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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

Senior Morelia Mendoza delivered a fan-favorite Ignite! speech on Leaves, complete with survey data.

Igniting the English classroom

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2024

For the purpose of igniting one another, Enriched World Literature students presented timed speeches - their final exams - on April 17. Ignite! is a brand, similar to that of a TED Talk. In an Ignite!...

Student prepares to take the P/SAT on Thursday April 18, or Friday April 19.

First virtual SAT for WEGO

By Miley Pegg, Senior Reporter April 17, 2024

Students will be taking a variety of state tests from morning to mid-day at West Chicago Community High School on Thursday April 18 and Friday April 19 2024. Students in grade 11 will be partaking in...

This watercolor painting done by Jessica Martinez Garcia got an honorable mention. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Martinez Garcia).

Pushing the palette in art and writing

By Gabriella Castro, Reporter April 10, 2024

West Chicago Community High School's art department is celebrating several recent wins in competition, as well as the opening of the annual student art show at Gallery 200 this April. The art show,...

Several classes also went outside to view the eclipse besides environmental science.

When the sun meets the moon

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2024

In the United States for the first time in 7 years, a total solar eclipse lit the afternoon sky providing students with unique celestial and environmental experience during the school day. The environmental...

Seniors Karidja Monjolo, Sasha Baumgartner, and Emily Ziajor after placing in the National Student Media Contests on April 6.

Wildcat Chronicle wins nationally with Pacemaker award

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2024

The Wildcat Chronicle took home a national win in Kansas City at the Journalism Education Association conference, held April 4-7, as well as three individual awards. The Pacemaker is a national award...

The group stayed at the Sheraton hotel near the Crown Center in downtown Kansas City.

Wildcats take on Kansas City

By Dania Cureno and Sasha Baumgartner April 5, 2024

The Wildcat Chronicle traveled to Kansas City where they competed at both the sectional and national level while attending the Journalism Education Association (JEA) National High School Journalism Convention. Fourteen...

A look at behind the counter at Cocoa Notes Bakeshop, downtown West Chicagos newest addition.

Cocoa Notes Bakeshop opens in downtown West Chicago

By Sami Moesch and Karidja Monjolo April 1, 2024

The February opening of Cocoa Notes Bakeshop has taken a step toward revitalizing the downtown West Chicago area. Walking in, the smell of fresh baked goods greets customers, and a warmth from the ovens...

The all-gender bathrooms are located on the first floor of the building.

New features and repairs coming to WEGO

By Ubaldo Lopez, Reporter March 28, 2024

On February 20, the school board approved District 94 to undergo future repairs, replacements, and renovations as well as some installations to make the school safer. At the last Board meeting, one...

Jayden Huesca-Rodriguez received her Certificate of Recognition after a dominating display of talent over the course of her high school career.

Board of Education discuss plans for 2024-2025 school year during March meeting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor March 20, 2024

The Board of Education promptly began their meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, Mar. 20 in order to discuss several plans for the upcoming school year as the class of 2024 prepares to graduate. Xochylt...

Victorious sweep for Wildcat Chronicle at NISPA

Victorious sweep for Wildcat Chronicle at NISPA

By Sasha Baumgartner and Emily Ziajor March 15, 2024

Once again, the Wildcat Chronicle took home top honors at the annual Northern Illinois School Press Association (NISPA) conference held at College of DuPage on March 15. Each year, the top third competitors...

Student activities director Marc Wolfe was provided with fur samples to choose the new costume.

A new wildcat is coming to town

By Vincent Muci, Reporter March 14, 2024

During the spring of 2024, West Chicago Community High School, Activity Director Marc Wolfe and the Board of Education will replace the current, 20-year-old school mascot outfit with a new and updated...

All schools are given the same set pieces and they can arrange them in any way. Photography is not actually permitted during the competition.

A day of competitive drama performances

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2024

Group Interpretation (GI) performances ruled the stage at West Chicago Community High School on Saturday March 9 as several schools' drama departments, including WEGO, competed in the Upstate Eight Conference...

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