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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
Mayeli Vivaldo

Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief

This is Mayeli’s third year on the paper. She is a senior who loves crocheting and volunteering. She is an ambassador at the school and hopes to pursue a career in pharmacy or chemistry. 

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The WeGo Boutique offers dresses, shoes, and jewelry. Students can register at the counseling office to rent a dress or accessory.

New boutique helps students for prom

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2017
On Tuesday, the lip synchers met at the informational meeting to practice the lip-dub. The lip-dub will be on Friday.

After introducing many changes, lip-dub is ready for Friday

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
April 19, 2017
On March 24, participants took part in the first Mix-It-Up lunch. Participants had to stay in the Mix-It-Up area and put a sticker on the map.

Successful Mix-It-Up day creates new tradition

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
April 13, 2017
Students sit, eat, and chat with their friends on Tuesday. Mix-It-Up Lunch Day is Friday. Students participating will be required to sit in a Mix-It-Up section with different people and mark a spot on the map to indicate where they are from. Students will also receive nachos if they participate.

Mix-It-Up Lunch Day embraces and encourages diversity

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2017
WeGo Global designated March as a month to advocate for women’s rights. On March 8, International Women’s Day, WeGo Global and French teacher Lindsey Evans set up a wage gap bake sale.

Month dedicated to women’s rights

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2017
Teachers volunteered their time at Club Green’s annual McTeacher Night. Teachers worked with the staff at McDonald's.

[Photo] Teachers take over McDonald’s to raise funds

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
March 16, 2017
In Ireland and other European countries, St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of the priest St. Patrick versus the United States, which celebrates Irish paraphernalia.

Taking out the saint from St. Patrick’s Day

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
March 15, 2017
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[Photo] School stands up to empower women on International Women’s Day

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
March 10, 2017
Team Danzon is heading to the Indiana Challenge Friday. Practicing are Coach Luis Santillan and freshman Gladys Gomez.

Dancing competition helps team grow

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2017
Thursday, various clubs will head to Feed My Starving Children to pack as many meals as possible. In November, WeGo Global and OLAS went to Feed My Starving Children with the same goal.

Clubs unify at Feed My Starving Children

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2017
Biology teacher Corrie Stieglitz and her husband Benjamin Stieglitz have been together since high school.

High school sweetheart uses her love story as a lesson

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2017
Senior Jarumi Campos and junior Brennen Conner use their hardships to better their relationship.

The hardships of love helps couple grow

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2017
Valentine's Day is not only exclusive for couple or lovebirds.

Don’t let Valentine’s Day get you down

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2017
Juniors Brisa Romero (far left) and Yesenia Munoz (far right) visit Chicago. The Costa Rican exchange students arrived on Jan. 10 and left Thursday.

Costa Rican exchange program makes the world a smaller place

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2017
Hispanics celebrate Christmas by throwing parties, eating rosca, celebrating Three Kings Day, and praying together.

[Photo] Party’s not over when Christmas ends

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
January 10, 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.

Snowball 2017

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2017
French Club sold coffee, hot chocolate, and croissants to raise money for a future field trip. Adviser Lindsey Evans hands coffee to a student.

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.

[Photo] Families receive gifts for the holidays through donations

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 16, 2016
Sophomore Aaron Sexton and sophomore Ibrahim Zeitoun help the Northern Illinois Food Bank staff load the cans.

Can drive exceeds expectations

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
December 8, 2016
Members of the honors a capella chamber choir group pose together before leaving to Florida.

Disney World opportunity stretches choir’s talents

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
December 8, 2016
WeGo Global collects donations for chickens

WeGo Global collects donations for chickens

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2016
The two nominated teachers that win will have to teach while wearing a turkey suit on Wednesday.

Turkey suit fundraiser brings out competitors

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2016

The rough road ahead, post election

By Emily Wissemes, Mayeli Vivaldo, and Hector Cervantes
November 16, 2016
Book Club will read 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' by J.K. Rowling throughout December.

‘Harry Potter’ up next for Book Club

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2016
Senior Danny McComb ran at sectionals on Oct. 29.

Loss inspires runner to continue to work hard

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2016
The annual food/can drive was created by SkillsUSA.

Clubs unite for annual food drive

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2016
Horticulture Club encourages students to be creative when designing their pumpkins.

Seasonal pumpkin contest encourages students to participate

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2016
The LifeSource staff waits for students donors.

Student donors help save lives

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2016
The team listens as the coach encourages them.

After tough loss, team continues positively

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2016
The show "Supernatural" has many fans like senior Joy Vogt.

Supernatural fans wait for the return of the Winchesters

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2016
The new season of Supernatural comes out on Thursday on The CW.

The long history of Sam and Dean Winchester

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2016
Science and math teacher Eduardo Montoya works on an assignment as part of his learning experience at Fermilab.

The world of science opens new doors for teacher

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2016
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Counselor Mary Roley helps senior Jacob Resendiz at the college career center. Students are now able to get help with college preparations rather than doing it all on their own.

New program helps students in preparation for college

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2016
Drama students enjoy the Scotland scenery after being nominated to go on a class trip over the summer.

Acting takes students to Scotland

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2016
Gender stereotypes exist just like those of racial or religious stereotypes. They are hurtful and not at all accurate.

Gender stereotypes: Why are they still here?

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2016
Podcast brings student discussion to a new level

Podcast brings student discussion to a new level

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2016
Head cross country coach David Sayner helps senior Filiberto Romero at practice.

New cross country coach, main focus is positivity

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2016
Many teens find Pokémon Go a way to explore and interact with their community.

Walking inspires new game play

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2016
Johnie Maureen’s daughter Monica Bierut lives in West Chicago and remembers her mother, who passed away after a long battle with cancer, fondly.

Local woman fought long and hard against disease

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2016
The American Cancer Society are partnering with President's Council to make the second consecutive Relay for Life.

School and community unite to support cancer victims

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2016
Pollution is common on the DuPage River, giving Club Green a good opportunity to help the environment locally.

DuPage river gets much needed help from volunteers

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2016
Science teachers Suzanne Burchacki and Brianne Ferreiro are two of the teachers that will participate in McTeacher Night on May 12.

Teachers pick up extra shift to pay for new lights

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2016
The purple ribbons are an indication that students support the Day of Silence. Members of GSA, sophomores Karen Reyes and Abigail Cielo, help prepare the ribbons.

Silence raises awareness for bullied groups

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2016
Montoya has long had a passion to work at Fermilab.

Internship gives teacher opportunity to fulfill dream

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2016
Senior Robert Bradley placed fourth in professional reading, falling short of the third place finish needed to advance. Shown are members of the sectional qualifying team. Bradley (top left), senior Jeana Brown (top right), junior Maggie Clancy (middle left), sophomore Yesenia Munoz (middle right), and junior Maxwell Smith.

Sectional qualifiers make it to finals

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2016
Male students competed in Mr. Wildcat to be crowned the best senior in school. Jamie Marban won Mr. Wildcat on Feb. 27.

Male pageant promises night full of entertainment

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2016

Four students to compete at speech sectionals

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2016
Choir and Orchestra left for Disney World on Tuesday after school. The trip is supposed to teach students about life as a musician.

Music program travels to Disney World

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2016

Team overcomes challenges to place second at conference

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2016

New gaming club may merge with existing group

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
January 26, 2016

Contest to recycle will help those in need

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2016
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By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2016

Full team helps bowlers chances at success

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2015
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