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The last day of school!

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!

News

West Fest is set for May 1! Along with a slew of other activities, Mr. Hoder and Mr. Akyuz will be hosting an Open Mic and Karaoke session during this years West Fest. Contact either teacher for more information!

West Fest set for May 1

Eden Husarik, Contributing Writer • April 24, 2024

Since the doors of Normal West High school opened in 1995, “West Fest” has been an ongoing tradition. For 29 years, the celebration has been a wonderful, jovial event...

After receiving the Youth to Washington award, Maxwell Nord (12) and Isabelle Phillips (11) stand together with their certificates. The two will travel together, along with several other NCWHS students, to Washington D.C. over the summer of 2024.

Two West students to visit D.C. after a surprise award was presented

Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2024

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will all take the PSAT/SAT tomorrow, Wednesday April 10 during an all-school testing day.

PSAT/SAT 'testing day' set for Wednesday

Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns • April 9, 2024

As all of the pieces come together for the 2024 Prom and After Prom celebrations, be sure to get your tickets ordered. See the links and additional information within the article.

Normal West Prom set for April 20 at Brown Ballroom

Tatum Gaines, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2024

Madame Brandee Klieber is not only a teacher in Normal Wests Foreign Language Department but she is also an avid traveler. In fact, her love for traveling is what inspired her career. Above, she poses in front of the Sacre Coeur.

Feature

Love of travel inspires French teacher to share passion with her students

Makinzee Boyer, Contributing Writer • May 3, 2024

Above, Coach Darren Hess (in white) is awarded the Illinois High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame honor, alongside head coach Nathan Fincham (in black).

Feature

A deep dive into the positive impact of Darren Hess at West

Ezekial Waters, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2024

Ms. Sammy Miller is a paraprofessional in the special education department here at Normal West. Miller graduated from West in 2018 and still resides in Normal with her beloved animals, including her cat Ramona, (featured above).

Feature

Returning Wildcat: Miller comes 'home' as a paraprofessional

Joshua Stearns, Contributing Writer • May 1, 2024

Sports

With the first pick of the 2024 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams, of USC. The Bears have had a historic off-season with a draft to match while not only getting Williams at number one but also getting the coveted Rome Odunze.

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Ezekial Waters, Contributing Writer • April 30, 2024

This 2024 NFL Draft was crazy. 6 Quarterbacks taken in the top 12 picks of the 1st round, along with so many offensive players being drafted this draft. It was one for...