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Jessalyn Baer

Jessalyn Baer, Staff Writer

Jessalyn Baer is a senior at Normal Community High School and has been a member of both the varsity cheerleading and diving teams. This is currently her first year working as a staff writer for the Inkpot. 

On the weekend I like to play lacrosse and volunteer at the Humane Society of Central Illinois. A random fact about me is that I tore my ACL in May while hanging out with friends. If I won a million dollars I would donate half to charity, put some toward college, then give the rest to my parents and my sister.

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Crave Chronicles: Episode Two – Wing Stop v. Buffalo Wild Wings [video]

In the second episode of Crave Chronicles, Jessalyn Baer, Jaxon Creasey, and Olivia Plangger compare wings from Wing Stop and Buffalo Wild Wings.
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Bloomington Area Career Center Culinary Arts students gathered together before they began their Regional events.

BACC culinary students roast the competition at SkillsUSA regional; COVID simmers State competition hopes

Olivia Plangger and Jessalyn Baer Apr 25, 2020

Four Bloomington Area Career Center Culinary Arts students -- Emma Feit ('21), Madelyn Burton ('21), Kennedy Coe ('21), and Gavin Regnier ('20) -- qualified for the SkillsUSA State competition after participating in the Regional culinary competitions at Southwestern Illinois College in Granite City on...

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The athletic trainers utilize the Healthy Roster App to insure a smoother system of treating student injuries.

Athletic trainers implement Healthy Roster

Olivia Plangger and Jessalyn Baer Feb 14, 2020

The 2019 fall athletic season marked the implementation of the Healthy Roster app into the athletic training program, allowing for improved communication of injury documentation between parents, coaches, and athletes. Through NCHS's partnership with The Orthopedic and Sports Enhancement Center, the...

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Crave Chronicles: Episode One – Dunkin’ Donuts v. Krispy Kreme [video]

In the premiere episode of Crave Chronicles, Jessalyn Baer, Jaxon Creasey, and Olivia Plangger compare Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts chocolate glazed donuts.
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The first-place gingerbread house was constructed with a chocolate Santa and trees surrounding the structure.

Language clubs host annual gingerbread house contest

The annual gingerbread house building and decorating contest was held after school on Thursday, December 12, with students from the Spanish, German, and French clubs competing for the ultimate prize: a gingerbread man trophy. This event honors the European tradition of gingerbread house making which began during the 16th century while allowing students to enjoy a collaborative experience.
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Back row (left to right): Elise Ziemer, Zach Holliday, Lauren Kelly
Front row (left to right): Reeba Quraishi, Eliza Goodwin, Amanda Carlson

Back row (left to right): Elise Ziemer, Zach Holliday, Lauren Kelly Front row (left to right): Reeba Quraishi, Eliza Goodwin, Amanda Carlson

FFA members pose with their award.

FFA recognized among nation’s top chapters

The NCHS FFA Leadership team competed at the 92nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis from October 29 to November 1. The top ten individuals and the national winning team members in each of the competition's categories were awarded cash prizes to recognize their success in the event.  The FFA...

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