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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
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Adviser Tara Deleon also teaches the Creative Writing senior elective class.

[Photo] Creative Writing Club’s open mic night to showcase student talents

By Tommy Doyle, Reporter
December 12, 2024
Scammer alert! WCCHS faculty notified parents and other community members of potential data breach.

[Photo] Security notice informs community on phishing email

December 11, 2024
Wildcat Chronicle reporters Jonathan Saucedo, Mariah Varnado, Alex Rocha, and Logan Reed take over PhillyCam in downtown Philadelphia as part of a grant through the D94 Ed Foundation in November 2024.

[Photo] The Wildcat Chronicle takes over PhillyCam – Part I

December 2, 2024
Eight Wildcat Chronicle reporters attended the National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia Nov. 7-10.

[Photo] Reporters earn accolades in National Student Media Contest

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff, Reporter
November 11, 2024
At some point, teenagers need to leave the traditions to their youth - they (like these students from West Chicago Community High School's National Honor Society) become the treaters, rather than those seeking treats.

[Photo] [OPINION] A line must be drawn for trick-or-treating

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter
October 31, 2024
The UEC championship meet on Oct. 26 proved the Wildcats' dominance in the pool: not only did they take first place, but they often found themselves racing each other.

[Photo] West Chicago girls’ swim claims Upstate Eight title

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff, Reporter
October 28, 2024
Staff members from Illinois State Senator Karina Villa's office created an elaborate "Beetlejuice" display to tie into the recent movie.

[Photo] Yearly Trunk or Treat event is up to old “tricks” again

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor
October 28, 2024
The Wildcats and the Bulldogs get ready for the snap in the first quarter.

[Photo] Wildcats destroy Bulldogs on Homecoming

By Miley Pegg and Finn Gallagher
October 18, 2024
Junior Taylor Frake enjoys Kona Ice before she hops onto the volleyball team's Homecoming float.

[Photo] Food Frenzy: annual fest strengthens sense of community

By Chris Lahtaw and Ruby Guerrero
October 18, 2024
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[Photo] [PHOTO ESSAY] West Chicago anticipates 2024 Homecoming with spirited activities

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training
October 18, 2024
wtw WEGO? is a weekly run-down of the happenings at West Chicago Community High School.

[Photo] wtw WEGO? Oct. 17

By Mariah Varnado, Romeo Alfaro, Ja'Nyah Villa, and Eli Sampson
October 17, 2024
After returning to in-person classes in the fall of 2021, then-sophomores Anthony Munoz and Scotty Zentner create a timeline for their English 2 Enriched class while wearing masks, a requirement for much of that school year.

[Photo] Educators reflect on lasting effects of COVID-19 on students

By Ela Marszalek, Reporter
October 22, 2024
The Plainfield Co-op was among those teams invited to the Wildcat Championships. When not swimming, they sat behind the diving boards.

Lake Park swimmers cheer their fellow teammate on as she works her way through the 100-fly.

Jenna Bilut takes bronze in the 100-fly at the Dan Johnson Natatorium on Sept. 27-28.

Returning swimmer Megan Sego gave a strong showing at the meet this weekend, placing second in the 200-yard IM, and sixth in the 100-fly. Sego is a senior.

Freshman Jenna Bilut completes an open turn during the prelims.

Freshman Claire Simon swims fly during the prelims; she would go on to take second place at the Wildcat Championships in the 100-yard backstroke.

[Photo] New coach, new chapter: Wildcat Championships make a splash at WCCHS amid Natatorium dedication

September 28, 2024
Ava Nelson laughs with a teammate while waiting for the next heat to start. Nelson is a freshman in her first season with the Wildcats.

In the 500-free, it can be difficult to keep track of what lap a given swimmer is on, so teammates grab boards that display the number underwater.

Jenna Bilut coasts through the freestyle at the Dan Johnson Natatorium this past weekend.

Gabby Clasen, a freshman, laughs at one of her fellow Wildcats as they wait for the next heat to begin.

Senior Megan Sego makes a quick goggle adjustment before continuing her warm-up on Sept. 27.

The sophomores, including Rowan Ambre, gave a strong showing at this weekend's meet. Ambre placed fourth in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 5:30.19.

Natalie Brown, a sophomore, de-fogs her goggles during prelims.

Sophomore Emery Larson, who walked away from the meet with two medals, takes a moment during warmups to take in the scene at the Dan Johnson Natatorium.

Senior Mia Marin snatches a quick breath as she practices her freestyle. Marin's team placed fifth in the 200-yard IM, and she placed seventh in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Glenbard West swimmers watch the prelims on Sept. 27 from the pool deck.

A plaque sits outside the Dan Johnson Natatorium and explains his impact on the program, and the wider world of swimming.

[Photo] WCCHS honors legendary swim coach with pool dedication

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
September 28, 2024
SEPT. 8-14: Junior Jacob Hayward is one of the cross country team captains, and his coaches describe him as having "a great work ethic and leadership skills." Hayward is a standout in the 3-mile run.

[Photo] ATHLETE OF THE WEEK 2024-25

September 3, 2024
According to fellow English teacher Jamie Culen, Steve Aiello "always got involved with spirit week." (Photo courtesy of Steve Aiello)

Humans of WEGO: ‘Mystery’ man brings engagement to classroom

By Jayden Lang and Leslie Fireman
May 22, 2024
West Chicago's state journalism team, relieved after everyone finished with their competitions at 1 p.m.

[Photo] Student journalists win at IHSA state

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2024
West Chicago's state journalism team, relieved after everyone finished with their competitions at 1 p.m.

West Chicago's state journalism team, relieved after everyone finished with their competitions at 1 p.m.

Sebastian Alarcon placed fourth in the radio news contest.

Dhanveer Gill placed fourth in the editorial writing competition.

All the competitors, minus senior Ryley Salazar, who had to return to West Chicago early for WeGo Drama's performance of "Mean Girls", after the award ceremony.

Proctors and hall monitors at West Chicago Community High School pretend to review paperwork as the test comes to an end.

[Photo] [MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] Moving forward, or holding students back?

April 18, 2024
Another photo of the English chairs, a huge crack occurs when you rest your back hilarious indeed

[Photo] [OPINION] The chairs in the English rooms are awful (they always break)

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor
April 4, 2024
Staff who attended the NISPA convention pose for a photo, holding up certificates and achievements.

[Photo] Victorious sweep for Wildcat Chronicle at NISPA

By Sasha Baumgartner and Emily Ziajor
March 15, 2024
Students in ninth-period Journalism and Journalism Production enjoy an uncharacteristically warm day in February by holding their weekly committee meetings outdoors.

[Photo] Wildcat Chronicle qualifies for Pacemaker

March 3, 2024
Students form teams in the back room so they can pack as many meals as possible.

[Photo] Gearing up for the 7th annual Feed My Starving Children event

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training
February 8, 2024
Members of the Speech Team prepare for a showcase event on Feb. 2, the day before the Regional competition. The showcase allowed the students the chance to perform for fellow students and WEGO staff ahead of Saturday's competition.

[Photo] Speech Team performs at regional level

By Adam Mackovic, Antos Kumar, Michael Angeles, Michael Birdsell, and Karidja Monjolo
February 4, 2024
An explanation of benefits from Blue Cross Blue Shield lists the amount billed for chemotherapy treatment at over $34,000.

[Photo] Jonathan Says: healthcare harms patients financially

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor
January 18, 2024
The Wildcat Chronicle senior staffers attended the JEA conference in Boston in November 2023.

[Photo] About

November 12, 2009
Sasha Baumgartner Profile Pic

Students and staff stand outside of Entrance B after the fire alarm on May 1.

[Photo] Fire alarms strike again at West Chicago Community High School

May 5, 2023
Senior Daisy Garcia is a two-time soccer captain at West Chicago Community High School.

[Photo] West Chicago's girls' soccer star Daisy Garcia is a fierce player and leader

May 3, 2023
Opinions Editor Dhanveer Gill and reporters Michael Birdsell and Charlotte Boorsma won the blue ribbon for their editorial “Excessive Social Media Use: Dangerous for Teenagers”. Not pictured: News Editor Savannah Epperson.

[Photo] Wildcat Chronicle awarded at Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association conference

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
March 24, 2023
Students stand in front of the stadium fence alongside Wood Street in West Chicago.

[Photo] Fire alarm goes off for third time in month

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor
March 22, 2023
A banner advertising relief efforts hangs in the common area at Wheaton North High School on March 3.

[Photo] Local efforts help Turkey/Syrian earthquake refugees

March 10, 2023
Coach Dan Johnson, surrounded by members of the swim team, circa the mid-1990s. (Photo courtesy of Len Penkala)

Humans of WEGO: remembering Deej’s legacy

By Leslie Fireman, Chronicle Advisor
February 25, 2023
The inaugural Girls Who Code club members gather in the LRC on Oct. 21.

[Photo] Girls Who Code coming to WEGO

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
September 30, 2022
WeGo Spooky gave clubs from across the school the opportunity to come together. Each group offered its own activity station at the event.

[Photo] Clubs offer opportunities for students to explore interests, give back

January 10, 2023
Alegria members volunteer at Feed My Starving Children last spring.

[Photo] Dancing only part of the fun for Alegria members

By Alejandro Perez, Reporter
January 10, 2023
Seniors Andrea Sarmiento, Maritsa Romero and Kathy Martinez sort apples at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in November.

[Photo] National Honor Society recognizes students with character, leadership

By Miguel Garcia, Reporter
January 10, 2023
A mug of hot chocolate at Kindred Coffee.

[Photo] Fulfilling dreams at Kindred Coffee Roasters

December 29, 2022
A snapshot of recycling statistics.

[Photo] Teacher seeks grant to fund recycling efforts at WEGO

By Michelle Garcia and Sasha Baumgartner
December 5, 2022
Junior Mason Williams is a Varsity basketball player at WCCHS.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Mason Williams is not afraid to be tough on himself

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter
December 8, 2022
A side view of one of the two rock climbing walls in the field house.

[Photo] D94 welcomes Rock Climbing Club

By Miguel Garcia, Reporter
December 5, 2022
The red light cameras at Routes 59 and 64 have been a source of discussion in recent months.

[Photo] Routes 59 and 64: no more than usual tickets being issued despite driver concerns

By Anthony Cortez, Reporter
November 20, 2022
Senior Kenya Bahena is a long-time member of the Speech Team.

[Photo] Performer Spotlight: Kenya Bahena speaks her mind

By Thania Villagran, Reporter
November 1, 2022
Students attending the field trip in St. Louis Nov. 10-13.

[Photo] Reporters travel to JEA convention in St. Louis

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
November 10, 2022
Children play Simon Says with Creative Writing Club on Oct. 25.

[Photo] WeGo Spooky gets future Wildcats into the Halloween spirit

By Jetzelli Hernandez, Reporter
October 27, 2022
Snowball advisor Christina Sladek wore snowflake earrings to the first leadership meeting on Oct. 17.

[Photo] Operation Snowball is back at WEGO

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
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