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the new classroom facilities in the northern part of the building. In 1978 additions were added to the north and south ends of the building providing a swimming pool, fieldhouse, greenhouses, library, commons, and administrative offices. In the summer of 1998 ground was broken for the addition of twenty-eight classrooms, a fitness center and dance studio, and the construction of a new sports stadium. The new classrooms, fitness center and dance studio are located on the west side of the building. In addition to new construction, the building referendum passed in 1997 included monies for the installation of new heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning systems for the remaining parts of the building.
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In 1954, Community High School experienced its first addition to the building. That addition is the area that now includes the cafeteria, small gym, and some classroom facilities. In 1964 another major addition was approved by the Board of Education. This area includes the Bishop Gymnasium and all of
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From 1904 to 1926, the old junior high school (since torn down and now the present location of the West Chicago Fire Department) and various buildings in the city of West Chicago were used as high school classrooms. On December 28, 1924, the citizens voted to construct a high school at the present
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The referendum allocated 1.8 million dollars for technology. Technology has been integrated into all classrooms in the school. The high school now has 12 fully equipped computer labs, an Online College and Career Center,a Yearbook Production Lab, and laptop computers.
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The West Chicago Theatre program (Wego Drama) was invited to perform an original children's show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2016. The group was invited back in the summer of 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was cancelled.
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The opening date of the new high school was September 23, 1926. The 21st annual commencement (the first at the new high school) was held on June 11, 1927. The graduating class consisted of 27 students (20 girls and 7 boys).
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West Chicago offers over 40 clubs and activities for students, ranging from academic and vocational, to cultural and leadership (the entire list of which can be found
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showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are alumni, or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate
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The following teams have placed in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state championship tournament or meet:
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division in Portugal. Quezada attended WCHS until junior year when he decided to pursue his career professionally with
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Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association's Write-off Competition, San Antonio, TX, 2012
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The following activities have placed in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state tournament:
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Class of 2008 school report card; Information begins on p. 8 of this report; accessed 23 June 2009
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TV reporter for WCBS-TV in New York City. Class of 1981 (known in high school as Carm Aiello).
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Carriveau's award-winning photo from this competition was also featured on cover of the JEA
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News from Community High School District 94 - September 30, 2016; accessed 3 November 2016
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Actress in TV and movies. Scene of the Crime, Seinfeld, Emily of New Moon, Pontypool.
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The Athletic Department sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women in
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score of 20.4 and graduated 96.1% of its senior class. West Chicago has not made
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Scott Dierking stats & bio; databasefootball.com; accessed 23 June 2009
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Press Release: Upstate Eight Conference Affiliation accessed 1 March 2013
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Alexis Quezada high school newspaper at Daily Herald (Arlington Heights)
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Composer primarily known for his work in game music, most notably the
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Congressional Districts of Illinois. He was briefly Chairman of the
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As of the 2013-14 school year, West Chicago will compete in the
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Public secondary school in West Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Upstate Eight invites three DVC schools accessed 1 March 2013
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Remarks of Congressman Allen, on "The Late Chauncey W. Reed"
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Season Summaries for WCCHS; ihsa.org; accessed 23 June 2009
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was a U.S. Congressman (1935–1956), who represented the
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Honorable Mention for Feature Writing, Alexandra Garibay
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Original entrance to the Community High School building
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Honorable Mention for Sports Writing, Katelyn Foehner
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West Chicago Community High School
Original entrance to the Community High School building
West Chicago
Illinois
Coordinates
41°52′46″N 88°12′23″W / 41.8794°N 88.2063°W / 41.8794; -88.2063
navy blue
white
Fight song
Upstate Eight Conference
Nickname
Wildcats
www.d94.org
West Chicago, Illinois
United States
ACT
Adequate Yearly Progress
No Child Left Behind Act
Upstate Eight Conference
Illinois High School Association
DuPage Valley Conference
Wildcats
basketball
cross country
golf
soccer
swimming
diving
tennis
track & field

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