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The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting

Noah Wetzel, Reporter

All content by Noah Wetzel
Students paint barrels for Earth Day.

Students Take Part In Earth Day

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
April 24, 2023

Recycling Coordinator Addresses Students

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
April 19, 2023
Archers worked in teams during Mr. Wente's PE class.

[Photo] Guard Provides Team-building Archery Activity

March 24, 2023

[Video] Guard Provides Team-building Archery Activity

March 24, 2023

Tickets On Sale For Poe Play

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
March 16, 2023
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Pulls Off Upset Daytona 500 Win

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Pulls Off Upset Daytona 500 Win

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
March 2, 2023
Mr. Springston receives the Adviser of the Year Award from John Wells.

Gavin Schroeder launches a shot in the win over Sparta.

Kolton Jany looks to pass against Sparta.

[Photo] Jackets Defeat Sparta, 48-38

February 11, 2023
Gavin Schroeder passes to Devante Palacio.

Chance Mott drives on Sparta.

Jacob Handel, Gavin Schroeder, Chance Mott and Clayton Andrews run a fast break against Fairfield.

Chance Mott drives against Fairfield.

Clayton Andrews surveys the court against Fairfield.

Chester runs a play against Fairfield.

[Video] Jackets Defeat Sparta, 48-38

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
February 11, 2023

[Video] Nashville Ends Lady Jackets’ Season

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
February 11, 2023

[Video] Jackets Fall To Red Bud, Du Quoin

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
February 6, 2023
Trace Fricke launches a three-pointer against Du Quoin.

Chester lost to Du Quoin 60-43.

Devante Palacio makes a lay-up against Du Quoin.

Gavin Schroeder drives against Du Quoin.

Noah's Oscar Preview

Noah’s Oscar Preview

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
January 23, 2023
Chester lost to Nashville Dec. 13.

Chester lost to Nashville Dec. 13.

[Photo] Jackets Defeat Red Bud At Home

December 19, 2022
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Chester lost to Nashville Dec. 13.

The Grinch joins in at the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

Band Helps Light Christmas Tree

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
December 1, 2022
Josh Brown and Vicki Laramore, lenders at Buena Vista Bank, speak to members of the journalism class.

Bankers Speak To Journalism Class

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
November 30, 2022
Mr. Juenger goes medieval.

Dress For Success & Chivalry

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
November 18, 2022
Mr. Juenger prepares for class warfare.

[Video] Kate Garnes | Speaking For Yourself

Ace Smith, Editor
November 16, 2022

[Video] Speaker Addresses CHS At Assembly Nov. 15

Cheslli Cumberland, Sting Reporter
November 10, 2022
Mr. Lochhead donates blood at the blood drive.

[Photo] Blood Drive Collects 33 Pints

October 27, 2022

[Video] Lady Jackets Fall In Regional

October 25, 2022
Mabry Wingerter sets the ball against Du Quoin.

Chester lost to Du Quoin in the regional.

Homecoming candidates for Chester High School are (front row) Korbin Jany, Camryn Luthy, Bethany Baughman and Evan Bland. In the back are Aidan Blechle, Maleia Absher, Chance Mott, Reese McCormick, Paige Vasquez and Koby Jany.

[Photo] Meet The Candidates On New Sting Vlog

September 27, 2022
Gage Hopkins (10) runs for a gain against Sparta.

Chester beat Sparta for its first win of the season.

[Photo] Jackets Blank Wesclin 32-0

September 28, 2022

[Video] Chester Earns First Win Over Sparta

Evan Bland, Sting Reporter
September 19, 2022

[Video] Volleyball Team Falls To Carlyle

September 7, 2022
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Paige Vasquez sets the ball against Carlyle.

Mabry Wingerter goes to the net against Carlyle.

Paige Thomas dives for a dig against Carlyle.

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Maleia Absher goes to the net against Carlyle.

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Zain Al-Jassim, pictured against Benton, threw for 156 yards against Sparta.

[Photo] Jackets Lose To Freeburg

September 13, 2022
Zain Al-Jassim, pictured against Benton, threw for 156 yards against Sparta.

[Photo] Chester Loses Home Opener To Benton

September 6, 2022

NASCAR Playoff System Explained

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
August 29, 2022
Mr. Blechle

Mr. Blechle Returns To CHS As Principal

Noah Wetzel, Sting Reporter
August 23, 2022
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