The Paw Print

The Fight Song: “A vital part of the school’s image”
Jo Brown, Editor-in-Chief | December 17, 2024
Four seniors; four impacts: How the 2024 volleyball seniors have left a legacy
Hunter Reid, Owen Voorheis, and Jack Hanks | December 17, 2024
Visualizing the future: Looking back at the murals of Normal West and what their future holds
Katie Munson | December 17, 2024
From France To America: West basketball player Sasha Benon embraces role
Jack Hanks | December 17, 2024
Music Al Fine Club: Normal West’s newest music club
Jo Brown | December 17, 2024
Guest chefs visit FACS classroom to share unique and favorite dishes
Raya Radoslavova, Editor-in-Chief | December 2, 2024
‘Gritty’ Wildcat basketball team tips off the ’24-’25 season against tough Normal Community team
Hunter Reid and Jack Hanks | November 21, 2024
A young girls basketball team look to have a winning season, led by Coach Corey Ostling
Owen Voorheis, Makinzee Boyer, and Arin Walsh | November 18, 2024
Welcome Aboard: meet the new staff members who have joined the Normal West family
Jenna Washington, Gilberto Cornejo, and Karma Powell | November 15, 2024
Press Conference: Wildcat volleyball gets set for ‘battle’ in a super-sectional match against Chicago (Marist)
Paw Print Staff | November 11, 2024

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News

The Tik Tok ban that many have feared for years is coming to reality officially on Sunday, January 19, 2025. 170,000,000 Americans currently use the app. What are your plans for a Tik Tok replacement? Head to Instagram and let us know on our poll.

Jo Brown • January 17, 2025

In two days, Sunday, Jan. 19, TikTok, an app used by 170 million American citizens, will be banned in the United States due to foreign security among other fears. Today,...

A recent campaign to re-spruce up the halls of Normal West is in progress, and one of the key pieces to be targeted are the murals that line the stairwells. These murals originated when West alum, Jenny Reithmaier used her airbrush art to create unique images.

Visualizing the future: Looking back at the murals of Normal West and what their future holds

Katie Munson • December 17, 2024

Normal West French Teacher, Brandee Klieber took a group of French students on a trip of a lifetime this past summer when they visited a variety of famous spots in the country of France. A clear favorite was visiting the Eifel Tower, as shown in the posed photo.

French teacher takes students on once-in-a-lifetime trip to France

Makinzee Boyer, Editor-in-Chief • November 17, 2024

Illinois State Representative, Sharon Chung recently visited Normal West High School to explore various topics on how government works. Dr. Codron, West's principal arranged Chung to visit and tour Normal West's facilities on October 25.

Illinois Representative, Sharon Chung, visits Normal West

Raya Radoslavova • November 1, 2024

The Wildcat Fight Song banner is on the wall in the North Gym, showing the infamous song's lyrics. The banner is dedicated to Melanie Smith, a cheerleader who passed away on August 3, 1997.

Feature

The Fight Song: “A vital part of the school’s image”

Jo Brown, Editor-in-Chief • December 17, 2024

Juniors Calvin Beyers & Alyssa Thompson alongside Senior Joy Rattan are credited with getting the Al Fine Club started.

Feature

Music Al Fine Club: Normal West’s newest music club

Jo Brown • December 17, 2024

Normal West Math teacher, Mrs. Patty Saal volunteers with culinary arts teachers to show West students how to create her favorite dish: chicken & noodles. Saal, along with various other staff members and student groups enjoyed their time sharing their favorite gifts.

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Guest chefs visit FACS classroom to share unique and favorite dishes

Raya Radoslavova, Editor-in-Chief • December 2, 2024

Sports

The Normal West volleyball team has been quite successful over the past few years, and Head Coach Kelsey Mueller gives a lot of credit to the four seniors on this year’s squad. Above, the Paw Print staff sat down with them prior to their super-sectional matchup with eventual State Champion, Chicago (Marist).

Four seniors; four impacts: How the 2024 volleyball seniors have left a legacy

Hunter Reid, Owen Voorheis, and Jack Hanks • December 17, 2024

With the 2024 Normal volleyball season coming to a close, so do the high school careers of four seniors: Shelby Sennett, Adsea Schieler, Ally Highland, and Ellie Rink. Over...