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Two actresses from the KJI Institute for the Arts perform a monologue at the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration event. They took on the roles of Violet Gregg Liuzzo (on the left) and Sarah Evans (on the right), two activists of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Carmel hosts inaugural MLK Day event

Natalie Khamis February 22, 2019

On Jan. 21, the City of Carmel hosted its inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration event at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. Check out some photos of this event taken by HiLite staff member Natalie...

Derek Fronek, Robotics Design Lead and senior, reviews design plans of the final robot. He said the team will soon begin to outsource construction for many necessary parts.

TechHOUNDS begins fourth week of competitive build season, finalizes robot design plans

James Yin January 31, 2019

TechHOUNDS will have meetings every day after school from 3:15 to 6:30 p.m. in the engineering hallway classrooms. Derek Fronek, Robotics Design Lead and senior, said that not only has the team’s robot...

Driving in Carmel: as Carmel becomes more urban, parking is an increasing problem

Driving in Carmel: as Carmel becomes more urban, parking is an increasing problem

Tara Kandallu January 11, 2019

At the change of a light, a seemingly endless line of cars begin their prowl. They are on the prowl for the best parking spot. If, during this first rush, they are unable to find a spot, the cars will...

 Choir students perform an excerpt of their musical, “Edges”, during a school board meeting. During the meeting, the board recognized several outstanding students, including National Merit Semifinalists, the “Edges” cast and students with exemplary community service.

Fundraising categories to change under new law; principals, teachers work on new anonymous alert app

Sam Shi October 26, 2018

School board president Layla Spanenberg said the school board is in the process of approving a new state law, which consolidates school funding into two categories: “education” and “operation”....

At a ComedySportz Workshop, veteran ComedySportz members discuss the rules of a ComedySportz improv game. In addition to comedic improv skills, the game also involved singing and rhyming.

ComedySportz trains to hone improv skills

Jessica Konrad October 26, 2018

The ComedySportz team recently began training for its upcoming matches in the spring. The team trains with professional ComedySportz players in order to gain a better understanding of ComedySportz improv...

Senior William Sterger leaves to go home in the middle of the school day, which he said he does every day.

Transportation Troubles: As Indy extends opportunities for public transportation, Carmel asesses possible implementation

At CHS, many students are encouraged to get involved in their school and community. With hundreds of clubs and organizations offered at school and many more other extracurricular activities outside of...

During a school board meeting on Sept. 24., the board discusses strengths and areas of improvement to the Carmel Clay Schools district. Superintendent Michael Beresford earlier spoke about his positive experiences with visiting CHS as an effective school.

New anonymous alert mobile app to be implemented in coming months

Sam Shi October 24, 2018

To improve the security and safety of the school, School board president Layla Spanenberg said a new online app will be released in the coming months to send anonymous alerts. Similar to the anonymous...

Jayana Hammonds, CMYC event chair and junior, addresses her fellow council members during a meeting. Hammonds said, “We can really expand on the Mr. Carmel or Mrs. Carmel aspect (of Howl-o-ween). We’re making the ‘Dog of Carmel’ be the new biggest thing, because a lot of people take pride in their animals.”

Howl-o-ween to include dog pageant, more on Oct. 6 at West Park

Emily Dexter October 5, 2018

Last year, Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council (CMYC) hosted a dog-themed event called Bow Wow Bash. This year, on Oct. 6 at West Park, the event is set to take on a new life as Howl-o-ween. According to Eshan...

Students prepare to audition for the ComedySportz team at the ComedySportz workshop. Ayden Stewart, ComedySportz member and senior, led the students in a series of improv exercises.

ComedySportz develops team dynamic

Jessica Konrad October 4, 2018

 The ComedySportz team will conduct its first rehearsal on Oct. 5. The team’s main focus in this rehearsal is to get to know one another while learning the basics of comedic improv.     In terms...

An art piece created by the CHS Art Club.

Carmel International Arts Festival Is An Event You Do Not Want To Miss Next Year

Jesse Cooper September 30, 2018
Every year, Carmel invites artists from all around the world to partake in an event that they can show off their work. Dancers, Painters, Sculptors, Photographers, and more....
Maintenance worker Frederick “Fred” Sheats checks the alternator on a DC generator. This is one of the many jobs that he and the other maintenance staff do around the school on a regular basis.

Maintenance staff to help with Homecoming festivities

Lillian He September 27, 2018

One upcoming event for not only the maintenance department but for the whole school as well is Homecoming. The maintenance staff has a substantial behind-the-scenes job to do in preparation for this event. Maintenance...

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