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Emily Ziajor

Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager

Emily Ziajor is a WEGO senior in her second year of journalism. She attended the National High School Journalism Convention last November, and thoroughly loved the experience. She is a Polish-American (she finished her final year of Polish School in the spring of 2023) with a creative soul and high aspirations. When it comes to writing, she has a sharp imagination, and one of her true passions is photography. Emily is a multi-year member of the AV Club at West Chicago Community High School.

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Student Gabby Christman also gave a speech about how cancer has impacted her career choice.

[Photo] National Honor Society BBQs for cancer research

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter
April 22, 2024
Brady Johnson is a state champion several times over, and now, the senior can claim that he is the only student to have official school days declared in his namesake.

[Photo] Humans of WEGO: From the suburbs to D1

April 18, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Sasha Baumgartner accepts the plaque given to the Wildcat Chronicle by NSPA to commemorate the award.

[Photo] Wildcat Chronicle wins nationally with Pacemaker award

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2024
Several classes also went outside to view the eclipse besides environmental science.

[Photo] When the sun meets the moon

April 8, 2024
The group stayed at the Sheraton hotel near the Crown Center in downtown Kansas City.

[Photo] Wildcats take on Kansas City

April 5, 2024
The group stayed at the Sheraton hotel near the Crown Center in downtown Kansas City.

[Photo] Wildcats take on Kansas City

By Dania Cureno and Sasha Baumgartner
April 5, 2024
There were various photo booths set up at the convention for attendees to stop by and take their photos.

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Elina Velascos finger is treated for an injury by Athletic Trainer Tom Wolfsmith during a girls basketball game. The junior was fit to play after treatment.

[Photo] Unsung heroes: WCCHS’ trainers support athletes behind-the-scenes

March 18, 2024
Athletic Training - February 2023 - Emily Ziajor (AI Touchup)

[PHOTO ESSAY] Athletic trainers allow athletes to perform at their best

By Ava Koch and Emily Ziajor
March 18, 2024
Powderpuff players face off during the annual Homecoming game - but why must flag football be relegated to once a year?

[Photo] [EDITORIAL] Flag football should be on the roster, but is it really the best choice for women’s sports?

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
March 7, 2024
The process of completing the FASFA is unnecessarily complex - to the point where West Chicago Community High School has to put on a completion night event for parents and students.

[Photo] [EDITORIAL] FAFSA’s launch leaves much to be desired out of a system that the government seems to care less about each passing day

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
January 7, 2024
According to seniors Jose Cruz-Antonio and Kevin Dorl, both mentors, ROAR has been a fulfilling experience that has allowed them to give back to the WEGO community.

[Photo] Students savor last ROAR of 2024

By Brandon M. Heath, Multimedia Content Creator
March 15, 2024
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Victorious sweep for Wildcat Chronicle at NISPA

By Sasha Baumgartner and Emily Ziajor
March 15, 2024
The Whistle Stop aspires to provide a wider selection of both mens and womens clothing from the new storefront.

[Photo] Popular vintage store reopens doors to wider variety of customers

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter
March 16, 2024
Senior Judith Benitez rounds the corner with junior Xamantha Ramos hot on her heels during Sept. 29s Powderpuff game, which pitted the upperclassmen against each other in a flag football showdown.

Girls’ flag football declared an IHSA sport

By Emily Ziajor and Sasha Baumgartner
March 7, 2024
Seniors Sydney Bennema, Ellie Wingstedt, Kailey Sabala and Jamie Sticha smile after a successful play against East Aurora. The Wildcats won 59-44.

[Photo] West Chicago girls’ basketball season ends with 23 wins

By Drew Zeman, Senior Reporter
March 1, 2024
The seniors celebrate their win at the annual Powderpuff game in September 2023.

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Currently, flag football is a once-a-year occurrence at WEGO and other schools in the area. However, the IHSAs decision to add the sport could mean more games in the future.

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Parade of Champions strikes again

By Emily Ziajor and Sasha Baumgartner
March 1, 2024

[Video] Wildcat Preschool teaches skills, builds connections

By Aly Dusing, Juliet Payton, and Fernando Calvillo-Morales
February 29, 2024
Snowball promotes youth leadership, good choices

Snowball promotes youth leadership, good choices

By Oscar Munoz-Granados, Brandon M. Heath, and Emily Ziajor
February 26, 2024
The finals for the boys state swim championships will take place on Saturday, February 24.

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Signs, such as this one, have been installed in certain areas of the first and second floors. After the positive reception of them at the Board Meeting, they are likely to be expanded to all sections of the building.

[Photo] Several changes to school discussed during February Board of Education meeting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
February 24, 2024

[Video] How-to French braid

By Sasha Baumgartner, Alexa Morales, and Emily Ziajor
February 17, 2024

[Video] Sarah Toney receives Distinguished Alumni award from Education Foundation

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor
February 16, 2024
Videos that correspond with the original little life trend often open with ethereal shots of meadows or flowers, such as these surrounding underclassman Natalie Ziajor.

[Photo] “Little Life” movement takes over TikTok

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter
February 16, 2024

[Video] The halls are alive / with the sound of music

By Emily Ziajor, Karidja Monjolo, and Sasha Baumgartner
February 14, 2024
Some will find true love this Valentines Day, and others will find themselves simply looking forward to February 15.

WEGO hand-in-hand

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
February 13, 2024
Hearts in Hand - Feb 9 2024 - Emily Ziajor

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The girl who continues to talk to her ex is having trouble letting go of the past.

[Photo] Top 5 red flags in women

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator
February 12, 2024
Is he really the one?

[Photo] Top 5 red flags in men

By Alexa Morales and Karen Huerta Garnica
September 1, 2023

[Video] UEC Championship highlights

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
February 6, 2024
Coach Troy Murrary and Josh May, along with sophomore Logan Bremmner, wave their hands in encouragement for a swimmer.

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Sophmore Chris Davis, holds up his ribbon as swimmers from all schools are called to stand in recognition of their win in specific events.

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Brady Johnson looks out at the water with a serious expression prior to being told to step up and compete.

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Brady Johnson fixes his white swim cap that stands out in comparison to other swimmers.

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The WCCHS boys swim team have all bleached their hair as a way to manifest good luck upon competing.

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Junior and swimmer Nathan Lindstorm completes the butterfly stroke.

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Sophomore, Liam Burke and senior George Gomez get ready to race before the buzzer goes off.

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A bell is rung as a swimmer finishes an event in first place.

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Freshman Brady Jordan doesnt hold back, screaming out in support of his teammate.

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Senior, Brady Johnson smiles with pride through his victory and the metal around his neck.

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Junior Tommy Eng swims the front crawl, lifting his head to the side in order to breathe.

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Junior Sam Ortiz swims the backstroke while the pool is open during a break.

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Seniors Devin Larimer and Brandon Heath smile at the camera while holding their ribbons.

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Athletic Director, Nick Parry writes on his clipboard after conversing with timekeepers.

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Boys swim teams from surrounding schools compete at UEC Championships at West Chicago Community Highschool.

[Photo] WEGO boys' swim victorious at UEC championship

February 6, 2024
The cover of Party School features a nude representation of the main character running across a football field.

[Photo] “Party School” offers some enjoyment, but little substance

By Lauren Dusing, Guest Contributor
February 7, 2024
Bows are very trendy in terms of the coquette aesthetic.

[Photo] Where did the bows come from?

January 4, 2024

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

By Emily Ziajor and Nancy Sanchez
January 30, 2024
At the end of the day, mentors and attendees learn to follow a group dance alongside friends, including juniors Miranda Bucio (left) and Adamary Vega (right).

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Students gather within the small gym for Cross the Line, an activity to help demonstrate that students are not alone with their struggles.

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ROAR mentors Jake Voight (junior) and Karidja Monjolo (senior) demonstrate a game called Egg, Chicken, Dinosaur as an opener to the activities that will be occurring throughout the day.

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Junior and ROAR mentor, Noelia Vargas poses for a photo with her ROAR 23-24 sunglasses.

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Attendees crowd into the auditorium to hear from guest speaker, and AVID teacher, Richard Kost, who is retiring later this year.

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Mentors like senior Kevin Dorl and junior Andrea Garcia are given lunch options of pizza, vegetables, salad, cookies, and plenty of snacks.

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Senior and former Chronicle reporter Qssam Alwan poses with a frog squishmallow, a support stuffed animal. All while showing off his Group 1 accessory, a beaded necklace.

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Groups play a variety of games including drawing telephone. Each group had a special accessory to match, such as party hats.

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Sophomore Avery Unger and junior Jake Voight share a laugh as ROAR gets underway.

[Photo] ROAR returns in 2024

January 26, 2024
Krysta Schoenbeck points at the garbage, where all the negative paper comments were torn up and thrown away.

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ROAR attendees and mentors deliver their notes to the mail boxes created by each participant.

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Sophomore and ROAR Mentor Avery Unger speaks on behalf of negative Instagram comments along with the impacts of social media on individuals.

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ROAR mentors welcome students, and provide everyone with a name tag.

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Ignoring Instagram comments can be difficult, but ROAR participants are happy to rip up those negativities.

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Bows are very trendy in terms of the coquette aesthetic.

Where did the bows come from?

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager
January 4, 2024
Sophomore Avery Unger and junior Jake Voight share a laugh as ROAR gets underway.

[Photo] ROAR returns in 2024

By Alexa Morales, Features Editor
January 26, 2024
Roar mentors welcome students, and provide everyone with a name tag.

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Sophomore and Roar Mentor Avery Unger speaks on behalf of negative Instagram comments along with the impacts of social media on individuals.

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Krysta Schoenbeck points at the garbage, where all the negative paper comments were torn up and thrown away.

[Photo]

Junior and Roar mentor, Noelia Vargas poses for a photo with her ROAR 23-24 sunglasses.

[Photo]

Groups play a variety of games including drawing telephone. Each group had a special accessory to match.

[Photo]

Attendees crowd into the auditorium to hear from guest speaker, and former AVID teacher Richard Kost

[Photo]

Mentors and students are given lunch options of pizza, vegetables, salad, cookies, and plenty of snacks.

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