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The Paw Print
News for Wildcats, by Wildcats.

The Paw Print
Anna Klaire Hawkins

Anna Klaire Hawkins, Contributing Writer

Anna Klaire Hawkins is a first-year staff writer for the Paw Print, and she is a senior at Normal Community West High School. Anna Klaire has writing experience as she previously wrote for the Ink Spot.

I have been dancing for 11 years, and I would consider dance as one of my biggest passions.

I’m really involved with music, and I would love to pursue a career in the performing arts.

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After a bit of a tough start, Wildcat baseball has turned their season around and are hopeful as the regular season nears its end.

Wildcats Ranked Fourth in the Big12 Conference

Jossie Rood, Adsea Schieler, and Anna Klaire Hawkins
April 23, 2024
With the release of her 11th studio album which includes a secret 15-song album, Taylor Swift continues to blow the minds of Swifties from all over the world. Normal West is home to a few Swifties, themselves, and they share their thoughts on the newest album in this fun feature.

The resident Swifties of Normal West react to Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Natalie Spath, Rachel Evans, Katie Lopez, Leah Smolen, and Anna Klaire Hawkins
April 19, 2024
Seniors Leah Smolen and Anna Klaire Hawkins are gearing up for the latest Taylor Swift album titled, "The Tortured Poets Department, which drops on Friday, April 19.

Taylor Swift set to release 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on April 19

Leah Smolen and Anna Klaire Hawkins
April 15, 2024
Shrek: The Musical is set to hit the Normal West stage in late April. The students and staff associated with the musical are busy preparing for the show. More information about the show as well as ticket prices, etc will be announced later!

Normal West set to perform ‘Shrek: the Musical’ in late April

Anna Klaire Hawkins, Contributing Writer
March 20, 2024
the 2023 Wildcat softball team won regionals with a loaded senior class. The 2024 Wildcats will look to their new senior class to continue the success!

Schermann looks to senior leaders for 2024 softball season

Jacob Hughes and Anna Klaire Hawkins
March 4, 2024
Leah Smolen shares her latest album review: SOS by SZA.

[Photo] SOS by SZA an improvement from the already great debut album, CTRL

Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Normal West is set to host a sectional for the 2024 Solo/Ensemble competition through the IHSA on Saturday, March 2.

IHSA Solo/Ensemble comes to Normal West

Jo Brown and Anna Klaire Hawkins
March 2, 2024
The small but mighty Normal West Dance team recently took 5th place at the IDTA State Competition! Pictured are team members: Kiarra King, Emma O’Brien, and Ali Hart.

Dance Team earns 5th at IDTA State

Anna Klaire Hawkins, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2024

Baseball and softball will head to Gulf Shores for spring break

Anna Klaire Hawkins, Contributing Writer
February 16, 2024
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[Photo] Don’t Forget Me: A review of Lana Del Rey’s “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?”

Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
Boys Swim took a big win and look forward to their upcoming Intercity challenge on Jan. 23 at Normal Community High School

Boys Swim takes team win against Bloomington, Centennial, and Mahomet

Jacob Hughes and Anna Klaire Hawkins
January 17, 2024
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