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Students, counselor evaluate colleges’ reversal of the test-optional policy

Students, counselor evaluate colleges’ reversal of the test-optional policy

Keira Kress April 25, 2024

Ahead of the 2024-2045 college admissions cycle, several colleges are reinstating standardized test requirements for students’ applications. Among the colleges that have chosen to make this decision...

GKOM sponsor Ryan Ringenberg views the schedule and assignments for upcoming meetings. Ringenberg said they cover topics recommended by freshmen counselors to assist freshmen throughout the year.

GKOMs to meet with freshmen April 26

Keira Kress April 25, 2024

The GKOMs will meet with freshmen during SSRT for a final time this semester on April 26. According to club sponsor Ryan Ringenberg, there will be no learning targets for the final meeting. “The overall...

Senate to continue with blood drive, elections

Kate Loper April 25, 2024

With the end of the second semester on the horizon, Senate members are hard at work on their next goals and projects for the semester. Senator and junior Sophie Parker said the Senate is hard at work, “The...

Seniors Jillian Rang and Athul Ramkumar practice their presentation at the DECA state competition on March 5, 2024. Arya Patel, DECA paper head and junior, said, As they [students] begin to make their final preparations, its important to remember that making it to this point is an incredible achievement.

DECA to prepare for international competition, competitors to attend meetings for schedule and itinerary

Helena Wang April 24, 2024

From April 27 to 30, the DECA international competition, International Career Development Conference (ICDC), will take place in Anaheim, Calif. ICDC competitors must attend a required meeting on April...

New Indiana law to restrict use of personal electronics starting in 2024-25 school year

New Indiana law to restrict use of personal electronics starting in 2024-25 school year

Anthony Pho April 23, 2024

  On March 11, Indiana Senate Bill 185 was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The legislation requires school districts to create policies which restrict the use of “wireless communication...

Freshman Karen Sun at practice talking about the next drill she will do. Sun said, its really challenging to keep up with two different sports.

Student athletes reflect on burdens and benefits of playing multiple sports

Ryan Sharp April 23, 2024

Freshman Karen Sun saw her middle school and high school years as an opportunity to expand into a variety of sports, eventually choosing to play both soccer and lacrosse.  “I got into soccer to play...

Charisma will be hosting tryouts for members at the end of May. Elliot Gabey, sophomore and member of the Coquettes and Charisma dance teams, said she has been honing her skills through competitive dance.

Charisma to prepare for tryouts, training in the off-season

Jasmine Zhang April 20, 2024

The Charisma dance team is hosting tryouts for the new season at the end of May. Elliot Gabey, sophomore and member of the Coquettes and Charisma dance teams, said she has high hopes for the new season. “For...

Philharmonic Orchestra members practice their pieces for the qualification performances for the ISSMA State Competition. Taylor Zhuang, member of Camerata Orchestra and sophomore, said orchestra rehearsals have become more challenging, but the challenge has been very helpful.

Philharmonic, Symphony orchestra members to prepare for ISSMA state qualifications

Emma Hu April 20, 2024

Philharmonic, Symphony orchestra members to prepare for ISSMA state qualifications Members of the Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras will attend qualifications for the Indiana State School Music Association...

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

Jasmine Y. Zhang April 19, 2024

Local teen writers are hosting an all-ages writing fair on April 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Community Room at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL). Various published teen...

Jazz band members perform for Jazz a La Mode for their last performance

April 17, 2024

Coming up on April 19th and 20th, an event called Jazz a la Mode will take place in the Freshmen cafeteria. Starting back in the late 1980s pizza was served with jazz music. Five jazz bands will be performing...

Principal Tim Phares stands at his desk in the administration office on March 19. Phares said seniors should begin preparing for senior and graduation events in April and May.

Administration outlines steps for seniors, graduation details

Grace Guo April 6, 2024

The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 will be held on May 23 in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The address is 1202 E. 38th Street. Principal Tim Phares will be holding...

Theater student and teacher discuss visions for directing solo-project “Three Men in a Boat” play

Ivy Zhen April 5, 2024

Senior and Repertory Theater member Allison Miller student-directs personal project “Three Men in a Boat” to show on April 12. The senior solo projects are coming up, and Miller said she wanted to...

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