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West Fest set for May 1
Eden Husarik, Contributing Writer | April 24, 2024
Two West students to visit D.C. after a surprise award was presented
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief | April 24, 2024
Best Recent Releases – March-April 2024
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief | April 18, 2024
Taylor Swift set to release 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on April 19
Leah Smolen and Anna Klaire Hawkins | April 15, 2024
37th annual FFA Auction supports both Unit 5 High Schools
Jacob Hughes, Contributing Writer | April 9, 2024
Blast from the past: The Paw Print staff revisits some of our favorite childhood TV shows
Paw Print Staff | April 2, 2024
Combi-Nation: An Art Exhibition opens its doors once again
Voltaire Grant, Editor-in-Chief | April 1, 2024
The Power of Art: A Mr. Akyuz Feature
Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen | March 27, 2024
March Madness hits Normal West: who is your pick to go to the big dance?
Paw Print Staff | March 20, 2024
Daniels takes care of Wildcat athletes through sports medicine career
Makinzee Boyer, Contributing Writer | March 20, 2024

West Fest 2024

WEST FEST IS TODAY!!!

News

West Fest is set for May 1! Along with a slew of other activities, Mr. Hoder and Mr. Akyuz will be hosting an Open Mic and Karaoke session during this years West Fest. Contact either teacher for more information!

West Fest set for May 1

Eden Husarik, Contributing Writer • April 24, 2024

Since the doors of Normal West High school opened in 1995, “West Fest” has been an ongoing tradition. For 29 years, the celebration has been a wonderful, jovial event...

After receiving the Youth to Washington award, Maxwell Nord (12) and Isabelle Phillips (11) stand together with their certificates. The two will travel together, along with several other NCWHS students, to Washington D.C. over the summer of 2024.

Two West students to visit D.C. after a surprise award was presented

Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 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

As all of the pieces come together for the 2024 Prom and After Prom celebrations, be sure to get your tickets ordered. See the links and additional information within the article.

Normal West Prom set for April 20 at Brown Ballroom

Tatum Gaines, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2024

Chemistry teacher, Ms. King, has been teaching for 25 years and 20 years at West. She is also one of the sponsors for the Creative Wildcat Writing Club. Despite being a chemist teacher, she loves to read and write.

Feature

King puts hobbies to work through storied teaching career

Jo Brown, Contributing Writer • April 25, 2024

Mr. Anthony Berardi is one of just a few of the original Wildcat teachers. When Normal West opened in 1995, Berardi took the job with high hopes. He reflects on his journey here at West with fond memories and high hopes as we move forward.

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Making History: Mr. Berardi, one of the last original Wildcats

Voltaire Grant, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 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.

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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

Sports

West softball head coach April Schermann celebrated her 500th win on Saturday, April 20. Schermann has a storied career here at West, and she and the 2024 Wildcats hope to build some momentum as the postseason enars.

April 25, 2024

“Normal West Softball had a great week last week. The Lady Cats are now 6-8 after 2 really good wins against Danville last Tuesday, April 16th, and a win against Peoria...