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The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting

Aden McFarland, Associate Editior

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Teacher Of The Week

Teacher Of The Week

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
May 12, 2024
Senior Trip/Graduation Practice

Senior Trip/Graduation Practice

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
May 7, 2024

Senior Final Exam Schedule

Aden Mcfarland, Associate Editor
May 7, 2024
Guess the Teacher - Week 7

Guess the Teacher – Week 7

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
May 6, 2024
Guess the Teacher Week 6

Guess the Teacher Week 6

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
April 29, 2024
Guess the Teacher Week 5

Guess the Teacher Week 5

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
April 19, 2024
Guess The Teacher Week 4

Guess The Teacher Week 4

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
April 10, 2024
Guess the Teacher- Week 3

Guess the Teacher- Week 3

Aden Mcfarland, Associate Editor
April 5, 2024
Guess the Teacher- Week 2

Guess the Teacher- Week 2

Aden McFarland, associate Editor
March 27, 2024
Guess The Teacher Week 1

Guess The Teacher Week 1

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
March 25, 2024
23-24 Musical, The Pajama Game

23-24 Musical, The Pajama Game

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
March 15, 2024
Scholar Bowl places 2nd at Regional Tournment

Scholar Bowl places 2nd at Regional Tournment

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
March 7, 2024
Scholar Bowl Members preparing to go against Trico.

CHS Scholar Bowl Crushes Marissa During League Tournament

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
March 4, 2024
Scholar Bowl team celebrating their 4th place win.

CHS Scholar Bowl places Fourth During Masonic Tournament

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
February 29, 2024
Mrs. Clendinen's RTI celebrating with their Ice Cream cake for winning the competition

CHS RTI Raised 363 Caps During the Cap Collection

Aden McFarland, Associate Editor
February 14, 2024

[Video] Lyons, Welge Win Poetry Contest

Cesar Marquez, Sting Reporter
April 19, 2023
Winners in the Poetry Out Loud event are Jessica Ixcoy, third; Nico DeGuzman, first; and Ary Shipley, second).

[Photo] DeGuzman Wins Poetry Out Loud Event

January 10, 2023
Nico DeGuzman rehearses for the Poetry Out Loud competition scheduled Friday.

Mr. Springston channeled Mark Twain for American Literature classes on Dec. 5.

[Photo] Mark Twain Returns To Chester

December 3, 2022

[Video] Teachers Show Moves During Assembly

November 24, 2022

[Video] Seniors Win Spirit Games

September 30, 2022
Mr. Colonel and Mrs. Boyd were named the favorite teachers.

One of the competitions involved giving makeovers.

One of the competitions involved giving makeovers.

Dodge ball was an event at the Spirit Games.

Dodgeball was played during the Spirit Games.

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[Video] Powder Puff Game Returns

September 29, 2022
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Theater Department Plans Sale Event

Theater Department Plans Sale Event

Aden McFarland, Sting Reporter
May 6, 2022

[Video] Jackets Beat Red Bud In Regional Preview

February 15, 2022
Students register for the blood drive on Feb. 22.

[Photo] Blood Drive Held On Feb. 22

February 9, 2022

[Video] Lady Jackets Defeat Trico, Red Bud; Fall To Wesclin, Du Quoin, Okawville

February 7, 2022

[Video] Chester Boys Down Madison, Okawville; Lose At Carlyle, Du Quoin

February 2, 2022

[Video] Lady Jackets Beat Gibault

November 30, 2021

[Video] Chester Beats Sparta In Tournament

November 24, 2021
Aiden Jany battles for a rebound.

trace Fricke looks to pass.

Gavin Schroeder battles for a loose ball.

Gavin Schroeder drives around a pick by Trace Fricke.

Trace Fricke looks for an open man against Anna-Jonesboro.

Aden's Food Truck

Aden’s Food Truck

Aden McFarland, Sting Reporter
November 6, 2021
The GSA had a Candyland theme.

The trick or treat even attracted close to 500 youngsters.

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The Spanish Club and yearbook had tables at the event.

[Photo] Trick or Treating at CHS

October 31, 2021
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[Video] Lady Jackets Lose In Semi-Final Game

October 26, 2021
Seniors Kaitlyn Absher, Hannah Blechle and Alyssa Seymour were honored on Senior Night.

Chester lost to Marion on Senior Night.

[Video] Jackets Defeat Red Bud, Claim Conference Crown

October 15, 2021

[Video] Lady Jackets Host Pink-out Game

October 15, 2021
A silent auction was one of the events at the annual Pink Out Game. Proceeds raised were used to battle cancer.

Jordan Buskohl sets up a hit during the game against Red Bud.

Alyssa Seymour bats a ball during the game against Red Bud.

Chester played Red Bud in the "Pink Out" game.

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Jerald Copple (right) defended his title in the hay bale toss.

Seniors prepare for tug-of-war.

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Queen of the Faculty

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Kailyn Absher goes to the net against Steeleville.

[Photo] Chester Beats Steeleville

October 5, 2021

[Video] Chester Beats Steeleville

October 5, 2021

[Video] Chester Loses Two Conference Games

September 28, 2021
Chester lost to Okawville Sept. 28.

Hannah Blechle hits a ball back against Okawville.

The Spanish Club ate at Tequila's restaurant Sept. 14.

Spanish Club Eats Out

Aden McFarland, Sting Reporter
September 15, 2021
Aden's Food Truck

Aden’s Food Truck

Aden McFarland, Sting Reporter
May 24, 2021
Aden's Food Truck

Aden’s Food Truck

Aden McFarland, Sting Reporter
May 18, 2021
Aden's Food Truck

Aden’s Food Truck

Aden McFarland, Sting Reporter
May 9, 2021

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March 18, 2021

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March 7, 2021
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