Claire Bailey

What’s happened Chesterton High School held a forum on March 4 during seventh block for students to see the candidates running for election. “The forum was an opportunity for seniors to hear about the domestic, national, and international policies that …

Masquerade ball and Mardi Gras Market Alley Kat’s Curiosity Shoppe hosted a masquerade ball and Mardi Gras Market on Saturday, February 22 from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Porter County Expo Center. The event featured many local shops. “A night of …

Teacher Spotlight: English teacher Rebecca Uehling is co-directing the annual children’s Winter Play alongside fellow English teacher Anne Sharp. This year the co-directors have decided the play will be Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. Students will …

Student Spotlight On November 15 -17, senior Eric Ailes and other Chesterton High School students performed the musical “Chicago” for the community. CHS students from all grades and acting backgrounds filled the stage. “My role was the MC,” Ailes …

Teacher Spotlight: Fifth-grade teacher Dave Lashenik oversees numerous clubs at Liberty Intermediate School including flag football, trivia club, chess club, and intramural girls basketball. Coaching flag football has been a joyous experience for Lashenik …

Student Spotlight Senior Giselle Hood was crowned Chesterton High School Homecoming Queen on September 13 during halftime of the football game.  “Alex and I have been dating for almost a year, so it was perfect getting to share such a memorable …

What has happened Chesterton High School kicked off its 2019-2020 school year with an exciting start August 14th.  “I thought the first day went very well, and I think that had to do with the incoming freshmen knowing where to go because of Trojan Charge …

What has happened? On July 1st, at sunset 13,000 community members gathered at the Indiana State Park’s beachfront to see the annual fireworks show.  “The firework show is really just a celebration of our country that not only brings families closer …

What’s happening? On the 4th of July, the Chesterton High School Trojan Guard will be participating in three patriotic parades. One will be in Porter and two in the Chicago suburbs Glenview and Northbrook. The Trojan Guard will be marching alongside other …

What’s Happening The top students of the Class of 2019 will be honored again this year at the 30th annual 5% Club Dinner at the Spa Banquet & Event Center in Porter. The students who are within the top 5% of the graduating class are invited to these …