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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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The Wildcats defend the endzone against the Bartlett Hawks as the game approaches halftime on Sept. 1.

Photo Essay: WEGO wins against Bartlett

September 8, 2023
The crowd mobbed the players, shouting and cheering in excitement, when West Chicago defeated the Bartlett Hawks on Sept. 1.

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Fans and coaches mob the West Chicago Wildcats following their victory against the Bartlett Hawks on Sept. 1.

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RB/LB David Weber hustles on the field as the Wildcats battle the Bartlett Hawks on Sept. 1 at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Wildcats defeat Bartlett for first time in history

September 1, 2023
Senior Andy Garcia looks at an old camera used to record the news.

Journalism and Broadcast Production students team up for field trip

April 10, 2023
Junior Micah Weber, currently a student in Broadcast Production, hams it up for the camera in Medills television studio.

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To save on transportation costs, students walked from the Metra station to the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

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The museum is home to one of the original Charlie McCarthy dolls, and the only Effie Klinker still in existence. All puppets were part of ventriloquist Edgar Bergens long-running act.

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Journalism Production sophomore Jonathan Saucedo prepares to push the panic button in the Museum of Broadcast Communications studio.

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The field trip offered students from both classes to come together to learn more about broadcasting.

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Students look at the control panel Medill installed a few years back; according to Northwesterns staff, some parts of the panel - on their own - cost more than $9000.

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Sophomore Emily Armenta and junior Carlos Allen talk to Broadcast Production teacher Dave Jennings about The Bozo Show and how to play Bozo Buckets.

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Journalism adviser Leslie Fireman talks to sophomore Jonathan Saucedo about the JEA National Convention in Boston.

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Senior Andy Garcia takes in the set from Meet the Press.

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Even on a cool April morning, the city of Chicago provided a retreat from classes.

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Juniors Muaz Ali and Neela Myers work on their Chromebooks in the LRC in April 2023.

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[Video] WEGO’s got style

May 16, 2023
While efficient, the hand dryers in the restrooms may spread germs, and create a lot of noise. (Photo taken when no other students were in the restroom)

[Photo] Hand dryers dry hands, but also spread germs

May 17, 2023
Junior Sevinch Utaeva is currently enrolled in WCCHSs self-defense class, now in its second semester.

[Photo] Self-defense class a "hit" at WEGO

May 10, 2023

[Video] Self-defense class a “hit” at WEGO

May 10, 2023
Students work through scenarios during ALICE training in March 2023.

[Photo] Den is better off as a time for students to hibernate

May 18, 2023
Thrifting continues to trend nationwide, especially among teenagers, and The Whistle Stop offers a local venue for those searching for unique clothing items.

New thrift shop caters to growing trend of going green and saving green

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
April 26, 2023
From left to right, champions Allen, Huesca-Rodriguez and Johnson made their way through the LRC, high-fiving fans as they walked past. The Parade of Champions concluded its march – one for the record books.

Photo Essay: Parade of Champions interrupted by alarm

By Emily Ziajor and Carlos Allen
March 9, 2023
Parade of Champs - March 2023 - 10.2

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Parade of Champs - March 2023 - 14

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Parade of Champs - March 2023 - 7

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Parade of Champs - March 2023 - 6

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For many, painting and other forms of art offer an emotional release.

Exploring emotion through local art and artists

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
March 7, 2023
The competitive cheer team in formation in Bishop Gym. (Photo courtesy of Lifetouch)

Cheer season filled with challenges, but team bonds prevailed

By Emily Ziajor and Nancy Sanchez
February 2, 2023
The trip to Cosley Zoo allowed members to bond and take photos of wildlife.

[Photo] Rebranded AV Club ventures out

January 11, 2023
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