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The Student News Site of Chester High School

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The Student News Site of Chester High School

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Senior Exam Schedule Released

Senior Exam Schedule Released

Ace Smith, Editor
May 9, 2023

Chester Music Department Takes 5th In State

Ace Smith, Sting Editor
April 17, 2023

Five Sting Staffers Advance To State

Ace Smith, Editor
April 11, 2023
5 IHSA State Finals qualifiers (from left to right) Aden McFarland, Haley Hoskin, Bethany Baughman, Clayton Andrews, and Kerringtyn Malley.

Organization Contest Coming April 14

Ace Smith, Editor
April 4, 2023
Photgraphy shoots for Gilligans

Photography Takes Pictures For Gilligans

Ace Smith, Editor
March 22, 2023
Iced Coffee from Gilligans

Photography takes a flat lay photo

Mr. Juenger coaches Esports.

CHS E-Sports Second Victory

Ace Smith, Editor
March 10, 2023
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Ace’s Senior Wish List | What I Would Like To See Changed #2

Ace Smith, Editor
March 7, 2023
The Smash Bros Team earns their first win and celebrates!

CHS E-Sports Earns Its First Win

Ace Smith, Editor
March 6, 2023
Cocaine Bear, Mediocrity At Its Finest | A Sting Review

Cocaine Bear, Mediocrity At Its Finest | A Sting Review

Ace Smith, Editor
March 6, 2023
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[Photo] New Tables At CHS

March 14, 2023
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Ace’s Senior Wish List | What I Would Like To See Changed #1

Ace Smith, Editor
March 1, 2023
Death Is A Whistle in the Wind

Death Is A Whistle in the Wind

Ace Smith, Editor
February 27, 2023
Poetry Out Loud Regionals Results

Poetry Out Loud Regionals Results

Ace Smith, Editor
February 27, 2023
Sydney Collins and Brayden Absher handed out goodie bags to teachers as part of FFA Week.

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Chester Esports played two games Feb. 16.

Chase Gilbert, TJ Lyons, David Sullivan, and Trinity Jones all prepared for the match.

E-Sports Yellow Jackets Defeated By Mighty Crusaders

Ace Smith, Editor
February 15, 2023
Aidan Blechle cooks at the Hive tailgate party.

[Photo] Hive Tailgate at Basketball Game

February 10, 2023
Aidan Blechle cooks at the Hive tailgate party.

Hive Tailgate at Basketball Game

Ace Smith, Editor
February 10, 2023
The CHS E-Sports team held its first competition Feb. 9.

E-Sports Pre-Season Begins!

Ace Smith, Editor
February 10, 2023
Rainbow Cafe visits GSA

Rainbow Cafe visits GSA

Ace Smith, Editor
February 10, 2023
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Junior Class, Theater, and Baseball Fundraisers Released

Junior Class, Theater, and Baseball Fundraisers Released

Ace Smith, Editor
February 8, 2023
Gavin Schroeder scored 12 points in the win over Carlyle.

Lucas Thompson gets position for a rebound in the win over Carlyle.

Devante Palacio drives to the basket against Carlyle.

[Photo] Jackets Use Strong Second Half To Clip Carlyle

February 2, 2023
Students Conner Cowan and Jon Renfroe working diligently on chromebooks during 3rd hour.

Principal Works to Update Chromebook Policy

Ace Smith, Editor
January 26, 2023
Chester took second in the CIT.

Named to the all-tournament team from Chester were (from left) Gavin Schroeder, Trace Fricke and Chance Mott.

The Chester squad won the cheerleading trophy at the Chester Invitational Tournament.

[Video] Chester Takes Second In CIT

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
January 16, 2023
Mrs. Kern and Hanna Colvis prepare food bags for the Just for Jackets program.

[Photo] Just for Jackets

September 11, 2023
Mrs. Kern and Hanna Colvis prepare food bags for the Just for Jackets program.

Just for Jackets Program

Ace Smith, Editor
January 10, 2023
Chester members of the all-tourney team were MVP Camrynn Howie (left) and Lexie Mott (right).

Isaiah Roth designed the t-shirt for the Hive.

Clubs Plan Raffles During CIT

Ace Smith, Sting Editor
January 6, 2023
Stranger in the Alps: A Sting Review

Stranger in the Alps: A Sting Review

Ace Smith, Editor
January 6, 2023
E-Sports | The Future of Gaming Is Here!

E-Sports | The Future of Gaming Is Here!

Ace Smith, Editor
December 13, 2022
Student Council Conducting Christmas Dress Up Days

Student Council Conducting Christmas Dress Up Days

Ace Smith, Editor
December 11, 2022
Holiday Home Lighting Contest Winners

Holiday Home Lighting Contest Winners

Ace Smith, Editor
November 30, 2022
Unmourned Constellation

Unmourned Constellation

Ace Smith, Editor
November 22, 2022

Kate Garnes | Speaking For Yourself

Ace Smith, Editor
November 16, 2022
Driver's Ed | Quizlet Running Activity

Driver’s Ed | Quizlet Running Activity

Ace Smith, Editor
November 10, 2022

[Video] GSA Meets Jenny Devolt

Ace Smith, Editor
November 4, 2022
Spanish Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Spanish Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Ace Smith, Editor
November 4, 2022
November Menu

November Menu

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
November 2, 2022

Halloween Contest, Followed By Trunk Or Treat

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
November 1, 2022
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Aden McFarland

Summer Valleroy & Paige Hamilton

Costume Contest On Oct. 31

Costume Contest On Oct. 31

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
October 27, 2022
The sidewalks in Chester are in desperate need of some repair.

[Photo] Local Sidewalks are Vendors for Tetanus

October 20, 2022
Decades Day

Decades Day

Decade Day

Collection of stickers that GSA passed out on Pronouns Day

Learning What LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Means At CHS

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
October 20, 2022
Members of the Art Club and GSA decorated the fence at the football field for Halloween.

GSA, Art Club Plan Haunted House

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
October 13, 2022
CHS Bonfire

CHS Bonfire

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
October 11, 2022
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[Video] Lady Jackets Defeat Steeleville, Wesclin, Valmeyer

October 3, 2022
Chance Mott and Aidan Blechle display the shirts they for the Little Miss, Mr., Mx. theme day.

Jordan Buskohl goes to the net in the win over Carlyle.

Mabry Wingerter makes a block against Carlyle.

GSA Members Attend Summit

GSA Members Attend Summit

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
September 23, 2022
The Horse in the Backwards Alley

The Horse in the Backwards Alley

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
September 16, 2022
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School Daze

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
September 16, 2022
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[Photo] Photography Added To CHS Curriculum

September 19, 2022

[Video] A Day In The Life Of A Student At CHS

September 14, 2022
Swing Choir sings "The National Anthem" during the annual 9/11 tribute.

[Photo] Choir Marks 9/11 Anniversary

September 12, 2022
The Hive had a tropical theme as they cheered on the volleyball team against Red Bud.

HIVE: On The Rise

Ace Smith, Sting Reporter
September 10, 2022

Chief Helmers Addresses School Safety, Other Topics

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
September 5, 2022
Cheerleaders performed at the event.

[Photo] CHS Students Part Of Walmart Program

Haley Hoskin, Editor
August 25, 2022
Students at CHS were issued chromebooks this year.

Students Provided Computers For Classwork

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
August 24, 2022
Chester defeated Anna-Jonesboro in its home opener.

[Photo] Lady Jackets Win Opener

August 24, 2022
The Meaning Of The Color Yellow

The Meaning Of The Color Yellow

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
August 21, 2022
Students Attend Law Day

Students Attend Law Day

Ace Smith, Sting Reporter
May 12, 2022
College-bound students were recognized at the Senior Honors Assembly May 9.

The Class of 2022 revealed their future plans during the Senior Awards Assembly May 9.

[Photo] Seniors' Destinations

May 9, 2022
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'The Batman' Delivers For Fans

‘The Batman’ Delivers For Fans

Ace Smith, Sting Reporter
May 2, 2022
Students register for the blood drive April 29.

[Photo] Blood Drive April 29

April 18, 2022
Oddessy Flores, pictured at the music contest, had a perfect score for her vocal solo.

Chester Musicians Tied For Second In State After Solo & Ensemble Contests

Ace Smith, Sting Reporter
March 9, 2022
Oddessy Flores was one of the donors at the blood drive.

[Photo] Blood Drive Results

March 1, 2022
The Ugly Sweater Contest was the last event of Christmas Spirit Week.

[Photo] Christmas Spirit Week Dec. 6-10

November 29, 2021

E-Sports Team Needs Coach

Ace Smith, Associate Editor
December 8, 2021
Noah Wetzel auditions for Mrs. Hodge. Dec. 9 is the final day for aufitions for the CHS production of "Tuck Everlasting."

[Photo] Auditions Held For "Tuck Everlasting"

December 6, 2021

[Video] Auditions Held For “Tuck Everlasting”

Haley Hoskin, Sting Reporter
December 6, 2021
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