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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

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...

Each year the poster from the bake sale is printed, laminated and hung on  Haas's classroom wall for remembrance.

WeGo Global supports women’s history month with baked treats

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024

To show the wage gap that exists in society, WeGo Global will be hosting a bake sale outside of commons on Thursday and Friday where customers will have to answer a question about the wage gap to determine...

Students in ninth-period Journalism and Journalism Production enjoy an uncharacteristically warm day in February by holding their weekly committee meetings outdoors.

Wildcat Chronicle qualifies for Pacemaker

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter March 3, 2024

On Feb. 28, the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) announced its 26 Pacemaker finalists, including the Wildcat Chronicle, a first for the 100-year-old student-led newspaper. Like the Chronicle,...

State Champs of Illinois' 28th annual LifeSmarts Competition. (Photo courtesy of Brittney Walker)

LifeSmarts team finishes strong in annual competition

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist March 1, 2024

West Chicago Community High School's LifeSmarts team placed first in the state championship on Feb. 27. This year's team was led by captain and senior Angie Jacobo, a multi-year competitor. “I...

Parade of Champions strikes again

By Emily Ziajor and Sasha Baumgartner March 1, 2024

The sound of whistles and drums echo through the halls of West Chicago Community High School on Thursday, February 29 as band, cheer, and dance gathered in the hallway inside of entrance B in preparation...

The sky turned purple around 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27, just prior to a tornado touching down.

Choir sings on in midst of tornado

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor February 27, 2024
The choir and orchestra concert scheduled for Feb. 27 was interrupted by a severe weather warning.
The West Chicago Chess Team recently headed to Peoria to compete, and successfully earned a ticket to National competitions in Baltimore.

Several changes to school discussed during February Board of Education meeting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor February 24, 2024

The Board of Education discussed numerous changes to the school during their regular meeting on Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m. As is tradition with each Board meeting, a student was honored for being selected...

Sarah Toney receives Distinguished Alumni award from Education Foundation

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor February 16, 2024

Sarah Toney, a former student who graduated from West Chicago Community High School in 1996, was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award winner for the year of 2024 following a brief ceremony in...

Students worked in groups to collaboratively dissect the sheep eyeball.

Eyes everywhere: Human Anatomy dissection

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

On February 15 at West Chicago Community High School, the Human Anatomy classes all partook in a detailed dissection of sheep eyes.  There are multiple  dissections that take place during the year-long...

In West Chicago all trash is collected by Groot Industries.

Plans for a new trash site in West Chicago terminated

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2024

In February, 2023 plans for a new trash site run by Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), was approved by West Chicago city officials; however, since then their has been immense backlash from the community...

Students form teams in the back room so they can pack as many meals as possible.

Gearing up for the 7th annual Feed My Starving Children event

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training February 8, 2024

On February 8th, the 7th annual Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) epic event for West Chicago Community High School will take place at the Aurora, Illinois FMSC location.  Feed My Starving Children...

Members of the Speech Team prepare for a showcase event on Feb. 2, the day before the Regional competition. The showcase allowed the students the chance to perform for fellow students and WEGO staff ahead of Saturday's competition.

Speech Team performs at regional level

Eight students from West Chicago High School Speech Team competed at Regionals this Saturday, Feb. 3, at Wheaton Warrenville South.  At the event, students had the opportunity to showcase and compete...

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