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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
Emily Ziajor

Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager

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 Polish School in the spring of 2023) with a creative soul and high aspirations. When it comes to writing, she has a sharp imagination, and one of her true passions is photography. Emily is a multi-year member of the AV Club at West Chicago Community High School.

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Senior Jesse Fuentes works in horticulture class to craft a bouquet during the spring semester of 2024.

[Photo] Humans of WEGO: Talented florist blooms with self-made business

By Anjali Rai, Brayden Alderton, Dominic Wasserstrom, and Mariah Varnado
October 25, 2024
Then-junior Elina Velaso searches for an opening, while trying to keep her flag during last year's Powderpuff game.

[Photo] Girls’ flag football gains momentum, but WEGO awaits a team

By Ana Hurtado, Editor-in-Training
September 27, 2024
Naranjo returns to his teammates during a game last season.

[Photo] Humans of WEGO: Game changer

By Vincent Muci, Reporter
August 29, 2024
Cicadas are buzzing back

Cicadas are buzzing back

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
May 19, 2024
Morskie Oko restaurant review

Morskie Oko restaurant review

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
May 17, 2024
Junior Elina Velasco tears down the field during the annual powderpuff game earlier this year; Velasco is no stranger to competition, and is involved in three sports throughout the year.

[Photo] Humans of WEGO: Born to compete

May 22, 2024
Consider a 'girl dinner' to be a sort of hodge-podge of foods thrown together hastily.

Is it a meal or a snack? Both, it’s ‘girl dinner’

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
September 26, 2023
Reporter Ryley Salazar looks forward to celebrating Valentine's Day 2024.

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

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
April 11, 2024
Student Gabby Christman also gave a speech about how cancer has impacted her career choice.

[Photo] National Honor Society BBQs for cancer research

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter
April 22, 2024
Brady Johnson is a state champion several times over, and now, the senior can claim that he is the only student to have official school days declared in his namesake.

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

April 18, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Sasha Baumgartner accepts the plaque given to the Wildcat Chronicle by NSPA to commemorate the award.

[Photo] Wildcat Chronicle wins nationally with Pacemaker award

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2024
Several classes also went outside to view the eclipse besides environmental science.

[Photo] When the sun meets the moon

April 8, 2024
The group stayed at the Sheraton hotel near the Crown Center in downtown Kansas City.

[Photo] Wildcats take on Kansas City

April 5, 2024
The group stayed at the Sheraton hotel near the Crown Center in downtown Kansas City.

[Photo] Wildcats take on Kansas City

By Dania Cureno and Sasha Baumgartner
April 5, 2024
There were various photo booths set up at the convention for attendees to stop by and take their photos.

Elina Velasco's finger is treated for an injury by Athletic Trainer Tom Wolfsmith during a girls' basketball game. The junior was fit to play after treatment.

[Photo] Unsung heroes: WCCHS’ trainers support athletes behind-the-scenes

March 18, 2024
Athletic Training - February 2023 - Emily Ziajor (AI Touchup)

[PHOTO ESSAY] Athletic trainers allow athletes to perform at their best

By Ava Koch and Emily Ziajor
March 18, 2024
Powderpuff players face off during the annual Homecoming game - but why must flag football be relegated to once a year?

[Photo] [EDITORIAL] Flag football should be on the roster, but is it really the best choice for women’s sports?

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
March 7, 2024
The process of completing the FASFA is unnecessarily complex - to the point where West Chicago Community High School has to put on a "completion night" event for parents and students.

[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

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
January 7, 2024
According to seniors Jose Cruz-Antonio and Kevin Dorl, both mentors, ROAR has been a fulfilling experience that has allowed them to give back to the WEGO community.

[Photo] Students savor last ROAR of 2024

By Brandon M. Heath, Multimedia Content Creator
March 15, 2024
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Victorious sweep for Wildcat Chronicle at NISPA

By Sasha Baumgartner and Emily Ziajor
March 15, 2024
The Whistle Stop aspires to provide a wider selection of both men's and women's clothing from the new storefront.

[Photo] Popular vintage store reopens doors to wider variety of customers

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training
March 16, 2024
Senior Judith Benitez rounds the corner with junior Xamantha Ramos hot on her heels during Sept. 29's Powderpuff game, which pitted the upperclassmen against each other in a flag football showdown.

Girls’ flag football declared an IHSA sport

By Emily Ziajor and Sasha Baumgartner
March 7, 2024
Seniors Sydney Bennema, Ellie Wingstedt, Kailey Sabala and Jamie Sticha smile after a successful play against East Aurora. The Wildcats won 59-44.

[Photo] West Chicago girls’ basketball season ends with 23 wins

By Drew Zeman, Senior Reporter
March 1, 2024
The seniors celebrate their win at the annual Powderpuff game in September 2023.

Currently, flag football is a once-a-year occurrence at WEGO and other schools in the area. However, the IHSA's decision to add the sport could mean more games in the future.

Parade of Champions strikes again

By Emily Ziajor and Sasha Baumgartner
March 1, 2024

[Video] Wildcat Preschool teaches skills, builds connections

By Aly Dusing, Juliet Payton, and Fernando Calvillo-Morales
February 29, 2024
Snowball promotes youth leadership, good choices

Snowball promotes youth leadership, good choices

By Oscar Munoz-Granados, Brandon M. Heath, and Emily Ziajor
February 26, 2024
The finals for the boys' state swim championships will take place on Saturday, February 24.

Signs, such as this one, have been installed in certain areas of the first and second floors. After the positive reception of them at the Board Meeting, they are likely to be expanded to all sections of the building.

[Photo] Several changes to school discussed during February Board of Education meeting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
February 24, 2024

[Video] How-to French braid

By Sasha Baumgartner, Alexa Morales, and Emily Ziajor
February 17, 2024

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

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
February 16, 2024
Videos that correspond with the original "little life" trend often open with ethereal shots of meadows or flowers, such as these surrounding underclassman Natalie Ziajor.

[Photo] “Little Life” movement takes over TikTok

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter
February 16, 2024

[Video] The halls are alive / with the sound of music

By Emily Ziajor, Karidja Monjolo, and Sasha Baumgartner
February 14, 2024
Some will find true love this Valentine's Day, and others will find themselves simply looking forward to February 15.

WEGO hand-in-hand

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
February 13, 2024
Hearts in Hand - Feb 9 2024 - Emily Ziajor

The girl who continues to talk to her ex is having trouble letting go of the past.

[Photo] Top 5 red flags in women

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator
February 12, 2024
Is he really "the one"?

[Photo] Top 5 red flags in men

By Alexa Morales and Karen Huerta Garnica
September 1, 2023

[Video] UEC Championship highlights

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
February 6, 2024
Coach Troy Murrary and Josh May, along with sophomore Logan Bremmner, wave their hands in encouragement for a swimmer.

Sophmore Chris Davis, holds up his ribbon as swimmers from all schools are called to stand in recognition of their win in specific events.

Brady Johnson looks out at the water with a serious expression prior to being told to step up and compete.

Brady Johnson fixes his white swim cap that stands out in comparison to other swimmers.

The WCCHS boys swim team have all bleached their hair as a way to manifest good luck upon competing.

Junior and swimmer Nathan Lindstorm completes the butterfly stroke.

Sophomore, Liam Burke and senior George Gomez get ready to race before the buzzer goes off.

A bell is rung as a swimmer finishes an event in first place.

Freshman Brady Jordan doesn't hold back, screaming out in support of his teammate.

Senior, Brady Johnson smiles with pride through his victory and the metal around his neck.

Junior Tommy Eng swims the front crawl, lifting his head to the side in order to breathe.

Junior Sam Ortiz swims the backstroke while the pool is open during a break.

Seniors Devin Larimer and Brandon Heath smile at the camera while holding their ribbons.

Athletic Director, Nick Parry writes on his clipboard after conversing with timekeepers.

Boys swim teams from surrounding schools compete at UEC Championships at West Chicago Community Highschool.

[Photo] WEGO boys' swim victorious at UEC championship

February 6, 2024
The cover of "Party School" features a nude representation of the main character running across a football field.

[Photo] “Party School” offers some enjoyment, but little substance

By Lauren Dusing, Guest Contributor
February 7, 2024
Bows are very trendy in terms of the coquette aesthetic.

[Photo] Where did the bows come from?

January 4, 2024

[Video] Crazy Plant Ladies podcast: WEGO digging into horticulture history

By Emily Ziajor and Nancy Sanchez
January 30, 2024
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