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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
Mariah Varnado

Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter

Senior Mariah Varnado has a passion for performance. She is a strong contributor on WEGO’s competitive dance team, and a regular feature in WeGo Drama’s theatrical productions. She not only acted in the “The Great Gatsby” and “Freaky Friday”, but she also directed the group’s performance of “The Brothers Grimm”. Most people would describe this junior in high school as “funny”, “kind” and “smart”. 

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Seniors Raj Singh, Robert Lee, and Stephanie Alfaro listen attentively during the 61st session of the American Government committee meetings on Nov. 18 in the LRC.

[Photo] 61th American Government-simulated committee hearings bring together Democrats, Republicans

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? Nov. 14

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Mariah Varnado, Romeo Alfaro, and Eli Sampson
November 14, 2024
School Spirit 2 - Unknown

[Video] wtw WEGO? Nov. 7

By Mariah Varnado, Ja'Nyah Villa, and Romeo Alfaro
November 7, 2024
Senior Jesse Fuentes works in horticulture class to craft a bouquet during the spring semester of 2024.

Humans of WEGO: Talented florist blooms with self-made business

By Anjali Rai, Brayden Alderton, Dominic Wasserstrom, and Mariah Varnado
October 25, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? Oct. 24

October 24, 2024
The Wildcats defeated the Bulldogs during the Homecoming game on Oct. 18, making West Chicago play-off eligible for the second year in a row.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Homecoming victory secures second consecutive playoff appearance

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter
October 22, 2024
Sonny Acres is in the midst of its annual fall festival, offering local residents the chance to buy pumpkins, or enjoy fall fun.

[OPINION] Fall in love with the best season of the year

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter
October 21, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? Oct. 17

By Mariah Varnado, Romeo Alfaro, Ja'Nyah Villa, and Eli Sampson
October 17, 2024
There is no denying Justin Timberlake has garnered millions of fans worldwide - one look at his Spotify numbers confirms his success. But which songs can truly be considered his "best"?

Top 5 Justin Timberlake songs

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter
October 10, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? October 10

October 10, 2024
There is no denying Justin Timberlake has garnered millions of fans worldwide - one look at his Spotify numbers confirms his success. But which songs can truly be considered his "best"?

[Video] wtw WEGO? October 3

October 4, 2024
With focus and unity, the Wildcats stand in formation, their numbers fading into the distance as they watch the game unfold.

Jayden Rosario’s helmet rests on the field, a symbol of the hard-fought battle between the Wildcats and South Elgin.

[Photo] West Chicago stumbles at home against South Elgin

September 28, 2024
The theme for the Sept. 27 home game was "Minions" and, as usual, Pep Club showed up in full force.

Juniors Carter Naranjo and Ean Arizmendi hydrate between plays.

The South Elgin defense was solid during the Sept. 27 game at Memorial Stadium.

Focused and set, the Wildcats line up before the snap against South Elgin.

Robert Lee clutches the ball tightly as South Elgin closes in, determined to halt the Wildcats’ advance.

Quarterback Carter Naranjo takes a moment to survey the field as WC struggles to regain momentum.

Members of the cheer team take a break from motivating the crowd.

Players prep for the game against South Elgin with input from the coaches.

Warm-ups continue just before 7:00 p.m., the game's kick-off time.

Before the game gets started, players warm-up with the coaches.

Coach Malko Odishoo yells out encouragement from the sideline during the Sept. 27 game against South Elgin.

Jayden Rosario’s helmet rests on the field, a symbol of the hard-fought battle between the Wildcats and South Elgin.

West Chicago stumbles at home against South Elgin

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter
September 28, 2024
A different theme/something new would give next year's seniors a chance to start their own traditions, and an opportunity to be creative.

[OPINION] Stuck in the past

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter
September 17, 2024
The old Nickelodeon logo was on a cartoon foot, it has since been changed.

Downhearted documentary “Quiet on Set” shows sad allegations

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter
May 21, 2024
Senior Kylie Bosco takes in South Street in New York City, where she lived for numerous years before transferring to West Chicago Community High School. (Photo courtesy of Kylie Bosco)

Finding the ‘right stage’ at WEGO

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter
May 14, 2024
There is only one stick in the mini Kit Kat bar.

Head-to-head: Kit Kat bars

By Mariah Varnado and Juliet Payton
April 11, 2024

[Video] [VIDEO] Trading cultures (understanding the German exchange program)

By Gabriella Castro, Fernando Arroyo Garcia, Mariah Varnado, and Jesse Sanchez
March 31, 2024
Students participate in teambuilding activities during the last ROAR of the school year.

Another ROAR in the books as students gather to form connections

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter
March 16, 2024
Most ROAR mentors choose a theme for their group and then they all get to wear something that makes them stand out.

Last ROAR - Sasha Baumgartner - March 2024

Top 5 social media apps- December 2023- Sasha Baumgartner

Snapchat allows users to communicate with friends and family anytime of the day. Users can communicate through text, stories or photos.

[Photo] Top 5 social media apps

By Brianna Romero, Reporter
December 11, 2023

[Video] [VLOG] WCCHS heads under the sea for Homecoming 2023

September 30, 2023
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