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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
Nayeli Lara

Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor

Graduated May 2016.

This is Nayeli’s first year on the paper. She is a varsity athlete and captain of cross country, basketball, and track and field. Nayeli is also a member of Club Green, NHS, Math Team, Foreign Language Honor Society, and a Student Ambassador. She hopes to major in Nuclear or Chemical Engineering after high school.

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Streamwood High School struggled to score against the boys basketball team's defense. Senior guard Quinn Ricci and sophomore guard Jason Gimre defend against a Streamwood baseline drive.

Defense dulls Sabers’ scoring edge

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
December 5, 2015
Christmas spirit was spread at WeGo Drama's fundraiser on Dec. 2 at Barnes & Noble. Drama members were around to make balloon animals, tell stories, and do other crafts. Chamber Choir also performed Christmas carols. The fundraiser will continue until Monday at the Barnes & Noble in Geneva.

WeGo Drama Barnes & Noble Book Fair

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
December 4, 2015
Hockey goalie, junior Emily Wissemes, started playing hockey at 11 years old. Wissemes currently plays for the Chicago Fury, and had a shutout against Team Wisconsin on Nov. 1. Photo courtesy of Stella Wissemes.

Figure skater turned hockey goalie doesn’t look back

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
November 30, 2015
Opening night for "Inherit the Wind" ended with Representative Jeanne Ives recognizing WeGo Drama. Club president, senior Robert Bradley (center) and junior vice-president Maxwell Smith accepted the award on behalf of WeGo Drama.

State House of Representatives honors students

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
November 22, 2015
Physics teacher Robert Beal won the contest to wear the turkey suit two years in a row.

[Photo] Donations dress teachers as turkeys

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
November 20, 2015
The latest WeGo Drama productions deals with the controversial trial of Darwinism in schools in 1920s Tennessee. Seniors Stephen Lewis (left) and Robert Bradley make up part of the cast as E. K. Hornbeck and Henry Drummond respectively.

Science, religion, and law collide in upcoming play

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
November 16, 2015
Junior Danny McComb (center) finished 14th out of 62 runners at the regional meet hosted by West Chicago to qualify for sectionals. His finishing time was 15:50.4.

Runner comes up short, isn’t discouraged by failure

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
November 13, 2015
As part of the Veteran's Day celebration WeGo alum Alfredo Villa, currently serving in the Air Force recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Villa will be stationed in Germany for two years when he returns to the Air Force.

Collection drives in classrooms benefit our troops

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
November 5, 2015
The theme for the first summit was self-perception. As women entered the LRC, they had the chance to judge themselves.

Women face, overcome self perception issues

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
November 9, 2015
The acoustic cover of "Hotline Bling" performed by junior Jessica Garcia received the most votes to make her the winner of Battle of the Bands and Vocalists.

Singer voted best at talent competition

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
October 24, 2015
The lip sync battle between Aaron Hayes and Brian Turnbaugh ended with Hayes crowned as winner with "Shut up and Dance". Hayes, left, and Turnbaugh performing during Battle of the Bands and Vocalists on Oct. 24.

Teachers find their rhythm for upcoming battle

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
October 22, 2015
The concert included performances from the concert orchestra, chamber orchestra, cello choir, and the combined orchestra. Seniors Jeanna Brown and Vanessa Hasbun as well as sophomores Jack Gillespie and Avalon Smith preform as the cello choir.

Musicians work past nerves in first concert of the year

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
October 19, 2015
As a club sport, Wheaton West includes athletes from five schools. Freshman Jacob Baxter warms up before the team's 2-1 win against Lyons Township.

Club status doesn’t hold team back

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
October 15, 2015
Yomiuri Shimbun reporter Tomoko Echizenya (left) came to West Chicago with reporter Hannah Sheehan to sit in on an American government class and witness a student election.

[Photo] Government classes observed, reported on by visitors

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 15, 2015
As well as providing scholarships, the Horyn family donates to improve school athletics. Event organizer and close friend of Dan Horyn, Terry Yormack II (right), presents the boys cross-country team with a new tent. In the center is boxing champion Andrezj Fonfara and Nichole Nelson.

Athlete’s legacy lives on through scholarship

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
October 8, 2015
Athlete pictures are gone, but not forgotten from the athletic hallways. While the old frames were taken down and boxed up, newly framed pictures of select athletes will be placed on the walls to create a more organized effect.

Technology replaces school tradition

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
October 2, 2015
Now allowed to use their cell phones during certain times on school grounds, students take advantage of their new privilege.

[Photo] Changes in school cellphone policy benefits students, teachers

September 30, 2015
The squad continues to bring enthusiasm to school sporting events with new leaders and the return of old traditions.

[Photo] Squad continues to bring enthusiasm to competitions

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
September 24, 2015
Water bottles with facts on them help WeGo Global raise funds and awareness.

Fundraisers target water conservation

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
September 30, 2015
Students returned this school year to personal locks.

Padlocks make start of year simpler

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
September 30, 2015
Teachers and students throughout the school are using Chromebooks to enhance the learning experience.

[Photo] District goes one-to-one

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 1, 2015
Having full JV and varsity teams is benefiting girls tennis. Sophomore Nichole Coco serves during the Glenbard North quad on Sept. 26.

Young team learns the game

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
September 28, 2015
"The Visit" in theaters since Sept. 11. Used with permission from Universal Studios.

Horror movie misses the mark

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
September 21, 2015
Senior Sam Michiels takes aim on the last hole of the Wildcat Open on Sept. 16.

Team makes the most of inexperience

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
September 17, 2015
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