Alexandra Marable

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief

Alexandra Marable is a senior at Normal Community High School. She has been involved with the paper for two years now. Last year, she was the Associate Editor for the paper as well as the Desk Editor for Sports. This year, she is the Editor in Chief of the Inkspot. Alexandra is also a member of the female a capella group, Cloud 9.

Random Fact

A random fact about myself is that I have had two surgeries on my right shoulder. They were both for the same injury. In between those surgeries, I had a labrum tear. This ongoing injury has caused me to quit swimming and turn my focus to my music and writing.

Slogan to Live By

A slogan that I live by is, “ You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get,” which is said by Michael Phelps. I believe that any dream can come true, you just have to work on it and you can achieve it.

Biggest Pet Peeve

My biggest pet peeve is when teachers walk around during tests. It tends to make my anxiety go up and then I don’t focus on the test and focus on the teacher walking around instead. I wish they could just trust that students wouldn’t cheat.

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Photography

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Jan 13, 2014

With many different courses to choose from, finding the right one can be difficult. This week freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are signing up for classes the 2014-2015 school year. Students need nine elective credits to graduate among other requirements, one elective choice is Photography...

Athlete of the Week: Katelyn Sauder

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Nov 27, 2013

Katelyn Sauder(11) has been swimming since the age of eight; a member of the varsity swim team all three years of her high school career. Sauder is a member of Waves, a year round swim team, which she takes time off from to swim the high school season coached by Heather Budak. Sauder has had an outstanding...

Spirit days for Homecoming week

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Oct 7, 2013

Monday 10/14 – No School Tuesday 10/15 – Tye Dye Day/Twin Day Wednesday 10/16 – What Not to Wear Day Thursday 10/17 – Character Day Friday 10/18 - Orange and Black Day Hats/head coverings are acceptable all week as long as it is part of you costume

Photo Gallery: NCHS defeats BHS

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Sep 24, 2013

Changes in Cloud 9

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Sep 19, 2013

After Mrs. Robinson's retirement, Cloud 9 was in need of a new director. That new director is Laurel Beard who lives and breathes music. But she is not the only change in the female acapella group. One of the members, Jordan Shelton (10), will be moving to Washington. With that being said, the group...

Prom Court

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2013

Here are the students that the Junior Class has nominated for prom court! Guys: Giles Roll, Alex Prus, Ian Cessna, David Gerig, Jerry Patton, and Brad S. Platt Girls: Lindsay Gleason, Rachel Richter, Stevie Dunlap, Brittany Turner, Lacy Nussbaum, and Dee Byrd

Perfection according to society

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Apr 29, 2013

It is hard to please society as a girl. To be the perfect girl, we should have perfect curves, a moderately sized chest, a thigh gap, a butt, and perfectly styled hair. We must look good with or without make up according to society. We should be tan, but not too tan. We should be skinny, but not too...

Athlete of the Week: Dee Byrd

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Apr 16, 2013

Deandra "Dee" Byrd (11) runs track and plays volleyball here at Normal Community. She has only played volleyball for two years and is currently in her third year of track. Byrd specializes in the 4x400, 200, and the long jump. Setting goals for the future is something most athletes do. Byrd would...

Ironmen swim at State

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Apr 10, 2013

Sectionals is the biggest event for the varsity swimming and diving team. It took place on Saturday February 16th at Normal Community West High School. All the varsity swimmers from teams all around Illinois compete to get a state time. But for those who don’t get a state time, this meet is a showcase...

Athlete of the Week: Lance Bergmann

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Mar 17, 2013

Senior Lance Bergmann has swum for the Ironmen all four years, for three of those years, Bergmann has represented the school at the IHSA State Swimming and Diving competition in the 100-yard breaststroke. Bergmann holds the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 58.50, which he...

Just take a deep breath

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Feb 25, 2013

You start getting ready for your big event. Your stomach twists, your hands get sweaty, and your heart starts beating faster and faster. These are your nerves, anxiety, and excitement all put together. So how do you calm all of these feelings down? You always want to focus on the outcome (hopefully...

Big 12 Swim Conference

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Feb 12, 2013

It may be called the Big 12 Conference, but for swimming only seven teams compete. These teams include NCHS, Normal Community West, Bloomington, Champaign Central, Champaign Centennial, Danville, and Urbana. The meet is the last meet for junior varsity swimmers and divers. This divides the competition...

NCHS defeats rival West

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Feb 10, 2013

The Normal Community Ironmen boys basketball team stomped their rivals, the Normal West Wildcats, with a final score of 49-39. The rivalry game took place on January 22nd. West won the tip off at the beginning of the game. But the Ironmen quickly took over the scoreboard. At the end of the first quarter,...

Intercity swimming and diving

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Feb 8, 2013

Five teams came together at Normal Community West High School to compete for the Intercity swim title on Tuesday January 22nd at 5:00 PM. The teams included: West, U-High, Central Catholic, NCHS, and Bloomington. West came out on top with a score of 563, but the Ironmen placed third with 466 points. The...

Sports Beans

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Jan 29, 2013

Jelly Belly created Sports Beans for athletes everywhere. Sports Beans are jellybeans that give athletes a quick boost of energy. The four main flavors are: Berry, Fruit Punch, Orange, and Lemon Lime. There is an assorted flavor pack that includes all four flavors. Along with these four...

How to reduce soreness

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Jan 29, 2013

Coaches push athletes everyday to do their best. But are they pushing too hard? Athletes are always saying that they are sore and tired. While coaches are looking for this outcome, being sore is not always the best thing. But since we can’t change the coaches’ minds, here are some tips from Ben Greenfield, a...

Ironmen swimming and diving

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Dec 17, 2012

Winter sports have begun! One of those sports would be Ironmen Swimming and Diving, whose season started on November 19th and ends February 23rd. The team consists of thirty-seven swimmers and two divers. The meets this season are mostly away, but there are some invitationals in town that you can...

Lady Iron swimming and diving recap

Alexandra Marable, Editor in Chief
Nov 29, 2012

Lady Iron Swimming finished their season on a rather high note. They won the Big 12 Conference for the third year in a row, which is a huge accomplishment considering 3 years ago was the first time they had won in their history. The swim team didn’t win Sectionals (the win was taken by University...

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