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About the Contributors
Cameron Rink, Staff Reporter
Cameron Rink is a Junior at NCHS who participates in Cross Country, Track, and Student Council. He works for the Inkspot as a 2nd year staff reporter.
Slogan to live by
“I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.” – Jewish Proverb
Guilty pleasure I am an avid watcher of Downton Abbey every Sunday.
Random fact about me I was born on Christmas day.
Hidden talent I can almost rap the entirety of “Ice Ice Baby”.
All-Time Dream To rap the entirety of “Ice Ice Baby”.
Taylor Purcell, Staff Reporter
Taylor Purcell is a senior at Normal Community High School. She is a staff reporter for the NCHS Inkspot.
Biggest pet peeve: When people text while having a conversation.
Favorite film: The Avengers.
Guilty Pleasure: Hot Pockets and Buffalo Wild Wings.