The PTO is responsible for various different events including Homecoming, Scholastic Banquet, etc. PTO president Heather Cassidy said that the last big event was homecoming, which looked a lot different this year and was similar to virtual Prom last year. Although the PTO meetings will definitely look different from last year. “Based on what we know today, I’d anticipate our monthly PTO meetings...

As seniors finish their college applications, the College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) assists them and begins to see juniors. According to Melinda Stephan, College and Career Programming and Resources Coordinator, “We’re making the shift from seeing a lot of seniors to seeing more juniors.” With scheduling for senior year approaching in second semester, Stephan said juniors are starting...

CHTV’s training for live shows has been delayed. The graphics system installation has been delayed due to technical difficulties. CHTV supervisor Brandy Ostojic said that live shows are still scheduled to return at the start of the second semester and that once the engineer finishes his work, staff will be able to begin work training students. “So once he gets it figured out we’d be able to start...

The Theater Department is now gearing up for upcoming events after the “Radio Mystery Plays” on November 12-14. According to theater teacher Jim Peterson, students are getting ready for their Monologue Night, which is a way for college representatives to observe potential students. Senior Jack Ducat said that due to COVID-19, Monologue Night will be virtual this year, with the students working...

Due to COVID-19 concerns, Carmel Orchestras have canceled their after-school rehearsals until after Thanksgiving Break. Despite this, Carmel Orchestras will still be having their winter concert. “Our Winter Concert will be streamed on the CHS Performing Arts Department YouTube channel sometime in early December, but the exact date for that concert has not been set,” Director of Orchestras Thomas...

In place of a live concert open to the public, the Carmel Choirs will be recording a Holiday Spectacular performance in the auditorium from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 to be later distributed. Each of the choir groups will be performing at different times within the four hour period to commit to COVID-19 guidelines. During the recording, the public will not be allowed in the auditorium to enjoy the...