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The (Band) Purge: Band program should consider adding  another band to accomodate for unfair placement

The (Band) Purge: Band program should consider adding another band to accomodate for unfair placement

Amy Zhou, Entertainment Editor May 18, 2018

Having been in the Carmel High School band program for all four years, I’ve seen a lot of changes take place. Before high school, you can choose to audition to be placed into a higher group right out...

SING IT: Director Katherin Kouns gives instructions to the class. A capella groups rely solely on the sounds that are produced from their voices and other instrumental sounds from beatboxing, snapping or clapping.

Sweet Melody: CHS a capella group Select Sound finds voice as new choir in time for concert

Hannah Gretz March 23, 2018

As a school with 10 choirs, Select Sound prepares to take the stage as a single choir for the second year in a row. The concert, “Ear Candy,” will entail a multitude of pieces, sung a capella, by the...

Entertainment Briefs

March 23, 2018

NEWSFLASH: Movie “The Post” brings greater awareness to real journalism, shows importance of news media

NEWSFLASH: Movie “The Post” brings greater awareness to real journalism, shows importance of news media

Amy Zhou January 25, 2018

The post had a great soundtrack, casting and managed to create an intense and dramatic movie. However, most importantly, for me, “The Post” serves as a good reminder that the free press we enjoy now...

SCALING IT: Senior Emma Hedrick plays scales on the piano as part of her morning warmup for Jazz Ensemble. Hedrick is a member of Share the Music and also sings and plays jazz music for the club.

MUSIC MAGIC: CHS students use music to help others; the psychological effects of holiday music

Hannah Glazier December 14, 2017

Share the music club, a club that performs a variety of music pieces at nursing homes, will host its annual Winter Benefit Concert at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Typically, the club dedicates all of the ticket funds...

TWEET IT OUT: CHS students discuss the importance of public figures using social media platforms to bring awareness to social issues

TWEET IT OUT: CHS students discuss the importance of public figures using social media platforms to bring awareness to social issues

Da-Hyun Hong December 14, 2017

BTS, one of the most representative korean pop (K-pop) boy bands, launched their “LOVE MYSELF” campaign to support UNICEF’s prevention of violence against children and teens this year. According...

Entertainment Briefs

Entertainment Briefs

Amy Zhou September 21, 2017

Drudge sets up to get to work in the morning as she checks her emails. This year will also be the first year she teaches integrated physics and chemistry.

Science department begins textbook adoption process

Amy Zhou September 11, 2017

According to department chairperson Jennifer Drudge, the science department is currently in the process of adopting new textbooks to use for the next school year. The process will be wrapped up in the...

The Future of Jobs: In an increasingly automated future, what will we do if robots take our jobs?

The Future of Jobs: In an increasingly automated future, what will we do if robots take our jobs?

Alina Yu and Amy Zhou August 15, 2017

On a bright and sunny day, senior Alexa Dow works at Juice Bar, a local smoothie and juice hub. As customers file in to enjoy a freshly-made green smoothie, Dow takes and makes numerous orders for them....

Junior and Festival orchestra, Catherine Qing, joins the class during their warm up exercise. Qing said she enjoys being a part of such an experienced ensemble.

Orchestra members prepare for February events

Amy Zhou February 15, 2017

According to Maggie Hite, one of the three orchestra directors, orchestra members are currently in the process of auditions for next year.The orchestras were handed audition music about a month ago...

Sophia Tragesser, Symphony orchestra member and junior, warms up with the rest of the class during an exercise. Tragesser said she enjoys playing the violin and interacting with other sections.

Orchestra members to prepare for the first concert

Amy Zhou, Reporter September 13, 2016

According to Maggie Hite, one of the three orchestra directors, the first orchestra concert will be on Oct. 10. Students have received repertoire for the upcoming concert and are currently in the process...

MAJORING IN THE MILITARY:
Zach Rogers, Military Club member and senior, stands during a Military Club meeting while former club officer, Joseph “Joe” Fletcher ‘16 watches on. Rogers said his parents are proud of him for wishing to join the Marines.
NYSSA QIAO // PHOTO

Students consider alternative options to a traditional college education

feature August 17, 2016

For three years now, senior Zach Rogers has known his plans for the future—to enlist and serve in the military. Inspired by his two Carmel police officer advisers who served as Marines, Rogers said having...

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