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Niles West News
The Student News Site of Niles West High School

Niles West News
NEWS
A new mural is added to the weight room along with a few other new additions.
Niles West Gets An Upgrade
By Holly Korzun, Social Media Manager • Aug 25, 2025

This year, West has not only welcomed several new staff members but also introduced multiple new features...

Niles West buses persevere through the snow.
Early Bird Buses Arrive at Niles West
By Sarina Nur, Features Editor • Aug 25, 2025

This year, Niles West implemented a 6:00 a.m. activity bus route. The route goes through Skokie, Morton...

District 219 school board members (from left) Amber Wood, Nour Akhras, Ken Durr, Lindley Wisnewski, David Ko, Kandice Cooley-Jones and Celia Stennett. Akhras, Wisnewski and Cooley-Jones were sworn in at the May 6 meeting. Ko was not present for the second half of the meeting after the swearing in. According to the board's 2024-2025 attendance report, Ko arrived late to or left early from board meetings two other times this school year. Photo obtained from www.niles219.org
New Board Leadership Established; One Board Member Chronically Absent
By Morgan Warner-Mackey, Photo Editor • May 19, 2025

D219 School Board member Amber Wood was elected school board president at the May 6 meeting. Former board...

Image acquired via Getty images.
West Reacts: India and Pakistan at War
By Ibrahim Quadri, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

At least 26 tourists were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir region by a militant group in Pahalgam...

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Niles West buses persevere through the snow.

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A new mural is added to the weight room along with a few other new additions.

Niles West Gets An Upgrade • 134 Views

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Lorelei Wernecke teaches theatre workshop during second period. Every week, she leads a Thankful Thursday with students, giving them time to reflect on themselves.

Welcome to the Stage, Lorelei Wernecke • 77 Views

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The Niles West 64th Annual Commencement Ceremony took place on May 25 in Welsh-Ryan Arena at Northwestern University.

The Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony • 60 Views

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Boys Football Team Shares Preseason Thoughts

Boys Football Team Shares Preseason Thoughts • 27 Views

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SPORTS
Boys Football Team Shares Preseason Thoughts
The Niles West Sports Podcast S1 Ep10, Featuring Johan Thomas and Joaquin Lannoye
The class of 2025 on the boys water polo team. Many of the boys spent all four years on the team and spent them excelling in the water.
The boys are lined up for the playing of the national anthem.
2025 Masters Champion, Rory McIlroy, crumbles to the ground after winning the tournament. After winning his last major title in 2014, McIlroy completed his 11 year journey to a career grand slam with this victory.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Senior Aidan Jeske models senior Kim Nguyen's piece for the Artist and Activist Wearable Art segment. Nguyen used found objects, yarn and wire for this piece.
After eating dinner, students make their way to the dance floor. The DJ plays songs to get the students excited and ready to dance with their friends.
Dairy Star in Lincolnwood at 3472 Devon is open for the season.
The class overjoyed of their accomplishments.
Mrs. Soames, played by junior Emma Shimon, adds some comedic relief as she cries out in church saying how much she loves weddings.
ACADEMICS
The Niles West 64th Annual Commencement Ceremony took place on May 25 in Welsh-Ryan Arena at Northwestern University.
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El Classes pose for a photo at Medieval Times.
Students eat at Cesar's together.
Announcement: AP Exams Underway
FEATURES
Lorelei Wernecke teaches theatre workshop during second period. Every week, she leads a Thankful Thursday with students, giving them time to reflect on themselves.
Sam Rosenfeld pictured with his cat, Suki. Photo provided by Amelia Gottschalk
Niles West hallways are filled with students during passing period.
Randolph and Dribin-Khoshaba pose with their Golden Apple Awards and State Senator Ram Villivalam in a ceremony in the Student Commons on Friday, May 16.
Protus poses with the Halloween decorations in her classroom.
OPINION: WEST WORD
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Editorial: Press Freedom Starts with Students