The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

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

Students work on math assignments and have a snack in the LRC just before final exams.

Keeping up with blended classes

By Adamaris Mancera, Reporter May 24, 2023
For the 2023-2024 school year, WEGO plans to keep sections of blended classes.
Award recipients hold up seal cookies, specially made for the event by Cookies by OOs. (Photo courtesy of Brittney Walker)

Students recognized for biliteracy

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff May 6, 2023
The Seal of Biliteracy has been available through WCCHS since 2018.
Students and staff stand outside of Entrance B after the fire alarm on May 1.

Fire alarms strike again at West Chicago Community High School

By Jonathan Saucedo, Senior Reporter May 5, 2023
Six fire alarms in one semester has students wondering why.
An injured dummy is crushed under a pole that was knocked over by a car during the disaster simulation.

CERT program a success in Wheaton, admits new emergency response volunteers

By Dhanveer Gill, Opinions Editor April 25, 2023
CERT inducted new members this month following a disaster simulation at the DuPage County fairgrounds.
Junior Dhanveer Gill displays his fifth place medal for editorial writing.

Dhanveer Gill awarded fifth place at IHSA state journalism competition

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff April 21, 2023
Opinions Editor Dhanveer Gill is awarded fifth place in editorial writing at the IHSA state journalism competition on April 21.
WEGOs three ROAR sponsors, accepting their award for being Outstanding Advisors at a banquet. (Photo by Brittney Walker)

WEGO applauds ROAR advisers

By Sasha Baumgartner , Managing Editor April 20, 2023
WEGO's ROAR program advisers were honored with a leadership award on April 13.
English teacher and GSA adviser Brad Larson wears an ally tag, sold by the club earlier in the year.

Somewhere over the rainbow: WEGO’s GSA celebrates LGBTQIA+ spirit week

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Reporter April 18, 2023
The Gender-Sexuality Alliance celebrates Rainbow Week and encourages students and staff to show their support.
Dhanveer Gill receives first at journalism sectionals; moves to IHSA state competition next week

Dhanveer Gill receives first at journalism sectionals; moves to IHSA state competition next week

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff April 10, 2023
Wildcat Chronicle Opinions Editor Dhanveer Gill takes home top honors at the IHSA sectional tournament.
WeGo Drama poses after completing their performances for IHSA State competitions, with multiple members being recognized for their acting talents. (Photo by Mark Begovich)

WeGo Drama performs for IHSA, takes home awards for multiple events

By Dhanveer Gill, Opinions Editor March 25, 2023
WeGo Drama worked exceptionally hard to deliver an award-winning performance.
Opinions Editor Dhanveer Gill and reporters Michael Birdsell and Charlotte Boorsma won the blue ribbon for their editorial “Excessive Social Media Use: Dangerous for Teenagers”. Not pictured: News Editor Savannah Epperson.

Wildcat Chronicle awarded at Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association conference

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff March 24, 2023
The Chronicle continues its winning streak at the Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association Conference.
Students stand in front of the stadium fence alongside Wood Street in West Chicago.

Fire alarm goes off for third time in month

By Jonathan Saucedo, Senior Reporter March 22, 2023
Misinformation spreads as another fire alarm goes off at WEGO.
This pocket-sized device can monitor heartbeats and irregularities.

Cause of science teacher’s diagnosis unknown

By Miley Pegg, Reporter March 14, 2023
Science teacher Brianne Ferreiro's recent heart condition and pacemaker installation opens up
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