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English department expands course offerings, integrates new teaching strategies

November 13, 2024

The English department at CHS has several new courses and teaching methods for this school year. Kim Walker, head of the English department, explained the changes which included splitting the U.S. History...

2024-2025 Accents posing for their professional photo. Choir director Katherine Kouns said, “Most of November is spent preparing for Holiday Spectacular.” (Submitted photo: Carmel Choirs)

Accents to attend Butler Treble Choir Festival on Nov. 18

Aida Karim November 12, 2024

Carmel Choirs' competitive, all-girls choir Accents will be visiting Butler University for a workshop-type event for advanced choirs. The visiting choirs will watch performances by Butler choral ensembles...

 Key Club class officers hold their craft pumpkins they made at a Carmel Key Club meeting on Nov. 2. Key Club officer Vritika Arya said Carmel Key Club makes it a priority to give back to the community.

Carmel Key Club celebrates Halloween through crafts

Mahitha Konjeti November 11, 2024

For Halloween this year, Carmel Key Club hosted a meeting where everyone made ornamental paper pumpkins for donation to various charities. Carmel Key Club will be meeting every late start Wednesday in...

Artist’s Association arranges meeting on Nov. 12

November 10, 2024

Artists Association’s next meeting will be on Nov. 12 in Room C125, according to Andrew Murray, club sponsor and visual arts teacher. The co-presidents plan to do a speed drawing exercise and activity. Co-president...

Superintendent Michael Beresford dresses up as a minion for Halloween on Oct. 31, 2024. Beresford said the budget process is timely and time-consuming.

Carmel Clay Schools announces board approval for 2025 budget

Helena Wang November 9, 2024

Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) announced the board's approval of the CCS 2025 budget. According to CCS, “The 2025 budget maintains a level tax rate for community members while utilizing additional funding...

Math Club sponsor Peter Beck works with students during SRT on math problems. Outside of Math Club hours, Beck discusses math problems with students.

Math Club to compete in annual Rose-Hulman Math Competition

Ella Guo November 8, 2024

Math Club did not meet on Oct. 30 after school as they met that day during SRT instead. However, they will be meeting in Room A331 on Nov. 13 and will continue to do so every Wednesday after school. Math...

Counseling department helps students schedule for the next school year

November 7, 2024

The Counseling Department opened the Online Course Request (OCR) on Friday, Nov. 1, and students have until March 1 to change their schedule by messaging their counselor. During these four months, counselors...

Senior Chris Tichindilean reviews his creative writing piece he prepared for the creative writing club.

CCPL to host student led creative writing club

Pahal Sehgal November 6, 2024

Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) will host a creative writing club geared towards students in high school. This event will occur on Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the Teens Program Room at the library’s...

Senior and varsity member of the Esports Smash Ultimate Team, Jacob Hilbert, poses for a photo. This will be his fourth year competing at Manchester University’s 2024 Spartan Showdown, and he expresses his eagerness to meet new competitors and recognize old faces.

Esports Team prepares for the Spartan Showdown Solo Tournament

Eileen Roh November 4, 2024

Esports Team members interested in participating in the annual detail Spartan Showdown solo tournament have been preparing for the match by practicing and discussing game strategies with fellow teammates....

Avika Rajmane, Pinnacle staff member and sophomore, works on her computer during SSRT. She said, “I love being on staff because it's super fun to be a part of the community and help make spreads.”

Pinnacle staff to continue to work on Diwali spread

Riva Jain November 3, 2024

Members of Pinnacle staff are working on a spread to honor Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. In the midst of the work on the Diwali spread, members are also woring toward individual spread deadlines...

Best Buddies members pose for a picture at the annual Friendship Walk on April 21, 2024. “We hope to see everyone there,” Stock said via email.

Best Buddies to host Friendsgiving

Charlotte Moser November 2, 2024

The annual Friendsgiving event will take place on Nov. 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Main Cafeteria. Best Buddies members pitch in for the food and drinks. The event is an opportunity for members to socialize...

 Quiz Bowl members run practice questions in teams during their meeting on Oct. 28 in preparation for upcoming tournaments. “During practices, [club leaders] organize who’s practicing what and where,” Cinkoske said.

Quiz Bowl reflects on team-building, leadership in a competition setting

Catherine Guo November 1, 2024

During Quiz Bowl’s most recent meeting on Oct. 28, members practiced answering questions in randomly-selected teams, with club leaders reading out questions. Noah Kahn, club officer and senior, said...

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