Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Bradshaw reads aloud from the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne as her students follow along.

An ongoing love: Bradshaw to retire after fostering learning at NCHS

Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief Jan 7, 2020

In a classroom, two students -- one wearing shiny white shoes, the other wearing worn down muddy sneakers - race to the front board to answer a question, attempting to win a point for their team in a test...

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Unspoken etiquette of NCHS

Unspoken etiquette of NCHS

There are common rules of etiquette students of NCHS should take into consideration on a daily basis; however, some fail to follow these basic manners and mannerisms - Here are 20 rules NCHS students should follow
Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor May 17, 2019

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Three new courses available next school year

Three new courses available next school year

Preview of the new classes for 2019-2020 school year
Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief Dec 10, 2018

Three new courses will be available for students, excluding freshman, during the 2019-2020 school year:  Introduction to Statistics, Introduction to Education, and Physical Science Applications in Agriculture...

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Dr. Walker helps guide his students as they go through a lab.

A traveling journey

NCHS and NCWHS Teacher’s journey from Jamaica extends to the States
Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief Nov 20, 2018

For Dr. Valentine Walker life has been a journey. The journey started when he “met a beautiful peace corp volunteer” and moved from his homeland in Jamaica to the United States where he became...

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The American flag stands outside the doors of NCHS. The stars and stripes are symbolic of the democratic ideals that are fading today.

Opinion: Cry for unity

Nation needs to start listening, start compromising
Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief Nov 20, 2018

When George Washington left office he warned Americans of the dangers of political parties. But now, as a country, we still find ourselves running to them and are facing all the ramifications Washington...

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Mr. Matt Embersons Material Applications and Processes class learns how to do a Concrete Lab.

STEM stuck in bloom

High school STEM classes face a shortage in female students
Evie Snoeyink , Editor in Chief Oct 5, 2018

All the students knew was these boxy new machines that monopolized desk space.  They knew the pixelated green text that would appear on the black screen. They knew the hum of the machine as it worked...

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College and Career Resource Center launches at NCHS

College and Career Resource Center launches at NCHS

Evie Snoeyink , Editor in Chief Sep 5, 2018

Unit 5’s new College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) at both high schools seeks to provide students with the resources and support they need to create a plan for life after high school graduation....

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The NCHS school mascot, Iron Ike, welcomes students into the 2018-19 school year.

2018-19 Back to school assembly

Will Dowell and Evie Snoeyink Aug 23, 2018

Normal Community students were welcomed to the 2018-2019 school year with an all-school assembly on the first day of classes.

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Shakespeare Shorts Photo Gallery

Four high school students worked hard to put on short versions of Shakespeare plays, called Shakespeare Shorts.
Evie Snoeyink , Editor in Chief May 22, 2018

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Broke in education

Broke in education

Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief May 2, 2018

Is the funding system for education broke in  broken? Are politicians putting money where it is truly needed? 

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Spot the Difference

Apr 10, 2018

Can you find all the differences? Answers here

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Spot the difference answer key

Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief Apr 10, 2018

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Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses the audience as the company took a field trip away from the site of its traditional announcements - heading to Chicagos Lane Tech High School - inviting members of the student media along. 

The focus of the days announcements was Apples renewed push into the classroom, aiming to blend technology and the liberal arts.

Apple unveils new educational products, pricing

Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief Mar 28, 2018

Innovationation and excitement: two words that describe the 2018 Apple educational product launch held Tuesday at Chicago's Lane Tech High School.  “People with passion change the world,”...

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Blooming Corsages

Blooming Corsages

How to pick out the right corsage
Evie Snoeyink , Editor in Chief Feb 16, 2018

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Henry working with an athlete to get her back to 100 percent.

Behind the game

A look at the athletic trainers at NCHS
Evie Snoeyink , Editor in Chief Jan 12, 2018

She wipes the sweat off her face and then dusts off her shoes. The burning sensation in her lungs reminds her it's the fourth quarter and she is exhausted, but her ankle is strong.   Her legs are worn...

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