clancy placed second in a three-way tie...

Hockey goalie, junior Emily Wissemes, started playing hockey at 11 years old. Wissemes currently plays for the Chicago Fury, and had a shutout against Team Wisconsin on Nov. 1. Photo courtesy of Stella Wissemes.

Figure skater turned hockey goalie doesn’t look back

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor • November 30, 2015

A later start to the game than most hasn’t held back junior Emily Wissemes from loving the game of hockey. The first time Wissemes came onto the ice, hockey wasn’t the intention. However, by the...

Chapter 2 of the Distinguished Alumni Story

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief • October 30, 2015

After a couple attempts at college, a few cases of luck, and plenty of shenanigans along the way, West Chicago alumni Ray Stejskal currently takes on the persona of Ramblin’ Ray Stevens on US99.5. Stejskal...

Class of 1982 graduate Ray Stejskal received the Distinguished Alumni Award on Oct. 1. Stejskal (right) discusses his time at the school with Marc Wolfe in front of students in the auditorium.

Honored alumnus discusses lasting impressions of high school

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief • October 29, 2015

Distinguished Alumni Award winner Ray Stejskal, also known as Ramblin’ Ray Stevens on US99.5, relived the school's diverse community and welcoming atmosphere during a visit to the school that has changed...

As well as providing scholarships, the Horyn family donates to improve school athletics. Event organizer and close friend of Dan Horyn, Terry Yormack II (right), presents the boys cross-country team with a new tent. In the center is boxing champion Andrezj Fonfara and Nichole Nelson.

Athlete’s legacy lives on through scholarship

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor • October 8, 2015

The death of WeGo alumnus Dan Horyn has not stopped his family from spreading their son’s love for running and life. For the second year, the Horyn family hosted a bowling night to raise money for...

Volley for the Cure night raised over $2000 for breast cancer research through various forms of fundraising, including T-shirt sales and raffles. The team won against Bartlett with a score of 2-0.

‘Losing is not an option,’ volleyball team raises funds for cancer research

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief • October 1, 2015

Volley for the Cure night on Sept. 29 raised over $2000 for Susan G. Komen breast cancer research. The girls volleyball team has not hosted this event for four years, but hosted a Volley for Villa night...

Deep friendships between hosts and Spaniards developed quickly. Senior Grace Kelley hugs a Spaniard good bye.

Students build friendships through exchange program

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter • September 18, 2015

Students had the opportunity to make friendships from across the globe as they helped Spaniards accustom themselves to life in America. The students came from Soria, Spain and from Sept. 8-18 were hosted...

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