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Lorelai Hoban

Lorelai Hoban, Contributing Writer

Lorelai Hoban is a senior at Normal West High School, and this is her first year on The Paw Print as a contributing writer. She is the president of Educators Rising, the Varsity Volleyball manager, and is involved in Book Club here at West as a Library Advisory Board Member. She enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing board games. She is looking to be an elementary teacher in the future, as well.  Her favorite television show is Gilmore Girls. The main character, Rory, is a journalism major, and that is one reason why she wanted to take this class! 

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Junior Xavion Grismore lunges forward past the finish line. Wildcat boys track have high hopes as they finish up their regular season.

Boys track off to remarkable start

Makinzee Boyer, Jo Brown, and Lorelai Hoban
April 23, 2024
West’s Black Student Union got the opportunity to visit the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for Black History Month recently. Above, the group poses after enjoying the visit and each other’s company..

West’s Black Student Union offers confidence to students

Lorelai Hoban, Contributing Writer
March 20, 2024
Senior Taylor Hafermann has battled injuries all season, but hes back for the teams postseason. The Wildcats take on Rock Island tonight (February 21) at Normal Community. Tip off is at 7:30pm.

[Photo] Boys basketball heads into regional play feeling optimistic and ‘healthy’

Tatum Gaines, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2024
The Midnight Library by Matt Heig is this years One Book One School featured book.

Reading brings students and staff together in ‘One Book One School’ Book Club

Lorelai Hoban, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2024
Senior Taylor Hafermann had a big game on Tuesday with 12 points. Hafermann has been injured and unable to play until Tuesdays match-up.

Boys Basketball ends losing streak by defeating Champaign Central

Adsea Schieler and Lorelai Hoban
January 11, 2024
Veteran teacher April Schermann was recently awarded Computer Science Teacher of the Year by a nonprofit organization Project Lead the Way. Schermann is considered a leader throughout the halls here at Normal West, so although no one is surprised by this well-deserved prestigious award, the students and staff could not be prouder.

Schermann named 2023’s “Computer Science Teacher of the Year” by a nonprofit organization

Makinzee Boyer and Lorelai Hoban
December 19, 2023
Senior Point Guard Isaiah Robinson (#3) looks to dish the ball to one of his teammates during a tough matchup with an athletic and experiences Saint Joseph Ogden team this past Tuesday, December 5. Tonight, Robinson and teammates head to Champaign Centennial to take on a conference foe in hopes of securing a Wildcat win.

[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
Seniors Makayla Campbell and Maddie Banks lead a cheer during the Boys Intercity Tournament this past week.

West Cheer looking to succeed in new co-ed division

Adsea Schieler and Lorelai Hoban
November 30, 2023
On Friday, Nov 3, Normal West students who are interested in becoming educators traveled to ISU for a Future Teacher Conference.

[Photo] West students attend Future Teacher Conference at ISU

Jessica Hibbens, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023

Chipotle’s “Boorito” is back in select cities

Adsea Schieler, Lorelai Hoban, and Jacob Hughes
October 31, 2023
2023 homecoming festivities full of fun for all classes

2023 homecoming festivities full of fun for all classes

Makinzee Boyer, Tatum Gaines, Jessica Hibbens, Adsea Schieler, Lorelai Hoban, and Hannah Summers
October 12, 2023
The senior boys volleyball team took home the championship in this years Homecoming Volleyball Tournament.

Seniors undefeated in annual homecoming volleyball tournament

Lorelai Hoban and Adsea Schieler
October 4, 2023
Two of the soccer captains; Zach Rumps and Tyler Mora

Boys Soccer Team moving up the rankings

Lorelai Hoban, Contributing Writer
October 4, 2023
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