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The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
Melody Colonel

Melody Colonel, Editor

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The Chester High school Band rehearses for the IHSA organizational contest.

A Second State Series Placement

Melody Colonel, Editor
May 6, 2021

Sting Staffers Advance To State

Melody Colonel, Editor
April 14, 2021

Chasing the Championship 2.0

Melody Colonel, Editor
March 17, 2021
Senior Olivia Brown was one of the blood donors March 2 at the drive sponsored by the Chester Student Council.

Blood Drive Success

Melody Colonel, Editor
March 3, 2021
Mr. Cowan gets ready to kiss the goat as FFA President Blake Huffman looks on.

Mr. Cowan Kisses The Goat

Melody Colonel, Editor
February 25, 2021
NHS Fundraiser Expanded

NHS Fundraiser Expanded

Melody Colonel, Editor
February 18, 2021
Chester High School teachers wore Hawaiian shirts and Illini sportswear Jan. 28 in tribute to the late Mr. Spears. Mr. Spears, who passed away Jan. 24, was a graduate of the University of Illinois. The late math teacher also initiated the teacher tradition of wearing Hawaiian shirts on Fridays.

Mr. Spears — A CHS Legend

Melody Colonel, Sting Editor
February 18, 2021
Shrek Auditions Pt. 2!

Shrek Auditions Pt. 2!

Melody Colonel, Editor
February 4, 2021
My Experiences with DYWIL

My Experiences with DYWIL

Melody Colonel, Editor
January 26, 2021

[Video] Swing Choir Presents Virtual Christmas Program

Melody Colonel, Editor
December 25, 2020

[Video] Faculty Shares Christmas Traditions

Melody Colonel, Editor
December 18, 2020
A Message From a 2021 Senior

A Message From a 2021 Senior

Melody Colonel, Editor
November 23, 2020
Student Council Selling COVID-19 Shirts

Student Council Selling COVID-19 Shirts

Melody Colonel, Editor
October 30, 2020
Introducing the Zen Card

Introducing the Zen Card

Melody Colonel, Editor
October 23, 2020
Emma Bryant wore a Cowboys jersey Monday. Mr. Cowan would be proud.

COVID Can’t Mask Our Jacket Pride!

Melody Colonel, Editor
October 22, 2020
Oddessy Flores prepares to perform as Chester musicians took their classes outdoors Sept. 24.

Adapting to the New COVID-19 World

Melody Colonel, Editor
September 24, 2020
CHS Student Council Results

CHS Student Council Results

Melody Colonel, Editor
September 14, 2020
Senior Signs

CHS Summit Yearbook Congratulates Seniors

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
May 17, 2020
My Goodbye

My Goodbye

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
April 17, 2020
The Chester High School Sting won the Blue Banner Award from the Southern Illinois School Press Association.

Sting Wins Blue Banner Award

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
February 28, 2020
"Sometimes You Have to Forego One Dream to Make Another Dream a Reality!"

“Sometimes You Have to Forego One Dream to Make Another Dream a Reality!”

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
February 13, 2020

CATS Review

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
January 8, 2020
Car of the Week: Camdyn Shemonic

Car of the Week: Camdyn Shemonic

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
November 14, 2019
SEMO "Heathers: the Musical" Review

SEMO “Heathers: the Musical” Review

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
November 11, 2019
Car of the Week: Steve Saleen

Car of the Week: Steve Saleen

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
October 24, 2019
Car of the Week: Jon August (Chelsea August's Dad)

Car of the Week: Jon August (Chelsea August’s Dad)

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
October 17, 2019
Car of the Week: Mr. Cowan

Car of the Week: Mr. Cowan

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
October 10, 2019
Introducing Car of the Week

Introducing Car of the Week

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2019
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[Photo] Vaping: A Real Problem in America

September 18, 2019
Drop Caps Here!

Drop Caps Here!

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
September 18, 2019
Vaping: A Real Problem in America

Vaping: A Real Problem in America

Melody Colonel, Assistant Editor
September 18, 2019
Avery Runge takes over from Ryn Petrowske in the Columbia Relay.

[Photo] Runners compete at New Athens, Columbia

September 5, 2019
Avery Runge takes over from Ryn Petrowske in the Columbia Relay.

[Photo] Runners compete at New Athens, Columbia

September 5, 2019

Geocaching King

Melody Colonel
August 22, 2019
Students at CHS are putting their phones in YONDR bags during classes.

Ahead of the Curve?

Melody Colonel
August 21, 2019

Musicians Perform Spring Concert

Melody Colonel, Sting Reporter
May 10, 2019

Swing Choir Sees “Miss Saigon”

Melody Colonel, Sting Reporter
May 6, 2019
Sophomore Fund-raiser Successful

Sophomore Fund-raiser Successful

Melody Colonel, Sting Reporter
May 6, 2019
Pick-up Saturday For Krispy Kreme Donuts

Pick-up Saturday For Krispy Kreme Donuts

Melody Colonel, Sting Reporter
April 17, 2019

Three Sting Staffers Statebound

Melody Colonel
April 13, 2019
Construction on the stage for "Annie" was underway last weekend. Tickets for the musical are now on sale.

“Annie” tickets on sale Feb. 19

Melody Colonel, Sting Reporter
February 13, 2019

The Return of the Mullet?

Melody Colonel, Sting Reporter
January 18, 2019
Egg Breaks World Record

Egg Breaks World Record

Melody Colonel, Sting Reporter
January 18, 2019

Let’s Have a Christmas Celebration

Melody Colonel, Sting Reporter
December 11, 2018

Let’s Have a Christmas Celebration!

Melody Colonel
December 11, 2018
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