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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
Kyle Paup

Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief

Graduated May 2016

This is Kyle’s second year on the Wildcat Chronicle. In his first year he started as the Perspective’s Editor for his first semester and became the Editor in Chief for the second semester. He is also a member of the boys volleyball team.

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Senior girls volleyball player Ronni Katarzynski signs her intent to play at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She will play as a libero for the team.

Senior athletes sign intent for a future in sports

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
May 11, 2016
Softball and basketball coach Kim Wallner guides her players through a game against Wheaton North at the end of the girls basketball season. Wallner was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame for a team accomplishment during her time in college.

Coach inducted into hall of fame for past team achievement

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
April 30, 2016
Three point Class 4A state champion Jacob Wiegele was recognized during the school assembly on April 14.

[Photo] Senior wins Class 4A 3-point shooting competition

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
March 25, 2016
Taken from the movie's trailer courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, Superman (Henry Cavill) faces off against Batman (Ben Affleck) in a supposed fight to the death. "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice" came to theaters on March 25.

Iconic match-up fails to impress

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
March 25, 2016
Senior Amari Stafford makes her way down the court in an attempt to score against Wheaton North during a regional match. A loss against the team concluded the girls basketball season.

[Photo] Losing record doesn't leave team without accomplisments

March 2, 2016
Creative Writing Club was recently featured in an episode of Wegovox. Sophomore Rachel Kent performs "Personal Punchline".

[Photo] Annual poetry slam ends with third place finish

By Brenna Barrett, Reporter
March 2, 2016
Senior Amari Stafford makes her way down the court in an attempt to score against Wheaton North during a regional match. A loss against the team concluded the girls basketball season.

Losing record doesn’t leave team without accomplisments

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
March 2, 2016
Wegovox founder Brian Turnbaugh (right) records sophomore Brandon Morss among other Creative Writing Club members for material for a new podcast. Podcasts can be about many different topics and Turnbaugh accepts ideas from students.

First episodes of wildcat podcasts released, an official club to come

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
February 24, 2016
English teacher Brian Turnbaugh assists a student with prompt work during an AP English Language class. Turnbaugh was named a top English teacher by the local Daily Herald.

English teacher receives published recognition

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
January 23, 2016
Taken from the movie's trailer courtesy of Universal Pictures, Max Engel (Emjay Anthony) comes face to face with the Christmas Devil himself. "Krampus" came out on Dec. 4.

Comedic tone ruins horror potential

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
December 15, 2015
A variety of dress up days throughout the week set the tone for the Hoopscoming dance on Friday. German teacher Nora Wessels participates in the beach day dress up theme on Dec. 8.

Dance midway through year helps increase school spirit

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
December 9, 2015
Two trees set up in the Student Resource Center hold ornaments with the names of families that students can donate gifts to. Any student can come by and help give these families a happy Christmas.

[Photo] Donations help families during holiday season

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
December 7, 2015
Several steps to prepare for e-learning are present around the school. Seniors Jacob Watkins and Alena Troia take advantage of the wireless internet access granted to students throughout the building.

District among three chosen for e-learning program

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
December 6, 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.

[Photo] 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.

Donations dress teachers as turkeys

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
November 20, 2015
Brotnow qualified for sectionals with a time of 19:37 at the regional meet hosted by West Chicago on Oct. 24.

[Photo] High expectations await sectional qualifier for next season

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
November 20, 2015
Marching season is over after the final performance given on Oct. 26. Senior players were recognized by wearing blue capes during the showcase.

Annual showcase brings marching season to a close

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
November 4, 2015
The girls volleyball season ended on Oct. 27 with a loss in the second game of regional play. Senior captain Ronni Katarzynski serves against St. Francis High School.

Positives outweigh negatives in season finale

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
November 4, 2015

Chapter 2 of the Distinguished Alumni Story

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 30, 2015
Taken from the movie's trailer courtesy of 20th Century Fox, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) sits alone on a lifeless planet questioning whether or not rescue will ever come. "The Martian" came out on Oct. 2.

New addition to sci-fi genre breaks repetition

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 30, 2015
Class of 1982 graduate Ray Stejskal received the Distinguished Alumni Award on Oct. 1. Stejskal (right) discusses his time at the school with Marc Wolfe in front of students in the auditorium.

Honored alumnus discusses lasting impressions of high school

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 29, 2015

Storytelling to be modernized through new club

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 20, 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.

Government classes observed, reported on by visitors

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 15, 2015
To accommodate students in preparation of e-learning, the LRC and commons are open for two hours after school as a resource for Internet connection.

Snow days may take on new meaning with the potential of e-learning

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 2, 2015
Volley for the Cure night raised over $2000 for breast cancer research through various forms of fundraising, including T-shirt sales and raffles. The team won against Bartlett with a score of 2-0.

‘Losing is not an option,’ volleyball team raises funds for cancer research

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 1, 2015
Each student is in possession of a district owned Chromebook, a device that teachers have regularly worked into the curriculum.

[Photo] District owned technology improves the school with one-to-one program

September 20, 2015
The halls that were formally covered with photos of recognized Wildcat athletes now remain bare as students await a new form of recognition.

[Photo] A switch from photos to technology causes student concern

September 28, 2015
The Wildcat Chronicle returns after a year long absence. Sports editor Nayeli Lara (left), editor in chief Kyle Paup (middle), and perspectives editor Hector Cervantes (right) make up the three members of the Chronicle staff.

School newspaper returns, just in a different format

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
October 1, 2015
Economics teacher Candace Fikis is the 3M Outstanding Economic Educator in Illinois.

[Photo] Outstanding educator surprised by state economics award

By Hector Cervantes, Reporter
September 30, 2015
The College and Career Center located in the counseling office gives students the resources needed to plan for life after high school.

New addition opens doors to students’ futures

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
September 23, 2015
Teachers and students throughout the school are using Chromebooks to enhance the learning experience.

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.

[Photo] Young team learns the game

By Nayeli Lara, Online Production Editor
September 28, 2015
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Conference ends with third place finish

By Kyle Paup, Editor In Chief
September 25, 2015
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