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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

Leo Mendez

Leo Mendez, Senior Reporter

Leo is a senior at West Chicago Community High School who joined journalism during his sophomore year and is actively completing his third semester as a journalist.

Leo has solidified himself as a reporter after gaining significant recognition for his article on Celsius, which not only captured global attention but also became the second most-viewed piece in the history of the Chronicle. Outside of Journalism, Leo is an avid Varsity football player and a skilled strategist on the WEGO Chess Team. After high school, he aims to pursue a career as an actuary or enter the world of economics in a white-collar profession.

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Almonds and other nuts can be a great late-night snack for those looking to sleep well.

Top 5 sleep-friendly foods to eat before bed

By Leo Mendez, Senior Reporter
October 17, 2025
Senior Caleb Salzman getting 2 crowned by an evolved Mega Knight and P.E.K.K.A deck user.

The Clash Royale epidemic

By Leo Mendez, Senior Reporter
September 16, 2025
Senior reporter Damian Lopez dramatically succumbs to brainrot while classmate Johnathon Saucedo looks on in mock horror.

[Photo] Top 5 brainrot terms

By Damian Lopez, Senior Reporter
May 29, 2025
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