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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

A tattered American Flag waves in the breeze outside of West Chicago Community High School.

President Biden delivered an eventful State of the Union address

By Victor Correa, Reporter March 12, 2023
The president delivered a rousing State of the Union address; Republicans and Democrats were on their feet "cheering" him on.
A banner advertising relief efforts hangs in the common area at Wheaton North High School on March 3.

Local efforts help Turkey/Syrian earthquake refugees

By Anela Poskovic, Reporter March 10, 2023
Reporter Anela Poskovic explains efforts in the area that are helping Turkey and Syria after a devastating chain of earthquakes.
Flyers for WEGO Global this month: wage gap bake sale, meeting dates and a Womens history month t-shirt.

2023 WeGo Global wage gap bake sale kicks off

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2023
Sasha Baumgartner gives a brief summary of the wage gap bake sale that is a WeGo Global tradition.
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 Bowls 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 JaNyah 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.
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