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SRO Hunter Rogowski monitors the Greyhound Cafeteria on Nov. 19 as a part of his daily routine. Rogowski said on top of forming connections with students, he also works with teachers in classrooms.

SROs continue working on PSAs, teach in Criminal Justice classrooms

Evelyn Foster December 7, 2024

School Resource Officer (SRO) Hunter Rogowski said this school’s SROs are continuing their work with PSAs and helping teachers with school-mandated lessons. "We are meeting today with our Student...

Theater students rehearse for the 2024 fall play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The play was shown Nov. 7 through Nov. 9.

Senior theater students, teachers reflect on fall play

Sophia Zhang December 6, 2024

CHS theater students, teachers reflect on the recent fall play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. The play was shown Nov. 7 through Nov. 9. According to Grant Steckbeck, theater...

Artworks from young artists are showcased on the CCS board meeting room. Each semester, exceptional young artists from across our schools are chosen to showcase their work for a Young Artist Award.

Carmel Clay Schools changed ACE schedule

Helena Wang December 5, 2024

Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) changed the Assessments and Culminating Experiences (ACE) schedule, which occurs from Dec. 16 to 19. This year, all ACEs will happen in the morning instead of the afternoon. Superintendent...

Seniors tutor for NHS in room E137 during SSRT on Nov. 25. Macharia said the NHS is a great opportunity to get volunteer hours.

National Honor Society (NHS) expands its tutoring program, allows students to get volunteer hours

Mahitha Konjeti December 4, 2024

As the first semester comes to a close, National Honors Society (NHS) is offering tutoring services in room E137. According to Justin Macharia, NHS president and senior, NHS is currently focussed on collecting...

Sophomore Draco Qiao prepares for the online Arete Math Labs competition. Like other students in Math Club, Qiao had practiced for this competition after school with his peers.

Math Club wins Rose-Hulman Math Competition for 13th consecutive title

Ella Guo December 3, 2024

Math Club competed in the Rose-Hulman on Nov. 9 and took home gold for the thirteenth year in a row. Club president Allison Shen and club sponsor Peter Beck said that they were excited that they won the...

Allegro members pose during their closing act during the fall concert on Sept. 26. Choir director Katherine Kouns said, “I’m always so proud of the performances that our choir students are able to put on. These kids have accomplished so much.”

Carmel Choirs to perform at their annual Holiday Spectacular performance

Aida Karim December 2, 2024

The Holiday Spectacular performances will take place during the evenings of Dec. 4, 5, 6, and 7. All ten of the school’s choirs will be performing at the choir’s biggest performance of the year. The...

Senior Simran Parikshak explores a new book in the high school library. “I was in the high school library during lunch because I wanted to find a book to read at the volunteer opportunity,” she said.

CCPL to host Word on the Shelf on Dec. 4

Pahal Sehgal December 1, 2024

Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) will host Word on the Shelf on Dec. 4 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Teen Program Room at the main location. Karen Steinberger, Teen Services Librarian at CCPL, said the...

Ava Liao, Science Olympiad officer and junior, says that after school meetings are often busy. Liao says there are always a lot of things happening at once.

Science Olympiad members prepare for Raymond Park and Whiting Invitational

Asini Jayarapu November 30, 2024

Science Olympiad members are beginning to prepare for invitationals that take place later in the semester.  Ava Liao, Science Olympiad officer and junior, said that the Whiting Invitational will be...

CCS Young Artist Award Winners receive their certificates at the Nov. 11 school board meeting. Recipients were selected for the creativity and details displayed in their artwork.

CCS school board honors Young Artist Award winners

Aidah Brown November 29, 2024

The CCS school board met on Nov. 11 to recognize the Young Artist Award winners. Romana Rice, assistant director of CCS curriculum, instruction and assessment, said tradition only recognizes students once...

Michael Fortuna, National English Honor Society (NEHS) president and senior, works on the meeting agenda for the next meeting alongside Riley Abernathy, NEHS member and senior, on Nov. 5. “National English Honor Society is a really great group for people who love English, reading and literature. It is a great place where you can meet and bond with people with shared interests,”Abernathy said.

National English Honor Society to meet on Dec. 4

Salima Sher November 29, 2024

The next meeting of the National English Honor Society (NEHS) is scheduled for Dec. 4 in E113. According to club adviser Miranda Prizio, NEHS met for the first time in the 2024-2025 school year on Oct....

Zachary Soucy, sophomore and Academy member of the Esports team, poses for a photo. He stated that he is currently preparing for the spring tryouts to make the junior varsity Esports team.

Spring Tryouts Open Up for Esports Team

Eileen Roh November 28, 2024

The spring tryouts for the CHS Esports team has opened up this month, leaving members to begin self-assessing their skills and prepare to secure their new spots on the team for the following school year....

Pinnacle staff adviser Claire Burke works on her computer. Burke said, “We have completed a good bit of the yearbook. I am looking forward to finishing out the semester strong!”

Pinnacle staff to begin collecting senior ads up until Dec. 6

Riva Jain November 27, 2024

Pinnacle staff has begun collecting and assembling senior ads for the 2024-2025 yearbook. This process will continue until Dec. 6.  According to Pinnacle adviser Claire Burke, there is a specific process...

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