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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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NCHS graduate Jon Miskulin worked to spread the idea of accepting and celebrating individuals differences throughout Central Illinois.

Power to marvel at: Student’s legacy lives on after passing

Jessica Dougall, Staff Reporter
Apr 7, 2019

Standing in front of an elementary class, Jon Miskulin could be heard saying “You know everyone has a superpower and mine is music” before asking students “what is yours?” Miskulin believed that “everyone has unique qualities and special abilities” just like the superheroes he grew up...

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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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The 300 word series is inspired by Brady Denniss St. Petersburg Times column.

300 Words: Anticipation

Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor
Feb 19, 2019

July 2, 2018. A scream sounded from underneath the bathroom door, echoing out in a silent presence. She shook with happiness.  With disbelief. Joy. But Mrs. Kristina Chase didn’t know how excited she could truly be about her pregnancy. Only her best friend and husband knew that first...

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The 300 word series is inspired by Brady Denniss St. Petersburg Times column.

300 Words: Mackenzie Kraft’s passion for raising her own livestock

Jessica Dougall, Staff Reporter
Feb 19, 2019

When most students go home to take care of their dogs and cats, Mackenzie Kraft goes home to take care of her goats and chickens, her horse and cow. For the senior, this is just her everyday life. Six years ago, Kraft discovered her passion for raising livestock. After proving herself responsible...

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Mrs. Cathe Carter reviews a problem on the SmartBoard in her 3rd hour Honors Geometry class during her last semester teaching at NCHS.

Negative times negative = positive

Despite personal setbacks, retiring math teacher known for positive attitude
Evie Snoeyink and James Broach
Feb 1, 2019

The teacher stands in front of the class. The students in their desks. The teacher explains a proof on the similarities of triangles. It’s a typical Monday morning. The walls of the classroom are decorated with student tessellation projects and PI day tissue boxes. Most math classes at NCHS are the...

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Mrs. Cheryl Koth of the Foreign Language department teaches a French class the grammatical rules of the language. Koth’s time in front of the classroom is winding down as she is set to retire from a 22 year teaching career at the end of the semester.

Language of life

The journey of a teacher from foreign borders to retirement
Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief
Feb 1, 2019

As she strolled through the streets of Paris, she could feel her time there growing shorter, coming to an end. The months changing to weeks, weeks changing to days. The sounds of a foreign language, its soft syllables, filled her ears. The view of the Eiffel Tower captivated her eyes. Now, the...

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The 300 word series is inspired by Brady Denniss St. Petersburg Times column.

300 Words: ‘Na wè pita’

Chloe Burcham, Staff Reporter
Jan 8, 2019

Sweat streams down her face. The humidity so extreme that the only outfit she owns is glued to her body. She cringes as she steps with bare feet on a sharp rock. She stands in front of a stick hut that looks as if it would collapse at the slightest breeze. Her son grasps her hand; holding on for dear...

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Pictured here are exhibition dancers, Mr. and Mrs. Lawerence.

FBLA returns with ‘Dancing with the Staff’ event

Dec 14, 2018

After being canceled last year, the Future Business Leaders of America returned to hosting its annual Dancing with the Staff event on Thursday, November 14, to raise money for their national business partner, the March of Dimes. The Dancing with the Staff event is based on the popular television...

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The 300 word series is inspired by Brady Denniss St. Petersburg Times column.

300 Words: Car keys

Sydney Franklin, Staff Reporter
Dec 12, 2018

Anna leaves Community just like every other student hurrying to get home. She jumps into her teal Chevy Aveo racing to get out of the student parking lot and start her 17-minute drive home to begin the rest of her day. The only difference between her and her classmates are her thoughts on the drive home: One...

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Senior Allison Enchelmayer pumps her fist in celebration after completing a putt during a rainy day at the State competition.

Tees to success: Enchelmayer more than a golfer

Nov 28, 2018

While sports and sound are often linked: players listening to their headphones to get "in the zone", music blasting out of speakers at athletic events, the crowd cheering wildly... Golf and sound are not. Golf is a sport that literally asks for quiet. But for senior Allison Enchelmayer, golf and...

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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 a dual credit Environmental Earth teacher at NCHS and NCWHS. Walker grew up along the countryside...

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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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A shot from the halls outside of a classroom during passing periods.

Larger population as positive for students?

Some faculty members see the large student population as having a positive effect on students. With higher attendance numbers, students are provided with more social opportunities. The higher enrollment at Community can provide students with more opportunities to build peer relationships, to learn...

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