PTO meeting scheduled for Feb. 2
January 31, 2010
The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Feb. 2. The meetings are always held on the first Tuesday of the month barring any conflicts.
PTO President Cathy Huber said, “The wonderful part about coming to the meetings is hearing Principal John Williams speak. It’s the one place where (parents) can hear the principal speak.”
Huber said she encourages parents to join the PTO and come to the meetings. To join, one must send in a donation of $10 to the PTO, and then they may come to the meetings.
Huber also said, “(The parents) should come to the meetings and at that time they can find out volunteer opportunities. A lot of parents don’t realize the need for volunteers even at this level of school.” By Nick Andrews <nandrews@hilite.org>
Transportation department says no to seat belts on buses
January 31, 2010
Some want them, and some don’t. It’s a debate that has been going on for almost forty years. Should there be seat belts on school buses? Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation, says no.
“There hasn’t been any push for seat belts here in Carmel,” Farrand said. “We just follow the state specifications and do what they say.”
The state specifications say nothing about a need for seat belts, and, according to Farrand, Carmel won’t have seat belts.
“The safest form of transportation for school students is the bus,” Farrand said. “Buses are already safe for students. We haven’t had to deal with any major accidents here.”
The statistics support Farrand’s idea. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, children are nearly eight times safer riding a school bus than with their parents or peers. Also, school buses have only a 0.2 fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared to a fatality rate of 1.5 for cars.
I always feel safer being up high on a bus than I do in just a normal car,” sophomore Andrew Riemenschnitter said.
Putting seat belts in buses would also be a very expensive and time-consuming process. In order for buses to be able to put in seat belts, they would first need to get all new seats.
The seats can only be shipped in small quantities, so it would take almost 15 years before seat belts could be installed on all 186 buses in the Carmel Clay School System. By Charlie Browning <cbrowning@hilite.org>
Junior Class to form prom committee, prepares for second semester events
January 30, 2010
The Junior Class officers, according to Junior Class sponsor Maureen Borto, has formed a prom committee so they can begin planning for prom, which will occur May 1.
Every year, the Junior Class has the responsibility of planning prom as well as the prom after-party, which can be attended by juniors, seniors and any underclassman dates. Last year’s prom theme was the Orient.
According to Junior Class president Jeremy Weprich, the prom committee will need to choose the theme before working on decorations, choosing a venue and finishing any last touches for prom.
He said the officers will ask their peers for suggestions and their thoughts.
He said, “We need to evaluate the treasury and how much money (we have) before actually allocating the budget on the various things that go into (hosting) prom.”
While he could not comment on the exact amount, Weprich said the Junior Class has raised a significant amount of money for prom through various fundraisers, including the magazine sales that current juniors did during their freshman year.
In addition, the officers will also begin preparing for other events like Dance Marathon that occur during second semester. Weprich said his goal is to get a larger percentage of the Junior Class to raise money and attend the event. This school year, Dance Marathon will occur Feb. 20. By Tim Chai <tchai@hilite.org>
Click here for more Prom Coverage 2010.
NHS to sell carnations week of Feb. 2
January 30, 2010
This year’s carnation sale will begin on Feb. 2 and continue through Feb 9. NHS members will sell carnations during all lunches throughout this time period in both main cafeteria and greyhound cafeteria.
“It’s one of our only fundraisers. It’s something we do for the school, it’s different than our other events,” Ansel Nalin, senior and club president said.
Final exam study kits are the only other fundraiser the club participates in.
“We use it (money) for scholarship money, we give it to the PTO, some of it we gave to senate because they did not have enough to core Care to Share,” club sponsor Debbie Haire said.
According to Nalin, carnations cost $1.50 for one flower and $15 for a dozen flowers. NHS provides four different color choice which include red, pink, yellow and white. Flowers delivery will take place during SRT on Feb. 12.
“We’re really gearing up for the carnation sales, it is mostly a success,” said Haire. By Afra Hussain <ahussain@hilite.org>
Stepping it up
January 29, 2010
Resolutions to get fit in 2010 can now be revived. Reviews of local gyms will hopefully help jump- start your motivation to finding the best gym for the new you in the new year
Compiled By Min Qiao
Monon Center
This newly constructed facility is the center for almost any kind of activity. From its standard gym with some of the newest and technologically advanced equipment to the indoor track, the Monon Center has the resources for any activity. Entering through the Monon Center West entrance, the first thing one sees it its indoor water park. The emphasis here is on the “park.” Crossing over the lobby to go upstairs, one can then see a standard gym complete with elliptical machines and weight lifting equipment.
Beyond the gym, there is a brand-spanking-new indoor track with an equally impressive basketball court right below. Even more, the Monon Community Center is also filled with various workout studios perfect for the large variety of fitness classes taught here. The Monon Community Center brochures lists over 100 classes available for people of all ages, including special events and non-athletic activities.
Due to the large variety of activity that goes on around the facility, it seems be more of an activity center than a gym. The classes here range from standard aerobics workouts to painting and French. It is the one-stop center for any and everything which makes it especially suitable for family-oriented activities and workouts.
Certainly the huge breadth of activities available at the Monon Community Center can be a plus, but it can also sometimes be a negative. Instead of in-depth fitness classes to actually train participants in that particular area, the classes at the Monon Community Center tends to be geared toward beginners to learn that activity. For only $35 a month, this is a perfect way to stretch that last dollar and still get the benefits of a large gym to explore all of its programs, although additional classes here can cost up anywhere from $60 to $100.
Lifetime Fitness
Much like the Monon Center, Lifestyle Family Fitness puts an emphasis on family and it even has a kid’s club. However, the focus here is much more honed towards fitness and workouts. While the facility here is certainly smaller than Monon Center, that does not deter from the quality of resources. Everything from the equipment to the general condition of the place shows that it is well-maintained and everything is kept in mint conditions.
In addition to their main gym with the standard treadmills, bikes and weight machines, this place also features indoor basketball courts and a pool. Even though the pool might not be as big as one at an actual aquatics center, the four 25-yard lanes here are enough for a good swim. All of the classes here are fitness-oriented, including anything from Pilates to senior fit.
What stands out especially about Lifestyle Family Fitness is the service provided here. Upon joining the gym, members will get three free personal training sessions that can help guide them through the equipment. In addition, the club takes great measures to make sure that their members achieve whatever fitness goals they have. Members may opt for an initial test to measure things like body fat percentage and fitness level. From there, they will help find the perfect workout to cater to members’ goals.
All of these resources rack up a pretty high price tag for this gym. However, given the quality of service and workout equipment available, it is definitely worth the buck.
Carmel Total Fitness
With a basketball court, racquetball court and decent sized gym, the Carmel Total Fitness center is pretty much a standard workout center. Despite the slightly older building where it is housed, the actual equipment at the facility is relatively new and up-to-date. Its brochure boasts a tanning booth and a sauna as well. For an additional price, there is also a nursery for those who needs child care services while at the gym.
The classes offered here are pretty standard with some like Pilates, Tae Kwon Do and cycling free with the membership while other classes like Power Pump charge additional fees. Compared to the some of the other gyms, however, the resources at this facility are relatively scarce. The variety of activities available is limited but it does have the essential equipment for anyone to get a good workout.
The one thing that does stand out about this gym is its quiet environment. Since the gym is not as crowded, one can truly workout in a comfortable and serene environment. Carmel Total Fitness also offers the most flexible range of prices. If you are not willing to dish the bucks to be a member, there are Daily Fitness passes and Group Fitness classes that allows people the same access as members.
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