NCWHS podCATS

Hosts Joe Burgess and Tim Franz catch up with 2016 Normal West Grad Kyler Stork. We discussed what his days were like at West, his college basketball days at Greenville and Eureka, and his days as a professional basketball player overseas. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with Kyler Stork!

Host Tim Franz interviews Social Studies teachers Tony Berardi, John Bierbaum and Jill Brody to find out more about why they became teachers, what they like about teaching Social Studies and what they would be doing if they weren’t teaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about a few of the outstanding teachers in the Social Studies Department.

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Music In Our Lives

Co-Hosts Mazin Syed and Chris Bishop join Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz to talk about how music permeates our lives.  We talked about our favorite music, how music makes memories stand out, and other elements of music like concerts. 

Hosts Joe Burgess and Tim Franz catch up with 2021 Normal West Grad Corey Walker.  We discussed his transition from Western Michigan to WIsconsin, reflected on his playing days at Normal West, his most influential teachers and moments at West, and what lies ahead.  Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with Corey.

Co-Hosts Cooper Franz and Mathia Atchison join Mr. Franz and Mr. Burgess to talk about holiday traditions and what we typically do over the holiday break.  Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz reminisce about their holiday breaks as students, as well as some of the traditions they either long for or continue to uphold.  The podcast ends with a “Holiday Food Starting Lineup” where each host gives their top five holiday food/drink items.

Co-Hosts Cooper Temples and Tyler Hoss join Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz to recap most of the Fall Sports seasons.  The next session is an Extended Cut video which features Mr. Rumps asking Normal West students and staff about their Thanksgiving traditions, favorite foods, etc.  The podcast wraps up with a ranking of NFL teams into tiers.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get to know some of the member of the Science Department and some of the courses that the Science Department offers.

Mr. Burgess interviews PE Teachers Chad Aubin, Curt Brown and Molly Sharer-Barbee and learns more about the life of a PE teacher. They discuss their educational upbringing, what led to them become a PE teacher, and dispels some of the PE Teacher Myths. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the PE department.

If you have had any experience or tie to Normal West, other than casually, you are NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz have the unique opportunity to interview all Four of Normal West's principals, past and present. The Four take turns talking about memories of the opening of West and all the traditions and events along the way of our 30-year history. We end with "Wildcat Madness," a tournament-style bracket of the best traditions in Wildcat history.