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Senior Toby Quinn continues to make revisions to his latest creative writing piece. Quinn said, “I’m glad there are events where like-minded people can discuss our passions. I hope one day I can inspire readers and aspiring writers too.”

Indy Author Event to take place on April 26, hopes to create new connections

Eileen Roh April 26, 2025

The Indy Author Event, an interactive multi-genre book gathering, will take place on April 26 at the 502 East Event Centre. The event is free for anyone to attend and brings authors, readers and industry...

Superintendent Michael Beresford and Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich shake hands on April 16, 2025. CCS announced a leadership transition as Beresford is retiring and Oestreich steps into the role.

Carmel Clay Schools prepares for leadership transition as Superintendent Michael Beresford retires

Helena Wang April 26, 2025

On July 8, 2024, Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) announced a leadership transition as Superintendent Michael Beresford prepares to retire and Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich steps into the role in July...

Emmalyn Lloyd, member of Artist’s Association and freshman, draws an oil pastel portrait on March 11. Lloyd experimented with unconventional colors to add more depth into her portait. Lloyd said, “Art isn’t confined by rules, there isn’t a correct way to do things. You should get creative and do whatever you want.”

Artist’s Association to paint a mural on April 26

April 25, 2025

Artist’s Association will be painting a mural on a home near the Monon Trail on April 26, according to co-president and junior Angela Li. The club officers have created a design that will be painted...

Job fair in main varsity gym on April 25

April 24, 2025

During SSRT on April 25, students who have signed up may meet with employers. Students may ask questions and consider taking up a summer job. The counseling department sent information regarding where...

Junior Solomon Seif reads from a book in the religious section of the CHS library on April 22, 2025. Seif said that he believes it is crucial to remember the events of the Holocaust, since he himself resonates with his own Jewish identity. “It’s important to memorialize the heroes from all aspects, to sort of influence everybody to be a better person,” said Seif.

Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony to occur April 23

Ryan Sharp April 22, 2025

Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance day, will take place on April 23. The Indianapolis Hebrew congregation will host an observance and remembrance ceremony on Apr. 23 at 7 p.m. while the Jewish Community...

FCCLA co-adviser Faith Dalton grades assignments on April 15 in B175. Dalton said, “I have really enjoyed the growth students have shown throughout this year. All of the self confidence they are getting from participating is very encouraging.”

FCCLA members to continue planning for National Leadership Conference, reflect on competition year

Anthony Pho April 21, 2025

The members of the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will continue developing their plans for attending the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. on July 5-9. According...

Best Buddies members bowl at Pinheads on March 20, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. “We just completed our March bowling event and are preparing for the Friendship Walk,” Lammers said.

Best Buddies to fundraise during Carmel Marathon

Charlotte Moser April 20, 2025

The Best Buddies Club will be setting up two lemonade stands on April 19 outside of the Carmel Marathon and Penn and Beech to continue to fundraise for the Friendship Walk. The Best Buddies Friendship...

Science Bowl participants talk between rounds at the Regional competition on Feb. 22 hosted by Eli Lilly. Participants said their rounds were going well.

Science Bowl team prepares for National competition on April 24

Asini Jayarapu April 19, 2025

Science Bowl participants continue to prepare for the National competition on April 24 hosted in Washington D.C. Science Bowl sponsor Kira Hansen said students have been studying for this competition...

Jill Meisenheimer, Mariam Eskandar, and Sharon Marshall are members of the SilverHounds club. On April 1, 2025 in the CHS library, students and senior citizens came together to discuss different prompts relating to the story West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. “It is so interesting to hear the difference of how senior citizens and high school students comprehend literature,” Eskandar said. “I have learned so much from the people I’ve met in Silverhounds."

Students and senior citizens will sign-up for SilverHounds in the upcoming school year

April 18, 2025

According to Mariam Eskandar, SilverHounds member and senior, students will participate in a book club with senior citizens as well as discuss the themes presented in the stories. She said the last meeting...

Ina Van Duyn and Kelly Meyer enjoying breakfast together. Meyer said, “We'll go to breakfast together and people will say things like, 'Oh my gosh, I had you [Van Duyn] in kindergarten,' and they remember stories and stuff about her. I hope when I retire that people will be like that with me, and I think I picked that up from her.” (Submitted photo: Kelly Meyer)

The legacy of a classroom superhero: Q&A with retired CCS kindergarten teacher, Mohawk Trails Elementary School teacher and student

Aida Karim April 18, 2025

Ina Van Duyn “Grandma Manners,”  retired Mohawk Trails and Cherry Tree elementary school kindergarten teacher What motivated you to start teaching?   I grew up in Newcastle, and when I was...

Emily Messiha, clarinet player and freshman, chats with a friend about the upcoming band concerts. The concert will be hosted by Hamilton Southeastern, where each performance will be scored by three judges. “We’ll focus on (a section of the piece),” Messiha said, “we start to have the entire song come together.”

Bands prepare for concerts

April 17, 2025

The jazz bands are preparing for Jazz a la Mode, a concert for the five jazz bands on April 25 and April 26. According to Director of Bands Michael Pote, the five jazz ensembles are working on new pieces...

Maleeha Mahbub reads a park sign advising people to “grow don't mow” on Mar. 20, 2025 in West Park. She finished looking over the sign and continued on her walk on the trail. “I think it’s cool having these signs in and around the park, it’s a nice reminder for people, even if they just pass by,” Mahbub said.

Indiana Dunes National Park faces uncertainties over employee terminations, reinstatements

Anthony Pho April 16, 2025

On Feb. 14, 1,000 National Park Service employees were terminated as a result of a $210 million reduction in funding from the national park budget. These funding cuts extended to the Indiana Dunes National...

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