Originally published December 21, 1991.
Everyone goes through changes, even Wheeling High School.
January: District 214 school board officials approved new graduations requirements for the class of 1995. Stu- dents would now need a minimum of 21 1/2 credits to graduate from WHS.
The Miguel De Maldazzo award was presented to Josefine Chavez, junior, by the National Hispanic Institute.
Three speech team members qualified for SCOTIE (Special Commission on Tournament of Individual Events). Qualifiers included Adam Bezman, Rehana Shahid, and Lee Turman, graduates.
Will Watson, graduate, was named the Daily Herald boys’ basketball player of the week.
Sara Uhrik, class of ’92, was born with a heart defect. Following seven hours of surgery, a pulmonary embolism stopped the flow of blood to the brain and caused Uhrik’s death on Jan. 25.
February: The varsity wrestling team displayed hard work as five wrestlers advanced to sectionals. The WHS debate team won the junior varsity co-state championship. Winners included Grant Dixton, Shoney Katz, and Manish Miglani, seniors, and Rich Ham, junior. Dixton also won the state Lincoln-Douglas competition.
March: Bezman and Turman qualified for state fol- lowing the SCOTIE tournament.
Don Secor, junior, qualified for state competitions in boys’ swimming. Construction began on the Center for Applied Technology went under construction. David R. Aguirre was killed in a fatal car chase. Marie Claire Flores was the second WHS student to die from heart complications.
April: Seniors were mandated to attend an AIDS E awareness meeting. A new ESL program was developed to avoid overcrowding. Jaycees chose seniors to honor.
May: The WHS Critical Thinking Committee set a day for students to participate in a series of critical thinking exercises. Student Congress placed second in state competition.
Student Council changed its delegate election policy for 1992. Quill and Scroll initiated 18 new members. The girls’ track team competed in state.
June: District 214 officials say WHS will have air conditioning by 1994. ROCK, a new religious group at WHS, caused controversy. The boys’ tennis team placed 11th at state.
Gymnasts Adrian DeLeon and Brian Ladd would compete at state competitions. The class of 1991 would graduate, June 9.
July: Construction continued in the Technology Center. Students attended summer school.
August: Final touches were made on the Technology Center. Students prepared for the beginning of classes.
September: CORE groups were introduced to the incoming freshmen. New restrictions were announced by the principal. Twenty-seven new faculty members begin work at WHS. Athletes begin fall sports season.
October: The WHS average rises in ACT performance. Fall sports teams continue to strengthen their skills. Legislators cut district’s budget. Four seats open in school board. Seven student teachers begin their careers. Melissa Espinosa, senior, excels in girls’ tennis.
November: Spokesman receives the Regional Pacemaker award, placing it among the best 29 papers in the country. Transfer students are recognized at breakfast. Espinosa wins conference meet. WHS Sports Weekly releases its first issue.
December: Debate team continues to win competitions. Students set goals for the first semester. Swim team attempts to remain undefeated. Mario Castaneda, sophomore, is ranked number one in wrestling invitational. Girls’ swim team competes at state.