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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
Dhanveer Gill

Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor

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 gym, go on long (and he means very long) bicycle rides, listen to music, and write. In the future, Dhanveer wants to pursue computer engineering and minor in journalism.

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Visitors walk through the expansive main corridor in the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York.

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

[Video] Gallery 200 welcomes artists from WEGO and beyond

By Ayline Montoya Ramirez, Diana Mackintos, and Dhanveer Gill
May 21, 2024
The mall has been abandoned since 2017 and is often nicknamed “The Quad.”

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

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
April 10, 2024
A closed off entrance to the defunct Charlestowne Mall, which suffered the same fate as many third places of the 21st century.

[Photo] Teens do not want to stay inside – there is just way less to do

By Eshan Amir, Senior Reporter
May 3, 2024
Brady Johnson received a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding swimming legacy at WCCHS.

Brady Johnson days declared during April 16 Board of Education meeting, among other news

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
April 16, 2024
Brady Johnson posing with his signed paper naming February 23 and 24 official Brady Christopher Johnson day's

[Photo] Humans of WEGO: From the suburbs to D1

By Affaan Aleem, Reporter
April 18, 2024
Jayden Huesca-Rodriguez received her Certificate of Recognition after a dominating display of talent over the course of her high school career.

Board of Education discuss plans for 2024-2025 school year during March meeting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
March 20, 2024
Protests have been raging on in Chicago following the Israeli invasion into Palestine. (Photo courtesy of Aisha Ali).

[OPINION] An “opinion” on Palestine is an opinion on the Holocaust

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
March 15, 2024
Brittany Hardaway speaks to the audience with a passion regarding her career in journalism.

[Photo] Victorious sweep for Wildcat Chronicle at NISPA

By Sasha Baumgartner and Emily Ziajor
March 15, 2024
Junior Arizbeth Zuniga (#20) steals the ball from the Hawks in a hotly-contested fight for control over the center of the field.

Wildcats go distance in tie game against Hawks

By Dhanveer Gill and Nancy Sanchez
March 13, 2024

[Video] [VLOG] Au Cheval: American egg-cellence

By Dhanveer Gill and Michael Birdsell
March 10, 2024
Fans look for seats in the packed FMC Natatorium in Westmont as the day gets underway.

Splashing into the state championship

By Sasha Baumgartner and Dhanveer Gill
February 24, 2024
The West Chicago Chess Team recently headed to Peoria to compete, and successfully earned a ticket to National competitions in Baltimore.

Several changes to school discussed during February Board of Education meeting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
February 24, 2024
A student prepares for an examination. (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Income found to affect AP scores nationwide, and at WEGO

By Michael Birdsell and Dhanveer Gill
February 20, 2024

[Video] Sarah Toney receives Distinguished Alumni award from Education Foundation

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
February 16, 2024
The cover art for "american dream" displays a baby picture of 21 Savage, with several personal details scattered throughout. The promotional images released on Instagram for this LP followed a similar format, with Savage announcing the features by posting baby pictures of the guest contributors. (Photo credit: rateyourmusic.com)

“american dream” is (almost) a dream come true

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
February 5, 2024
Scholastic Bowl makes heavy use of buzzers in order for contestants to claim questions. If a competitor fails to give the correct answer, then the opposing team has the opportunity to "steal" the chance to earn the point.

[Photo] WEGO’s Scholastic Bowl team makes competition look trivial

By Ryley Salazar, Dania Cureno, Melanie Ballines, and Ja'Nyah Villa
February 3, 2024
Affaan Aleem 2024

The FAFSA is the government-sponsored application for student aid, however, it has suffered some setbacks for the 2024-2025 launch.

[Photo] [EDITORIAL] FAFSA’s launch leaves much to be desired out of a system that the government seems to care less about each passing day

January 7, 2024
The Board of Education meets regularly to discuss curriculum, personnel, and more. (Photo illustration by Wildcat Chronicle Staff)

Board of Education selects new Superintendent

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
January 25, 2024
An ice layer has formed on top of the snow and all sidewalks and roads are covered in a layer of ice.

WEGO hosts e-learning day for third consecutive week

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
January 23, 2024
Concept art for "X" by Ken Carson, created by Deviant Art user digisoulgfx. Ken Carson is a new artist who has been dominating TikTok and Spotify in the past few months. (Photo from digisoulgfx's DeviantArt page under Creative Common License: https://www.deviantart.com/digisoulgfx/art/Ken-Carson-X-924351257).

[OPINION] Hip-hop is not getting worse, but mainstream artists are getting older

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
January 7, 2024
The city flag of West Chicago waves proudly outside of the city hall on Main Street. The flag features a train that circumscribes the year 1849, which pays tribute to the origin of West Chicago. The city itself was originally named Turner Junction, and was the first railroad junction to be established in Illinois.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Scenes from West Chicago: a historic railroad town

By Dhanveer Gill, Nancy Sanchez, Emily Armenta, and Effie Giannoudakos
December 24, 2023
Senior Melanie Duran is the November Student of the Month, and she was recognized by the Board of Education for her efforts to make WCCHS a welcoming place for students.

Board of Education recognizes several students; finalizes superintendent candidates in December meeting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
December 23, 2023
Members of Art Club and NHS combined to offer face painting at Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 9 in Commons.

[Photo] National Honor Society holds yearly Breakfast with Santa

By Karen Huerta Garnica and Ava Koch
December 10, 2023
NHS members prepare pancakes in the kitchen under Quest's supervision.

Mr. and Mrs. C. make their appearance through a side door in Commons.

Senior Diana Makintos and her younger brother decorate ornaments in Commons.

Santa Claus meets with senior Melanie Duran and her baby brother.

Children could write letters to Santa and work on crafts that were provided by National Honor Society.

Parents help their children decorate cookies with frosting and icing.

The mariachi band from Leman Middle School gave a performance on Dec. 9.

Leman's Ballet Folklorico group offered a half-hour performance at the event.

Senior Sebastian Alvarez-Soto is wrapped in crepe paper at Breakfast with Santa.

While receiving physical fliers and advertisements for universities is helpful, the sheer volume of packages that are sent to households each year is staggering. Most students will begin receiving them after sharing their home and email addresses with the College Board after taking the PSAT or AP exams.

[OPINION] Applying to college and university should not be so frustrating

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
December 12, 2023
John Langton is one of the co-interim district superintendents, and he has decades of experience in leading. He previously worked for Addison School District 4 for 26 years, 13 of which were as a superintendent of schools.

D94 administration looks to aid those in need after devastating fire

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
November 30, 2023
Alvarez-Soto also congratulated AVID teacher Jen Culbertson for winning the AVID CEO's Educator of the Week award.

Board of Education discusses Q1 successes, superintendent search in mid-November

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
November 25, 2023
Vendors and community partners set-up "trunks" at the West Chicago Public Library whereby they could pass out candy to local children.

West Chicago Public Library District hosts annual Trunk or Treat

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
October 30, 2023

[Video] What does JEA mean to you?

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
November 15, 2023

[Video] [VLOG] Wildcat Chronicle staff attends JEA National High School Journalism Convention

By Emily Ziajor, Dhanveer Gill, and Sasha Baumgartner
November 6, 2023
Interim superintendents John Langton and Dr. Attila Weninger pose before school started in August. (Photo shared with permission by Brittney Walker)

Superintendent search makes progress

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
October 31, 2023
Senior Aldo Alfaro (center) evades the Saints' defense during the second half.

Wildcats narrowly lose to Saints in boys’ soccer Sectional semi-finals

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
October 25, 2023
WCCHS Principal Dr. Will Dwyer and Student Board Representative Lauren Dusing presented their report on the Ad Hoc Naming Committee, specifically regarding the naming rights of the pool.

Board of Education meeting: October 17, 2023

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
October 19, 2023
Homecoming King/Queen and fellow Chronicle reporters Qssam Alwan and Karen Huerta Garnica pose at the start of the parade following their crowning at the pep assembly.

[SLIDESHOW] WCCHS hosts annual Homecoming parade

By Miley Pegg, Dhanveer Gill, Emily Ziajor, and Sebastian Alarcon
September 29, 2023
The 5K started at 7:30 in the morning to the sound of West Chicago mayor Ruben Pineda's air horn.

Healthy West Chicago hosts sixth annual 5K run

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
September 27, 2023
The mall has been abandoned since 2017 and is often nicknamed “The Quad.”

[PHOTO ESSAY] Charlestowne Mall: once booming, now abandoned

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
September 23, 2023
Richard Montañez began his career with Frito-Lay in the 1970s, where he was able to become an executive some 20 years later.

Creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos visits WCCHS

By Dhanveer Gill and Miley Pegg
September 13, 2023
The cover for "UTOPIA" went through numerous revisions, but the current version features Travis Scott against a black backdrop falling backwards. It is reminiscent of the original cover for Rodeo, Travis Scott's first album. (Photo credit: rateyourmusic.com)

Travis Scott drops “UTOPIA” after nearly five years of waiting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
September 12, 2023
New Samsung smartphones, such as the S23+, have the capability to use AI to automatically upscale images that are taken using 20x or 30x zoom. This feature essentially increases the clarity of an image without having to move closer to the subject or open a photo editor.

The sign at Cascade's entrance used to display that week's double-features.

[Photo] Lit no more: what happened to Cascade?

By Max Avila, Reporter
May 4, 2023
Sophomore Daniel Kuriakose has already attended state competitions in chess and math: will he do the same in boys' tennis? (Photo illustration by Wildcat Chronicle Staff)

Athlete Spotlight: Daniel Kuriakose offers limited but controversial words

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
April 26, 2023

[Video] Simulation offers opportunities for students to explore government’s inner-workings

April 26, 2023
An injured dummy is crushed under a pole that was knocked over by a car during the disaster simulation.

CERT program a success in Wheaton, admits new emergency response volunteers

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
April 25, 2023
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