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Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter

Anna Dunne is a senior at Normal Community who plays volleyball and runs track. She is a member of Student Council, Key Club, and Class Board. This is her second year with Inkspot, and she is currently a senior staff reporter.

I love to travel and meet new people, Colorado being my favorite place to visit.

I hope to one day live in the city with lots of dogs.

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A Q&A with Community teachers on their extra-curricular interests

A Q&A with Community teachers on their extra-curricular interests

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 18, 2023

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At the 2023 Speech banquet, Ms. Jackie Zeman sat surrounded by the teams graduating seniors and the incoming head coach.
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Mic Drop!

Speech coach Ms. Jackie Zeman steps down
Abby Ruebush and Anna Dunne Aug 17, 2023

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Avani Rai, Kellie Chen, Abby Ruebush and Dylan Wehmeyer pose on stage at the IHSA State Journalism competition. The four were joined by Marielsie Iglesias in the annual State Final at Heartland Community College.

Journalism program brings home IHSA State medalists, earns IJEA recognition

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter May 12, 2023

Three students medaled at the IHSA Journalism State tournament on April 21 at Heartland Community College. The three individual top-six finishers matches the journalism program’s best State performance. At the competition, high schoolers showcase various real-world journalistic skills — writing,...

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During the FFAs 3rd annual tree drive, paper leaves with the names of donators hung outside the main office.

FFA’s tree drive takes root at Community

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Apr 21, 2023

The Normal FFA’s third annual tree drive raised $465, allowing the organization to plant 93 trees across Mclean County as part of the Ecology Action Center’s 10,000 tree-planting initiative. After planting 662 trees in Bloomington Normal over the last two years, FFA sponsor Mrs. Liz Harris said,...

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Five members of the journalism program qualified to compete in the 2023 IHSA Journalism State Finals. Journalism II students Avani Rai (left) and Abby Ruebush (right) return to State for the second straight year. Marielsie Iglesias (second from left) failed to advance past Sectionals last season. Journalism III student Dylan Wehmeyer (second from right) qualified for State in two events in his first Sectional Competition. [Not Pictured: Kellie Chen]

[Photo] Inkspot staff sends five to IHSA Journalism State Finals

Inkspot Staff Apr 7, 2023

Five members of the journalism program qualified to compete in the 2023 IHSA Journalism State Finals. Journalism II students Avani Rai (left) and Abby Ruebush (right) return to State for the second straight year. Marielsie Iglesias (second from left) failed to advance past Sectionals last season. Journalism...

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Five members of the journalism program qualified to compete in the 2023 IHSA Journalism State Finals. Journalism II students Avani Rai (left) and Abby Ruebush (right) return to State for the second straight year. 
Marielsie Iglesias (second from left) failed to advance past Sectionals last season. 
Journalism III student Dylan Wehmeyer (second from right) qualified for State in two events in his first Sectional Competition.
[Not Pictured: Kellie Chen]

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Five members of the journalism program qualified to compete in the 2023 IHSA Journalism State Finals. Journalism II students Avani Rai (left) and Abby Ruebush (right) return to State for the second straight year. Marielsie Iglesias (second from left) failed to advance past Sectionals last season. Journalism...

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At the 82nd IHSA Speech Individual Events State Finals, Avani Rai earned 6th place.

Speech boasts best State showing in two decades, Avani Rai places sixth

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Mar 24, 2023

Six members of the Community speech team competed at the IHSA State Speech Tournament on February 18, the program's largest number of State Qualifiers in a single season in over two decades. Senior Avani Rai became the school's first female competitor in 17 years to place in the State Speech finals,...

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Mr. John Bergmann and Dhanush Gurrala (’23) channeled the “King of Pop’s” spirit with their dance to a medley of Michael Jackson hits, moonwalking their way to the Dancing with the Staff trophy.

‘Dancing with the Staff’ supports March of Dimes amid maternal death crisis

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Mar 22, 2023

The FBLA’s Dancing with the Staff competition raised $525 for their national charity partner, March of Dimes, on Tues., Feb. 21. The organizations’ partnership dates back to 1975 when FBLA chapters began raising awareness and funds to support the March of Dimes—a national non-profit working...

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[Video] Mr. Patrick Lawler and Daveeion Calcote’s freestyle surprise

Mar 22, 2023

With just an hour of preparation before opening curtain, Mr. Patrick Lawler and Daveeion Calcote (’23) pieced together a visually stunning performance; We’re talking lifts, TikTok-inspired dance moves, Twinkie tossing, and even surprise appearances from Lawler’s own children. What the duo lacked...

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Sweet Spot: Volume Five

Sweet Spot: Volume Five

Mallory Thomison's Valentine's Day Cake Pop Recipe review
Dylan Wehmeyer and Anna Dunne Feb 14, 2023

In the February Issue of the Inkspot magazine, Mallory Thomison offered up an easy and affordable Cake Pop recipe. Like Valentine's Days from years gone by, Thomison brought her cakey creations into class to share. This edition, the Sweet Spot breaks the regular mold -- veering away from the norm....

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Anna: Hit the Spot

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Feb 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is not without its ups and downs. For those in a relationship, it’s a day dedicated to those you care about. For those who aren’t, it’s a 24-hour-long reminder of loneliness. But one thing everyone can appreciate, whether or not the Hallmark Holiday is marked on your calendar,...

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[Video] On the Spot: Ep. 6 – ‘Winter Break plans’ [video]

Anna Dunne and Jeffery Woodard Dec 16, 2022
Anna Dunne and Jeffery Woodard asked Community students and staff about their Winter Break plans.
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Unwavering endurance: Nina Osborne’s return to State

Unwavering endurance: Nina Osborne’s return to State

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Nov 13, 2022

It was Nina Osborne’s second straight trip to State.  Again, the swimmer qualified as an individual in the 500-yard freestyle.  Again, Osborne led off Community’s 200-yard freestyle relay.  And a first, the senior would race in a third event—the 400-yard freestyle relay.  That would...

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[Video] On the Spot: Ep. 5 – ‘Community shares their Halloween costumes’ [video]

Anna Dunne and Jeffery Woodard Nov 10, 2022
Anna Dunne and Jeffery Woodard took to Community's halls on Oct. 31 to find out what students, staff dressed up as for Halloween.
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Community celebrated its six seniors vs. Mahomet-Seymour on Oct. 10. The night -- and the season -- was an emotional for the elder Iron soccer players.

Regionals loss ends Ironmen soccer seniors’ sentimental season

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Oct 27, 2022

As head coach of Community’s boys and girls soccer programs, Mr. Matt Chapman has celebrated his fair share of Senior Nights over the past 20 seasons. But Monday, Oct. 10’s was a little different for the veteran coach. Before the 2-1 loss to Mahomet-Seymour, the team honored its six senior...

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[Video] On the Spot: Ep. 3 – ‘Homecoming Hopes & Hype’ [video]

Anna Dunne and Avani Rai Sep 29, 2022
Anna Dunne and Avani Rai took to the halls to ask students, staff what they were excited about for Homecoming 2022
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Ironmen soccer earn Intercity title on way to 5-3-3 record

Ironmen soccer earn Intercity title on way to 5-3-3 record

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 22, 2022

The boys varsity soccer team opened their season with a record of 5-3-3, going 4-1 in conference play and earning the Intercity title.   The Ironmen captured Intercity honors with a 3-0 victory over the West Wildcats on Sept. 5 after beating Bloomington 8-0, Central Catholic 1-0, and tying U-high...

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Lady Iron cross country head into Intercity meet with 2 team wins

Lady Iron cross country head into Intercity meet with 2 team wins

Anna Dunne, Libby Price and Christian Hofmann Sep 21, 2022

The Lady Iron cross country team head into Thursday’s Intercity meet with two team victories in their first three meets of the season.  Community took 1st at the NCHS Co-Ed Open Sep. 2, beating Olympia by 21 points in the opening meet of the season.  Ali Ince (’24), Abigail Zeimer (’24)...

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Boys cross country: Trio leads team to 2 victories ahead of Intercity

Boys cross country: Trio leads team to 2 victories ahead of Intercity

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 21, 2022

The trio of Joey Yaros (’25), AJ Ince (’26) and Jack Thomas (’24) have led the Ironmen cross country team to two team victories and a 2nd place finish this season.  In the opening meet of the season, the NCHS Co-Ed Open, on Sep. 2 the team took 2nd, finishing behind El Paso Gridley. Community...

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On the Spot: ‘How Stressed are You?’ [video]

Anna Dunne and Jeffery Woodard Sep 13, 2022
The Inkspot asked Community students how stressed they were after returning from summer break. Check out their On the Spot answers.
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New Faces of Normal 2022-23

New Faces of Normal 2022-23

A Q & A with Community's nine new instructional staff members

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Race to the record books [video]

Ali Ince's run at history
Anna Dunne, Drew Farmer and Avani Rai May 23, 2022

Heading into the 2022 IHSA State Track and Field meet, Ali Ince had already achieved her share of accolades. Ince added two more State titles Saturday, May 21 -- taking first in the 800 and 400 -- before anchoring the Lady Iron's 3rd place 4x400 relay team. Check out the Inkspot's feature story...

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The shake that sham-rocks the world

The shake that sham-rocks the world

Three Inkspot reporters review the McDonald's seasonal Shamrock Shake
Drew Farmer, Anna Dunne and Avani Rai Mar 15, 2022

Since the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake was first m-introduced in 1970, flurries of fans have awaited March 1 for the season’s first sip of the minty green drink.  Over the decades, the Shamrock Shake has become a cornerstone of the St. Patrick’s day season, sparking an obsessive following. This...

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Lady Iron basketball celebrate win, seniors

Lady Iron basketball celebrate win, seniors

Anna Dunne and Drew Farmer Jan 31, 2022

The girls basketball team celebrated a win and the team's two seniors last Tuesday night, defeating the Springfield Southeast Spartans 67-44. While Karleigh Creasey and Paige Walker were recognized before the game, a trio of sophomores led the Lady Iron to the team's 19th victory. Giana Rawlings...

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With its student made ornaments and decorations, the Technology department expects its tree to stand out at the Festival of Trees --  We have wooded trees... We made a whole bunch of homemade gifts that were going to fill  two crates [with]. Theres well over 250 items that are on the tree, Mr. Don Whitman said.

Technology department collaborates on community service project

Over 300 students from 17 classes worked to design, construct decorations for a Christmas tree to be auctioned off at the Baby Fold's Festival of Trees
Anna Dunne, Drew Farmer and Isabella Fader Nov 16, 2021

The Technology department collaborated on a one-of-a-kind holiday display for auction at the Baby Fold's 28th annual Festival of Trees. Supported by a $5000 grant, over 300 Technology students designed ornaments to decorate a "rustic-theme[d]" Christmas tree to help support the local children's agency....

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