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Lanies Story - Episode 2: 20-35 Weeks

Lanie’s Story – Episode 2: 20-35 Weeks

As second semester of her freshman year began, Lanie began to celebrate her motherhood and prepare for the arrival of her baby.
Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter
Sep 13, 2019

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Lanie’s Story – Episode 1: Early on

Episode three of Ab(normal)ities begins a series that features sophomore Lanie Heier, who became pregnant her freshman year of high school. This episode features a photo gallery to begin telling Lanie's story.
Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2019

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The Normal Community Wind Ensemble, directed by Mr. Lance Meadows, begins their performance at Carnegie Hall. ( Photo courtesy of NCHS Inkspot)

What Comes After Carnegie?

Seniors reflect on their spring break performance at Carnegie Hall; share their future plans for music
Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2019

Coming from Carnegie Seniors Jonah Beer, Jacob Kilby, and Mike Romero have been involved with the music programs within Unit 5 for nearly eight years, earning their spots in the top band at NCHS while also performing with the marching band. In late March, they bid goodbye to their time with the band...

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“New York really opened my eyes to the world, and I learned so much from that trip.” - Miya Edwards (12) (Photo courtesy of Katey Parry).

New York, New York

Choir and Orchestra students took on the Big Apple during the summer of 2018. Now, band students get the opportunity to perform in the concrete jungle this spring.
Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter
Mar 22, 2019

Through the music programs at NCHS, students have been given the opportunity to experience a wider world of music. The beginning of summer started with a 14-hour bus ride for choir and orchestra students; every other year, the programs combine and take a trip at the end of the school year to perform...

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Reindeer Bait

Reindeer Bait

Abby Kimball and Kim Halm
Dec 14, 2018

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Sugar Cookie Truffles

Sugar Cookie Truffles

Abby Kimball and Kim Halm
Dec 14, 2018

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Nutter Butter Snowman

Nutter Butter Snowman

Abby Kimball and Kim Halm
Dec 14, 2018

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Eggnog Dip

Eggnog Dip

Dec 11, 2018

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Hot Cocoa No-Churn Ice Cream

Hot Cocoa No-Churn Ice Cream

Inkspot Staff
Dec 11, 2018

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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Abby Kimball and Kim Halm
Dec 11, 2018

Find the frosting recipe here.

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If frosting is too thick, add another tablespoon of water.

Peppermint Cookie Frosting

Abby Kimball and Kim Halm
Dec 10, 2018

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The first locker to be meme-morialized is in the junior hallway and dedicated to the actor of National Treasure fame.

Meme-morialized

Empty lockers become repurposed for shrines
Abby Kimball, Staff Reporter
Nov 10, 2018

The quantity of empty lockers around NCHS has resulted in students using them to make mock shrines of actors who are not dead. Prior to the start of each school year, the school administration surveys the students regarding their preference for a locker. This has since resulted in a numerous amount...

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