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Katie Rakocha

Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer

Katie is a senior and this is her second year on NWN. She is a Lit Center tutor and on the track team. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

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A view from the highest point of the Indiana Dunes Trail.

APES Classes Annual Trip to Indiana Dunes National Park

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Sep 28, 2023
New Career Counselor: Anthony Gliffe

New Career Counselor: Anthony Gliffe

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Sep 13, 2023
Meet Dean Tanya Kennedy

Meet Dean Tanya Kennedy

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Sep 9, 2023
Infographic from @nileswestlitcenter on Instagram announcing their opening.

Announcement: Lit Center Opening

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Aug 29, 2023

Meet Me In A Minute: Ms. Alegnani

By Katie Rakocha and Danica Calalang
May 18, 2023
VEX Robotics Makes it to World Championship

VEX Robotics Makes it to World Championship

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
Students surround Schmidt to celebrate her.

Tina Schmidt Receives David Zemsky Faculty Recognition Award

By Katie Rakocha, Staff writer
May 15, 2023
Opinion: Mock AP Tests Should Not Take Place After School

Opinion: Mock AP Tests Should Not Take Place After School

By Katie Rakocha, Staff writer
May 10, 2023
Adam Spillman, senior, impresses people with their dance moves.

Queer Prom: Club Renaissance

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Mustafa Al-diraji posing for a homecoming photo.

Mustafa Al-diraji Makes a Lasting Impact at West

By Katie Rakocha, Staff writer
Apr 27, 2023
As Prom is approaching on Saturday, March 29, here are some last-minute ideas.

2023 Prom Lookbook

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Apr 26, 2023
MENA club posing for a group photo after speaking at the D219 Board of Education meeting

The Middle Eastern North African Club Advocates for Changes at D219 Board Meeting

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Apr 26, 2023
Bin full of pickle balls and rackets.

New Pickleball Club Makes a Smash at Niles West

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Apr 24, 2023
Members of MSA pose for a photo after their prayer.

[Photo] Muslim Student Association Hosts Niles West’s First RamaDay

Apr 24, 2023
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Students waiting in line to get food

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Students lined up around the raffle table.

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Junior Asma Patel presents an informational presentation about the meaning of Ramadan

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Decorations set up by the MASA board before students start arriving

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Announcement: Fines For Parking Violations To Be Enforced Starting April 10

Announcement: Fines For Parking Violations To Be Enforced Starting April 10

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2023
Science Olympiad team posing at the regionals competition.

Science Olympiad on Their Way to State

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Mar 22, 2023
Elections

D219 School Board Forum Previews Election Candidates

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2023
Restaurant Review: Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen

Restaurant Review: Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2023
Senior Sophia Lannoye and junior Charlize Chung at their poster boards, as guests walk by.

SIRs Takes On Regionals at Niles North

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2023
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Senior Jonathan Wu setting up to start a round.

Ping Pong Wins State

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Feb 27, 2023
Homeroom Mentors: The Unsung Heroes of Niles West

Homeroom Mentors: The Unsung Heroes of Niles West

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Feb 23, 2023
Opinion: Keep the SAT

Opinion: Keep the SAT

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Feb 2, 2023
John Lee

John Lee: An Involved Teacher

By Katie Rakocha, Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2023
The Idaho Murder crime scene.

West Reacts: Idaho Murders Updates & New Information

By Gia Bexes and Katie Rakocha
Jan 25, 2023
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