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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
Isabela Casimiro

Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor

This is Isabela’s fourth year on the Wildcat Chronicle and she is the Perspectives Editor. She’s a senior and enjoys learning about current politics. She hopes to spread her knowledge to others and hopes to major in political science.

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[Photo] Bringing life to WeGo with yearbook

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator
March 9, 2021
March 23 COVID-19 updates

March 23 COVID-19 updates

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
March 16, 2021
Senate election race is as crucial as the presidential election

Senate election race is as crucial as the presidential election

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
December 23, 2020
Remote learning protects students and staff

Remote learning protects students and staff

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
December 22, 2020
Before testing began, the class of 2021 prepare to take the SAT after being rescheduled due to COVID-19.

The Class of 2021 will be the first to enter the school building for the SAT

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 12, 2020
October 12 COVID-19 updates

October 12 COVID-19 updates

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 12, 2020
Junior Guadalupe Rosales meets with Interact members Flora Nei ('19) and Ruby Lebo at last year's spring blood drive.

[Photo] Opportunity to give back to the community

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2019
Why climate change should be everyone’s number one priority

Why climate change should be everyone’s number one priority

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 15, 2019
Like the previous years, students participating in the triathlon had the opportunity to practice in the pool. The triathlon will take place on Monday.

Annual triathlon postponed until Monday

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 4, 2019
Perspectives editor Isabela Casimiro (left), news editor Leslie Najera-Rivas, and editor in chief Ariana Alcantar competed at the IHSA sectionals at Northern Illinois University on Saturday.

Journalists qualify for state at IHSA sectionals

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
April 17, 2019
French host Guadalupe Perez give last hugs to her French exchange student before leaving for the airport Tuesday.

French exchange students enjoy last minutes in Chicago

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
April 17, 2019
Host students, French students, and French teacher Kathryn Schoen-Stevens visited Chicago for a scavenger hunt around the Loop Friday.

French exchange students continue to enjoy their time in the States

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
April 11, 2019
Parents have taken college schemes to a whole new level

Parents have taken college schemes to a whole new level

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
March 20, 2019
Director of Student Services David Pater will take on the position of athletic director in July.

Athletic director job comes true for David Pater

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
March 12, 2019
Sophomore Giovanni Benitez buys a ticket for the IHSA showcase during lunch from freshman Lizzy Ryan.

WeGo Drama offers meaningful message in IHSA show

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
March 6, 2019
Junior Ameena AlHammo uses her experience escaping ISIS to inform the community about her people. She makes information cards for “On Her Shoulders” screening which took place Feb 1.

[Photo] Without fear Yazidi student brings awareness of her people to the community

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
February 22, 2019
The southern border is not an ‘national emergency’

The southern border is not an ‘national emergency’

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
February 20, 2019
Students can submit their guesses for a chance to win a jar full of candy when they check out a book or eBook until Feb. 21.

Read books to sweeten your day

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
February 8, 2019
Tune out Super Bowl halftime show to show support to those who refuse to perform

Tune out Super Bowl halftime show to show support to those who refuse to perform

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
January 31, 2019
Government re-opens, a good sign or bad sign?

Government re-opens, a good sign or bad sign?

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
January 30, 2019
Information cards about the Yazidis will be distributed on Friday by WeGo Global members throughout the day. The white ribbon represents violence against women and support in spreading beliefs. From left, Sophomore Andrea Gutierrez, junior Ameena AlHammo, and sophomore Julia Nosky prepare the cards.

‘On Her Shoulders’ movie screening to bring awareness about the Yazidis

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
January 30, 2019
Trump must end his pro-communist acts and care for America

Trump must end his pro-communist acts and care for America

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
January 24, 2019
Current government shutdown is a nightmare

Current government shutdown is a nightmare

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
January 18, 2019
Freshman Sofia Schumann buys a candy cane gram during lunch. It will be delivered by Santa and his elves.

Get Santa and his elves to deliver an early gift with candy cane gram sale

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
December 11, 2018
Both band and choir are in Orlando for performances at Disney World.

Band and choir on a magical trip to Disney World

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
December 5, 2018
Chamber Choir performed Christmas theme songs at last year’s Barnes & Noble event.

Clubs to hold annual Barnes & Noble fundraising event

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 27, 2018
Senior Shaye Lauro signs a scholarship at Baylor University alongside her parents.

Senior Shaye Lauro signs Division 1 athletic scholarship

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 16, 2018
Creative Writing members senior Israel Centeno, junior Abil Vellikara, senior Marlene Avila, junior Hailey Nowicki, and junior Joey Steward help each other for the “Giving Thanks” showcase.

Creative Writing Club presents “Giving Thanks” showcase for the retired community

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 14, 2018
FCCLA’s can drive helps the Northern Illinois Food Bank fight local hunger. Students who turn in cans will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a $10 gift card

FCCLA’s annual can drive fights local hunger

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 7, 2018
Sophomore Samuel Incrocci and freshman Philip Calabrese rehearse their scene in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” at the auditorium.

WeGo Drama’s ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ extend the Halloween season

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 30, 2018
Creative Writing Club members, from left, seniors Aaron Sexton-Abdullah, Ace Avila, freshmen Abil Vellikara and Quentin Stone, seniors Nora Zamora and Delia Garcia prepare written pieces for Thursday’s Open Mic night.

Students will voice origins at Open Mic ‘Rocking our Roots’

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 17, 2018
Sophomore Kendall Farm stands next to the scoreboard which shows that she won first place at the Upstate Eight Conference against eight other school competitors to move on to regionals.

Undefeated golfer heads to state tournament

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 12, 2018
Sophomore Christina Champagne and junior Ryan Castiglia will perform “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” in the auditorium seats on Saturday.

“The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” will grant a child a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 2, 2018
President Trump attacks the Hispanic community once again

President Trump attacks the Hispanic community once again

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
September 26, 2018
Senior Lupe Arriola signs up to pick her candidates of choice in commons during lunch hours.

Democrats sweep ballot in mock election

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
September 25, 2018
Students can submit their book reviews for a chance to win a gift card

LRC provides students with chance to win gift card

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
September 11, 2018
Makeup artist from the Technology Center of DuPage prepares senior Rudy Munoz for "Lovesick" rehersals.

A taste of love through WeGo Drama’s fall musical “Lovesick”

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
September 5, 2018
Journalists are not the 'enemy of the people'

Journalists are not the ‘enemy of the people’

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
August 31, 2018
Senior Zenen Cardenas exercises in practice to maintain a healthy diet before the state-qualifying meet Friday.

Building a legacy in track before leaving high school

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 18, 2018
Freshman Maryam Al Kubaisi defends the goal in her second last home game against Lake Park.

Freshman athlete discovers difference between middle school and high school sports

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 10, 2018
Badminton team captain Clarissa Vargas practices with her team in the Bishop gym.

Playing badminton as team captain one last time

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 9, 2018
ROAR mentors and invited students participate in the activities offered at the event.

ROAR’s in-school event brings students closer

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
April 27, 2018
Freshman Cielo Cabael-Castro and Freshman Kem Jaloway bake rainbow rice krispies in the family and consumer science kitchens.

GSA “Rainbow Week” and bake sale brings awareness and support to their club

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
April 25, 2018
Freshman Cielo Cabael-Castro visits the open reception at Gallery 200 to present her artwork on display.

[Photo] Over 175 student-created pieces are on display for spring art show

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2018
Wheaton West varsity hockey faced Glenbard Black on March 15.

Varsity hockey team wins first place in the Illinois West Cup and heads to the state competition

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
March 20, 2018
Korea

[Photo] North Korea and South Korea join together as one team in the Winter Olympics

February 23, 2018

Longtime union worker participates in Teachers’ Association march

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
February 15, 2018
English teachers Jen Culbertson and Nicole Osborne are now National Board Certified

English teachers earn National Board Certification

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
February 15, 2018

Who do you love the most?

By Ariana Alcantar, Isabela Casimiro, and Leslie Najera-Rivas
February 13, 2018
Sophomore Katie Sutherland tries on firefigther equipment brought by EMT paramedic Taylor Reeves for the HOSA panel event.

Students interested in health professions learn at HOSA panel

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
February 12, 2018
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was taken away from Salvadorians by the Trump Administration on Jan. 8.

TPS unfairly stripped away from immigrants

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
January 24, 2018

8th grade Open House

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