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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
Ariana Alcantar

Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief

This is Ariana's third year on the paper. She is a senior and an ambassador for the school. She is also president of the dance team “Alegria,” a member of the WeGo Global executive board,  a ROAR mentor, and part of the Foreign Language Honor Society. She also enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at her church and throughout the community.

All content by Ariana Alcantar
Superintendent Douglas Domeracki will retire after working for six years here.

[Photo] After many contributions to the school, superintendent says goodbye

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2019
LifeSmarts team placed third at the Annual National LifeSmarts Championship in Orlando, Florida. Team members included senior Jeremy Grant, from left, juniors Max Kazmer, Manav Patel, and David Fatheree, and senior Alex Hey.

LifeSmarts team place 3rd at national competition

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2019
Prompts for the time capsule can be submitted in the library at the front desk and artifacts can be dropped off in room 206.

Time capsule saves memories to be opened in 2050

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2019
WeGo Global member Camryn Liberio explains the true or false statements to group members during their executive meeting Monday after school.

Spare change to help climate change refugees

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2019

Students celebrate Rainbow Week hunting Easter eggs

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2019
French host Guadalupe Perez give last hugs to her French exchange student before leaving for the airport Tuesday.

[Photo] French exchange students enjoy last minutes in Chicago

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
April 17, 2019
After 11 years, Doug Mullaney spends his last school year as an athletic director.

Athletic director calls timeout, retires after 11 years

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
Student Council adviser Candace Fikis sells prom tickets to students during 10th hour in the student activity center.

‘All aboard’ for prom

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2019
Jorge’s Paleteria is located at 29W104 Forest Ave., West Chicago.

Activities so you can enjoy spring break from home

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
March 21, 2019
WeGo Boutique offers free dresses, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories. Counselor Julie Gawenda, from left, counselor Tracy Eier, social worker Janet Hurtado, and counselor Deb Stack, will be helping students participating in the event.

WeGo Boutique offers free prom outfits

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2019

Baseball informational meeting

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2019
AP exam registration now open

AP exam registration now open

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2019
Senior Gabriel Chase continues his family tradition of service by joining the Marines. Chase will head to boot camp Sept. 23.

Senior carries on family tradition in military

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 11, 2019
Last year students and staff members packed 268 boxes of food at Feed My Starving Children.

Tradition helps fight against starving children

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2019
Courtesy of WCCHS

School announces late start for Wednesday

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2019

Local last minute Valentine’s Day gifts

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 4, 2019
‘Little changes’ to stick to New Year’s resolutions

‘Little changes’ to stick to New Year’s resolutions

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2019
Senior Mark Perez is a sprinter for track. Perez must meet the running mileage requirement to graduate boot camp.

Senior moves on from classrooms to battlefields

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2019
The coffee shop will sell hot cocoa topped with marshmallows and candy cane grams (not shown on the picture) during finals week.

[Photo] A sweet treat from the coffee shop during finals week

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2018
Tips to survive finals week

Tips to survive finals week

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2018
Dance Production will perform “Heartbreakers” showcase Thursday and Saturday in the auditorium.

Dance production to break hearts at annual showcase

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2018
Athletes earn Athlete of the Fall Season award

Athletes earn Athlete of the Fall Season award

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2018
The male winner was English teacher Kyle Etheridge with $179 Etheridge is a three year winner. "Dear God, why?" he said.

Annual turkey suit fundraiser is on

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2018

JEA/NSPA Chicago 2018

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2018

‘Spooky Fest’ recap

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
November 8, 2018
LRC clerk Britta Renwick holds her son Sean’s artwork that is part of the ‘Family Renwick grand finale’ exhibit at Gallery 200.

[Photo] Local artists to present ‘Family Renwick Grand Finale’ art show at Gallery 200

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2018
Student Council members, from left, senior Olivia Bartler and Adam Hey meet to decorate entrance A for Spooky Fest Friday.

[Photo] Halloween festivities around the corner

October 26, 2018
“CBS Sunday Morning” journalist, Mo Rocca, talks to journalism students about the role of the press Oct. 19.

CBS reporter gives journalism students tips

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2018
Senior Kamal Patel finished 40th out of 200 runners on Sept. 29 at Community Park, Lisle.

Senior athlete enjoys running lifestyle

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2018
“CBS Sunday Morning” crew from New York recorded government class to show how civics are taught in a national story.

CBS highlights government classes for national story

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2018
Women’s Leadership Club met in the family and consumer science kitchen Sept. 27 to bake treat options. From left, seniors Diana Mendoza, Sabrina Lutfiyeva, and Lupe Arriola baked butter cookies that they got to sample.

Women’s Leadership Club celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a treat sale

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2018
The Wildcat Chronicle archived a silver rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for the online paper’s work. The 2017-2018 staff included sophomores Leslie Najera-Rivas and Isabella Casimiro, senior Ariana Alcantar, and Mayeli Vivaldo ’18.

Hard work pays off as Chronicle achieves a silver rating from CSPA

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2018
Three golfers are heading to sectionals Monday. They are seniors Bobby Bartlett and Dennis Hoffman, and junior Tighe Walsh. Pictured at sectionals are, from left, Bartlett, senior Nathan Rutledge, Hoffman, coach Steven Theil, Walsh, and juniors Connor Slattery and Sean Appleton.

Golfers head to sectionals Monday

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2018
WeGo global executive board members meet to finalize the Human Race event which will take place Saturday at Kress Creek farm.

[Photo] WeGo Global focuses on 7 Elements to help the world

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2018
Senior Lupe Arriola signs up to pick her candidates of choice in commons during lunch hours.

[Photo] Democrats sweep ballot in mock election

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
September 25, 2018
New website helps students with college and career planning

New website helps students with college and career planning

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2018
'Around the world' recap

‘Around the world’ recap

By Ariana Alcantar and Johana Fernandez
September 17, 2018
Senior Jay Ratphimpha bakes rainbow pretzels in the family and consumer science kitchens for their homecoming bake sale.

GSA plans homecoming week bake sale to bring club awareness

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2018
New football coach leads the way by having fun

New football coach leads the way by having fun

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2018
School unites German students with West Chicago Sister Cities Club

School unites German students with West Chicago Sister Cities Club

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2018
Sophomore Ryan Castiglia and junior Megan Kordik on stage during the 24 hour play festival last year.

The clock is set for WeGo Drama to perform in under 24 hours

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2018
Wildcat Chronicle editor in chief Mayeli Vivaldo wins a blue ribbon award from NISPA.

Reporter earns blue ribbon award for covering potential strike

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2018

[Video] A thank you message to teachers from seniors

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
May 15, 2018

[Video] Teachers’ advice to seniors

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2018
Senior Yessica Gonzalez buys an admission ticket for the Cinderella musical from actor David Brown who dressed up as a prince in support of the themed week.

Spring musical Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ will empower women

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2018
Students and staff evacuated after a threat called into the school

Students and staff evacuated after a threat called into the school

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
May 2, 2018
Last year foods teacher Angela Gentile and English teacher Mary Fremeau made milkshakes during McTeacher Night.

Teachers will work at McDonald’s to make school greener

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2018
Student Council adviser Nick Kempski sells prom tickets to students during 10th hour in the student activity center.

Prom brings back the Golden Era

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2018
Last year 159 students and staff members packed 202 boxes of food at Feed My Starving Children.

Benefit competition unites clubs at Feed My Starving Children

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2018
WeGo Global hung up a banner, made by art teacher David Exner, for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims. Students were encouraged to sign the banner and write comments on it.

[Photo] Never Again events brings successful results

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2018
WeGo Boutique offers over 100 dresses, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories.

[Photo] WeGo Boutique opens Saturday for those looking for prom dress deals

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
March 16, 2018
Senior Andres Espinoza is one of the studetns who will perform in the IHSA showcase "Doctor Cerberus."

WeGo Drama offers 2 in 1 show to prepare for the Illinois High School Association competition

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2018
Kids’ TV shows themed entry of the annual cupcake war wins first place.

Kid’s TV shows themed entry wins cupcakes war

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2018
Senior, Jeremy Belingon, is a leap year baby who celebrates his birthday Feb. 28.

A year without a birthday

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2018
The LRC’s raffle ticket contest, Blind Date with a Book, drawing will take place Wednesday.

LRC offers blind date with books

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2018

Longtime union worker participates in Teachers’ Association march

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
February 15, 2018

The West Chicago Teachers’ Association members march to the district office Thursday to support their bargaining team at negotiations

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 15, 2018

Who do you love the most?

By Ariana Alcantar, Isabela Casimiro, and Leslie Najera-Rivas
February 13, 2018
Special education teacher Katie Sullivan helps student Ruby Romero prepare milkshakes for teachers.

Special education students’ business supports teachers with “Wego’s Worth It Milkshakes”

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2018

8th grade Open House

By Ariana Alcantar, Isabela Casimiro, and Leslie Najera-Rivas
January 24, 2018

Turnabout switches proposal roles

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2018
Teachers grade and converse during their grade-in on Wednesday at the district office in West Chicago.

[Photo] Grade-ins help Teachers’ Association members express themselves

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2017
Senior Ricky Gieser is one of the students who perform at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival.

For the first time WeGo Drama’s musical is chosen to perform at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2017

Holidays in different cultures

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2017

The Holidays

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2017
Editor in chief Mayeli Vivaldo demonstrates how to prepare for final exams.

[Photo] Preparing for finals is key to reducing stress

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2017
I was raised by grandparents who were my father and mother figures.

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WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2017
History teacher Joseph Zeman shows one of his many tattoos

Weekly Ink: Tattoos of the school

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Ariana Alcantar, and Grace Schumann
November 15, 2017
Senior Laura Katarzynski signs letter of intent with University of Northern Colorado to play volleyball.

Senior athletes sign intent to play volleyball in college

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2017
Carriveau's photograph is feature as the cover of the JEA publication

Former Chronicle photographer published nationally

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2017
Staff members judged entries from the chili cook-off on Oct. 12. Special Education teacher Brigitte Debs tries tailgate themed dish that later won first place.

Tailgate themed contestant wins chili contest

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2017

Volley for the cure

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2017
Senior Ricky Gieser, who plays the role of a maître d’, rehearses for the play only on Saturday.

Murder mystery dinner performance fights AIDS

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2017
Senior Jason Gimre practices before a match.

Long time golfer, Jason Gimre, takes one shot at a time

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2017
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