WCAT: The Den

What Does It Take: Episode 8

Rachel Delmar is a current WHS senior (21). She has won many state and national awards playing the clarinet. She is a diligent student, earning excellent grades while taking college level courses. She also loves to give back by tutoring students younger than her. Rachel also dives into some of the adversities she has faced, and her continual work to overcome those adversities.

Cat Chats S1:E2

We are back with your second episode of CatChats!  In today's interview, we had the privilege of talking to the man behind MTSS, Mr. Alex Diesbergen. Tune in to discover Alex's "why" and how he keeps himself grounded during this bizarre year! We are grateful we were able to connect with him and pull him out from behind the numbers. We really are a talented and unique group of educators- the best of the best.

Cat Chat S1:E1

What Does It Take: Episode 7

This is our first student-lead panel interview featuring Ben Umansky. Ben is a 2018 WHS graduate. Ben wrestled and he discusses his wrestling career. As a junior, Ben's wrestling journey was an arduous one, and he gives insight into some of his ups and downs along the way.  In this episode, he is interviewed by current WHS students Leo Arroyo (2023) Jay Rattahanattakul (2022), and Joseph Schafer (2023).

What Does It Take: Episode 6

Luis Rivas is a current Junior (2022) at WHS. He has wrestled and played football during his first two years at WHS. Luis discusses how he has changed his life in a variety of ways including his physical health, his academics, and his belief in himself. He also discusses his long term educational and career goals. Luis' story is truly inspirational for anyone who has taught or coached. This episode was a joy to make, and it was a blast hearing all of the positive things Luis has going.

What Does It Take: Episode 5

Javi Lopez is a current junior (2022). Javi plays football and wrestles. Javi is an extremely hard worker, and he is always consistent in everything that he does. Javi has not missed a practice in 2 years of high school. He is also a strong academic student that plans to attend a four-year university to study manufacturing.

What Does It Take: Episode 4

Episode 4 features an interview with Leo Arroyo and his input on what it takes. 

What Does it Take: Episode 3

Jatuthep Rattanahattakul aka Jay is a current WHS junior (2022). Jay was a sectional qualifier for the wrestling team as a sophomore. Jay has a strong love for the sport of wrestling, and spends lots of his free time studying wrestling and wrestlers. Jay was born in Thailand and lived there for the first 12 years of his life. He speaks about his perspective of immigrating to the United States,  the challenges he has faced from moving to a new country, and what the benefits of living in America have been.

 

What Does it Take Episode 2

Leo "Chips" Giron is currently a WHS junior class of 2022. He plays football and wrestles. He has an infectious, fun attitude, and he is also a deep thinker. Leo speaks about mindset for life and athletics. He also tells us why being a Wheeling Wildcat is different, and why he is proud to be a Wildcat. Check out Leo's insights in the 2nd episode of What Does It Take?

What Does It Take: Episode 1

Kyle Kong is a WHS 2020-21 senior. He is a 3 sport athlete competing in football, wrestling, and track. Kyle has been a part of the orchestra and choir. Kyle is an excellent student; he takes AP courses while also spending extra time outside of school preparing for his SAT. He is interested in engineering and is taking 3 different engineering courses this year, but also has interests in pursuing finance after high school