The Road to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Recognition Emily Willson Wenger ’16 always had an affinity for math, but she didn’t realize how integral it was in her life until she participated in the Wheaton in the Holy Lands program. After a summer of humanities-focused work, Wenger found herself making up math games while traveling…
Working in partnership with the student services department at the West Chicago Community High School, The West Chicago Voice is pleased to provide the following information to the community about scholarship opportunities. We hope to continue to provide updated information so students and their parents are aware of these opportunities. HAGEN SCHOLARSHIP Dec. 1 The…
West Chicago Community High School’s swim team member Brady Johnson has recently made waves in the swimming community with his exceptional talent and unwavering dedication. With a remarkable swimming journey that spans a decade, Brady’s passion for the sport began on the West Chicago Sharks club team. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure…
Supported by a mini grant from the Environmental Education Association of Illinois , the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum on the campus of Benedictine University in Lisle is hosting nature walks as a way of wellness through nature. This free program promotes wellness through dedicated time in nature. Registration is required CLICK HERE to sign upRegistration is…
The Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the availability of up to seven (7) $1000 scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2023. Please click below for more information: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7ecaaf8d-83a1-4ba9-b019-4d6b155c139a
DuPage County awarded scholarships totaling $30,000 to 11 residents through its Community Services Block Grant Scholarship program on Sept. 5. Individual awards range from $1,500 to $4,000. Recipients were awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, community/school involvement, and interest in high-demand employment sectors. “This pool of candidates provided inspiring personal stories,” said DuPage County…
West Chicago Community High School will be hosting their first evening College and Career Fair on October 19, between 4:00-7:00 pm. Learn what your options may be, find out about financial aid and other topics like job training programs that matter to you as you approach graduation, it’s never too early to prepare for the future.
North Central College announced the installment and inauguration of the college’s new president, Dr. Anita Thomas. The local private college is located in nearby Naperville. The college held the inaugural ceremony on their “Founder’s Day”, the day the college first welcomed students to the school in 1861. Dr. Thomas’ installment as president is of historic…
Did you know… WCCHS students can earn college credit through select classes Dual credit courses allow students an opportunity to earn both high school credit and College of DuPage credit from the same course. Thus, students completing dual credit coursework can graduate high school with college credit already obtained in the coursework listed below. College…
The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a concert performed by faculty cellist Leonardo Garcia Altino on Tuesday, Sept. 5. In this faculty concert, the audience will have the opportunity to hear music written for the cello by cellists. Music to be performed includes compositions by Gaspar Cassadó, La Un-Yung, Alfredo Piatti, and Paul Tortelier….
