Wheatland Chili School Newspaper

Expectations   By Cassie Parker Athletics is one thing Wheatland -Chili takes pride in , especially girls' soccer. The W - C Girls' Varsity Soc cer Team made its first of three consecutive trips to the NYSPHSAA final four in 2015, the year of senior captains Taylor Clar, Taylor Seilheimer, Tayl or Ghysel , and Megan Nolan. They made it again in 2016 under the leadership of Elise Williamson, Abby Hogan, and Morgan Franklin, and most recently in this past fall season of 2017 with captains Allyssa Seilheimer, Hannah Callaghan , and Abbey Callaghan. The loss in state finals in 2015 paved the way for greater determination and dedication to advance and win the next year. But the championship in 2016 produced a type of intense pressure on the t eam: high expectations. At the end of the season, the players had produced what was expected, but the ride along the way was what really solidified the team.    As the 2017 season began, we continually talked about...

Being Vegan at Wheatland Chili By Hannah Bower In case you didn’t know, a Vegan is someone who doesn't eat meat, eggs, dairy, or any other substance that came from an animal. In addition to using cruelty free products, this also means not wearing leather. But, I am not just a vegan. I am an activist. I stand for many different social justice issues such as women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate change awareness. But, most important to me is animal rights. It seems like a simple idea, but it can become quite complicated. Most people that claim to love animals only mean the pets in their house, or animals you would find in the zoo. But, they don’t see the meat on their plate as animals too. I haven't always been a vegan. About four years ago I became a vegetarian and never foresaw myself becoming a vegan. Becoming a vegetarian was hard enough. I was like every average American eating meat with almost every meal and was a lover of all things cheesy. Becomin...

New Visions Emerging Professions Corey Ingham The New Visions Emerging Professions program allows students to take part in college courses while also exploring a specific field of interest.   This year long program offered to high school seniors allows students to explore a possible career in justice, healthcare, or emerging professions such as engineering, teaching, or veterinary work.   I was accepted in New Visions during my junior year, and I was interested in learning more about possible engineering fields in which I had an interest.   The program also allowed me to take college credit courses at SUNY Brockport which could be transferred in the future.   The opportunity to take both high school courses, college courses, and take part in job shadowing opportunities allowed me to take full advantage of my senior year.   My favorite part of the New Visions program is it places more individual responsibility on yourself because it requires that you...