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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
Sasha Benon is a foreign exchange student from France. Not only is she taking on the halls of Normal West, but she has also taken to the basketball court as a key member of the 2024-2025 Wildcat basketball team.
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Juniors Calvin Beyers & Alyssa Thompson alongside Senior Joy Rattan are credited with getting the Al Fine Club started.
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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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