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Principal Dave Johnson (right) poses with Illinois governor Bruce Rauner (left) for a picture during the governor's visit to NCWHS.

Rauner visits NCWHS

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2016
NCWHS teacher, Mr. Jason Klokkenga, talks with runners before the FMP Color Splash.

Normal West sophomores Maggie Rena and Dani Freeman pose for a photo prior to running in the FMP Color Splash 5K.

Junior Sarah Yoder registers runners at the FMP Color Splash 5K.

Registration buzzed as the FMP Color Splash began.

NCWHS principal, Dave Johnson smiles for a photo at the FMP Color Splash 5K.

FMP advisor, Mr. Jason Klokkenga, smiles as the Color Splash 5K begins.

Freshmen Mentors pose for a picture while registering runners for the FMP Color Splash 5K. From left to right: junior Sarah Yoder, senior Jason Barron and senior Haylee Sieg.

Seniors Hailey Wickenhauser and Matt Degroot check in runners at the Color Splash 5K.

In this mock up of the future 20 dollar bill, Harriet Tubman adorns the front side; which will make her the first woman and first African American to appear on the US dollar

Jackson out, Tubman in

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
April 25, 2016
Colene Hoose Lady Hawks putting their hearts, souls into running

Colene Hoose Lady Hawks putting their hearts, souls into running

Micaela Harris, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2016
After Super Tuesday III on March 15, 2016, Trump virtually solidified the nomination. Meanwhile, the GOP is frantically trying to stop him.

Clinton, Trump win Illinois Primary

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
March 16, 2016
2016 Presidential Nominee, Donald J. Trump addresses a crowd of 3,000 friends and foes in Bloomington, IL.

Trump rallies in Bloomington ahead of primary

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
March 15, 2016
A Trump supporter raises a Gadsden flag during a campaign event in Bloomington, IL.

Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner works security at the Donald Trump rally. Thanks to the cooperation of the local police and the secret service, Sunday's rally was a safe one.

Hillary Clinton greets her supporters prior to giving her Super Tuesday victory speech in Miami, Fla., Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Trump, Clinton prevail on Super Tuesday

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2016

Former Paw Print writer published in the Odyssey

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
February 29, 2016
NCWHS alumni, Elli Alvis, and current Paw Print Editor in Chief, Micaela Harris, pose after the class of 2015 was handed their diploma's at the US Cellular Coliseum.

The NCWHS student section cheers on their favorite Boy's Basketball seniors.

West senior Coed Cheerleading Captain, Hailey Wickenhauser is all smiles after being honored at Friday's game against Champaign Centennial.

Seniors Josh Robinson (left) and Richard Simpkins (right) run the ball up court.

Nate Beal (senior), runs down the court, looking to score some points against Champaign Centennial High School.

Junior Carlos Torres smiles on the sidelines.

Normal West Coed Cheerleaders pump up the student section during Friday, February 26, 2016 regular season game.

Although the Normal West Wildcats lost to CCHS on Friday, February 26, the boys put up quite the fight.

NCWHS Dance Team Member Julia Abraham preforms during a Boy's Basketball game.

Unit 5's Innovative Entrepreneur 2015-2016 class poses for a group shot in Disney's Epcot theme park.

Wildcats, Ironman visit Disney

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2016
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Republican presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump welcomes the former governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin to the stage of a Trump rally in Ames, IA Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

Palin endorses Trump

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2016
President Barack Obama wipes away tears as he remembers the thousands of Americans lost to gun violence. Photo courtesy of musictimes.com.

Obama takes executive action on gun violence

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2016

Wildcats learning about social advocacy

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2015
Ironmen, Wildcats headed to Disney

Ironmen, Wildcats headed to Disney

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2015
Senior Shannon Doherty poses while distributing pizza to the students of Normal West.

[Photo] Wildcats indulge in school-wide pizza party

November 24, 2015

Fairfield signs baseball National Letter of Intent to SIU

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2015
Normal West senior Haylee Sieg poses in front of Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI during her first college visit at Michigan State University. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sieg.

Wildcats navigate the college application process

Micaela Harris, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2015
Mr. Cupples' homeroom spent multiple days transforming this door to room 1001 in hopes of winning the traditional Freshmen Mentor Program's door decorating competition. Photo by Micaela Harris

West sophomores Haleigh Ginder and Sophia Downes pose for a picture on the first day of homecoming week, pajama day, Monday, October 5, 2015. Photo by Micaela Harris.

West Core founders and NCWHS seniors, Emma Nippe and Brandon Cary share their thoughts on Bernie Sanders.

Wildcats, Ironmen learning outside of the classroom

Micaela Harris, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
Senior Elli Alvis asks Ms. Mayer to clarify a new vocabulary word, and Mayer ponders the question for the best answer.

Wildcats saying goodbye to Ms. Mayer once again

Micaela Harris, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015
West seniors Lauren Evans, Blake Rodgers, Hunter DeFrees (left to right).

What does feminism mean to you?

Mady Hassett and Micaela Harris
December 12, 2014
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