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Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Solar Sensation
Solar Sensation
Once Upon A Tale...
Once Upon A Tale…
Welcome to The Matrix
Welcome to “The Matrix”
Making HER-Story
Making HER-Story
Standing Together
Standing Together
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Students sit on the bleachers as they wait for the Carmel Mayor Youth Council (CMYC) badminton tournament to start on Feb. 16. The tournament, partnered with Badminton Club, raised $558 for Riley’s Children’s Hospital.
Club Spotlight: Badminton Club
Nick Stitle, a teen author and senior, reads a book about Venezuela. Stitle said the writing fair was a great way to introduce writing to teenagers who may be interested in writing or authoring books.
Local teens to host writing fair on April 20, emphasizes representation of teen writers
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Science department will phase out AP Chemistry placement test
Senior Carolyn Jia reviews scholarship opportunities during her release period on Jan. 19th, 2024. Although college application season is over, I still have to apply for scholarships and honors programs, so Im still quite busy, said Jia. 
Female students, vice principal share experiences with gender, feminism stereotypes in male-dominated activities
Ashlyn Walker, Green Action Club (GAC) co-president and senior, presents at the Confront the Climate Crisis (CTCC) “In This Together” event on Jan. 16, 2024. Walker said there were many ways for students to get involved in environmental initiatives at this school and within the community.
Students, teachers, explore ramifications of water pollution in Indiana, finding solutions
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Junior Mason Buysee reads a recent news article for a school project. There needs to be a better way to combat false information. A habit Ive formed is cross referencing information, whether thats information from the news or from sources for schoolwork. Its a good skill to have in the long run, said Buysee.
Students battle false information on social media
Media Specialists Hannah Barbato (left) and Teri Ramos (right) shelve books together on Mar. 1, 2024 at the CHS media center. “I really enjoy putting apart some of my time to shelve books and help students,” Ramos said.
Student, media center specialist, CCPL worker discuss the evolving role of libraries
Junior Ava Ehret, an equestrian for Burnett Farms, trains with her horse. Ehret said her sport takes up a significant amount of her free time. Ehret said, My whole school year (turned upside down) because I moved to a new barn. I’m gone for four hours after school; I get (out of school), get up there at 5 p.m. and get back at 9 p.m. So there’s just no time to do anything that’s not what I currently do, and to be honest, there’s no time for that either.”
Students, teacher, administrator reflect on the experiences of students who compete for teams outside of CHS
Sriyesh Sirineni, track and field runner and junior, runs in the HSR finals at home. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.
Men’s track and field to compete against Noblesville and Westfield on April 15
Berit Van Beynen, North Central Indiana Sand Volleyball Club club volleyball player and junior, competes in the Nike Mideast Qualifiers tournament on March 17. Van Beynen said, in the past, players have ignored rule changes like the double-touch rule, and that she thinks that will happen to this new rule as well. “There was another rule where they tried to make doubling with setting legal, but it sort of turned into, ‘Who cares this isnt how volleyball is supposed to be played,’ and it was boycotted, which I believe is going to happen with this rule too. (Submitted Photo: Berit Van Beynen)
Volleyball players discuss the new NCAA double touch rule
Freshman Aiden Dickinson plays in varsity game against Fishers on Jan. 27. Carmel won 54 to 46. When asked about his favorite part of the season, Dickinson said, I would say when we went on a stretch, we went 7-1, winning seven games in a row.
Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Dickinson plays on varsity as a freshman
Q&A with students, teacher about upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament
Ani-Mania!
Ani-Mania!
Varsity Valorant and Junior Shane Phillips loads into Valorant. The toxicity ingame is just something you have to expect to deal with, he said.
With increase of negativity online due to anonymity, students, teacher, weigh limiting free speech online for toxicity
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
Gabi Bradley, Ambassadors member and senior, performs during the Ambassadors set, “Just Around the Riverbend.” The Ambassadors performed last in “An Evening of Show Choir.”
An Evening of Show Choir Photo Gallery
Shamrock Season
Shamrock Season
Senior Nicolas Torre-Teramoto gives a speech in Japanese to welcome students from Japan in the Main Cafeteria. Torre-Teramoto participated in the Japanese foreign exchange program over the summer.
Students, teachers, Seikyo Gakuen students discuss impact of studying abroad
Sophomore Hannah Sevening, looks at herself through the mirror in the bathroom on Nov. 17. Sevening says that she feels that her red hair is a big part of her personality and who she really is however, it shouldn’t be the only thing that people think of her.
Students, staff, discuss red hair discrimination in light of Good Hair Day on Mar. 26
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Junior Sriyesh Sirineni works on his Integrated Marketing Campaign paper on Feb. 16 for upcoming DECA competitions. Sirineni said his motivation for DECA comes from the opportunity to travel to California and the social aspects during competitions.
Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Junior Sriyesh Sirineni works on his Integrated Marketing Campaign paper on Feb. 16 for upcoming DECA competitions. Sirineni said his motivation for DECA comes from the opportunity to travel to California and the social aspects during competitions.
Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions
Sophomores Luke Boyce and Hannah Sevening rehearse for their duo musical act on Jan. 17. They prepared for the upcoming Indiana State Thespians Conference on Jan. 19-20.
Q&A with sophomores Luke Boyce, Hannah Sevening on Theater, competing at the Thespian State Conference
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
Sophomore and ballerina Haylie Fletcher practices the Arabesque ballet position. Fletcher performed in The Nutcracker at The Center for the Performing Arts. Shows began in November.
Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, A Light in the Dark
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “A Light in the Dark”
Review: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is the long awaited exposé of pedophilia within the children’s entertainment industry [MUSE]
Review: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is the long awaited exposé of pedophilia within the children’s entertainment industry [MUSE]
Review: “The Iron Claw” cannot get enough praise [MUSE]
Review: “The Iron Claw” cannot get enough praise [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: When I Fly Towards You, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Review: “When I Fly Towards You”, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Review: Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie, departure from original show [MUSE]
Review: “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” departure from original show [MUSE]
Review in Print: Hidden Love is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Hidden Love” is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: Heartstopper is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Heartstopper” is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
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Connections: April 17
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Tara Kandallu, Acumen Co-Editor in Chief

Hello, I'm Tara Kandallu, Editor-in Chief of the Acumen, which is a themed newsmagazine that comes out every quarter. My third year on staff, I was Acumen associate editor. During my second year on staff, I experienced being a News Reporter and an Online Copy Editor. Works from those positions and other forays into different parts of HiLite staff are to the right. When I am not spending my time at school or on the HiLite, I like to read, draw, and spend time with my friends and family.

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Alyssa Smith, senior and Wind Symphony I member, plays cards in the library during her release period. Smith said she is looking forward to performing at CBDNA.

Wind Symphony I to Perform at CBDNA

Tara Kandallu
February 20, 2020
Elisabeth Ohly-Davis, director of orchestras, shows students how to play a song by demonstrating on the cello.

Orchestra chamber groups to perform on Jan. 29

Tara Kandallu
January 27, 2020
Senior Alyssa Smith practices Holiday Spectacular music for the upcoming show. Smith said she has participated in Holiday Spectacular for a couple of years and has enjoyed it every time.

Performing Arts department prepares for Holiday Spectacular

Tara Kandallu
November 20, 2019
Elisabeth Ohly-Davis, director of orchestras, leads students in practicing pieces during their B4 Philharmonic Orchestra. Philharmonic orchestra will perform at the second concert of the night on Oct. 15.

All orchestras to perform on Oct. 15

Tara Kandallu
October 13, 2019

Bringing the Blood: CHS to host annual fall blood drive Oct. 9

Tara Kandallu
September 23, 2019
Senior Elizabeth Carter works on homework during SRT. Carter said until after nationals her schedule, like many other marching band members, is jammed full with marching band activities and events.

Marching Band to Compete on Sept 14 at Brownsburg Invitational

Tara Kandallu
September 12, 2019
Vice President Layla Qureshi and Sponsor Alyssa Mastin talk during a Club Med meeting. Mastin said she is looking forward to what next year will bring.

Club Med to Plan Next Year’s Schedule

Tara Kandallu
May 15, 2019
Carmel UNICEF invites students to charity ball tonight to fundraise for Cyclone Idai victims

Carmel UNICEF invites students to charity ball tonight to fundraise for Cyclone Idai victims

Tara Kandallu
April 19, 2019
Hamilton county councilor Fred Glynn to challenge Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard

Hamilton county councilor Fred Glynn to challenge Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard

Tara Kandallu
April 19, 2019
Layla Qureshi, future vice president and junior works on extracting DNA from a strawberry with the help of the co-president Adam Munshi. Qureshi said the experiment they did during the meeting was fun even though she had done it before.

Club Med to plan next meeting

Tara Kandallu
April 3, 2019
Sponsor and science teacher Alyssa Mastin talks with a senior Semanti Naiken about a Top Scholar nomination. Mastin said she often stays after school to talk with students or finish her work.

Club Med to prepare for March 18 meeting

Tara Kandallu
March 14, 2019
Alyssa Mastin, Club Med sponsor and science teacher, works on lesson plans during SRT. Although Mastin said she knows most of the clubs events and what will be occurring at those events, she had no input or idea on how the new leaders were selected or who they actually are.

Club Med to prepare for Feb. 11 meeting

Tara Kandallu
February 9, 2019
Nakshatri shakes the hand of a guest speaker who came to the CHS Democrats club. Sapna said the club will sometimes host speakers to talk about their specialities or their expertise.

Scouting for the Future: Students, community members explore what drives some students to stay, some to quit Girl Scouts

Tara Kandallu, Sarah Kim, Angela Li, and Raphael Li
January 24, 2019
Junior Ava Hutchison (left) visits the Academie Nationale de Musique with her IUHPFL exchange group in France over the summer of 2018. Hutchinson said her summer program allowed her to learn more about France.

Fighting a Language Battle: Students, staff discuss Carmel’s foreign language learning opportunities throughout high school compared to internationally

Tara Kandallu, Maddie Kosc, Robbie Ge, and Raphael Li
January 24, 2019
Dr Munshi, an OR Nurse, talks with club members and leaders after school. Sponsor Alyssa Mastin said this is the first nurse that the club has hosted since she has been the sponsor.

Club Med to Prepare for Jan. 22 Meeting

Tara Kandallu
January 21, 2019
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
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[Photo] Peanut Blossoms

December 13, 2018

Take this flowchart to find out what you should do this holiday

Kris Otten and Tara Kandallu
November 16, 2018
11.16 News Briefs

11.16 News Briefs

Josie Cruzan, Tara Kandallu, and Aditi Kumar
November 16, 2018
Alyssa Mastin, Club Med sponsor and science teacher, works on a recommendation letter during SRT. Mastin said she leaves most of the club planning to the presidents and often only needs to spread the word through announcements and make her room available.

Club Med to host dissection on Nov. 12

Tara Kandallu
November 10, 2018
Alyssa Mastin, Club Med sponsor and science teacher, works on her computer during SRT. Mastin said she leaves most of the planning of Club Med meetings to the officers, and often only needs to spread the word through the announcements and make her room available.

Club Med to plan next meeting after facing cancellations

Tara Kandallu
October 30, 2018
Co-president and senior Mae Shu and other leaders of the club prepared grapefruits for the suturing meeting. Shu said, I really like that this meeting was kind of chill. We didnt have everything planned, but it still turned out well and people had fun.

Club Med to plan next meeting

Tara Kandallu
September 29, 2018
Students, staff explore new club, CyberPatriots, centered around cybersecurity at CHS

Students, staff explore new club, CyberPatriots, centered around cybersecurity at CHS

Tara Kandallu
September 21, 2018
Sponsor and science teacher Alyssa Mastin, along with co-presidents and seniors Mae Shu and Shubhi Sinha (from left to right) talked with prospective members during the clubs call-out meeting. Mastin says she was surprised at the amount of people and enthusiasm at the meeting.

Club Med to Plan Next Meeting

Tara Kandallu
September 5, 2018
A Bike Carmel participant rides out of a parking lot. Ellie Dyas, avid biker and junior, says that biking helps bring people together.

Biking Boom: Students, community members discuss Bike Carmel events, including upcoming Ride, Dine, & Dance this Saturday

Tara Kandallu
August 14, 2018
BZA Business: The Board of Zoning Appeals runs a meeting. The hearing for the mosque is May 25.

A Roadblock in Construction: Following recent appeal, students, staff reflect on controversy surrounding mosque

Tara Kandallu
May 18, 2018
Exploring the Options: State to require new career exploration program, CHS students, staff discuss implementation

Exploring the Options: State to require new career exploration program, CHS students, staff discuss implementation

Tara Kandallu
May 18, 2018
Sponsor Alyssa Mastin meets with students after the end of the school day. Mastin said that the end of the school day can often be chaotic with both Club Med members and students in her classes coming by her room.

Club Med to plan for next year

Tara Kandallu
April 24, 2018
Sophomore Viha Bynagari sets up her presentation on TransMedics Organ Care System. Bynagari said, My group has actually already done the public presentation part of the project, so this is just extra.

Club Med to Plan Next Meeting

Tara Kandallu
April 19, 2018
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[Photo] News Briefs 3.23

Julianna Kessilyas
March 23, 2018
Before school, DECA advisor Richard Reid looks over an ICDC competitors written paper. Reid said he often ends up spending more time on the papers than role-plays before DECA competitions.

Carmel DECA returns from successful SCDC, plans for ICDC

Tara Kandallu
March 16, 2018
Club Med sponsor Alyssa Mastin talks with students in her principles of biomedical science class. She said, Biomed and Club Med are very different, but I enjoy them both because of their general similarities.

Club Med to Plan Next Meeting

Tara Kandallu
March 10, 2018
Scrapping the Start: CCS submits list of priorities, including an official opposition to a Senate bill regarding school start

Scrapping the Start: CCS submits list of priorities, including an official opposition to a Senate bill regarding school start

Tara Kandallu, Reporter
February 23, 2018
Club Med members listen intently to the information about being physicians assistants. Guest speakers from IU spoke on the subject at the clubs last meeting on Monday.​

Club Med to Plan Next Meeting

Tara Kandallu
February 14, 2018
GOGGLES ON: Iris Yan, Chemistry Club officer and sophomore, drops a test tube into cold water for an experiment in AP Chemistry. Yan said students will learn to like science through the club’s competitions.

Chem for Them: Chemistry Club to create a competition for middle school students

Tara Kandallu
January 25, 2018
Sponsor Alyssa Mastin spent time last morning planning her upcoming classes. She said Club Med and the class she teaches, Human Body Systems, are both similar, but that each have their perks.

Club Med to plan next meeting

Tara Kandallu
January 24, 2018
Starting Late: A bill may require school to open after the third Monday of August

Starting Late: A bill may require school to open after the third Monday of August

Tara Kandallu, Reporter
December 14, 2017
Co-president and senior Kate Adaniya laughed with another club member during their dissection last meeting. She says her favorite parts of meetings are when she gets to interact with other club members and said she is looking forward to the clubs party because of that.

Club Med to have meeting Dec.11

Tara Kandallu
December 5, 2017
Since last year, Bolt for the Heart finishers have received medals from Indiana State Police officers. The 5k is nonprofit and 100 percent of the proceeds from the race go to causes such as putting AEDs in the cars of Indiana State Police.

Thanksgiving Runs

Tara Kandallu, Reporter
November 17, 2017
Club Med sponsor, Alyssa Mastin waits as students from her first period Human Body Systems (HBS) class start to arrive. Both Club Med and HBS are based on biology and human anatomy. ​

Club Med to have dissection Nov. 27

Tara Kandallu
November 14, 2017
Juniors Mandeep Dhillon, Isabella Yallapragada, and Shubhi Sinha (clockwise from top left) make bracelets as part of a Kenya Club and UNICEF initiative. The leaders plan on selling them for five dollars each to contribute to both of their causes.

Trick or Treat for a Cause: Unicef Club and House give a closer look into their Halloween-themed fund-raising events

Tara Kandallu, Reporter
October 26, 2017
Club Med sponsor Alyssa Mastin prepares for her first period Human Body Systems (HBS) Class. Both Club Med and HBS are based in biology and human anatomy.

Club Med plans for next meeting on Oct. 30

Tara Kandallu
October 24, 2017
LOCAL IMPACT: Sophomores Kian Robinson, Yannik Singh and freshman Brian Yuan participate in the White River Cleanup. Robinson said that information at the conference should be more pertinent to what people can do in their everyday lives to have a greener impact.

Climate Change for the Better: Experts from Purdue University will come to Carmel to educate the public on climate change in Indiana.

Tara Kandallu, Reporter
September 21, 2017

Meeting a Master: Grant Faulkner from National Novel Writing Month plans to meet writers and talk about his new book on Sept. 28 at the Quirky Feather Confectionary.

Tara Kandallu, Reporter
September 21, 2017
​ After their call-out meeting, Alyssa Mastin, the clubs new sponsor, displays the agenda at the front of her room. The club hoped to gain many new underclassmen members this year.

Club Med to have call-out meeting on Sept. 11

Tara Kandallu
September 13, 2017
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