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Highlights: Ironmen 5-0 after 34-0 win over Bloomington Raiders [video]

Charles (Charlie) Faulkner, Staff Writer • Sep 26, 2023

Iron Synergy wins ‘Iron’s Got Talent’

Bryce Hickman and Carter Hull • Sep 25, 2023

The Iron’s Got Talent competition raised $300 for the Junior Class Board on Wednesday, Sept. 20, funds that will help lower this year's prom ticket prices. This year, six acts took the stage: a dance group, three soloists, and two bands. The Iron Synergy dance team won the event, taking home a trophy and gift card. The show also featured a performance by Staff Infection, Community's teacher ensemble, performing TLC's "No Scrubs."

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‘SPOTlight’: A rundown of Normal Community news [video]

Friday, Sept. 22

Inkspot Staff • Sep 23, 2023

Pre-game interview with Ironmen head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz [video]

The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz ahead of the Iron's Week 5 match up versus the Bloomington Raiders

Brantley Dumas II and Zachary Knox-Doyle • Sep 20, 2023

Highlights: Ironmen improve to 4-0 with 63-42 win against Peoria Lions [video]

Inkspot Staff • Sep 18, 2023

Pre-game interview with Ironmen head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz [video]

The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz ahead of the Iron's Week 4 match up versus the Peoria Lions

Brantley Dumas II and Zachary Knox-Doyle • Sep 16, 2023

Ink ‘Spotlight’: A weekly rundown of Normal Community news

Marielsie Iglesias, Senior Staff Reporter • Sep 8, 2023

This week, Carter Hull and Lyra Townsend shine the light on five stories around NCHS.

Highlights: Five Ironmen find endzone in 54-14 rout of Sacred Heart-Griffin [video]

Inkspot Staff • Aug 30, 2023

Inkspill – ‘Community at Normal Community’ – Mr. Brad Bovenkerk [Ep. 8]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai • May 22, 2023

Welcome to “Inkspill,” a podcast where hosts Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai take turns inviting Community’s staff to “spill” on all things NCHS. In less time than it takes to finish a cup of tea,...

Inkspill – ‘A Unicorn in the Classroom’: Navigating ‘double minority’ status – Mr. Chris Belt [Ep. 7]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai • May 3, 2023

Welcome to the seventh episode of “Inkspill,” a podcast where hosts Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai take turns inviting Community’s staff to “spill” on all things NCHS. In less time than it takes...

Music In Our Schools Month sees a capella groups, Jazz Ensemble perform during lunch hours [video]

Mallory Thomison and Marielsie Iglesias • Apr 3, 2023

Community's annual March celebration of Music In Our Schools Month featured performances from the Jazz Ensemble, Voice Male and Key of She acapella groups during lunch hours on March 23.

‘Dancing with the Staff’ supports March of Dimes amid maternal death crisis

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter • Mar 22, 2023

The FBLA’s Dancing with the Staff competition raised $525 for their national charity partner, March of Dimes, on Tues., Feb. 21. The organizations’ partnership dates back to 1975 when FBLA chapters...

Inkspill – ‘A Special Recipe: Cultivating Growth’ – Ms. Erin Sanders [Ep. 6]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai • Mar 21, 2023

Welcome to the sixth episode of “Inkspill,” a podcast where hosts Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai take turns inviting Community’s staff to “spill” on all things NCHS. In less time than it takes to...

Inkspill – ‘Uno Reverse Card: No Singular Story’ – Mr. Ricky King [Ep.5]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai • Feb 23, 2023

Mr. Ricky King, 2023 Bilingual Teacher of the Year recipient, spills on the ESL Department at Community.

Inkspill Episode 4 – ‘A Sense of Empowerment’: Mr. Patrick Lawler[podcast]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai • Jan 4, 2023

Welcome to the fourth episode of “Inkspill,” a podcast where hosts Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai take turns inviting Community’s staff to “spill” on all things NCHS. In less time than it takes to finish a cup of tea, listen to our guests dish on piping hot topics. This episode, Mr. Patrick Lawler, 17-year Community social studies teacher and 2021 Bloomington City Council candidate, spills on the importance of political involvement among high schoolers.

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