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

A Second State Series Placement

May 6, 2021

Sting Staffers Advance To State

April 14, 2021

Chasing the Championship 2.0

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

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

Mr. Cowan Kisses The Goat

February 25, 2021
NHS Fundraiser Expanded

NHS Fundraiser Expanded

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

February 18, 2021
Shrek Auditions Pt. 2!

Shrek Auditions Pt. 2!

February 4, 2021
My Experiences with DYWIL

My Experiences with DYWIL

January 26, 2021

[Video] Swing Choir Presents Virtual Christmas Program

December 25, 2020

[Video] Faculty Shares Christmas Traditions

December 18, 2020
A Message From a 2021 Senior

A Message From a 2021 Senior

November 23, 2020
Student Council Selling COVID-19 Shirts

Student Council Selling COVID-19 Shirts

October 30, 2020
Introducing the Zen Card

Introducing the Zen Card

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

COVID Can’t Mask Our Jacket Pride!

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

Adapting to the New COVID-19 World

September 24, 2020
CHS Student Council Results

CHS Student Council Results

September 14, 2020
Senior Signs

CHS Summit Yearbook Congratulates Seniors

May 17, 2020
My Goodbye

My Goodbye

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

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!”

February 13, 2020

CATS Review

January 8, 2020
Car of the Week: Camdyn Shemonic

Car of the Week: Camdyn Shemonic

November 14, 2019
SEMO Heathers: the Musical Review

SEMO “Heathers: the Musical” Review

November 11, 2019
Car of the Week: Steve Saleen

Car of the Week: Steve Saleen

October 24, 2019
Car of the Week: Jon August (Chelsea Augusts Dad)

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

October 17, 2019
Car of the Week: Mr. Cowan

Car of the Week: Mr. Cowan

October 10, 2019
Introducing Car of the Week

Introducing Car of the Week

October 9, 2019
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[Photo] Vaping: A Real Problem in America

September 18, 2019
Drop Caps Here!

Drop Caps Here!

September 18, 2019
Vaping: A Real Problem in America

Vaping: A Real Problem in America

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

[Photo] Runners compete at New Athens, Columbia

September 5, 2019
Chris Schwier competes in the Columbia Relay.

[Photo] Runners compete at New Athens, Columbia

September 5, 2019

Geocaching King

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

Ahead of the Curve?

August 21, 2019

Musicians Perform Spring Concert

May 10, 2019

Swing Choir Sees “Miss Saigon”

May 6, 2019
Sophomore Fund-raiser Successful

Sophomore Fund-raiser Successful

May 6, 2019
Pick-up Saturday For Krispy Kreme Donuts

Pick-up Saturday For Krispy Kreme Donuts

April 17, 2019

Three Sting Staffers Statebound

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

February 13, 2019

The Return of the Mullet?

January 18, 2019
Egg Breaks World Record

Egg Breaks World Record

January 18, 2019

Let’s Have a Christmas Celebration

December 11, 2018

Let’s Have a Christmas Celebration!

December 11, 2018
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