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Joshua Stearns

Joshua Stearns, Contributing Writer

Joshua Stearns is a contributing writer and current senior at NCWHS. This is his first year working on The Paw Print. In school, Josh works as an FMP and spends his free time reading and writing in the IMC or Cafeteria. Outside of school, he volunteers at the Little Art School, gardens, and plays the drums. His hobbies give him a wide range of interests to write and report about, as well as a diverse group of colleagues to interview. Josh looks forward to constructing stories for the paper and showing off his killer robot impression to anyone he encounters.

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Senior goalkeeper, Evelyn Rachel makes a big stop and defends the goal. The girls will take on St. Viator on Friday, April 26.

Wildcat soccer currently sits at 7-7-1 and 5-3 in coference

Tatum Gaines, Eden Husarik, and Joshua Stearns
April 23, 2024
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will all take the PSAT/SAT tomorrow, Wednesday April 10 during an all-school testing day.

PSAT/SAT ‘testing day’ set for Wednesday

Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns
April 9, 2024
During 7th hour art class, Mr Akyuz (or Mr. A. as many students call him), takes the time to converse with his students about their artistic mediums. Mr. A. is one of many beloved teachers here at West!

The Power of Art: A Mr. Akyuz Feature

Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen
March 27, 2024
Apart of their meetings, the Drama Club hosts fun exercises to act together. Throughout their scenes, members are able to learn more about eachother and become better friends.

Club Spotlight: Normal West Drama Club

Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns
March 8, 2024
Above, the West Chess team poses after a successful season.

Normal West Chess team places 26th out of 164 teams at IHSA State Tournament

Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen
February 26, 2024
Senior Editor-in-Chief, Leah Smolen recently reviewed Radiohead’s The Bends: Collectors Edition.

[Photo] Blast from the past: The Bends by Radiohead Review

Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2024
Many students know Dr. Bierbaum for his superior teaching skills; however, he is a man of many talents. Here, Dr. Bierbuam is seen playing the didgeridoo, a very unique instrument.

Dr. Bierbaum: A Man of Many Talents

Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns
January 25, 2024
When Mr. Kerr, a beloved English teacher at West, left mid-year, the Normal West English Department recently hired Mr. Jeffrey Kroesch to take over the reigns. Kroesch comes from District 87 and is thrilled to join the Normal West family. Welcome, Mr. Kroesch!

Jeffrey Kroesch: a new face to Normal West’s English Department

Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen
January 21, 2024
Senior Editor-in-Chief, Leah Smolen recently reviewed Renee Rapps album Snow Angel.

[Photo] Back from Broadway: Snow Angel (Deluxe) by Renee Rapp Review

Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2024
Ryan Kerr, a beloved English teacher, will be leaving the profession and heading Ann Arbor, Michigan to take a new position as a Coordinator of Culturally Responsive Curriculum.

The end of an era – English teacher and Theatre director to leave west

Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns
December 8, 2023
The Normal West Chess Team is currently sitting with a 7-1 record and hopes to continue their success through the rest of this season.

Self Study Success: Normal West Chess Team 7-1

Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen
November 28, 2023
Ready or not: the holiday shopping and shipping season is here. USPS has shared information on their shipping plans to alleviate some of that holiday gift-giving stress.

USPS prepares for Holiday season with new shipping plans

Joshua Stearns, Jo Brown, Ricky Lesney, and Leah Smolen
November 21, 2023
Members of the NCWHS FFA Leadership Team.

West FFA students head to Indianapolis for National Convention

Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen
November 10, 2023
The Normal Marching Band had yet another historic season, earning their second consecutive State Championship in the 6A Illinois High School Associations Marching Band State Championships. Their routine this season was entitled The Game.

Normal Marching Band wins ‘The Game’

Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen
October 30, 2023

Juniors prep with PSAT test

Joshua Stearns, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2023
Above, teammates Avery Feltes, Natalie Nenne, Reanne Cupples, Olivia Zemer, Ellie Rink, & Sydnie Hernandez celebrate a big play. As the postseason quickly approaches, the West volleyball team looks to maintain their momentum and continued success!

‘You can’t have 29-3 without everyone’

Jo Brown, Zeke Waters, Joshua Stearns, Jessica Hibbens, Makinzee Boyer, and Tatum Gaines
October 17, 2023
Piepenbrink completed his first Ironman in Madison, Wisconsin this past September.

A Test of Strength: Mr. Piepenbrink completes an Ironman

Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns
October 13, 2023
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