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Jossie Rood

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer

Jossie Rood is a proud senior and a first year contributing writer of the Normal West Paw Print. She is greatly involved in the school by being on the softball team and student council, as well as a second year member of the National Honors Society and Foreign Language Honors Society. Jossie’s pleasure for writing holds her the title of Secretary of the National English Honors Society. One thing you may not know about this hardworking senior is that she enjoys working at Smoothie King. Jossie also loves spending time with friends and making unforgettable memories, as well as going on late night drives in her iconic Chevy Traverse.

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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
The Varsity Boys Lacrosse team has struggled this season; however, they are hopeful that they can continue to grow through the rest of the season.

BN Boys Lacrosse struggling in 2024 season, but looks to right the ship

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2024
The Wildcats head to Rochester High School tonight to begin their 2024 season. The Wildcats return a slew of seniors (pictured above) to the squad and look to each of them for leadership this season.

West baseball team perseveres through losing key ’23 seniors

Eden Husarik and Jossie Rood
March 13, 2024
The IHSA will officially add girls flag football to their extensive list of sports and activities for students throughout the state to participate in.

IHSA announces addition of girls flag football for 2024 school year

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer
March 4, 2024
Senior King of Hearts participants, Trey Frost, Johnny Freymann, Zach Rumps, Ty Upton, & Brett Bursack are all set to take the stage next Friday, February 10 for the 2024 West competition.

Rumps wins 2024 ‘King of Hearts’ competition

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024

Normal West Breaks even going 1-1 at Centennial match.

Eden Husarik and Jossie Rood
January 12, 2024
Sophomore Maliq Givens gave the Wildcats some solid minutes on Tuesday night. Head Coach Ed Hafermann is looking forward to seeing Maliq continue to grow this season.

[Photo] Normal West struggles against St. Joseph Ogden in 2-point overtime loss, looks to get back on track against Champaign Centennial

Paw Print Staff
December 8, 2023
From left to right, Seniors Kenzie Fasig (softball), Emily McCandless (softball), Natalie Nenne (softball), Sydnie Hernandez (volleyball), and Blake Crancer (baseball) all are committing to play their sport at the next level. To celebrate, these West athletes officially signed their letters of intent in front of family, friends, teammates, and fans on Friday, December 1 in the West Cafeteria. Congrats to all!

Signing Day held for Normal West Athletes who have committed to play at next level

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer
December 5, 2023
The 2023-2024 Wildcat Boys Wrestling team has officially begun their season. Theyre looking to fill the big shoes of thirteen seniors who graduated last year!

Wildcat wrestling looks to bounce back after graduating 13 seniors

Eden Husarik and Jossie Rood
November 28, 2023
The 2023 Wildcat volleyball team are officially Sectional champions! They will face Mother McCauley High School in the Super-Sectional matchup at Normal Community High School on Friday night at 7 pm.

Wildcats continue to roll and secure sectional title

Jossie Rood and Jessica Hibbens
November 2, 2023
The Normal West Wildcats take on Chicago Simeon at 1pm at Wildcat Stadium this coming Saturday, October 28.

Normal West takes on Chicago Simeon in round 1 of playoffs

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2023

Normal Marching Band repeats state championship

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer
October 23, 2023
The Normal Marching Band looks to defend their 2022 State Championship this Saturday, October 21 at the Illinois High School Association Marching Band Competition at Illinois State University.

Normal Marching Band continues to impress

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer
October 18, 2023
The West student section has shown up all year for the Wildcat football team, and this week, the boys are hoping for another big turnout to help them secure their 6th win of the season!

Wildcats look to their fans to help make their Week 7 Homecoming match up with the Springfield Senators another win

Jossie Rood and Eden Husarik
October 6, 2023
Coach Nathan Fincham is looking for a big game from his linemen during the week 6 match up with Peoria Manual. Above, he greets senior lineman Ty Upton as he comes off the field.

Normal West plays Peoria Manual in Week 6 match up

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2023
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