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The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting

Jaci South, Editor

All content by Jaci South
Pritzker Orders School Closings

Pritzker Orders School Closings

Jaci South, Sting Editor
March 15, 2020
Pet of the Week 3/2

Pet of the Week 3/2

Jaci South
March 3, 2020

Outbreak at CHS: Are we having one?

Jaci South
March 2, 2020
Pet of the Week 2/24

Pet of the Week 2/24

Jaci South
February 24, 2020
Pet of the Week 2/17

Pet of the Week 2/17

Jaci South
February 18, 2020
Jacob Warner donates blood.

Deborah Wills donates blood.

Andy Bryant donates blood.

Tuesday Senior Night

Jaci South
February 14, 2020
ACES Crush Sectionals

ACES Crush Sectionals

Jaci South
February 10, 2020
Pet of the Week 2/10

Pet of the Week 2/10

Jaci South
February 10, 2020
Pet of the Week 2/3

Pet of the Week 2/3

Jaci South
February 3, 2020
Pet of the Week 1/27

Pet of the Week 1/27

Jaci South
January 28, 2020
The Introduction of Sir B-Bop Beeyonce Buzz Beethoven

The Introduction of Sir B-Bop Beeyonce Buzz Beethoven

Jaci South
January 23, 2020
Pet of the Week 1/20

Pet of the Week 1/20

Jaci South
January 21, 2020
Pet of the Week 1/13

Pet of the Week 1/13

Jaci South
January 13, 2020

Who Should be Pet of the Semester?

Jaci South
December 9, 2019
Pet of the Week 12/9

Pet of the Week 12/9

Jaci South
December 9, 2019
Pet of the Week 12/2

Pet of the Week 12/2

Jaci South
December 2, 2019
Pet of the Week 11/25

Pet of the Week 11/25

Jaci South
November 26, 2019
How I Almost Got Killed by a Yondr

How I Almost Got Killed by a Yondr

Jaci South
November 18, 2019
Pet of the Week 11/18

Pet of the Week 11/18

Jaci South
November 18, 2019
Pet of the Week 11/4

Pet of the Week 11/4

Jaci South
November 4, 2019
I think they took out too much blood.

Maeghan Fuller donated blood at the drive Oct. 31.

[Photo] Red Cross Visits Chester

Ryn Petrowske and Jenna Bierman
October 31, 2019
Gage Garniss donates blood.

Pet of the Week 10/28

Pet of the Week 10/28

Jaci South
October 28, 2019
Mark North, Randolph County recycling coordinator, speaks to members of the Rhetoric and Composition classes about recycling efforts in Randolph County. The classes will conduct an electronics recycling collection Nov. 2 at Chester Grade School.

E-Cycle Drive Moving To Grade School

Jaci South, Sting Editor & Reporter
October 22, 2019
Pet of the Week 10/21

Pet of the Week 10/21

Jaci South
October 21, 2019
Pet of the Week 10/14

Pet of the Week 10/14

Jaci South
October 15, 2019
Pet of the Week 10/7

Pet of the Week 10/7

Jaci South
October 7, 2019
Each class decorated a wall for the Homecoming salute to the decades.

Dancers enjoy the music at the Homecoming dance.

Cierra Creason right) was crowned queen and Chris Schwier king during the Chester High School Homecoming. Queen Cierra was crowned during halftime of the Chester-Vienna football game and King Chris received his crown during the dance on Oct. 5.

[Photo] Homecoming Royalty Crowned

October 7, 2019
The Homecoming Court is pictured at the dance.

Chester High School 2019 Homecoming King Chris Schwier and Cierra Creason are pictured with 2018 royalty Shea Petrowske and Austin Schweizer.

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Pet of the Week 9/30

Pet of the Week 9/30

Jaci South
September 30, 2019
Pet of the Week 9/23

Pet of the Week 9/23

Jaci South
September 23, 2019

It: Chapter 2 Review

Jaci South, Sting Editor
September 23, 2019
How Much Do You Know About Shrek?

How Much Do You Know About Shrek?

Jaci South
September 16, 2019
Pet of the Week 9/16

Pet of the Week 9/16

Jaci South
September 16, 2019
Pet of the Week 9/9

Pet of the Week 9/9

Jaci South
September 10, 2019
Pet of the Week 9/2

Pet of the Week 9/2

Jaci South
September 3, 2019
The Chester High School Dance Team performed during the pep rally Aug. 30.

[Photo] Pep rally introduces fall participants

August 30, 2019
Pet of the Week 8/26

Pet of the Week 8/26

Jaci South
August 26, 2019
Submit to Pet of the Week!

Submit to Pet of the Week!

Jaci South
August 22, 2019
'Phone Pouches' Being Used This Year

‘Phone Pouches’ Being Used This Year

Jaci South, Sting Editor
August 13, 2019

Bullies and Phones: The Future of CHS and its Priorities

Jaci South
May 17, 2019
Art Club Gets Messy

Art Club Gets Messy

Jaci South
May 17, 2019
Members of the Class of 2019 who were honored by the Southern Illinois Achievement Society included Jacob Wingerter, Lauren Welge, Jakob Cushman and Drake Bollman. Not pictured were Elizabeth Soellner and Emma Draves.

Honors Night 2019

Jaci South
May 10, 2019
Elizabeth Soellner (ninth from left) and Jakob Cushman (ninth from right) were crowned queen and king at the 2019 Chester High School Prom. Ryn Petrowske was the princess and Ethan Rayburn the prince.

[Photo] Prom Royalty Crowned

April 7, 2019

“Annie” Backstage Pass

Jaci South, Sting Ad Manager
March 18, 2019
The Chester High School Sting won the Digital Blue Banner Award at the Southern Illinois School Press Association Winter Conference Feb. 27 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. In the front are editors Molly Rowold, Jaci South and Mallary Vasquez. In the back row (from left) are Wes Carpenter, Emarre'a Bell, Makaylaih Gladney, Chris Schwier, advisor Mike Springston, Melody Colonel, Owen Korando, Jenna Bierman, Andy Bryant and Elyzabeth Mitchell. Not pictured is co-editor Lauren Leathers.

Sting Captures Blue Banner award

Jaci South
February 27, 2019

The Controversy of School Dress Codes

Jaci South
January 17, 2019
2018 Illinois State Scholars are Jakob Cushman, Emma Draves, Jacob Wingerter and Elizabeth Soellner.

Illinois State Scholars Named

Jaci South, Sting Editor
December 10, 2018

Diversity Alliance Reforms

Jaci South
November 29, 2018
Former Chester Chief of Police Ryan Coffey (right) and Sgt. Bobby Helmers (now chief of police) gave a presentation Nov. 26, 2018, on surviving an active shooter incident.

Students Schooled On Active Shooter Safety

Jaci South
November 26, 2018

Jaci’s Reviews

Jaci South
November 21, 2018

Which Teacher Are You?

Jaci South
November 20, 2018
Seniors wrap mummy Erik Cowell during the Red Ribbon games.

[Photo] SADD Observes Red Ribbon Week

November 2, 2018
Seniors wrap mummy Erik Cowell during the Red Ribbon games.

SADD Observes Red Ribbon Week

Jaci South, Sting Editor
November 2, 2018
Sophomore Tyler Holm donates blood at the blood drive.

[Photo] Spooky Blood Drive Visits CHS

October 31, 2018
Say BOO To Drugs

Sophomore Tyler Holm donates blood at the blood drive.

[Video] Spooky Blood Drive Visits CHS

Jaci South, Sting Editor
October 31, 2018
Students collected over 9 tons of electronics during the e-waste drive.

[Photo] E-cycle Drive as Curriculum

October 26, 2018

Jaci’s Reviews

Jaci South, Sting Editor
October 8, 2018

[Video] E-Cycle Drive Fills Semi

October 7, 2018
Ryn Petrowske helps to unload a vehicle at the e-cycle drive Oct. 6.

[Photo] E-Cycle Drive Fills Semi

October 6, 2018
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[Photo] Chester Blanks Sesser

October 1, 2018
Homecoming queen candidates are (front row, from left) Addie Blechle, Kamryn Wingerter, Cara Childs, Shea Petrowske and Ryn Petrowske. King candidates are (back row, from left) Erik Cowell, Chett Andrews, Drake Bollman and Austin Schweizer and (inset) Jakob Cushman.

Carnival Theme for CHS Homecoming

Jaci South, Sting Reporter
September 12, 2018
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