WCAT: The Den

What Does It Take: Episode 18

 Brenda Torres is a current WHS sophomore (2023). She has already qualified for the IHSA state cross country meet as a freshman. Brenda discusses her approach to developing into the best student-athlete she can be, and her likes and dislikes about her chosen passion of running.

What Does It Take: Episode 17

What Does It Take: Episode 15

What Does It Take: Episode 16

Jennifer Roman is a current WHS junior class of 22. She is an extremely positive person and discusses the importance of sportsmanship and doing her best in everything she does. She also opens up about the challenges of equity and social stigma that women face every day. She has big goals for herself after WHS, and looks to get into the medical field one day.

What Does It Take: Episode 14

Martha Szczepanski is a current WHS junior (22). She is a member of the varsity cheer team. Martha discusses the major effects Covid-19 has had on her sport and her life. We discuss what she enjoys about performing and what other passions she has had throughout her life. She also talks about the love she has for WHS and our school culture.

What Does It Take: Episode 13

Ashley Mandujano is a current WHS sophomore (23). She has been a part of the varsity cheer team for two years. She has a very energetic and positive attitude. She has the true embodiment of a growth mindset and is always looking to improve herself and her skills.

What Does It Take Episode 12

Lizbeth Gutierrez is a current WHS senior (2021). She has enlisted to be in the Marines after completing high school. She is excited about the opportunities that the military will give her after graduation. She is also involved in several performing arts as well as a member of several different athletic programs. Staff Sergeant Ryan Green also joins in the conversation to give more perspective about the opportunities that the marine corps could provide WHS students after graduation.

What Does It Take: Episode 11

Kenny Yoshino is a current WHS senior (21). Kenny plays football and baseball. Kenny is the youngest sibling in his family, and athletics was a major part of his family's culture while he was growing up. Kenny enjoys the different challenges that his chosen sports bring, and he uses the philosophies he has learned in athletics to guide the way he chooses to live his life.

What Does It Take: Episode 10

Gio Tamayo is a current WHS senior (2021). Gio has been involved in several different sports at WHS, but quickly fell in love with volleyball in his freshman season. Gio is also an excellent student, and he holds himself to the highest standards in all aspects of life. Check out this conversation with Gio.

 

What Does It Take: Episode 9

Joe Schafer is a current WHS sophomore (23). Joe was a first year wrestler as a freshmen and quickly fell in love with the sport. Joe discusses how much he enjoys being a part of the team, and the hard work that goes with it. Joe has developed a thirst for training, and he focuses on getting better every day rather than results. Joe gets most of his drive from his teammates, and he uses them as examples to learn from.