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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The jester and wench, along with the members of the madrigal choir, lift their medieval tankards in a toast. Guests were offered a glass of wassail (apple cider) when entering the event to participate in the toast. Following the toast, the madrigal choir sang Gloucestershire Wassail and Wassail Song.

Madrigals returns in-person [photo gallery]

Charlotte Calmes and Nayonika Banerjee Dec 24, 2021

The 21st annual Madrigals holiday performance returned live on Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4. With COVID-19 restrictions prohibiting food service, tickets for the Chamber Choir and Madrigal singers’...

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Students wet their arms and hands with copious amounts of water to absorb the heat created when the methane gas was lit, protecting them from burns.

Mad scientists: Chemistry teachers demonstrate Halloween-themed experiments [photo gallery]

Victoria Wilson and Dylan Wehmeyer Nov 9, 2021

Mr. Jeff Christopherson and Mr. Mike Roller demonstrated Halloween-themed experiments for their chemistry classes on Friday, Oct. 29, scaling the annual event back from previous years. In his 5th-hour...

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The girls and coaches celebrate the end of the K-8 girls wrestling clinic.

Community hosts K-8 girls wrestling clinic

Laynee Scheck, Print Editor Nov 8, 2021

The IHSA announced the innugrual girls wrestling season with a state series on June 14. To help grow the sport, Normal Community and West collaborated to hold a girls wrestling clinic for students...

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Chaos ensues on stage as the seven mini-plays collide towards the end of the show.

Theatre program jumps back into action with fall comedy ‘Zap!’ [review and photo gallery]

Nayonika Banerjee and Charlotte Calmes Nov 2, 2021

80 minutes, give or take, is the time it takes to watch two episodes of Netflix's "Squid Game," ½ of "Titanic," or to listen to 25 Taylor Swift songs. 80 minutes of "Squid Game" delivers suspense and...

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Since the seniors had five teams compared to the juniors two, they had time in between games to spectate.

Nayonika Banerjee

Juniors win powderpuff [photo gallery]

Nayonika Banerjee and Jonah Kramer Sep 27, 2021
The annual Homecoming Powderpuff game was held at Dick Tharp Field on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. This year's Powderpuff tournament took a different format than in year's passed because of a low turnout of junior players. Two junior teams played a best-of-three series, while the five senior teams competed in bracket-style play. The winner of each level faced off in the championship game.
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Meet the court [photo gallery]

Meet the court [photo gallery]

A Q & A with the 2021 Homecoming court
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Homecoming dress-up days [photo gallery]

Homecoming dress-up days [photo gallery]

Every year during Homecoming week, Community hosts themed dress-up days. Check out the Inkspot's photo galleries from Homecoming 2021 below.

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The Inkspots Cutest Canine Contest

The Inkspot’s Cutest Canine Contest

A photo gallery of the Inkspot's Cutest Canine Contest entries submitted by NCHS students in celebration of National Puppy Day
Charlotte Calmes, Editor-in-Chief Apr 5, 2021

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Senior Showcase Galleries

Senior Showcase Galleries

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger May 26, 2020
The Class of 2020 was showcased on the Inkspot Instagram account, taking advantage of the opportunity to share their high school achievements, favorite memories, and their future plans.
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The limited selection of fresh meat products available at Walmart served as an inconvenience for many customers.

Coronavirus impacts grocers shelves [photo gallery]

Charlotte Calmes, Editor-in-Chief Mar 20, 2020

On Thursday, March 19, McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight reported the county's first case of COVID-19. The man, in his 70s, is in good condition and being treated in isolation...

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Aidan Oliver puts the first points on the board with a quarterback keeper in the 1st quarter of NCHSs 10/18 matchup against Champaign Centennial

Photo Gallery: Ironmen clinch Big 12 title in blowout win

Inkspot Staff, Inkspot Staff Oct 23, 2019

The Ironmen earned a share of the Big 12 Conference title with their 41-13 victory over Champaign Centennial on Friday night. The Ironmen advanced to 7-0 in conference play and can win the Big 12 title...

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Food to feed the stomach; Books to feed the brain

Food to feed the stomach; Books to feed the brain

Little Free Library boxes painted to serve community
Anagha Arla, Senior Staff Writer Oct 18, 2019

 

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Runners prepare for the 5k color run by the swim doors.

Photo Gallery: Color Run

During Homecoming week, NCHS's held its first ever color run
Tommy Olsson, Senior Staff Writer Oct 4, 2019

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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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