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There are several new faces in PE this year, including Kari Rodgers, who joined WEGO at the start of the 2024-25 school year. (Photo courtesy of Brittney Walker)
New teacher Kari Rodgers finds passion in dance
By Brayden Alderton, Reporter • September 20, 2024

The PE department welcomed a new teacher, Kari Rodgers, in early August: she is ready and looking forward to “strengthening” the department. Straight...

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The Class of 2023 bid farewell to West Chicago Community High School in May. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff with royalty-free image from Leon Wu via Unsplash)
Class of 2024: next steps
By Wildcat Chronicle Staff February 13, 2024

Once again, the Wildcat Chronicle is checking-in with seniors as they inch closer to graduation and their final farewell to West Chicago Community...

Senior Miranda Bucio holds up her hands to send her love to Beabadoobee before the artist ends her show.
Beabadoobe 'took a bite' out of Chicago this September
By Dex Vazquez, Reporter • September 19, 2024

Beabadoobee performed to a packed crowd at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Sept. 17. Beabadoobe started her North American tour on September...

Cristina Espino has a wealth of experience behind her, with skills in cosmetology and auto sciences. Now, she is bringing her skill to the classroom in the special education department at West Chicago Community High School. (Photo courtesy of Cristina Espino)
WEGO alumna Cristina Espino returns as special ed assistant and Alegria volunteer
By Alex Rocha, Reporter • September 16, 2024

WEGO alumni Cristina Espino returns as both a club volunteer and special education teacher’s assistant for the 2024/2025 school year.  Espino...

Laurie Van Gorp takes a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower, a site she has visited many times. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Van Gorp)
Laurie Van Gorp says 'bonjour' to WEGO, inspiring students with French flair
By Adrian Sanchez, Reporter • September 16, 2024

West Chicago welcomed French teacher Laurie Van Gorp in the language arts department earlier this year. Van Gorp always enjoyed taking French...

Although her passion lies in English literature, teacher Jennifer Ward enjoys traveling to destinations far and wide, including Italy, where she traveled with her family. (Photo courtesy of Jen Ward)
Jennifer Ward joins WEGO’s English department, bringing passion for literature and community building
By Dex Vazquez, Reporter • September 16, 2024

The English department welcomed Jennifer Ward in August 2024, bringing her on board to inspire and engage students with fresh lens on literature. Ward...

Business teacher and volleyball coach Carlye Fatum is looking forward to "digging in" this semester, and helping propel her students - and the team - to success. (Photo courtesy of Carlye Fatum)
New business teacher Carlye Fatum strives to make an impact on and off the court
By Ana Hurtado, Reporter • September 15, 2024

West Chicago Community High School welcomed business teacher Carlye Fatum into the WEGO family for the current school year, and just one month...

Dr. Kurt Johansen was hired last spring as District 94's superintendent after a nearly year-long search. (Photo courtesy of Brittney Walker)
Dr. Kurt Johansen prepares for a super(intendent) future at WeGo
By Eli Sampson, Reporter • September 15, 2024

District 94 recently welcomed a new superintendent, Dr. Kurt Johansen, who is ready to paint a bigger, better picture for WEGO and intends to...

After teaching English around the world (and obtaining her master's degree), ESL teacher Laurie Mentgen lands at WCCHS. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Mentgen)
Laurie Mentgen finds 'kismet' at WEGO, embracing ESL teaching role
By Emily Barrera, Reporter • September 14, 2024

Laurie Mentgen is a new ESL teacher at West Chicago Community High School this year. Mentgen started her initial search for a teaching job...

A student works on an assignment for class; thanks to the Acceleration Placement Act, students may be recommended for more rigorous courses per their standardized test scores.
Acceleration Act takes effect
By Shee Nay Paw, Reporter • September 9, 2024

The Acceleration Placement Act (APA) took effect in most public school districts in Illinois at the start of the 2024-25 school year. This legislation...

Capturing aesthetic shots of the baskets, especially in scenic or challenging courses, is a common practice. Enthusiasts take photos of the landscape, action shots of players, and close-ups of the baskets with a disc either approaching or resting inside. (Photo courtesy of Jon Wirkus)
Frisbees fly as WCCHS ushers in newest club
By Antos Kumar, Reporter • September 3, 2024

WE-GO Disc Golf Club is ready to throw some serious shade - forehand and backhand - as it meets for the first time this year on Sept. 9. Last...

Cra-Z-Art is a household name for colored pencils and other art supplies, but as back to school shopping fades, they are slowly becoming relics of the past.
How back-to-school shopping changed (for the better)
By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor • August 28, 2024

Folders, pencils, binders, scissors, pens, and notebooks. All are items found on yearly supply lists given out to students at the start of each...

Some people are more worried about the number on the scale than their own well-being.
Effect of media on eating disorders in teenagers
By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter • August 22, 2024

Everybody struggles with body image. Women, men, girls, boys, old people, and young people; with social media on the rise, battling with body...

Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be offered during West Chicago Community's open house on Aug. 22.
WEGO looks to further support those in need
By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter • August 22, 2024

At the local level, issues stemming from poverty hit close to home. While DuPage County is one of the richest in the state, approximately 12.1%...

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