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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
The WEGO band at one of the last basketball games.

Music department prepares to go on a “magical” excursion

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2023
The WEGO music department gets ready to head to Disney World on March 1.
Scenes from the last Turnabout dance, pre-pandemic. (Photos courtesy of Yearbook Staff)

In-person Turnabout ticket sales start Valentine’s Day

By Jordy Carrillo, Max Avila, and Victor Correa • February 13, 2023
Turnabout returns to WEGO after a COVID-hiatus.
Five of the Scholastic Bowl's members (from left to right): Christina Guo, T.J. Tipton, Cameron Petrie, Nicholas Aiuppa and Chase Pechman.

WEGO’s Scholastic Bowl continues to dominate; considers practice “trivial”

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor • February 6, 2023
Over the last few weeks, Scholastic Bowl has surged ahead against some of the toughest trivia teams in the area.
Junior Mia Valliquette, who competed at Sectionals last year, receives feedback from her coach in January.

Speech Team hosts Regionals this weekend

By Anum Mahdi and Anela Poskovic • February 2, 2023
WCCHS' Speech Team looks toward State as they head into the regional competition on February 4.
A few of the attendees at the January ROAR event included new reporter Ja'Nyah Villa, freshman.

First ROAR of the calendar year goes out as a hit

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2023
The second ROAR of the 2022-23 school year commenced on Jan. 20 with a special - and very local - guest speaker.
Neha and Matt Myers stand outside the newly-purchased Wiant House in West Chicago in December 2022.

Cocoa Notes Bakeshop purchases, renovates Wiant House

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor • January 6, 2023
West Chicago's long-empty Wiant House is getting a facelift, and will soon be home to Cocoa Notes Bakeshop.
WCCHS' Illinois State Scholars pose for a photo near Entrance B on Dec. 13.

WEGO Illinois State Scholars recognized for academic potential

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff • December 27, 2022
WCCHS announced 28 students received Illinois State Scholar recognition in 2022.
The FBI investigates financial crimes with the aid of forensic accounts.

Students intrigued about forensic accounting meet with Brian Lanners of the FBI

By Kary Hernandez, Reporter • December 20, 2022
The CTE department held a Lunch and Learn in early December to introduce students to the idea of forensic accounting.
Then juniors Bella Wiehle and Ema Tomasevic, both part of Student Council, dance at Prom 2022. (Photo by Lifetouch; used with permission)

Prom 2023 location revealed

By Thania Villagran, Reporter • December 19, 2022
Students at WCCHS are eager to sneak a peek of what is planned for Prom 2023.
Chronicle reporters Dago Alfaro, Sofia Tamayo and Jetzelli Hernandez don Santa hats during the Winter Spirit Week at WEGO.

Winter Spirit Week returns to West Chicago Community High School

By Michelle Garcia, Reporter • December 19, 2022
The Winter Spirit Week continues through final exams.
WeGo Robotics' current robot, Xochitl, at the FIRST tournament held at Wheaton Academy.

WeGo Robotics’ first place rank remains unchanged after tournament

By Micah Weber, Multimedia Content Creator • December 18, 2022
WeGo Robotics continued its winning streak at a tournament held at Wheaton Academy.
A look inside the Frosty Grams delivery box. Students had two choices in candy canes: simple or fancy.

Frosty Grams raise money for Pakistani flood victims

By Dagoberto Alfaro, Reporter • December 14, 2022
Frosty Grams returned to WEGO under a new brand name, but still with the aim of helping those in need.
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