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The official student news of Normal Community High School

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The official student news of Normal Community High School

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The official student news of Normal Community High School

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Bella Green

Bella Green, Staff Writer

Bella Green is a junior at Normal Community High School. This is her first year working with the Inkspot, and she is a staff writer.

I like to watch basketball, my favorite teams are the Boston Celtics, Dallas Wings and South Carolina Gamecocks.

In my free time, I enjoy discovering new shows and movies.

 

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Community took home the Intercity title (4-0). Behind the Iron were the Central Catholic Saints, going 3-1. In third was Bloomington (2-2). Normal West took fourth with a 1-3 record. Last place finishers were University High School (0-4). Photo Courtesy of: Nic Kearfott

Girls basketball wins 3rd straight Intercity tournament

Bella Green, Staff Writer Nov 22, 2023

Community’s girls basketball team were crowned outright Intercity champions for the third straight year on Tuesday, extending their tournament reign with a 4-0 start to the season. This group of players...

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The 2023-24 girls basketball season opens with the Intercity tournament on Monday, Nov. 13 when the Community takes on the Bloomington High School Raiders. 
Community is coming off the best season in school history, going 31-4 on the year. 
Photo Courtesy of: Charles Green // @crgmojo

Girls basketball eye 3rd straight Intercity Title, face Bloomington Raiders in season opener

Bella Green, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2023

The girls basketball team tips off their season looking to win a third straight outright Intercity title when they take on the Bloomington Raiders tonight.  The Raiders enter the contest with a...

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“The students have really bought into improving their individual marching and their individual kind of talents within the group,” NMB Co-Director Mr. Paul Carter said of the band’s growth this season. 

“They’ve made tremendous strides…and thats leading to more success for the whole group because a chain is only as strong as its weakest link,” Carter said.
Photo Courtesy of: @normalmarchingband // Instagram

Normal Marching Band celebrates season with second State title, international recognition

Bella Green, Bailey Kozlen and Leonor Rivas Nov 10, 2023

Despite the Normal Marching Band falling short of their start-of-season goal to make a finals run at the Bands of America Super Regional, the group garnered numerous accolades throughout the 2023 season. Among...

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Ironmen head to 7A Football Quarterfinals with 31-30 OT win vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers [video recap]

The Ironmen head to the IHSA 7A Football Quarterfinals for the first time since 2015 with a 31-30 overtime victory over the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers Saturday at Dick Tharpe Field. Watch the...

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In honor of Croctober the Inkspot investigates the Croc fashion phenomenon. 
Promotional Image // Crocs Inc.

Sole searching: Exploring the Crocs craze

The Inkspot investigates the footwear frenzy
Inkspot Staff Oct 27, 2023

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Bergmann shows off his classic Crocs in celebration of National Croc Day. Teaching in Crocs lets Bergmann maximize his comfort, proving his motto: Happy feet, happy person.

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Bergmann shows off his classic Crocs in celebration of National Croc Day. Teaching in Crocs lets Bergmann maximize his comfort, proving his motto: "Happy feet, happy person."

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That first show we didnt complete the full show, Band Director Mr. Paul Carter said.  Last week was our first time having the whole show on the field, but we were still learning at that point. 
Over the next few weeks, well continue to refine and continue to develop and improve... and strive for that excellence that were always going for.

Normal Marching Band kicks off 2023 season with consecutive 2nd place finishes

Bella Green, Bailey Kozlen and Leonor Rivas Sep 22, 2023

The Normal Marching Band took second in their first two competitions, debuting the 2023 season show “The Game.” The season opener at the Washington Invite was a rematch of last year's State Finals,...

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Boys soccer takes second in 2023 Intercity tournament after narrow loss to U-High

Boys soccer takes second in 2023 Intercity tournament after narrow loss to U-High

The boys soccer team finished second in the 2023 Intercity tournament, their lone loss coming in the tournament’s opening round to eventual Intercity champions U-High. Community fell 1-0 to the Pioneers...

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