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Black Student Union’s winter assembly brings the energy!

February 16, 2024
Natalie Spath
After taking home the final victory, the freshmen were very excited for their class prize! Each freshman will receive an extra raffle ticket at West Fest this year!
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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
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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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Senior Cadence Duvall is having a breakout season with Wildcat Lady Wrestling. She currently sits at ___-____ and is ranked in the top 10 in the State of Illinois.
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The Normal Marching Band has a strong history of success, and over Christmas break this year, they traveled to London for the London New Years Eve Parade.
Normal Marching Band 'crosses the pond' for once-in-a-lifetime experience in London New Years Eve performance
Senior Benedicte Diamonika was recently awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award. Above, Diamonika accepts the award from Chris Koos, the may of the town of Normal.
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Seniors Abe Rader and Dylan McGrew both recently hit their 100-win career milestone. They are wrestling partners at practice and have worked hard both in season and through the offseason to reach this point.
The quest to 100 wins: Rader & McGrew hit career milestone together
Teammates Junior Calvin Beyers & Senior Jack Hanks took the victory in this year's AP Physics Boat Regatta, alongside teammates Charles Brown II & Sebastian Liles, who helped design and direct the boat. Members of the AP Physics class worked together to create a cardboard boat with tape adhesive to see whose could last the longest in the Normal West pool on Thursday, January 16.
Annual AP Physics boat regatta sets sail as yet another student favorite tradition
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.
The Fight Song: “A vital part of the school’s image”