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The Student News Site of Chester High School

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The Student News Site of Chester High School

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Chelsea August

Chelsea August, Reporter

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Julia Venus, Kerringtyn Malley and Chelsea Venus at Saluki Con.

CHS Students Attend Saluki Con

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
April 25, 2023
Julia Venus at Saluki Con.

Face painting was one of the activities at the Student Council Easter egg hunt.

Student Council Sponsors Easter Egg Hunt

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
April 9, 2023
Senior girls were treated to a tea by the Chester Women's Club.

Tea & Barbecue For Seniors

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
March 24, 2023
Sydney Collins competes in the horticulture contest at SWIC.

FFA Students Compete In Horticulture Contest

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
March 17, 2023

CHS Solo and Ensemble Contest Results

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
March 9, 2023
Chester beat Sparta 48-38 0n Feb. 11.

[Photo] Jackets Defeat Sparta, 48-38

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
Devante Palacio looks to pass to Trace Fricke.

Friday was drive a tractor to school day during FFA Week,

Dress Up During FFA Week

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
February 10, 2023
Mikayla Straight designs a Valentine.

The Art Club designed Valentine's Day hearts to paste on lockers.

Kerringtyn Malley organizes hearts for the Art Club Valentine's Day project.

[Photo] Art Club In Valentine Mode

February 9, 2023
The Art Club attached hearts to lockers for Valentine's Day.

Five Nominated For SISHSA Honor

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
February 9, 2023
Kerringtyn Malley organizes hearts for the Art Club Valentine's Day project.

Art Club In Valentine Mode

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
February 9, 2023
Jazzi Merideth shoots a free throw against Red Bud.

Chester defeated Red Bud 44-42.

Chester beat Red Bud 44-42.

[Photo] Lady Jackets Take Down Red Bud

February 3, 2023
Participants in the CHS Cheer Camp performed at halftime of the Chester-Okawville game on Jan. 27.

[Photo] Cheerleaders Conduct Annual Camp

January 26, 2023
Retro Review: Cartoon Explored Real Problems

Retro Review: Cartoon Explored Real Problems

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
January 21, 2023
Gavin Schroeder takes a shot against New Athens.

Kolton Jany drives against New Athens.

Devante Palacio dribbles through two Perryville defenders.

[Photo] Chester Takes Second In CIT

Clayton Andrews, Sting Sports Editor
January 16, 2023
Shane Bicket (right) is congratulated by Coach Belton for setting Chester's career sack record.

Jazzi Merideth leads a fast break against Dupo.

Exams Expanded To Three Days

Exams Expanded To Three Days

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
December 9, 2022
Sydney Collins and Mikayla Straight took advantage of Mr. Colonel's absence last week to "wrap" his band room.

[Photo] Elves Surprise Mr. Colonel Over Thanksgiving Break

Mikayla Straight, Sting Reporter
November 28, 2022

Lenders Discuss Student Finances

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
November 18, 2022
Mr. Lochhead donates blood at the blood drive.

Blood Drive Collects 33 Pints

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
October 27, 2022
Illinois State Scholars at Chester High School are Chelsea August, Briley Miles, Jacob Handel and Will Schuwerk.

Four Seniors Named State Scholars

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
October 26, 2022
cartoon by Chelsea August

[Photo] The Weekly Adventures of Mothman

October 17, 2022

Trunk-or-Treat Returning To CHS

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
October 13, 2022
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[Photo] Powder Puff Game Returns

September 29, 2022
Kerringtyn Malley paints the room number for Mrs. Durbin.

[Photo] Art Club Painting Room Numbers

September 16, 2022
cartoon by Chelsea August

[Photo] Creature of the Week — Mothman

September 20, 2022
Kerringtyn Malley paints the room number for Mrs. Durbin.

Art Club Painting Room Numbers

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
September 16, 2022

Band Unveils Halftime Show

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
September 6, 2022
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Mrs. Brown Gains New Role

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
August 26, 2022
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[Photo] CHS Students Part Of Walmart Program

August 25, 2022
cartoon by Mikayla Straight

Changes At CHS

Chelsea August, Sting Reporter
August 21, 2022
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