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The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting

Bethany Baughman, Reporter

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Bethany winning many awards for tumbling

Chester Cheerleader sells Pies to Travel to Nationals for Tumbling

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
January 31, 2024
Senior Cheerleader Bethany Baughman earns Hawaii Trip

Senior Cheerleader Bethany Baughman earns Hawaii Trip

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
January 10, 2024
Paige Vasquez finished second to qualify for state in the shot put.

Vasquez Finishes Tenth In State

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
May 20, 2023
Gabe Steele was second in the 300-meter hurdles.

Track Boys 2nd At Conference

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
May 11, 2023
Chester won the Cahokia Conference title.

Chester Girls Capture Conference Title

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
May 5, 2023
Will Schuwerk took fifth in the 100 and 400 at the Bi-County meet.

Girls 2nd, Boys 3rd At Bi-County Meet

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
April 26, 2023
Jazzi Merideth and Gianna Eggemeyer make a handoff in the 4x200.

Girls 2nd, Boys 6th At Buzz Bradley

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
April 22, 2023

[Video] Spring Spotlight — Preparing Prom

April 17, 2023

[Video] Track Teams Sweep Home Meet

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
April 13, 2023
Cailey Bainter was fifth in the 100.

Will Schuwerk took fourth in 100.

Lillian Diskey took 7th in the 100.

Jazzi Merideth took second to qualify for state in the 100m hurdles.

Jazzi Merideth took second in the high jump.

Evan Bland held Gibault to one run in his three-inning sting against Gibault.

[Photo] Jackets Lose To Wesclin

May 7, 2023
Kinsli McCartney scores a run against Gibault.

[Photo] Lady Jackets Lose To Sparta In Regional

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Lexie Mott drove in two runs and scored twice in the win over Gibault. She was also the winning pitcher.

[Video] Spring Sports Spotlight On Location

March 29, 2023
Jazzi Meredith was second in the 100 hurdles and 3rd in the 300 hurdles.

Jacob Handel was second in the 400.

Sting Sports Spotlight

Bethany Baughman and Clayton Andrews
March 21, 2023
Elaine Lutman had a hit in the win over Steeleville.

[Photo] Lady Jackets Outhit Carlyle In Loss

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
March 29, 2023

[Video] Sting Sports Spotlight

Bethany Baughman and Clayton Andrews
March 10, 2023
Students dance on the stage

Spanish Club Dances At St. Louis

Bethany Baughman and Haley Hoskin
March 8, 2023

[Video] Sting Spring Sports Spotlight

Clayton Andrews and Bethany Baughman
March 2, 2023

[Video] How Do You Rate?

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
February 27, 2023
Noah Homan on Adam Sandler dress-up day.

Addy May running in the one mile.

Mabry Wingerater running in the relay.

A shot from the blocks. Jazzi Merideth in the 60 meter hurdles.

Coach Cartwright writing scores down.

Josalynn Anaya catching up.

Mackenzie Deimund about to pass her opponent.

Jazzi Merideth running in her relay race.

Mrs. Carroll on Adam Sandler dress-up day.

Mrs. Grau on Adam Sandler Dress-up Day.

All the Sting members gather to show off their awards from SISPA.

Sting Rolls Up Honors At SISPA

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
February 23, 2023
Chesli Cumberland and Isaiah Roth meet a student at SIUC during SISPA

More adventures at SIUC during the SISPA event.

Finding more students who attend SIUC.

Some Sting staff meet up at the SIUC bowling alley.

Bethany and crew meet new people at SIUC during the SISPA event

Student Council Wants Your Blood

Student Council Wants Your Blood

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
February 15, 2023
Chester beat Wesclin in Senior Night.

Senior members of the boys basketball team, cheer, dance and band were recognized at Senior Night.

Coach K and Mr. Wente at the tailgate

Hive members held a tailgate party before the Chester-Sparta basketball game.

Hive Tailgates Before Win Over Sparta

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
February 13, 2023
Cheerleaders 12th At Sectional

Cheerleaders 12th At Sectional

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
February 1, 2023
Participants in the CHS Cheer Camp performed at halftime of the Chester-Okawville game on Jan. 27.

Cheerleaders Conduct Annual Camp

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
January 26, 2023
Maleia Absher and Megan Zimmer provide instruction during cheer camp.

CHS cheerleaders have been holding their annual cheer camp this week.

Ellen McCormick, Emma Eggemeyer, Libby McCormick and Peyton Cole are pictured with their little cheerleaders.

CHS cheerleaders have been holding a cheer camp for grade school students.

[Video] Lady Jackets Lose To Okawville, Benton

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
Jazzi Merideth battles for the jump ball against Benton.

Camrynn Howie takes a shot against Benton.

Jennifer Stumpe scores against Benton.

Midnights Explodes Expectations

Midnights Explodes Expectations

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
January 20, 2023
Chester cheerleaders competed in the Cahokia Conference cheerleading competition.

Cheer Competed In Conference Tournament

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
January 17, 2023
Chance Mott is interviewed by Zain Al-Jassim during a theme night skit.

Hive Themes for CIT

Bethany Baughman, Sting Reporter
January 13, 2023
Isaiah Roth designed the t-shirt for the Hive.

[Photo] Clubs Plan Raffles During CIT

January 6, 2023

[Video] Vlogging On The NHS

November 22, 2022

[Video] NHS Inducts New Members

Mikayla Straight, Sting Reporter
November 10, 2022

[Video] Lady Jackets Honor Seniors With Win

October 19, 2022
The Lady Jackets celebrate a point against Marissa.

PKV05 goes for a kill against Marissa.

Paige Vasquez goes for a kill against Marissa.

Mabry Wingerter sets up Maleia Absher in the win over Marissa.

[Video] Lady Jackets Finish Conference Play 6-4

October 17, 2022
Maleia Absher attempts a tip score against Sparta.

Members of the Hive display their support for Paige Vasquez.

[Video] Jackets Pink Out With Sweep

October 7, 2022
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