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Photography

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Jan 13, 2014

  With many different courses to choose from, finding the right one can be difficult. This week freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are signing up for classes the 2014-2015 school year. Students need nine elective credits to graduate among other requirements, one elective choice is Photography...

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Athlete of the Week: Katelyn Sauder

Athlete of the Week: Katelyn Sauder

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Nov 27, 2013

Katelyn Sauder(11) has been swimming since the age of eight; a member of the varsity swim team all three years of her high school career. Sauder is a member of Waves, a year round swim team, which she takes time off from to swim the high school season coached by Heather Budak. Sauder has had an outstanding...

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Spirit days for Homecoming week

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Oct 7, 2013

Monday 10/14 – No School Tuesday 10/15 – Tye Dye Day/Twin Day Wednesday 10/16 – What Not to Wear Day Thursday 10/17 – Character Day Friday 10/18 - Orange and Black Day Hats/head coverings are acceptable all week as long as it is part of you costume

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Photo Gallery: NCHS defeats BHS

Photo Gallery: NCHS defeats BHS

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Sep 24, 2013

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Changes in Cloud 9

Changes in Cloud 9

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Sep 19, 2013

After Mrs. Robinson's retirement, Cloud 9 was in need of a new director. That new director is Laurel Beard who lives and breathes music. But she is not the only change in the female acapella group. One of the members, Jordan Shelton (10), will be moving to Washington. With that being said, the group...

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Payton Moore - Senior

Payton Moore – Senior

Sep 19, 2013

"This is only practice"  I took this picture in Peoria of my sister's dog "Hoss" a Husky.

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Payton Moore - Senior

Payton Moore – Senior

Sep 19, 2013

When you are patient with them they shall be patient with you.

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Payton Moore - Senior

Payton Moore – Senior

Sep 19, 2013

He does his job and I do mine it's as simple as that.

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Prom Court

Prom Court

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2013

Here are the students that the Junior Class has nominated for prom court! Guys: Giles Roll, Alex Prus, Ian Cessna, David Gerig, Jerry Patton, and Brad S. Platt Girls: Lindsay Gleason, Rachel Richter, Stevie Dunlap, Brittany Turner, Lacy Nussbaum, and Dee Byrd  

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Perfection according to society

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Apr 29, 2013

It is hard to please society as a girl. To be the perfect girl, we should have perfect curves, a moderately sized chest, a thigh gap, a butt, and perfectly styled hair. We must look good with or without make up according to society. We should be tan, but not too tan. We should be skinny, but not too...

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Athlete of the Week: Dee Byrd

Athlete of the Week: Dee Byrd

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Apr 16, 2013

Deandra "Dee" Byrd (11) runs track and plays volleyball here at Normal Community. She has only played volleyball for two years and is currently in her third year of track. Byrd specializes in the 4x400, 200, and the long jump. Setting goals for the future is something most athletes do. Byrd would...

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Ironmen swim at State

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Apr 10, 2013

Sectionals is the biggest event for the varsity swimming and diving team. It took place on Saturday February 16th at Normal Community West High School. All the varsity swimmers from teams all around Illinois compete to get a state time. But for those who don’t get a state time, this meet is a showcase...

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Athlete of the Week: Lance Bergmann

Athlete of the Week: Lance Bergmann

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Mar 17, 2013

Senior Lance Bergmann has swum for the Ironmen all four years, for three of those years, Bergmann has represented the school at the IHSA State Swimming and Diving competition in the 100-yard breaststroke. Bergmann holds the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 58.50, which he...

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Just take a deep breath

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Feb 25, 2013

You start getting ready for your big event. Your stomach twists, your hands get sweaty, and your heart starts beating faster and faster. These are your nerves, anxiety, and excitement all put together. So how do you calm all of these feelings down? You always want to focus on the outcome (hopefully...

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Big 12 Swim Conference

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Feb 12, 2013

It may be called the Big 12 Conference, but for swimming only seven teams compete. These teams include NCHS, Normal Community West,  Bloomington, Champaign Central, Champaign Centennial, Danville, and Urbana. The meet is the last meet for junior varsity swimmers and divers. This divides the competition...

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