Jonathan is a senior who joined the Wildcat Chronicle in his sophomore year: through the newspaper, he has learned many important lessons - not only about journalism, but about life in general. Jonathan was able to success...

Alyson (Aly) Dusing is an outgoing and engaging junior who enjoys making new connections and spending time with people she values. She strives to earn inspiring opportunities and continue to grow in academic, social, artistic,...

Sophomore Ana Hurtado is very involved within school. She not only is managing for the boys' soccer team this fall, but will be playing Varsity soccer at WCCHS in the spring. As a lover of English, she reads in her spare time, but Ana's tr...

Ja'Nyah is a junior this year, and excited to be writing and training for the Chronicle! She is very driven and dedicated to her schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Outside of Journalism, Ja'Nyah is an active member o...

Miley Pegg is running into her third year on the Chronicle. She is an avid review writer and Taylor Swift specialist, with the exception of some country as well. She hopes to pursue a career in Exercise Science at the Universi...

Romeo Alfaro has made the life-changing decision to take Journalism for his final year as a soon-to-be graduate of WEGO. Romeo is dedicated to running; he has been a part of the track and cross country team since freshman ...

Gabriella Castro (well known as Gaby), follows up her junior year with the Wildcat Chronicle as she chases deadlines like no tomorrow. A Best of SNO winner and part of the 2024 Pacemaker team, she loves writing, reading, and colo...

Ruby Guerrero Lopez is a sophomore at West Chicago Community High School, and is new to journalism. Occasionally, you can find her out walking her dog, but you will always see her writing, reading, or drawing; she is a huge Harry...

Damian Ruben Lopez Medina is a senior at WCCHS, and this is his first year in journalism. He enjoys drawing, posing action figures, and has a hobby for anything superheroes. In his spare time, he likes to ride his bike and list...

Leo is a junior at West Chicago Community High School who joined Journalism during his sophomore year, and is actively completing his second semester as a journalist. Leo has solidified himself as a reporter after gaining si...

Sami is a junior in her third semester of Journalism and as a reporter for the Wildcat Chronicle. She first joined to try something new and has since developed a passion for storytelling. Her work has been nationally recogniz...

Samantha Suarez is a senior at West Chicago Community High School and is taking Journalism for the first time this year. In her spare time, Sam likes to go on walks and read books - that is, when she is not busy with school or ...

Senior Mariah Varnado has a passion for performance. She is a strong contributor on WEGO's competitive dance team, and a regular feature in WeGo Drama's theatrical productions. She not only acted in the "The Great Gatsby" and "...

Senior Brayden Alderton is in his first year on the Wildcat Chronicle. He was involved in basketball for several years in and outside of school, and is now focusing on his academics and figuring things out before going to coll...

Antwan Angeles is now a senior, and is very interested in theatrical arts and an incredibly social person at WEGO. He stepped onto the stage’s spotlight after reassurance and inspiration from his older brother, Michael, cla...

Described as a "silly goose" by his fellow Wildcat Chronicle staff members, senior Eduardo Anicua is known for his sense of humor.

Jonathan is a senior who joined the Wildcat Chronicle as his final English elective, eager to explore something new. In his free time, he enjoys playing horror video games such as "Silent Hill," "Resident Evil," "Dead ...

Eros is a senior and an aspiring hairstylist. With colorful hair of their own, they are a cosmetology student at TCD and plan to complete their degree at COD after graduation. Passionate and driven, Eros dedicates themselves to...

Emily Barrera is looking forward to getting a business degree at COD, as well as opening her own hair salon since she is taking TCD for cosmetology. For senior year, she decided to switch up her English routine and take Journa...

Emyreth Barrera is a senior at WEGO this year. After high school, Emyreth plans to go to college for business and then go into training school for either cosmetology or a dental hygiene. Cosmetology has interested her since she wa...

Lilyana Bonilla is a senior at WEGO, where she is an active member of WeG0 Drama, serving on the leadership team, and a dedicated ROAR mentor. This semester, she is taking journalism for the first time. Although this is only her...

Thomas Cabrera is a senior starting his first year of journalism. He plays golf, is an active member of the volleyball team, and is also the manager of the girls' volleyball team. Most people would describe Thomas as very outgoin...

Ivan Calderon is a senior at West Chicago Community High School who is starting his first year of Journalism. He is an active baseball player, having playing the game since childhood, and is involved in the high school’s baseball...

Jasmin Castaneda, an up-and-coming senior at WCCHS, takes great interest in law enforcement. With the help of Office Arms, she enrolled into a cadet program and sees her future as a police officer. Being a very sincere person, sh...

Wilbur Cooper is a senior at WEGO, currently in his first and final semester of journalism. Wil serves on the leadership team for WeGo Drama and is deeply involved in the music department, participating in choir and the Music...

Entering the last stretch of her senior year, Cris Correa prepares to kiss her high school life goodbye and embark in the newfound freedom of adulthood. As an extremely active worker balancing time between three jobs, finding thi...

Lesly Correa is a senior at WEGO this year. After high school, she plans to spend a year in Mexico to be with her family and make more memories. When she returns, Lesly will attend the College of DuPage to study Medical Assisting. Lesly...

Senior Andrew Cortez is more than just happy to wave off his senior year and adventure into the unknown of life after high school. Andrew loves to hang out with his family, spend money, and be active. He also really loves soccer. You can...

With a new environment, changes are bound to occur, and now, Alexa Cruz springs toward her passion for writing and journaling. As a freshman in high school, she made the life-changing decision to join the Wildcat Chronicle...

Tommy Doyle is a what most people would consider a well-rounded athlete: this senior plays baseball, basketball, and is the wide receiver for the football team at WEGO. He has high hopes for these teams in the coming year, espec...

Gavin Dyer is entering his first semester as a reporter and member of the Wildcat Chronicle, filled with anticipation and excitement for what the future holds. A former member of the basketball team for his first three years of...

As time flies by, Vanessa Escobar makes the most of every moment. Over her three years of high school, she has dedicated herself to running and building stamina as a member of the school’s track team. Beyond running, Vanessa...

When he is not on the tennis court, senior Josue Flores works at Menards, where he deals with some very interesting customers. On any given day, you can find him listening to 80s music, soft rock, or hip-hop. Josue also enjoys g...

First-year reporer Finn Gallagher is better known for her hard work and dedication on the golf and softball teams. This senior plans to continue her passion for softball through college, and hopes to leave Illinois to truly star...

Senior Alex Garcia discovered a way to turn a hobby into a profitable business. Alex became interested in thrifting because of his passion for fashion, but the high cost of fashion led him to explore thrift shopping. One day,...

Senior Andrea Garcia is a hardworking student who loves to try new things and explore every opportunity that comes her way. You’ll often find her on her phone, managing her responsibilities as the communications manager for...

Third year player Oscar Giron plays on the offensive line as a guard for the Wildcat football team. He is an athlete and has always expressed a love for sports. In his freetime, this senior likes to listen to music. He honestly...

Heading into his final semester of high school, senior Alex Hoffman decided to switch things up by joining the Wildcat Chronicle. If you ever see him, there’s a good chance he’s wearing headphones, listening to a wide ran...

Senior Addison Jeffery is actively involved in Scholastic Bowl, Snowball, Math Team, ROAR, National Honor Society, and tennis. She is a three-time recipient of WEGO'S outstanding achievement in mathematics award. When not con...

Sentia Irakoze is a lively and driven senior at West Chicago Community High School. When she is not busy writing for the Chronicle, Sentia spends her time singing for the school's choir, and is involved in WeGo Drama. Sentia pl...

Currently a sophomore at WEGO, Chris looks forward to participating in WEGO Global as an executive board member in the next few months. Additionally, he would like to take photos of school events. Chris is very intelligent, but ...

Entering his senior year, Robert Lee is excited to join the Wildcat Chronicle. A multitalented triathlete, he excels in football, basketball, and track. This year, Robert earned All-Conference, All-State, and All-County honors...

Ela is an involved senior looking forward to her final year of high school: for her, West Chicago has been a great place to make friends and connections. She has been incredibly involved through extracurriculars such as Hortic...

Senior Dayana is in her first year of journalism. She enjoys listening to Spanish music (her favorite artist is Tra Alejandro), and playing soccer with her friends cheering her on from the sidelines. Dayana is known for being sarca...

Leo is a senior and a first-year reporter for the Wildcat Chronicle. He joined the team to try something new and expand his horizons. During the summer, Leo plays soccer for WEGO and continues year-round with a local club team. At...

As a hardworking and dedicated WEGO football player currently playing in his senior year of high school, Tommy Murphy is most likely to be found on the field. He is confident that this year's team - despite losing some key playe...

Ronyiah Newcombe is a freshman at WEGO and a first-time member of the Wildcat Chronicle. She is excited to improve her writing skills and learn new ways to tell stories. In her free time, Ronyiah enjoys watching movies and list...

Centerback Pedro "Rocky" Nicoski-Rios began playing soccer at the age of three or four. He considers playing in Colombia last summer one of his most memorable experiences, as it allowed him to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of...

Romina Pietanza is a senior at West Chicago who is involved with a variety of activities within the school: she is a member of the marching band, AV Club, and also a Student Ambassador. Outside of school, Romina works a resta...

In her final semester as a high school student, Alina Procopio has joined the Wildcat Chronicle. She has a deep passion for music and enjoys creating it, especially with her brother. Together, they are working on bilingual, lyricall...

Wrapping up his final semester of high school, Josh Ptak is excited to take on the role of one of the Wildcat Chronicle’s online reporters. Josh spends much of his time outdoors, fishing and enjoying nature, while the rest is ...

As a senior in high school, Roselyn Quiroz is excited for her first year on the Wildcat Chronicle. She enjoys playing the drums in her free time, and plans to go to college while still continuing her music. Roselyn also has an...

Future artist Logan Reed loves to draw. He plans to attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design to major in illustration. Logan is also part of the golf team, AV Club, and volleyball, all of which he enjoys. He also has a l...

Jacqueline Rivas Vivaldo decided to join the Chronicle for her last semester in her final year of high school. Although she is not fond of the idea of talking to people in general, she is ALWAYS willing to try something new! ...

Senior Alex Rocha can often be found shopping with friends when she is not at WEGO, but she has big dreams for travel. Although Alex has lived in West Chicago her entire life, if she could live anywhere, she would go outside ...

Excited to wrap up her final year of high school, senior Jocelyn Ruiz is determined to finish her last semester strong. During the week, you’ll most likely find her enjoying hour-long naps with her cuddly cat, Tobi, whom she...

Ana Salinas is a sweet and caring girl who is currently in her fourth year at West Chicago Community High School. Upon graduating, she will continue her studies to become a dentist to support her dream of opening a bakery someday....

Senior Eli Sampson is a first-year journalism student. Despite disliking math, he thrives in the local Kindred Coffee Roasters shop that can be found in downtown West Chicago - you will find him whipping up some coffee on any ...

Although some might say Adrian Sanchez looks like a volleyball player at first glance, this WCCHS senior has been highly dedicated to soccer ever since he began playing the sport in elementary school. Adrian also enjoys listening to...

Omar Sarmiento is senior at West Chicago who is starting his first year of Journalism. Omar has been part of the Varsity wrestling team since he was a freshman, but he sees himself becoming an entrepreneur and building his own body shop ...

Sukhraj Singh is a dedicated senior at WEGO, eager to make his mark during his final year. With a passion for learning and exploring new opportunities, Sukhraj joined the Wildcat Chronicle to refine his skills and share stories...

Danny Stoklasa is a senior, and this is his first year at the Wildcat Chronicle. He has a very strong passion for artistic hobbies such as drawing, sculpting, and painting. He also likes playing his guitar, and his favorite nig...

Brayan is entering his final year in high school, and decided to take Journalism because he wanted to put a part of himself in the Chronicle and its long-living history. He plans on joining the chess team this year, as has been pl...

Senior Nick Temes enjoys spending his free time working on cars and playing golf – competitively or with friends. As the top scorer on the Varsity golf team this past fall, Nick had an outstanding season and is proud of his...

Camila Terrazas is quickly approaching the end of her senior year and is thrilled to be part of the Wildcat Chronicle this spring semester. She looks forward to having fun while keeping her peers informed about what’s happenin...

Jasmyn Trigueros is a senior at West Chicago Community High School, and an active athlete who takes no breaks: she plays all three sports seasons during the school year. Jasmyn involved in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Other...

Dex Vazquez is a senior who enjoys school, working, and hanging out with friends. He wants to attend college, but does not know what future path he wants to take  just yet. Over his four years at WEGO, Dex has gotten involved in organiza...

Diego Villafuerte is a senior at West Chicago Community High School, and he is still undecided as to what he wants to do in the future. Yet, he has a few choices in mind, such as being an electrician, architect, or pursuing metalwor...

Dominic Wasserstrom is a senior who maintains the goal to get into the trades to be an electrician. As a fan of many sports, Dominic's favorites consist of football and soccer. He played competitive soccer for about nine ye...

Ryan Zeitler is a senior at West Chicago Community High School, starting his first year of Journalism. His passion for sports photography, which he started pursuing several months ago, influenced his decision, as Ryan wants to ...

Michaela Miller is a senior at West Chicago Community High School. This is her fourth year at WEGO but her first year podcasting alongside Lauren Dusing on the Wildcat Chronicle’s "Delightfully Delusional" podcast. She enjoy...

Lauren Dusing is a senior at West Chicago Community High School. She is the cohost of the "Delightfully Delusional" podcast alongside Michaela Miller, where they discuss a wide range of topics. Outside of school, she enjoys playing...