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The Student News Site of Chester High School

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The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting
The Student News Site of Chester High School

The Sting

Andy Bryant, Reporter/Photographer

All content by Andy Bryant

‘Bring Your Pet to School’ Day

Andy Bryant, Sting Reporter
April 7, 2020
Swanwick Crosswalk Needs Attention

Swanwick Crosswalk Needs Attention

Andy Bryant, Sting Reporter
March 9, 2020
The three teachers who collected the most money in the FFA Kiss A goat contest were Mr. Cowan, Mrs. Hammel and Mr. Colonel. Mr. Meltzer, FFA adviser, organized the contest.

Mrs. Hammel "won" the FFA kiss a goat contest and captured her "prize" during a school assembly Feb. 27.

[Photo] Mr. Cowan Kisses The Goat

Melody Colonel, Editor
February 25, 2021

[Video] Seniors Honored At Last Home Game

February 19, 2020
Jared Landeros sets up the offense under the watchful eye of Coach Norman.

Chett Andrews scored 14 points against Goreville.

Ian Reith scored 14 points against Goreville.

Illinois State Scholars honored on Senior Night were Jaci South, Destiny Williams, Lauryn Vasquez, Zack Houghlan, Alyssa Place, Amira Al-Jassim, Ashtyn Jany, Jessica Handel and Addie Blechle.

Chett Andrews hit two three-pointers against Trico.

DeOndre Martin scored 19 points in the win over Trico.

[Photo] Jackets Defeat Trico, 56-41

February 17, 2020
Ian Reith scored 19 points against Trico.

[Video] CHS Cheer Camp Culminates With Performances

Andy Bryant, Sting Reporter
February 18, 2020
Jordan Hughes scored four points against Trico.

Mabry Miles and Ryn Petrowske helped with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes bake sale during the Chester-Carbondale game.

FCA Back At CHS

Andy Bryant
February 18, 2020

[Video] Jackets Defeat Trico, 56-41

February 17, 2020
The Chester High School cheerleaders held cheerleading camp this week.

Youngsters work on routines at the CHS cheerleading camp.

[Video] Jackets Defeat Christopher

February 12, 2020
Jared Landeros drives against a Christopher player.

[Video] Jackets Defeat Vienna

February 8, 2020
DeOndre Martin scored eight points against Carbondale.

Jared Landeros scored seven points against Carbondale.

DeOndre Martin scored six points against Vienna.

Ian Reith scores against Vienna.

Ian Reith scored 25 points against Vienna.

The Kaskaskia District recognized its Eagle scouts.

Kaskaskia District Honors Scouts

Andy Bryant, Sting Reporter
February 3, 2020
Chester scouts held a pancake breakfast Jan. 25.

[Photo] Scouts Serve Pancake Breakfast

January 27, 2020
Chester scouts held a pancake breakfast Jan. 25.

Scouts Serve Pancake Breakfast

Andy Bryant, Sting Reporter
January 27, 2020
The Chester High School Pep Band qualified to play at the IHSA girls state basketball tournament.

The Chester High School Pep Band qualified to play in the state basketball tournament.

Mark Twain twinned

[Photo] Looking Good For 185

January 21, 2020
The Chester Yellowjackets won the Chester Invitational Tournament with a double-overtime win over Waterloo. Chester also won the cheerleading award.

[Photo] Jackets Defend CIT Title

January 18, 2020
DeOndre Martin was named to the all-tournament team.

Chett Andrews returned to action against Waterloo.

Matt Korando drives to the basket against Waterloo.

Jared Landeros drives against Waterloo.

DeOndre Martin scores against Waterloo.

[Video] Chester Beats Shawnee

January 16, 2020
Eli Hughes makes a pass against Shawnee.

Jared Landeros bounces a pass to Ian Reith against Shawnee.

Ian Reith scores against Shawnee.

DeOndre Martin surveys the court against Shawnee.

Jared Landeros chases a loose ball against Carterville.

[Photo] Chester Falls To Carterville

January 13, 2020
The Chester Lady Yellow Jackets won the Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic.

[Photo] Lady Jackets Win LJMWC

January 11, 2020
Audrey Hopper puts up a shot in the Chester win over Sparta.

Destiny Williams was MVP of the Carbondale Mid-Winter Classic.

[Photo] Within A Basketball

February 24, 2020
Kailyn Absher drives against Sparta.

Josie Kattenbraker makes a pass in the win over Sparta.

Trinity Brown and Destiny Williams harass a Valmeyer player in the Chester win. The Lady Jackets' defense held Valmeyer scoreless in the first quarter.

Illinois State Scholars are (front) Jaci South, Alyssa Place, Jessica Handel and Ashtyn Jany; (middle) Destiny Williams, Lauryn Vasquez and Adeline Blechle; and (back) Zack Houghlan and Amira Al-Jassim.

[Photo] Nine Named State Scholars

December 28, 2019
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Mrs. Grau was stationed near Oklahoma City at the time of the terrorist bombing that led to this prize-winning picture.

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Mallary Vasquez, Melody Colonel and Molly Rowold try out the riverboat steering wheel on display at the St. Louis History Museum's "Mighty Mississippi" exhibit.

Editor Jaci South is pictured at a prize-winning photo taken during the Vietnam War.

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Mrs. Zeiger

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The Sting staff toured an exhibit of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs that were on exhibit at the St. Louis History Museum.

Sting Staff Views Iconic Photos

Andy Bryant, Sting Reporter
December 16, 2019
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Cat & Cow -- Macey Ludwig & Olivia Brown

[Photo] Christmas Spirit Week Dec. 9-13

December 8, 2019
Chris Schwier (right) and Wes Carpenter

No one told Mr. Guebert "Stars Wars" didn't work as a Christmas special.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Thursday

Ryn Petrowske, Addie Blechle Kayla Bert

Swing Choir sang "Happy Birthday" to Mrs. Stegman.

Melody Colonel - front

Melody Colonel - back

Kierra Gross

Bryant Becomes Eagle Scout

Andy Bryant, Sting Reporter
December 11, 2019
Mr. Colonel and Mrs. Grau

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Ally Rowold goes "home alone" with her holiday sweater

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Mr. Colonel

Mr. Cowan and NOT the Star of Bethlehem

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Mr. Meltzer's room

Addie Blechle and Grace Stec on Christmas Pajama Day.

Mr. Cowan's door does not display the Star of Bethlehem.

Christmas pajamas

Christmas pajamas

Kendall Williams makes a pass against Saxony Lutheran.

Destiny Williams defends a pass against Saxony Lutheran.

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