The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

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
Aly Dusing

Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training

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, and other aspects. Once she graduates, Aly plans to pursue her dream career as a criminal defense attorney, hopefully somewhere where harsh winters do not exist.

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Senior Louis Zeitler intercepts a pass before junior Carter Naranjo can step in during offseason training in May 2024.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Reclaiming the turf

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training
June 7, 2024
Davis Dore - Graduation 2024

[Photo] Humans of WEGO: British teen takes on fencing and flight in high school

By Kristian Perez, Reporter
May 22, 2024
The Class of 2024 left a mark on West Chicago Community High School.

[MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] Saying goodbye to the class of 2024

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Michael Birdsell, Oscar Munoz-Granados, Michael Angeles, Miley Pegg, Ryley Salazar, Karidja Monjolo, Drew Zeman, Brandon M. Heath, Fernando Arroyo Garcia, Aly Dusing, Ja'Nyah Villa, Sami Moesch, Yace Morejon, Alexa Morales, Alyssa Apostoli, Affaan Aleem, and Shee Nay Paw
May 17, 2024
The class of 2024 may have started off their high school careers in an unusual way, but the graduated in style.

[SLIDESHOW] Commencement 2024

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training
May 17, 2024
Band and orchestra students prepare to play as the ceremony begins.

Seniors Carolyn Fleming, Ivy Lundblad, Ava Koch, and Clara Hasselgren pose before the ceremony.

Students board a bus to travel to the convocation center together for a mandatory practice.

Senior Sevinch Utraeva is hyped for the pending graduation ceremony, as her classmates wait to enter the side door at Northern Illinois University

Seniors Lucia Rodriguez and Qamaree Williams take a seat together on the bus.

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[Photo] [PHOTO ESSAY] Behind-the-scenes at Commencement 2024

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter
May 17, 2024
The paper drop is an annual tradition at West Chicago Community High School, always held on the seniors' last day of classes.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Seniors celebrate final day of high school

By Sami Moesch, Ja'Nyah Villa, and Aly Dusing
May 14, 2024
The accented gold and peachy color scheme of Burberry Her aligns perfectly with its title. This perfume guarantees an elegant and refreshing scent, which is portrayed through its product design.

Amazing Grace presents a simplistic floral hint to any setting that refreshes the mind with remnants of spring bloom. With feminine touches of soft pink, this perfume is charming innocence in a bottle.

The well-known Valentino logo laid across the packaging draws shoppers into a well-loved scent, creating a powerful combination of bliss and beauty. The color scheme varies between versions, offering a unique decision for all users.

Digital and disposable cameras have gained in popularity the past few years; teenagers are heading to eBay or even their parents’ closets to find these vintage devices.

[Photo] Beyoncé redefines a genre with ‘COWBOY CARTER’

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
April 10, 2024
Digital and disposable cameras have gained in popularity the past few years; teenagers are heading to eBay or even their parents’ closets to find these vintage devices.

The revival of digital cameras

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training
April 30, 2024
Disposable cameras have also gained popularity the past few years.

Some of the favors for this year's prom include a keychain, sticker, and photo booth picture holder. The keychain doubles as students' ticket.

Lions, mummies and dinosaurs – oh my! WEGO heads to the Field Museum for Prom 2024

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training
March 19, 2024
The outside view of the Field Museum that sits on lake shore drive.

The "hidden" bathroom offers a conjoined sink, but because this restroom is rarely in use, the user still feels there is space.

[Photo] Top 5 bathrooms at WEGO

By Eric Deguzman and Aidan Ostapa
March 6, 2024
The all-gender restrooms are inclusive, and located throughout the building.

The sinks offer strong pressure for hand-washing.

Bins next to the toilet allow for additional storage. Note the unusual pattern on the floor, and the radiator, which keeps the bathroom toasty.

One of the gender neutral bathrooms is equipped with a locker cabinet, and evidenced in the reflection of the mirror.

The privacy offered by the gender neutral bathrooms can be part of their draw.

Brittney Bauer, Child Development teacher and Pre-K Director, laughs with student teachers and a preschooler.

[Video] Wildcat Preschool teaches skills, builds connections

By Aly Dusing, Juliet Payton, and Fernando Calvillo-Morales
February 29, 2024
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