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Spring Assembly brings the ‘Wildcat energy’

Jenna Washington
May 2, 2025
Jenna Washington
With a halfday of attendance and West Fest to follow, the spring assembly was full of that #wildcatenergy!
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The “great cell phones in school” debate has been especially popular in the last couple of years as research and data done by educators and professionals have been published. Unit 5 has watched as neighboring districts have made changes, and with Governor Pritzker’s latest bill, the school board has brought the conversation to the forefront with a team of administrators and educators working to define what is best for students.
Normal West gets set for new cell phone plan for 2025-2026 school year
Senior Kiarra King was recently awarded a $40,000 scholarship and internship opportunity through Amazon. King will be spending her summer vacation in Seattle, Washington.
Senior awarded 2025 'Amazon Future Engineer' scholarship and internship
Imagery, a student-run art and literary magazine, is accepting student submissions through the end of today (May 7). For now the publication will be print only, and the creators are looking for any and all creative content!
Normal West literary magazine to be newest student-publication
The 2025 Prom Court is Josh Edmonson, Abby Jorzckak, Mason Wood, Kayden Gonzalez, Jrue Mangruem, Ella Sommer, Nyomi Kim, Olivia Ziemer, Dane Schlipmann, and Delilah Bosola. The two prom court winners will be announced tomorrow (May 3) at Prom.
Q & A with the 2025 Prom Court
West Fest is always a favorite amongst students and staff, and the 2025 version was no different! Between good food, fun activities, and camaraderie amongst all Wildcats, West Fest 2025 will go down as a huge success!
West Fest 2025 full of food and fun
The Illinois High School Sports Association has been in existence since 1900 and prides itself in the opportunities it provides to student athletes across Illinois sports. The IHSA is a private organization that creates its own bylaws; however, two recent laws are in the process of creating laws that could directly impact Illinois sports.
2 new bills threaten change to Illinois sports
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Math teacher, Mr. Tim Sennett, took a group of students fishing at the lake by the highway on Thursday April 17th, on Normal West's half day. It was a great experience for many students who had never gone fishing, or even touched a fish.
Students get real life experience fishing on half day
The Black Student Union's winter assembly took place today. Students and staff celebrated Black History Month with games, songs, and school spirit. The energy was high, and it truly was a great day to be a Wildcat!
BSU winter assembly entertains and educates West in celebration of Black History Month
Senior Charlie Moore leads the senior class in a spirited cheer during Thursday, Sept 26's homecoming assembly. The seniors took the spirit stick this year after dominating multiple games.
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The Student council, along with Mr. Jason Klokkenga, put on a stellar homecoming assembly on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Students, staff, and even some alumni came together to celebrate West's 30th year of existence. In addition to games, students cheered, laughed, and danced their way into the homecoming weekend.
Homecoming assembly takes Wildcat energy to an all new high
West Fest 2024 a huge hit for students and staff alike
The Normal West Choir and Orchestra performed their yearly "Madrigals" show on Saturday, Feb 17 and Sunday, Feb 18 in the high school auditorium. Guests were entertained with various songs, skits, and the infamous Busy Corner pie as students took them back in time for the performance.
Normal West puts on a show for 2024 ‘Madrigals’ performance
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Lebron James was taken first overall in the 2003 draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. James has since played for the Miami Heat and currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Above, Katie Munson, who graduated in December of 2024 stands outside the Roman Colosseum.
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Senioritis is real and here. Above, Although the end of high school is near, seniors Sawyer Filliman, Junior Gonzales and Zeke Rice are feeling the senioritis during the last few weeks of school.
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Seniors Nolan Lampert and Mike Zaleski are having a strong season. In the second year of taking over the program, Coach Drew Emerick continues to build team culture.
Boys tennis team making strides ahead of senior night
Wildcat baseball, sitting at 16-9 overall, will travel to Peoria Notre Dame on Wednesday, May 7. The Wildcats have had a strong season with their senior leadership as well as key performances from standout sophomore, Chase Reinhart.
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