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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
Nancy Sanchez

Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator

Nancy is a senior at West Chicago taking Journalism for the second time. She speaks English, Spanish, and French, but decided to learn Mandarin to communicate better. She plays an “unremarkable” number of instruments in her free time, including the drums, violin, viola, trombone, French horn, clarinet, harp, ukelele, guitar, and piano. Nancy is also known for her beautiful voice, and is a member of the Honors Acapella Choir, as well as a frequent fixture in theatrical productions.

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Alex Rocha, a junior in "Mean Girls" prepares for dress rehearsal by applying her stage makeup.

“Mean Girls – The Musical” presents a ‘fetch’ performance this weekend

By Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator
April 24, 2024
The Varsity girls' soccer team huddles during a time out, strategizing their next move.

[Photo] Wildcats come up short against Batavia

By Ryan Zalak, Sports Editor
April 14, 2024
The pink petunias are flourishing in the greenhouse as spring arrives.

Horticulture springs into the new season

By Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator
April 14, 2024
Keeping a nice cool look in the greenhouse with these Dusty Millers. They require full sun to stay healthy.

Red Peppers are starting to show their bright red colors. They are almost ready to be picked.

Bad with plants? Look no further Succulents are low-maintenance and are for you. Succulants only need to be watered every other week.

China pink flowers are beginning to blossom throughout the greenhouse. These flowers are native to northern China

This beautiful bright orange succulent blooms into the new season.

The cute little raindrops on the nice bright pink petals of the begonias.

The pretty red petunias are out in full bloom brightening up the greenhouse with their color.

Tomatoes in greenhouse number two are beginning to pop out like no other. Soon they will turn red and be ready to pick.

Junior Arizbeth Zuniga (#20) steals the ball from the Hawks in a hotly-contested fight for control over the center of the field.

Wildcats go distance in tie game against Hawks

By Dhanveer Gill and Nancy Sanchez
March 13, 2024
Snowball attendees at last year's event, held at Lorado Taft in Oregon, Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Beth Schuck)

Snowball moves to February

By Affaan Aleem, Shee Nay Paw, and Nancy Sanchez
February 2, 2024

[Video] Crazy Plant Ladies podcast: WEGO digging into horticulture history

By Emily Ziajor and Nancy Sanchez
January 30, 2024
Sophomore Nery Banuelos Cabral swimming breaststroke at the Winter Splash Invite at West Chicago.

[Photo] WCCHS hosts Winter Splash Invite

January 31, 2024
Swimmers from Wheaton Co-op and Joliet get ready to dive into their lane.

West Chicago places 5th during the 500 yard freestyle.

Senior Devin Larimer flying through the meet.

Logan Bremner turns around at the pool's edge to finish the race.

A Bartlett Saber Hawks athlete cuts through the water's surface.

A close race for West Chicago and Joliet.

Junior Peter Day breathes in before annihilating the competition.

Alek Simeunovic, a senior from Batavia High School who participates on WEGO's co-op team, plows through the water.

Swimmers competed in the Winter Splash Invite, held at West Chicago Community High School, on Jan. 27.

[Photo] [SLIDESHOW] Boys swim into second place at Winter Splash Invite

January 28, 2024
Sophomore Nery Banuelos Cabral takes a flip turn during the 500-yard freestyle.

Senior Devin Larimer looks out at the pool as the next set of swimmers prepares to race.

Swimmers are able to keep track of the number of laps they have completed with the help of team members who use a counting device to show when the end of the race will be.

Senior Devin Larimer warming up before completing his big race.

Logan Bremner swimming backstroke at the West Chicago Winter Splash invite.

A Bartlett Saber Hawks swimmer grabbing a breathe while competing in the breaststroke.

Swimmers competed in the Winter Splash Invite, held at West Chicago Community High School, on Jan. 27.

[SLIDESHOW] Boys swim into second place at Winter Splash Invite

By Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator
January 28, 2024
The school grounds are covered in snow, and more is expected on Jan. 12.

[Photo] Snow day confirmed for District 94

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2024
The city flag of West Chicago waves proudly outside of the city hall on Main Street. The flag features a train that circumscribes the year 1849, which pays tribute to the origin of West Chicago. The city itself was originally named Turner Junction, and was the first railroad junction to be established in Illinois.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Scenes from West Chicago: a historic railroad town

By Dhanveer Gill, Nancy Sanchez, Emily Armenta, and Effie Giannoudakos
December 24, 2023
Multi-colored flowers, October 4th, 2023

A rose by any other name: What kind of flower are you?

By Emily Ziajor and Nancy Sanchez
December 4, 2023
Senior Rosie Escalante, an Art Club member, paints a Halloween illustration on a WeGo Spooky attendee's face on Oct. 30.

WeGo Spooky allows clubs to interact with community

By Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator
November 1, 2023
Junior Edgar Oropeza stays warm under a blanket as he donates blood in the gym on Oct. 13, 2023.

Interact’s blood drive works to save lives

By Karidja Monjolo and Nancy Sanchez
October 13, 2023
Current photos of the commons and it's furniture

[Photo] Upcoming renovations around WEGO

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
October 11, 2023
Nancy Sanchez's girl dinner has a variety of foods, a range of textures like crunchy and soft. From watermelon to marshmallows, it's super straight forwards and easy to throw together. I'd give this girl dinner a solid 8/10

[Photo] Is it a meal or a snack? Both, it’s ‘girl dinner’

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
September 26, 2023
Junior Sentia Irakoze hams it up for the camera.

[Photo] “Jaws” takes a bite out of Homecoming movie night

By Lizbeth Padilla and Daniela Perez
September 25, 2023
Dresses are donated to the WeGo Boutique by staff and community members.

WeGo Boutique offers students more options before Homecoming

By Nancy Sanchez and Sasha Baumgartner
September 14, 2023

[Video] Crazy Plant Ladies podcast: Rooted in culture

By Emily Ziajor and Nancy Sanchez
September 5, 2023
Senior (now WEGO graduate) Phoenix Passini, aka Phoenix Axel, plays guitar. (Photo courtesy of Phoenix Passini)

From Hannah Montana to Phoenix Axel

By Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator
May 19, 2023

[Video] Simulation offers opportunities for students to explore government’s inner-workings

April 26, 2023
A display in the Commons at West Chicago Community High School honored Black and LGBTQ+ celebrities during the month of February.

Signs of celebrating social justice months may be scarce

By Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator
March 14, 2023
The competitive cheer team in formation in Bishop Gym. (Photo courtesy of Lifetouch)

Cheer season filled with challenges, but team bonds prevailed

By Emily Ziajor and Nancy Sanchez
February 2, 2023
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