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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
Hector Cervantes

Hector Cervantes, Reporter

This is Hector's third year in being part of the Wildcat Chronicle. Hector is a reporter.  His first two years he served as Perspectives Editor. Hector expanded his experience with journalism by attending the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's annual spring conference in March 2014. Also, he attended different classes for journalism at Manhattan College and Ohio University. In addition, Hector plays the saxophone in the symphonic band, runs track and cross country and is a student ambassador while being in National Honor Society.

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From left to right, program assistant Maria Fernandez, family and consumer science teacher Patricia Clifford, physical education teacher Kristy Hasty, and math teacher Gwen Geiger (absent) will be retiring at the end of the year.

Retired teachers enjoy their last year of school

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
May 24, 2017
Choir teacher Brandon Fantozzi, athletic department secretary Rose Campos and director of student services, and David Pater all graduated from West Chicago High School.

Alumni come back to teach at the school

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
May 17, 2017
Freshmen Austin Schwatel and Nathan Shawel won 10th place in the freshman-sophomore 2-person teams. The state competition was May 6.

State competitors earn 30th place in math competition

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
May 17, 2017
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of a battle won at Puebla, Mexico against French troops.

Holiday meaning is reinvented and Americanized

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
May 5, 2017
The Illinois Personal Finance Challenge team was one of the only schools to have two teams place in the top ten at state. From left junior Emily Pietura, junior Mike Sawicki, senior Patrick McCormack, junior Jeremy Belington, senior Ross Behr, senior Jenna Palka, senior Elijah Pinkevich, senior Christian O’neil, and economics teacher Candace Fikis.

Economic students take first place at state, heading off to nationals

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
May 4, 2017
Maddy Govertsen and her dad, band director Stephen Govertsen pose.

[Photo] Take Your Child to Work Day

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
April 27, 2017
Many people came to listen to Jessica Garcia’s album debut “Nota Si Misma.” From back left are senior Jackeline Escalante, Spanish teacher Anne Salazar, seniors Jasmine Pena, Aislinn Morales, and Valeria Zacatzi. From the bottom left are seniors Daniela Flores and Jessica Garcia.

Album debut showcases talented musician

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
April 20, 2017
The new second story on top of the social studies wing will be added in 2019. The renovations for the school will end in 2020.

Referendum passes, aims to renovate school

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Seniors Emma Gaggioli (left), Sean Sweeney (middle), and Edgar Pani (right) signed to play soccer for their colleges. Parents stood next to the athletes as they signed for their commitment.

Soccer players sign the next four years of their lives

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
April 13, 2017
Sophomore Caleb Kulesza sets the ball over the net. The team’s number one goal is to win conference and regionals.

Team brings win in the final match

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
April 4, 2017
Midfielder Jasmine Mendoza tries to block the ball against Elgin High School. The team tied with a score 1-1.

Conference game ends in a tie

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 28, 2017
Juniors are now taking the SAT test instead of the ACT test. The SAT is April 5 and students can take practice SAT tests to prepare.

Juniors prepare for the SAT instead of the ACT

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 24, 2017
Senior Arlene Juarez works on the lip-dub during broadcasting class. The lip-dub will be April 21.

Second lip-dub brings back school spirit

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 22, 2017

First time state qualifier misses the mark after tough season

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 17, 2017

First time state qualifier misses the mark after tough season

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 17, 2017
Dan Horyn graduated from West Chicago in 1997 but was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2012. Because he was involved in track and cross country, his family set up the Dan Horyn Scholarship Foundation to help further students’ educations.

Dan Horyn Scholarship limited to boys

By Emily Wissemes and Hector Cervantes
March 16, 2017
Teachers volunteered their time at Club Green’s annual McTeacher Night. Teachers worked with the staff at McDonald's.

Teachers take over McDonald’s to raise funds

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 16, 2017
Senior Nayeli Miguel rehearses for the show “Far Away.” The show is Friday and Saturday.

Audience awaits shows offering multiple perspectives

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 10, 2017
Math team is looking forward to state on May 6 at the University of Illinois. Freshman Anna Navadomskis, junior Zane Hassan, freshman Nathan Schwatel and freshman Kurt Leano competed at regionals.

Big 10 school greets math team at state

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 9, 2017
Latin Fever is a dance promoting diversity to all students at the school and raises awareness for the Hispanic Community. At last year’s dance, Senior David Rivera and Nayeli Miguel dance at Latin Fever.

Latin dance promotes diversity to all backrounds

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
February 27, 2017
Junior Kelly Lynch made it to state for bowling on Friday. She is a first-time state qualifier.

Positive attitude helps state qualifier compete

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
February 24, 2017
Foods 2 students decorate cookie cakes for customers who purchased them for Valentine’s Day. Many clubs held fundraisers for the holiday.

Valentine’s Day fundraisers help clubs

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
February 16, 2017
Competitors for FCCLA competed for regionals on Feb. 3. Many students placed in the top three and are preparing for state.

Competitors place at regionals, now preparing for state

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
February 10, 2017
Senior Trey Lally pins down his opponent and takes first place in regionals on Saturday. He is the team captain for this season and expects to be a state qualifier.

Wrestler wins first in regionals, aims to qualify for state

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
February 9, 2017
Civics teacher Mary Ellen Daneels is a nominee for the NEA Foundation Award. English teacher Brad Larson nominated Daneels for the award.

Civics educator wins state award for dedication to teaching

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
February 6, 2017
Junior Sierra Koenig dribbles the ball. The team lost 47-34.

Team rebuilds confidence after loss

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 31, 2017
Over 75 students attended Snowball two years ago. The event did not take place last year due to contract issues with the Teachers’ Association and Board of Education.

[Photo] Snowball 2017

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2017
Superintendent Doug Domeracki explains to community members the referendum that, if it passes, would improve the school. The referendum will be on the April 4 ballet.

Board of Education welcomes community members to discuss referendum

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 17, 2017
The WeGo-Batavia swim team won 85-64 against South Elgin on Thursday. Freshamn Drew Debruycker swims in his event against South Elgin.

Strong determination helps swimmers pull off victory

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 17, 2017
Senior Tai Bibbs blocks the basketball against Glenbard East. The team worked together to win the close game.

Players work together to overcome a close game

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 17, 2017
The Fox Valley Mall had a fight with a group of teens on Dec. 27. Because of the fight the mall has a curfew for teens.

[Photo] New curfew established for teens at the Fox Valley Mall

January 12, 2017
Junior Sierra Koenig takes over being the only guard on the game against West Aurora on Thursday for the last quarter of the game because Sofia Radice fouled out. The team played a close game against West Aurora.

Players come up short for a win in the last quarter

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 10, 2017
Students participate in the first e-learning day

Students participate in the first e-learning day

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
January 10, 2017
Zoolights in Lincoln Park Zoo brighten up the long winter nights. The final day for Zoolights is Jan. 1.

Make your holidays fun with festive activities

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 21, 2016
Senior Ailyn Guerrero is santa and delivers a candy cane gram to junior Avalon Smith. The funds are helping to fight world hunger.

[Photo] Candy cane grams raise money for hunger

By Joy Vogt, Contributing Writer
December 20, 2016
The turnabout dance is Saturday. There will be a VIP section for an additional charge.

Turnabout dance brought back by student request

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 16, 2016
Staff donated Christmas presents to four Adopt A Family families. Assistant athletic director Bill Lech, right, and activities director Marc Wolfe are helping to deliver the presents to Adopt A Family.

Families receive gifts for the holidays through donations

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 16, 2016
Freshman Eduardo Cholula takes down his opponent. Both teams ended with a score of 36 points.

Home dual meet ends with tie

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 13, 2016
The basketball team extended their winning record to 5-1 with a 51-37 defeat over Streamwood. Senior Tai Bibbs, left averages 13 points per game.

Strong start to the season brings another victory

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 6, 2016
Junior Sierra Koenig goes after the ball before getting injured in the game against Elgin. The team won 54-22 Tuesday.

Victory gives players a 3 game winning streak

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 1, 2016

State qualifiers miss their goals to make final 12

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 28, 2016
Chris Voelz is names the Distinguished Alumni. She speaks with students in the auditorium.

Lifelong fight for gender equality earns ’66 grad Chris Voelz Distinguished Alumni Award

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 25, 2016
Junior Ula Konopko prepares for the state meet on Friday by practicing.

Swimmers aim for top 12 at state

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 17, 2016

The rough road ahead, post election

By Emily Wissemes, Mayeli Vivaldo, and Hector Cervantes
November 16, 2016
Athletic director Doug Mullaney led the Pledge of Allegiance as a way to honor veterans Friday. His son served in the Marines for two years.

School honors veterans for their service

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 15, 2016
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