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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

2023-2024 Staff

Amna Fasihi

Amna Fasihi is a senior interested in studying psychology to become a therapist at an inpatient facility. While that sounds quite serious, Amna’s dream pet is a raccoon because she feels they look alike: she spends lots of ...

Jayden Lang

Jayden Lang

Jayden Lang is someone who can be found writing poetry, taking inspiration from a poet named Kwota B. In the future, he wants to write and publish a book and use his poetic style to be a motivational speaker. When he is not writing...

Melanie Ballines

Melanie Ballines

Melanie Ballines strives to go to college and become a vet tech once she completes her last semester as a senior. COVID put up a new challenge for her during the freshman year of high school, but her cat, Dante, was there right...

Yace Morejon

Yace Morejon

Yace Morejon is a very independent senior who is more than up for a challenge: she is also a junior graduating a year early at the WCCHS. This is her first semester of journalism, and Yace hopes to have the best experiences an...

Julian Hernandez

Julian Hernandez

Julian Hernandez is a senior at West Chicago Community High School, starting his first year of journalism. He is an active soccer player, playing for the past 10 years, and involved in his school’s Varsity team. Outside of school...

Shee Nay Paw

Shee Nay Paw

Shee Nay is described by her former teachers as "one of the sweetest people you will ever know." She is a senior at West Chicago Community High School, and is trying out journalism for the first time.

Julisa Munguia

Julisa Munguia

Julisa Munguia is looking into the careers of cosmetology and interior design as she is a senior, soon to graduate. She enjoys being creative, and considers both fields as a means of expressing herself through a form of art. ...

Elvis Garcia

Elvis Garcia

Elvis is a future business administrator with desirable goals, such as owning his own dream house and preferred vehicle (a 2024 Porsche 911). Fundamentally, his scheme is to acquire knowledge from a college/university and commen...

Alyssa Apostoli

Alyssa Apostoli

Alyssa Apostoli is a celloist of nine years, and an aspiring forensic scientist who plans on using her skills to potentially pursue a career as an investigator with the FBI one day. As a senior at WCCHS, Alyssa is known for her bubbly de...

Antos Kumar

Antos Kumar

Antos Kumar is a very hands-on person: if anything is fixable, he is on top of it. As a sophomore at WCCHS, he already has plans to go into the Marines after high school. If that does not work out, Antos plans on going to trade s...

Ivon Garcia

Ivon Garcia

Ivon Garcia is in her fourth year at West Chicago High School. After being a fixture in Wildcat Chronicle slideshows and videos, Ivon is now heading behind the camera as a reporter. In her spare time, Ivon likes to do her acry...

Tyler Buikema

Tyler Buikema

Tyler Buikema is going into the union for plumbing after finishing at West Chicago Community High School.  Tyler loves a challenge, whether that is in school, at the gym, or at work. He aspires to become a family man, with Go...

Adam Mackovic

Adam Mackovic

Adam Mackovic is a future engineer who enjoys a good horror game. He likes a good bike ride in the warm weather, and when indoors, he enjoys cooking a good meal. This Renaissance Man also owns a 50 lb. labrador mix. It is ...

Ryley Salazar

Ryley Salazar

Ryley Salazar likes filming and editing videos, and is good with a camera, having created several YouTube videos back in middle school. Since then, Ryley has become active in WeGo Drama, and has performed in a number of shows,...

Diana Mackintos

Diana Mackintos

Diana Mackintos wants to become one of the best interior designers, despite her insane love for sports. When she is not picking out paint colors or looking at fabric samples, she wants to run a marathon because her  passion ...

Dania Cureno

Dania Cureno

Even though Dania Cureno loves WEGO, she sees more opportunities in the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, as she would like to pursue something in the science and mathematics fields. As a freshman, Dania hopes to atte...

Leo Mendez

Leo Mendez

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...

Michael Angeles

Michael Angeles

Michael Angeles is a passionate performer in WeGo Drama's theatrical productions. He is a senior and is currently in his fourth year in the performing troupe. Michael has always been very interested in interacting with others and ...

Luis Reyes

Luis Reyes

Junior Luis Reyes loves to play sports-oriented video games, but draws the line at any baseball-themed games. He enjoys drawing, and would consider himself to be artistic. In his spare time, Luis goes to the gym, and is really...

Trent Noland

Trent Noland

Trent Noland is wrapping up his senior year at West Chicago Community High School; he is hard-working, and teachers would describe him as a "serious" and "kind-hearted" student.

Giselle Suarez

Giselle Suarez

Giselle Suarez is a sophomore at West Chicago Community High School. She enjoys creative writing and drawing, particularly landscapes. Friends and family would describe Giselle as "nice" and "quiet". This hard-working student hopes...

Marcos Marcos-Minor

Marcos Marcos-Minor

Marcos Marcos-Minor is a soft-spoken senior who is looking forward to understanding the innerworkings of the Wildcat Chronicle.

Oscar Munoz-Granados

Oscar Munoz-Granados

There is no doubt Oscar Munoz-Granados has a strong sense of humor: the smile on his face is seemingly plastered on there. He frequently jokes around, though he knows when to get serious. He is currently mourning the loss of a...

Mariah Varnado

Mariah Varnado

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 "...

Vincent Muci

Vincent Muci

Well-known as WEGO’s Varsity quarterback, Vincent Muci, a hardworking senior, is now exploring the world of journalism. He will, most definitely, though, continue his passion for football throughout college, and is looking forward...

Ubaldo Lopez

Ubaldo Lopez

Ubaldo is in his first year of journalism and is looking forward to using his social skills and creativity for articles and interviewing fellow classmates. He has some past experience with photography, and has taken picture of vehicl...

Osmar Vilchiz

Osmar Vilchiz

Osmar Vilchiz is the first to say he has successfully achieved everything he wanted to in high school. Now, this forward-thinking mechanic is looking to find an internship at a body shop so he can learn the skills of the trade....

Gabriella Castro

Gabriella Castro

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...

Jesse Sanchez

Jesse Sanchez

Aside from school, Jesse Sanchez works as a part-time Chipotle employee, always lending a warm hand in customer service with a smile. In honor of being a 2024 graduate, Jesse makes the most of his last semester by involving hims...

Maribel Dominguez

Maribel Dominguez

Those close to her would describe Mirabel Dominguez as caring and understanding. She spends a lot of time with her friends, and enjoys going out shopping and working. Maribel also looks after her pets at home, including her dog...

Aly Dusing

Aly Dusing

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,...

Juliet Payton

Juliet Payton

Despite her passion for sports communication and the hopes of being on ESPN, sophomore Juliet Payton can be described as a person who is calm and goes with the flow. She enjoys hanging out with her friends and sleeping in her...

Joseph Flores

Joseph Flores

Joseph Flores is a senior at WCCHS,  and it is his first year on the Wildcat Chronicle's staff. Joseph is  a strategic thinker who knows how to make an impact - but Joseph's talents extend beyond the classroom. He is also a pas...

Arely Jacobo

Arely Jacobo

Arely Jacobo is a senior at WCCHS and a first-year freelancer for the Wildcat Chronicle. Arely has been involved with the school’s Math Team, WeGo Global, and LifeSmarts. She does the New York Times daily mini every day, is an ...

Ayline Montoya Ramirez

Ayline Montoya Ramirez

Ayline Montoya Ramirez is a sophomore in high school who loves science.  Ayline Montoya Ramirez is a sophomore at WCCHS and this is her second time on the Wildcat Chronicle. She has deep affection for writing and reading,...

Logan Daniel

Logan Daniel

Logan Daniel is a senior, and this is his first year on the Wildcat Chronicle, Logan is a smart, handsome young man who likes to spend their time hanging out with friends and doing hobbies he enjoys. Some hobbies Logan likes to i...

Brianna Romero

Brianna Romero

Brianna is currently a sophomore, and is passionate about reading and writing. She aspires to be an English teacher or journalist after she graduates. Brianna currently has a dog, and describes herself as more of a dog person des...

Fernando Arroyo Garcia

Fernando Arroyo Garcia

Fernando Arroyo Garcia is a senior who enjoys hanging out with his friends at the gym outside of school. At school, he is involved in AV Club and the newly-formed Drone Club. His favorite shows consist of "Breaking Bad" and "Bett...

Isaac Perez

Isaac Perez

Senior Isaac Perez is in his first year as a staffer on the Wildcat Chronicle. Isaac prides himself on being a funny guy who always has jokes to make other people's day. He is into fashion, and his style is unique and vintage. In ...

Chris Pena

Chris Pena

Christopher Pena is a senior, this is his first year on the Wildcat Chronicle. He is an outgoing person who is involved with many groups outside of school, and so he is rarely home. You can find him working at his job, hanging...

Eric Deguzman

Eric Deguzman

Eric Deguzman is a senior who likes to hang out with friends and family. Eric also used to play baseball for the school, but stopped because he was busy all the time. In Eric’s free time, he likes fishing with his dad and learni...

Anjali Rai

Anjali Rai

Anjali is a senior at West Chicago Community High School. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and exploring various different types of music. Apart from dance and music, she likes to spend her time reading romance novels. An...

Devin Larimer

Devin Larimer

Senior Devin Larimer is interested in pursuing a career as a pilot. If that career path does not work out, then his plan B involves majoring in journalism in college. Devin is currently in the chess club, and enjoys writing, which...

Eshan Amir

Eshan Amir

Eshan Amir is a senior who partakes in watching movies, filmmaking, and photography in his free time. He strives to accomplish his best at West Chicago Community High School and acknowledges that WEGO provides a great space to ...

Zach Wiegele

Zach Wiegele

Zach’s first go at journalism during his senior year brings an exciting addition to the Wildcat Chronicle’s staff. As a Varsity football and basketball player, Zach wanted to play in the NBA when he was little, but is now u...

Yadira Barrera Arenas

Yadira Barrera Arenas

Yadira Arenas is a senior, and a first-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle. As a self-titled “outgoing” person, Yadira took up Journalism after years of stressful classes and is looking to improve upon her writing skills. ...

Violeta Rivera

Violeta Rivera

Violeta is known for her sweet personality, and desire to help others. One day, she hopes to become a nurse. Right now, she has her sights set on graduation in May 2024.

Scotty Zentner

Scotty Zentner

Scotty Zentner is a senior and 2023 is his first time on the Wildcat Chronicle. He enjoys wrestling, and is looking forward to his final year in the sport, and making it to the state competition. While Scotty would describe his skills a...

Ryan Zalak

Ryan Zalak

As a WEGO baseball player currently in his senior year of high school, Ryan Zalak enjoys going to the gym and would love to learn and speak Spanish. This is his first year in Journalism, and Ryan has enjoyed meeting new people....

Giselle Cortez

Giselle Cortez

Giselle Cortez is a senior at West Chicago High School and is taking journalism for the first time this year. Giselle has a passion for soccer, but likes to bake in her free time. She is still undecided as to whether college feels rig...

Jayem Nato

Jayem Nato

Jayem is entering her first semester of Journalism, but is thrilled to be entering her final year here at WEGO. After high school, she plans to attend college and study medicine. In her free time, Jayem plays the guitar and enjo...

Fabio Piloni

Fabio Piloni

Fabio is a future business owner with the goal of living on his own in the near future. He plans to go to trade school to become an electrician, and then attend college to study business. As a senior at West Chicago Community High S...

Daniel Guzman

Daniel Guzman

Daniel Guzman is a dedicated athlete who is entering his fourth season as a wrestler at WCCHS. He enjoys weight lifting and hanging out at the gym.

Ava Koch

Ava Koch

Ava Koch enjoys getting bit when Miloh, her blue crossover quaker (a bird), gets angry. When she is not being playfully attacked, she is fulfilling her last year in high school by going all-out for the football game themes. S...

Austin Sanchez

Austin Sanchez

Austin is a WEGO senior and a unique person who seriously likes the color red. When Austin isn't playing video games and/or listening to music, his interests include music, horticultural science, and agricultural design. He wou...

Alexa Morales

Alexa Morales

Although Alexa is a senior at WEGO, she is the captain of the dance team. Something unique about Alexa is that she was an exchange student in France for a week and a half last spring. Alexa's favorite music artist at th...

Karen Huerta Garnica

Karen Huerta Garnica

As a first-year journalist, Karen enjoys how she is able to express herself more in this class. She is currently a senior at West Chicago Community High School, and likes to do her makeup and watch a very well-known Netflix show,...

Albin Tosterud

Albin Tosterud

Soccer player Albin Tosterud is a senior, and this is his first time being a part of the Wildcat Chronicle. His hobbies include playing basketball and, of course, playing soccer - as well as listening to music. His favorite arti...

Sebastian Alarcon

Sebastian Alarcon

As a student at WEGO, Sebastian Alarcon served as a Multimedia Content Creator for the Wildcat Chronicle. Now a graduate and alumni, Sebastian is studying broadcast communications, hoping to focus on political coverage, as a stu...

Qssam Alwan

Qssam Alwan

Qssam Alwan is a senior, and this is his first year in the journalism program. Qssam enjoys going out with friends, working out at the gym, and watching TV shows with his three older brothers. After high school, Qssam is looking f...

Brandon M. Heath

Brandon M. Heath

Brandon M. Heath is involved in the swim team, marching and concert band. He got into music because his middle school band director inspired him - and his sister also played a role. Brandon enjoys making friends through music, a...

Daniela Perez

Daniela Perez

Senior Daniela Perez is a first-year reporter with the Chronicle. She enjoys walking outside with her dog, Santi, and spending most of her time with her friends. Daniela’s sister influences her the most because she is smart...

Kristian Perez

Kristian Perez

Kristian Perez is in his senior year at WCCHS. He enjoys going to the gym, chilling, and hanging out with friends. People who know Kristian would describe him as funny, quiet, and tall. After high school, Kristian plans to atten...

Sami Moesch

Sami Moesch

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...

Josue Varela

Josue Varela

Josue Varela is a determined, ambitious senior at West Chicago Community High School with a wide range of passions, from music to skateboarding. He prides himself on honesty and being true to himself. For this reason, he feels repre...

Lizbeth Padilla

Lizbeth Padilla

Lizbeth Padilla is a senior at West Chicago Community High School who loves to go to the mall and hang out with friends. In the future, she plans to become a chef because she enjoys cooking and grew up in the kitchen. It is n...

Aidan Ostapa

Aidan Ostapa

Aidan Ostapa is someone who enjoys spending his time watching basketball and sometimes playing golf. As a result, Aidan has developed a baller personality through his athletic experience. He is not just about sports, though: ...

Olivia Heredia

Olivia Heredia

Olivia Heredia is a senior in high school. This is her first year and last year at West Chicago. She is excited for new possibilities and what this school has to bring. Olivia loves listening to music, playing the sims and spe...

Drew Zeman

Drew Zeman

Drew Zeman is a senior, and this is his first year as a reporter for the Wildcat Chronicle. He has been involved baseball since he was six-years-old, and still plays for the high school. In his free time, he likes to hangout wi...

Teni Fajemisin

Teni Fajemisin

Teni Fajemisin is a junior, this is his first year of participation in the Wildcat Chronicle. This is Teni’s first time trying to actively participate in an activity in West Chicago High School, although he has gotten some wor...

Nancy Sanchez

Nancy Sanchez

Nancy is a senior at West Chicago taking Journalism for the second time. She speaks English, Spanish, and French, but decided to learn Mandarin to communicate better. She plays an "unremarkable" number of instruments in her free ...

Ja'Nyah Villa

Ja’Nyah Villa

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...

Emily Ziajor

Emily Ziajor

Emily Ziajor is a WEGO senior in her second year of journalism. She attended the National High School Journalism Convention last November, and thoroughly loved the experience. She is a Polish-American (she finished her final year of...

Miley Pegg

Miley Pegg

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...

Micah Weber

Micah Weber

Micah is a senior and second-year journalism student. He is involved with Jennings' AV Club, and is drowning in debt. Beyond school, Micah is a motivated video editor, and plans to pursue a career in the production industry afte...

Jonathan Saucedo

Jonathan Saucedo

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...

Carlos Allen

Carlos Allen

Carlos is a senior and it is his third year in journalism. In his free time, he likes to listen to music his favorite artists are Lil Baby and Rylo Rodriguez. Carlos is also the biggest Packers fan you'll ever meet so ladies in the ...

Dhanveer Gill

Dhanveer Gill

Dhanveer Gill is a senior at WCCHS and this is his second year on the Wildcat Chronicle. Dhanveer is a dedicated Math Team member, NHS member, and senior engineer of WeGo's Robotics Team. Outside of school, he loves to be in the...

Michael Birdsell

Michael Birdsell

Michael is a senior, and a second-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle. He has been involved with the West Chicago golf, tennis, and scholastic bowl teams throughout his time in high school. In his free time, he enjoys reading lite...

Karidja Monjolo

Karidja Monjolo

Karidja Monjolo is a senior, and this is her third year on the Wildcat Chronicle. She participates in WeGo Drama, Speech Team, Roar, and more! Her hobbies include reading, writing, and listening to music. In the future Karidj...

Sasha Baumgartner

Sasha Baumgartner

Sasha is a senior, and this is her third year being a part of the Wildcat Chronicle. She found a swift passion for journalism during her sophomore year, learning how to write for fun and in many different ways. She has continue...

Fernando Calvillo-Morales

Fernando Calvillo-Morales

Senior Fernando Calvillo-Morales has put a lot of his time into clubs and sports including, Rock Climbing Club, the Varsity tennis team, Robotics Team, yearbook, and Compass. Fernando is clearly a leader within the West Chicag...

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