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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
All content by Leslie Fireman
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
School Resource Officer Mike Levato is at work in his office near Entrance B.

[Photo] WCCHS works to create a safe learning environment for students, staff

By Akciri Ortiz, Sasha Baumgartner, and Karidja Monjolo
October 25, 2022
Alarms will be installed in the boxes shortly.

The blue lights appeared on campus the week of Oct. 24.

Sophomore Kevin Lopez concentrates on a geometry problem in class.

[Photo] WEGO students awarded in mathematics

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
June 4, 2022
Senior Jared Diaz with his cross country teammates in the fall.

[Photo] Jared Diaz: a pretty interesting guy

By Alex Carranza, Reporter
May 25, 2022
Seniors Daniela Luna and Anthony Sanchez perform a scene from Macbeth in Enriched World Literature.

[Photo] English 4 should be an option for seniors at WEGO

By Daniel Kuriakose, Reporter
May 25, 2022
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[Photo] Class of 2022: Senior Quotes

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
May 18, 2022
Sophomore Kali Waller has been breaking records since the day she set foot on WCCHS's track.

Athlete of the Week: Kali Waller sprints to State

By Leslie Fireman, Chronicle Advisor
May 18, 2022
The Chicago Hornets sled hockey team in the locker room after a win.

Goalie Owen Payton and team take second at national sled hockey tournament

By Leslie Fireman, Chronicle Advisor
May 18, 2022
Second semester journalism students celebrate the Chronicle's achievements on May 10.

[Photo] Chronicle takes home high honors at NISPA’s annual conference

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
May 12, 2022
Seniors James Kostomiris, Maya Gomez, Mariana Lopez, Ashley Malay and Anthony Sanchez let loose on the last days of the school year.

[Photo] [EDITORIAL] Seniors needed to enjoy their youth and have more special opportunities

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
May 11, 2022
Senior Carina Correa delivers her Ignite speech on "Why We Should Have Enjoyed Our Childhood When We Had the Chance".

[Photo] Seniors deliver Ignite speeches as culminating project

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
May 6, 2022
LifeSmarts competitors work as a team during the National Championship in Washington, D.C.

WCCHS’ LifeSmarts Team places eighth in nation

By Leslie Fireman, Chronicle Advisor
May 10, 2022
The Chronicle staff weighs in on the recycling - or lack thereof - at WCCHS.

[Photo] [EDITORIAL] Recycling necessary at WCCHS, even if costly

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
May 7, 2022
Competing members of Creative Writing Club assemble outside of High School.

Writers awarded at Upstate Eight Literary Festival

By Leslie Fireman, Chronicle Advisor
May 2, 2022
Prom Pie Chart

[Photo] The “in” colors this prom season

By Karina Lemus, Reporter
April 8, 2022
Senior Mikail Herrera is an All-State performer and member of WeGo Drama.

[Photo] Performer Spotlight: Mikail Herrera tells stories through theater

April 11, 2022
Seniors Jairo Ibarra and Katrina Dy worked their way to the final two.

[Photo] NHS’ latest fundraising event a success

By Adan Villa, Editor
March 17, 2022
Hoopin with Julie 1

[Photo] Gonzaga the team to watch during March Madness

March 20, 2022
Sophomore Elliot Paar is a member of the concert band at WEGO.

[Photo] Performer Spotlight: Elliot Paar finds more than music in band

By Ida Soeholm Bertram, Reporter
March 14, 2022
Athlete of the Week - Jayden Rodriguez

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Jayden Huesca Rodriguez wins State championship

By Chuck Baumgartner and Isabella Lopez, Contributor
March 15, 2022
Hoopin with Julie 1

[Photo] The fight to the top: Miami Heat v. Chicago Bulls

By Julissa Munoz, Reporter
March 7, 2022
Those traveling to Europe this summer will want to check out the top 5 places to visit in Denmark.

[Photo] Top 5 places to visit in Denmark

March 19, 2022
Marching and concert band member Brandon Heath is this week's Performer Spotlight.

[Photo] Performer Spotlight: insight on Brandon Heath's 7 years of performance

February 18, 2022
Sophomores Joey Engstrom and Ryan Zalak don masks at the curriculum fair in December.

[Photo] COVID guidelines change rapidly but support for masks remains strong

By Daniel Kuriakose, Reporter
February 14, 2022
Senior Daniel Canda and sophomores Chase Pechman and Mia Villaquette perform their speeches for the English department ahead of Sectionals.

[Photo] Speech Team concludes strong season with Sectional bid

By Adan Villa, Editor
February 18, 2022
Sophomore Jackson Smith is a member of WEGO's concert band and this week's highlighted performer.

[Photo] Performer Spotlight: Jackson Smith talks about concert band

February 14, 2022
Future Middle Tennessee State University volleyball player Marie Lowell is the Wildcat Chronicle's Athlete of the Week.

Future Middle Tennessee State University volleyball player Marie Lowell is the Wildcat Chronicle's Athlete of the Week.

[Photo] Marie Lowell aces Wildcat Athlete of the Week

By Chuck Baumgartner, Editor
February 11, 2022
Beaird performs with the choir at the National Honor Society Pancakes with Santa event in December.

[Photo] Performer Spotlight: AnnaBelle Beaird shares her passion through choir

By Alyssa Amabile and Adan Villa
February 7, 2022
Breakfast of Champions 1

[Photo] Eighty-two students recognized for commitment to school, community, and classroom

By D'Marcus Marin and Chuck Baumgartner
February 3, 2022
Senior wrestler Charlene Bahnfleth practices in the wrestling room.

[Photo] Breaking gender norms on the mat: girls look to place at first sectional competition

By Sydney Radke, Reporter
February 3, 2022
Anthony Barrera takes viewers on another tour of his bedroom, this time showing off some of the latest fashions.

[Photo] Anthony Does Stuff: Episode #3

January 2, 2022
The final episode of Diner Diagnosis takes viewers to one of Chicago's hot dog spots.

[Photo] Diner Diagnosis: Episode #3

February 23, 2022
Philip Calabrese is back for another episode of Diner Diagnosis, this time taking viewers to West Chicago's Slice Spot.

[Photo] Diner Diagnosis: Episode #2

January 2, 2022
NHS members Anthony Cielo, Javi Garcia, Kyle Prebis and Jason Sartore serve pancakes to guests.

[Photo] Children have a word with Santa at National Honor Society event

By Carlos Espinoza and Kaylee Ahuatzi
December 14, 2021
Tim Sigidin shares his knowledge about cars, including his own pride and joy, Louie.

[Photo] Tim’s Car Reviews: Episode #1

December 6, 2021
Next year's seniors will have the option to choose a blended learning course.

[Photo] Blended learning offers juniors choice next year

By Corey Brothers, Reporter
November 29, 2021
Seniors Mariana Alfaro and Shantal Correa collaborate in the Wildcat Way.

[Photo] Meetings held to discuss coming together as a school community

By Gloria Gonzalez, Reporter
November 22, 2021
WeGo Global members Shantal Correa, Mariana Lopez and Ally Krause in front of the photo booth.

[Photo] Student Council brings back WeGo Spooky event for community

By Ryan Pencek, Reporter
November 16, 2021
Senior Student Council members at WeGo Spooky.

[Photo] Celebrating Halloween in style

By Jose Sanchez, Reporter
November 13, 2021
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[Photo] Guide: how college works

By Hadi Khamsi, Guest Contributor
November 3, 2021
Leslie Fireman’s second-hour class take a group photo next to Mr. Eggwards.

[Photo] Enriched World Literature students spend the day at Mount St. Mary’s park

By Carlos Espinoza, Reporter
September 18, 2021
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