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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
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The Black Diamond Conference champion Chester Lady Yellow Jackets were recognized prior to their win over Trico on April 22.

[Photo] Lady Jackets Win BDC

April 14, 2021
The Black Diamond Conference champion Chester Lady Yellow Jackets were recognized prior to their win over Trico on April 22.

[Photo] Lady Jackets Win BDC

April 14, 2021
Queen candidates are Alex Hennrich, Amelia Shemonic, Peyton Clendenin, Hannah Blechle and Juliette Abernathy. King candidates are Ryan Whitley, Luke Miller, Cooper Eggemeyer, Nate Heffernan and Gage Garniss.

[Photo] Court Named For Spring Formal

April 19, 2021
Members of the Environmental Club did some weeding in front of the school.

Environmental Club Prepares For Earth Day

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
April 19, 2021

Mother Mother’s “O My Heart”

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
April 8, 2021
A representative from the Rainbow Cafe in Carbondale spoke to members of the CHS GSA.

GSA Hears Rainbow Cafe Representative

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
March 26, 2021

Chasing the Championship 2.0

Melody Colonel, Editor
March 17, 2021
The Chester High school Band rehearses for the IHSA organizational contest.

[Photo] A Second State Series Placement

May 6, 2021
Jordan Hughes led Chester with 21 points against Goreville.

[Photo] Boys Place Two On All-Conference Team

March 9, 2021
GSA Shows "Love" On Fence

GSA Shows “Love” On Fence

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
March 1, 2021
Mr. Cowan gets ready to kiss the goat as FFA President Blake Huffman looks on.

[Photo] Mr. Cowan Kisses The Goat

Melody Colonel, Editor
February 25, 2021
Green Team Selling Earth Day T-shirts

Green Team Selling Earth Day T-shirts

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
February 24, 2021

Lady Jackets Defeat Trico

William Sorto, Sports Editor
February 24, 2021
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Emma Bryant and Colson Burgdorf dressed up for Pajama Day during FFA Week.

Mrs. Durbin's pajama pants honor her new baby.

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Students wore hats for FFA Week Hat Day Feb. 22.

Hat Day photos

Nathan Heffernan scored 13 points in Chester's win over Vienna.

[Photo] Chester Takes Two Over Weekend

February 20, 2021

Chester Takes Two Over Weekend

William Sorto, Sports Editor
February 20, 2021
GSA Works On Projects

GSA Works On Projects

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
February 12, 2021
Members of the Chester High School FFA are designing Valentine's Day cards for residents of the Manor at Craig Farm.

FFA Plans Community Service Project

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
February 4, 2021
FFA Meeting Feb. 4

FFA Meeting Feb. 4

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
February 3, 2021
Wilbur Soot -- Your City Gave Me Asthma

Wilbur Soot — Your City Gave Me Asthma

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
February 3, 2021

SADD Sign-up On Feb. 5

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
February 3, 2021
Schedule Expanding Feb. 8

Schedule Expanding Feb. 8

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
February 2, 2021
GSA Resumes Activities

GSA Resumes Activities

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
February 1, 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.

[Photo] Mr. Spears -- A CHS Legend

February 18, 2021

Environmental Club Contends With COVID

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
January 25, 2021

Facts About FFA

Lily Smith, Sting Reporter
January 25, 2021
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