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
A wall in the Social Studies wing contains stick figures that represent the victims of gun violence in America. WeGo Global began adding paper squares in September.

WCCHS works to create a safe learning environment for students, staff

By Akciri Ortiz, Sasha Baumgartner, and Karidja Monjolo • October 25, 2022
The Wildcat Chronicle discusses school safety measures with the Director of Deans and school resource officer.
Snowball advisor Christina Sladek wore snowflake earrings to the first leadership meeting on Oct. 17.

Operation Snowball is back at WEGO

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor • October 25, 2022
For the first time since 2019, Operation Snowball is coming back to West Chicago Community High School.
The 2022 ROAR directors: seniors Ayden Russo, Dayanna Sanchez, Effie Giannoudakos, and Melanie Coss.

ROAR mentors attend full-day training to prep for Nov. 17 event

By Thania Villagran, Reporter • October 21, 2022
ROAR mentees attend a training session to prepare for the Nov. 17 event.
WEGO students visit Germany in 2015.

WCCHS brings back foreign exchange program after three years

By Charlotte Boorsma, Reporter • October 10, 2022
The foreign exchange program returns this spring, offering WEGO students the chance to travel abroad.
Clean-up resumes at the former Kerr McGee site this fall.

Kerr McGee: is the danger over?

By Savannah Epperson, News Editor • October 5, 2022
The latest clean-up effort commences at the area known as "Kerr McGee".
The inaugural Girls Who Code club members gather in the LRC on Oct. 21.

Girls Who Code coming to WEGO

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor • September 30, 2022
WEGO welcomes Girls Who Code to the activities list in 2022.
New staff take a picture during orientation

WEGO enlists over 30 new staff members

By Santiago Carrillo and Karidja Monjolo • September 30, 2022

Over the last several months, West Chicago Community High School hired 33 new staff members to make sure the 2022-2023 school year runs smoothly. After many staff members resigned, retired, or were...

A wall in the Social Studies wing contains stick figures that represent the victims of gun violence in America. WeGo Global began adding paper squares in September.

Recent gun incident at WEGO provokes concern for safety

By Akciri Ortiz, Reporter • September 24, 2022
An email went out to students and parents notifying them of an incident in which a student may have possessed a handgun.
The Special of the Day provides students with different options for a fee. (Photo by Karidja Monjolo)

Students, staff react to changes in lunch prices

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor • September 23, 2022
Students and staff express react to the recent change in lunch prices.
A few of the performers are lifted into the air as part of the routine.

Pom Boys’ perform a “sweet” routine at Homecoming pep assembly

By Analucia Lopez, Reporter • September 20, 2022
The Pom Boys, an annual favorite at WEGO, made an appearance at the Powderpuff game on Sept. 16.
Seniors Aidan Murrin and Anna Lesny were crowned Homecoming King and Queen over the weekend.

Homecoming King and Queen announced at pep assembly

By Justin Zbinovec, Reporter • September 18, 2022
The 2022 Homecoming Court convened on Sept. 16 to crown the winners.
The first place team arrives at Entrance B to claim their prize.

WEGO Pep Club holds first-ever scavenger hunt

By Saad Abdulazeez, Reporter • September 16, 2022
Pep Club raised money for its Homecoming events by hosting a scavenger hunt in downtown West Chicago this week.
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