The Paw Print

2019 West grad returns home for homecoming show at the Castle Theater
Paw Print Staff | September 6, 2024
Humans vs. robot: Is AI going to take over?
Jo Brown, Contributing Writer | May 20, 2024
West’s Schermann hits 500 career wins
Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer | May 20, 2024
Cicada phenomenon has Midwest buzzing
Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns | May 20, 2024
A new club comes to Normal West
Voltaire Grant, Editor-in-Chief | May 15, 2024
Cricket to take over Normal West
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief | May 14, 2024
West Fest set for May 1
Eden Husarik, Contributing Writer | April 24, 2024
Two West students to visit D.C. after a surprise award was presented
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief | April 24, 2024
Best Recent Releases – March-April 2024
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief | April 18, 2024
Taylor Swift set to release 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on April 19
Leah Smolen and Anna Klaire Hawkins | April 15, 2024

The FIRST day of the 2024-2025 school year!

GET TO CLASS, KIDS! :)

News

2019 West graduate, Leah Grehan has certainly made a name for herself in the music industry with her run on American Idol as well as through her two self-produced albums, two EPs, and multiple singles. She will play a homecoming show on Saturday, September 7 at the Castle Theater, a venue that has always been a dream goal of her's. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door, and all West alumni and current students or staff are encouraged to receive 20% off of their ticket price by using the code NCWHS.

2019 West grad returns home for homecoming show at the Castle Theater

Paw Print Staff • September 6, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 7, American Idol Season 20 top-three finisher, Leah Marlene, will take the stage at the Castle Theater in Normal, IL. The show starts at 8 p.m. with Fritz...

Within the next few weeks, 2 broods of cicadas will emerge from the grounds of Central Illinois. Cicadas are winged, red-eyed insects.

Cicada phenomenon has Midwest buzzing

Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns • May 20, 2024

The ASL Club was started by Sophomore Ali Garcia and is sponsored by Mrs. Sara Maynerich. Above, at an average Monday meeting, they are about to play a game to learn animal signs.

A new club comes to Normal West

Voltaire Grant, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2024

In his free time, Vrajesh Patel (12) teaches Dr. Bierbaum about cricket in preparation for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup.

Cricket to take over Normal West

Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2024

AI has made it really easy for anyone to create images with virtually any content imaginable. Above is a compilation of AI-generated images or images that incorporate AI. It was created in Canva.

Feature

Humans vs. robot: Is AI going to take over?

Jo Brown, Contributing Writer • May 20, 2024

Feature

A deep dive into NCWHS 3 sport athletes

Ezekial Waters, Contributing Writer • May 20, 2024

Mrs. Amanda Long is a beloved science teacher here at Normal West. Students rave about the friendly environment she creates year in and year out!

Feature

Enthusiasm and a positive and welcoming environment are keys to beloved Biology teacher

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer • May 8, 2024

Sports

West softball head coach April Schermann celebrated her 500th win on Saturday, April 20. Schermann has a storied career here at West, and she and the 2024 Wildcats hope to build some momentum as the postseason enars.

West’s Schermann hits 500 career wins

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer • May 20, 2024

In her 21st year as Normal West Varsity Head Coach, April Schermann reached her 500th career win. In their conference game against Peoria Notre Dame, the Wildcats outscored...

A deep dive into NCWHS 3 sport athletes

Ezekial Waters, Contributing Writer • May 20, 2024