West Chicago Community High School honors Addison Jeffrey as March Student of the Month

The Community High School District 94 Board of Education meeting held on April 15, 2025, highlighted several notable achievements among students and programs at West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS). The meeting began with the recognition of Addison Jeffrey as the March Student of the Month. Addison, a senior, has excelled academically with a 5.5 GPA and numerous honors, including membership in the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. She has been actively involved in extracurricular activities such as tennis, the math team, and the Scholastic Bowl, and has taken on leadership roles in the school's Operation Snowball program.

Addison plans to attend Xavier University to major in biomedical sciences on a premed track, aspiring to become an oncologist. She encouraged future students to engage in school activities and pursue their passions rather than focusing solely on college applications.

The meeting also celebrated the achievements of two students at the Illinois ProStart Invitational. Eileen Mondragon was part of the first-place culinary team, which will compete at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, while Josephina Thomas earned second place in the cupcake competition, showcasing her baking skills.

Additionally, senior Valerie Salinas was recognized as a 2025 Dell Scholar, one of only 500 students selected nationwide from over 13,000 applicants. Valeria, a member of the AVID program, plans to pursue nursing at Dominican University and will receive a scholarship and various support resources as part of the Dell Scholars program.

The WCCHS drama team also received accolades for their performance at the IHSA drama state finals, where they qualified by winning their sectional competition. The team finished in the top 10, with several members named to the all-star cast, demonstrating their talent and dedication.

Overall, the meeting showcased the exceptional accomplishments of WCCHS students, reflecting the school's commitment to academic excellence and community involvement.