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Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times
Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times
Students, teacher weigh impact of celebrity endorsements on students’ political views
Students, teacher weigh impact of celebrity endorsements on students’ political views
Counselor, students examine social media habits, doomscrolling’s effects on mental health
Counselor, students examine social media habits, doomscrolling’s effects on mental health
Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure
Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure
Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season
Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season
November Nurses
November Nurses
50 years of SNL
50 years of SNL
A Knight to Remember
A Knight to Remember
Create, Connect, Care: Self-Care Month
Create, Connect, Care: Self-Care Month
Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward
Online political rage-bait debates serve as a deterrent to constructive discourse
Online political rage-bait debates serve as a deterrent to constructive discourse
Graphic Perspective: Thanksgiving Tier List
Graphic Perspective: Thanksgiving Tier List
Graphic Perspective: Where did the sun go?
Graphic Perspective: Where did the sun go?
Culture of measuring, comparing intelligence based on SAT, PSAT scores is overwhelmingly toxic
Culture of measuring, comparing intelligence based on SAT, PSAT scores is overwhelmingly toxic
Graphic Perspective: The "great" debate
Graphic Perspective: The “great” debate
Junior Sophia Tahir tries out the new sunscreen dispensers at the Westermeier Commons Playground and Splash Pad on October 25th. 2024. Carmel Clay Parks had only recently implemented these in order to help and raise awareness about sun protection. “Sunscreen is a need to protect against skin cancer,” said Tahir.
Installation of sunscreen dispensers in Carmel parks amplifies Carmel’s public skin health efforts
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
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
Artist’s Association arranges meeting on Nov. 12
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
Seniors Amna Ahmad, Eesha Singh and Mahira Hafeez color in various Salvador Dali paintings at the Newfields Lume exhibit. The students were a part of the AP Spanish Language field trip to the art museum.
Students, teacher weigh the benefits of implementing field trips alongside classwork
School board candidate Jon Shapiro meets early voters at the polls to reach more voters and clarify aspects of his campaign at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Oct. 30. Shapiro decided to run for school board in the winter of 2023 and started knocking on doors during spring of 2024. “I'm committed to making sure that we're bringing the community's voice to the table and allowing our families and other members of the community to have some input and be able to provide feedback on how we are doing,” Shapiro said.
Partisan influences in school board election shape prospective policies for students, affect potential school board dynamic
AP European History teacher Jennifer Ellery mentors a student as she studies for an upcoming exam. Jennifer Ellery was awarded most influential teacher from the 2023-2024 school year.
Students, teacher consider the positive effects of having a mentor on personal growth
Sophomore Fahed Badreddine listens attentively in his AP African American Studies class as his teacher, Mr. Ziegler, discusses LatinX Heritage month for the class bellringer on Oct. 1, 2024. The class was designed to provide accurate representation by providing more nuanced and up-to-date historical analysis on African American history. “In this class, I've learned that (African Americans) they're a lot more successful than what society and what (typical) textbooks portray them as,” Badreddine said.
Misinformation of U.S. history shapes inaccurate student opinions, harms minority students
Sophomore Caroline Hulsey attends a Stone Temple Pilots and Live concert on Sept. 15. “Live music is just such a fun experience,” Hulsey said. (Submitted Photo: Caroline Husley)
Music, concerts play key role in students’, teachers’ life experiences
Carmel plays against Zionsville on Nov. 14. Carmel lost 49-38.
Basketball preseason training builds teamwork, sharpens skills
Senior Sophie Mock takes a swing at a golf ball during a tournament. Mock has been noted as one of three golfers to record a hole-in-one at the IHSSA girls final. (Submitted Photo: Sophie Mock)
Athlete Spotlight: Sophie Mock on making records at the ISSA girls golf state finals
Students reflect on pros, cons of playing club sports
Students reflect on pros, cons of playing club sports
On Oct. 14, the CHS varsity girls volleyball team prepares to go into their first sectionals match for the 2024 year. They prepared by going through drills to get them ready for situations that could occur during sectionals.
Athletes, College and Career Counselor consider motivations behind playing sports in college
Sophomore Edward Chen hits a pickleball at the Pickle-Pong Club callout on Aug. 23 in the Fieldhouse gym. The club consisted of playing pickleball and ping pong games.
Q&A with sophomore Stephanie Tan and sponsor Fernando Yañez on pickle-pong club, racket sports
With the release of the new Hearstopper season students, teachers theorize on if queer media has broken into mainstream culture.
With the release of the new Hearstopper season students, teachers theorize on if queer media has broken into mainstream culture.
Chilling or Childish? The downfall of modern horror movies [opinion]
Chilling or Childish? The downfall of modern horror movies [opinion]
“Uglies” is a call for change in the YA dystopian genre [opinion]
“Uglies” is a call for change in the YA dystopian genre [opinion]
Senior Ethan Wu and freshman Jenna Kraus perform in the dress rehearsal of Studio One Acts. The show runs from Oct. 17 to 19 in the Studio Theater.
Q&A with director, first-time actress on Studio One Acts
Streaming services are pioneering the future of television [opinion]
Streaming services are pioneering the future of television [opinion]
Senior Jessica Dinh films in the CHTV studio. Dinh said her favorite part of the filmmaking process is editing.
Q&A with CHTV member and senior Jessica Dinh on Emmy win
Senior Fern Comentale works on her Principles of Early Childhood homework on Nov. 7 during her SSRT. Comentale said her high school teachers have inspired her to pursue a career in education.
Students, teacher consider the implications of a career in education
Q&A with Aleeza Price, co-president of Gardening Together club, on gardening for beginners
Q&A with Aleeza Price, co-president of Gardening Together club, on gardening for beginners
Senior Vritika Arya dissects a baby pig for her Biomedical Innovations class. "I realized I loved (the program), and then I did it all four years," she said. "Today we’re cutting up pigs and looking at their anatomy, and those little things excite me so much.”
Career Pathways provide targeted career experiences for students
Psychiatric nurse, students discuss onset of superstitions in different cultures
Psychiatric nurse, students discuss onset of superstitions in different cultures
Junior Veronica Farrell interacts with a Carmel Elementary School student at her after-school job on April 30. Farrell said one of her favorite parts of her job is helping kids make crafts.
Q&A with junior Veronica Farrell and senior Zoey LaFollette on experiences working with elementary school students
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Q&A with Sergeant Troy Smith, CCS SRO, K9 supervisor, trainer, about K-9 officers
Junior Sriyesh Sirineni works on his Integrated Marketing Campaign paper on Feb. 16 for upcoming DECA competitions. Sirineni said his motivation for DECA comes from the opportunity to travel to California and the social aspects during competitions.
Q&A with junior Sriyesh Sirineni on DECA competitions
Sophomores Luke Boyce and Hannah Sevening rehearse for their duo musical act on Jan. 17. They prepared for the upcoming Indiana State Thespians Conference on Jan. 19-20.
Q&A with sophomores Luke Boyce, Hannah Sevening on Theater, competing at the Thespian State Conference
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
CHS students share their dream vacation destinations
Humans of CHS: Halloween Costumes
Humans of CHS: Halloween Costumes
Humans of CHS: Senior Advice
Humans of CHS: Senior Advice
Humans of CHS: National Cinema Day
Humans of CHS: National Cinema Day
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite season and why?
Humans of CHS: What is your favorite season and why?
Humans of CHS: What are you bringing to your dorm room?
Humans of CHS: What are you bringing to your dorm room?
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: August/September 2024
Month In Review: August/September 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
Month In Review: April 2024
Month In Review: April 2024
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Word Search: November 15
Mini Crossword: November 12
Mini Crossword: November 12
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Wordle: November 4
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Word Search: October 31
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Connections: October 18
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Connections: September 27
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Crossword: September 11
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Crossword: September 9
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Crossword: August 12
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Crossword: April 24
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Crossword: April 1
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Mini Crossword: November 12
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Review: Indy Scream Park is a perfect level of spook to kickstart the Halloween season [MUSE]
Review: Indy Scream Park is a perfect level of spook to kickstart the Halloween season [MUSE]
Review: “Saturday Night” is a chaotic and thrilling look at the origins of “Saturday Night Live” [MUSE]
Review: “Saturday Night” is a chaotic and thrilling look at the origins of “Saturday Night Live” [MUSE]
Review: “Megalopolis” is a bold, bewildering mess [MUSE]
Review: “Megalopolis” is a bold, bewildering mess [MUSE]
Review in Print: “School of Chocolate” is an exciting, entertaining, binge-watch for everyone [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Masters of the Air” is a brilliant representation of the cruelty of war [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review in Print: Maripaz Villar brings a delightfully unique style to the world of WEBTOON [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: “The Sword of Kaigen” is a masterpiece [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: “A Haunting in Venice” is a significant improvement from other Agatha Christie adaptations [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: A Thanksgiving story from elementary school, still just as interesting [MUSE]
Review: "When I Fly Towards You", cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Review: “When I Fly Towards You”, cute, uplifting youth drama [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Postcards from Muse: Hawaii Travel Diary [MUSE]
Review: "Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie," departure from original show [MUSE]
Review: “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” departure from original show [MUSE]
Review in Print: "Hidden Love" is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Hidden Love” is the cute, uplifting drama everyone needs [MUSE]
Review in Print: "Heartstopper" is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Review in Print: “Heartstopper” is the heartwarming queer romance we all need [MUSE]
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie's Carmel the new place to go?
Carmel Eatery EP 2: Is BuffaLouie’s Carmel the new place to go?
Keeping up with Carmel EP 2: The Halloween Episode, Halloween traditions, and trick or truth?
Keeping up with Carmel EP 2: The Halloween Episode, Halloween traditions, and trick or truth?
Carmel Eatery EP 1: Review of Fat Dan's Chicago-Style Deli
Carmel Eatery EP 1: Review of Fat Dan’s Chicago-Style Deli
Keeping up with Carmel EP 1: Homecoming themes, reality shows, and how to apply for college
Keeping up with Carmel EP 1: Homecoming themes, reality shows, and how to apply for college
HiLite of the Week EP 2: Nov. 6 Weekly News Roundup
HiLite of the Week EP 2: Nov. 6 Weekly News Roundup
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LIGHT BRIGHT: Ben Scholer

LIGHT BRIGHT: Ben Scholer

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May 19, 2016
FURY ON WHEELS: Chloe Wiser

FURY ON WHEELS: Chloe Wiser

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April 21, 2016
Let's Develop a Game: Christopher Oyer

Let’s Develop a Game: Christopher Oyer

15min
April 20, 2016
CONTINUING THE PASSION: Gabi Crowley

CONTINUING THE PASSION: Gabi Crowley

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February 19, 2016
INNOVATIVE VISION: Senior Vikas Maturi has invented a new way to perform eye injections

INNOVATIVE VISION: Senior Vikas Maturi has invented a new way to perform eye injections

15min
January 21, 2016
RISING PRODUCER: Freshman Ashton Gleckman produces full movie musical scores, and creates his own films

RISING PRODUCER: Freshman Ashton Gleckman produces full movie musical scores, and creates his own films

15min
December 14, 2015
ART ON THE SIDEWALK: Senior Kate Bruns and freshman Claire Bruns are a family of chalk artists

ART ON THE SIDEWALK: Senior Kate Bruns and freshman Claire Bruns are a family of chalk artists

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November 13, 2015
SWIMMING THE DISTANCE: Senior Claire Adams continues to set records

SWIMMING THE DISTANCE: Senior Claire Adams continues to set records

15min
October 9, 2015
Students of Rock: Q&A With Oxford Comma

Students of Rock: Q&A With Oxford Comma

15min
September 16, 2015
MADAME GOVERNMENT: Q&A with 2015-2016 CHS student body president and the speaker of the house

MADAME GOVERNMENT: Q&A with 2015-2016 CHS student body president and the speaker of the house

15min
August 11, 2015
CHS'S NEXT TOP MODEL: Junior Brooke Smith takes the runway

CHS’S NEXT TOP MODEL: Junior Brooke Smith takes the runway

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May 21, 2015
SPREADING THE WORD: Senior Abby Abel serves on the Special Olympics National Youth Activation Committee (YAC)

SPREADING THE WORD: Senior Abby Abel serves on the Special Olympics National Youth Activation Committee (YAC)

15min
March 20, 2015
MITCH BONAR / SUBMITTED PHOTO

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Mitch Bonar, Abby Abel’s partner in the National Youth Activation Committee

15min
March 20, 2015
SCIENCE PIONEER: Senior Rishabh Kumar performed award-winning biophysics research

SCIENCE PIONEER: Senior Rishabh Kumar performed award-winning biophysics research

15min
January 22, 2015
THE 'KING OF INSTRUMENTS': Junior Joseph Huang plays the pipe organ

THE ‘KING OF INSTRUMENTS’: Junior Joseph Huang plays the pipe organ

15min
December 12, 2014
A NOVEL HOBBY: Senior Ari Roberts has been writing a fantasy trilogy

A NOVEL HOBBY: Senior Ari Roberts has been writing a fantasy trilogy

15min
November 14, 2014
15 Minutes: November Greyhound Town

15 Minutes: November Greyhound Town

15min
November 14, 2014
It's 9/11. It's also my birthday. Freshman Gabi Rivera was born on Sept. 11, 2000.

It’s 9/11. It’s also my birthday. Freshman Gabi Rivera was born on Sept. 11, 2000.

15min
September 11, 2014
Q&A with speaker of the House Henry Curts

Q&A with speaker of the House Henry Curts

15min
August 2, 2014
Q&A with student body president Bobby Greaser

Q&A with student body president Bobby Greaser

15min
August 2, 2014

Junior Sophia Gould competitively sails

15min
April 24, 2014
Junior Alanna Rader is a singer/songwriter

Junior Alanna Rader is a singer/songwriter

15min
March 27, 2014
Adaline "Adi" Bebo tosses a baton in the air. Bebo is one of the top junior twirlers in the world. KYLE CRAWFORD / PHOTO

Adaline “Adi” Bebo is the topped ranked baton twirler in the nation

15min
February 27, 2014

Junior Jessica Earnhardt runs her own business, Pretty Shiny Ware

15min
January 23, 2014

Freshman Alisha Wang is a nationally ranked competitive figure skater

15min
December 13, 2013
Sophomore Allison Kim is a nationally ranked fencer

Sophomore Allison Kim is a nationally ranked fencer

15min
November 15, 2013
Sam Milstone flagpoles on a tree. Milstone has learned many unusual skills such as flagpoling, eating glass and breathing fire. CRAWFORD / PHOTO

Senior Sam Milstone eats glass

15min
October 11, 2013
Johnson stands beside her horse, Cavali. Taylor has been riding horses since she was five-years-old. CRAWFORD / PHOTO

Sophomore Taylor Johnson competitively horseback rides

15min
September 12, 2013
Juniors Andy Dugan and Daniel Kahn have pioneered the sport of ultimate frisbee at this school through Ultimate Frisbee Club

Juniors Andy Dugan and Daniel Kahn have pioneered the sport of ultimate frisbee at this school through Ultimate Frisbee Club

15min
May 23, 2013
Junior Hunter Hodge plays rugby as a club sport

Junior Hunter Hodge plays rugby as a club sport

15min
April 25, 2013
Freshman Dylan Benedetto rides his unicycle in his freetime

Freshman Dylan Benedetto rides his unicycle in his freetime

15min
March 22, 2013
Senior Tori Campbell expresses herself as an artist through painting and drawing

Senior Tori Campbell expresses herself as an artist through painting and drawing

15min
February 22, 2013
HIGH FLYER: John Lawless boards his aircraft at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport. JOHN LAWLESS / SUBMITTED PHOTO

Sophomore John Lawless aspires to use his experience as a student pilot to achieve his goals in aviation

15min
January 24, 2013
Junior Austin Thompson is an avid participant in bicycle motocross

Junior Austin Thompson is an avid participant in bicycle motocross

15min
December 14, 2012
Senior Axel Masquelin is an indoor and outdoor rock climber

Senior Axel Masquelin is an indoor and outdoor rock climber

15min
November 16, 2012
Senior Patrick Appleton in the recording studio. LEVI TURNER / SUBMITTED PHOTO

Senior Patrick Appleton pursues rap career

15min
October 23, 2012
Yo-Yo Aficionado

Junior William Baach is co-founder of new Yo-Yo Club

15min
September 19, 2012

Dance Fever – Sophomore Ella Spoerle dances for the Indiana Fever Basketball team

15min
May 18, 2012

Long Live the Queen (and King)

15min
May 18, 2012

Row, Row, Row Your Boat – Junior Olivia Ross is part of a competitive rowing team

15min
April 27, 2012
CONNER GORDON / PHOTO

Totally Cubular – Junior Trevor Mahoney participates in Rubik’s Cube competitions

15min
March 22, 2012
HENRY ZHU / PHOTO

Lights, Camera, Actress – Freshman Anna Lasbury recently starred in an independent movie

15min
February 23, 2012
Noteworthy Talents - Freshman Ari Brown composes his own music

Noteworthy Talents – Freshman Ari Brown composes his own music

15min
January 27, 2012
HENRY ZHU / PHOTO

Top Chef – Senior Conner Erickson plans to study the culinary arts

15min
December 12, 2011

Senior Nimisha Kumar is a competitive weaver

15min
November 18, 2011
HENRY ZHU / PHOTO

Sophomore Kiefer Summers is a DJ and music producer

15min
October 19, 2011
Meet this year's student leaders

Meet this year’s student leaders

15min
August 9, 2011

Super Bowler

15min
May 19, 2011

Best Bunnies

15min
April 28, 2011

Senior Ty Maguiness plays the accordian

15min
March 25, 2011

Cage Rage

15min
March 1, 2011

Bird’s the Word

15min
January 27, 2011

Model Student

15min
December 13, 2010

Good Penmanship

15min
November 19, 2010

Sky High

15min
October 20, 2010

The Need for Speed

15min
September 23, 2010

Check, Mates

15min
April 30, 2010

Bollywood v Kathak

15min
March 25, 2010

Ping Pong Pro

15min
February 25, 2010

A Perfect 10

15min
January 29, 2010

Dance Break

15min
December 14, 2009

Finding her ‘Fur-sona’

15min
November 20, 2009

Staying Sharp on the Ice

15min
October 29, 2009

A ‘Rapid Shift’ into Fiction

15min
September 24, 2009

EMPOWE(RED)

15min
May 21, 2009

Students choose to study outside of the U.S.

15min
May 21, 2009

VOGUE

15min
April 30, 2009

Thrift stores provide inexpensive prom choices

15min
April 30, 2009

Right As Rain

15min
April 2, 2009

Choral Department considers changes in performances

15min
April 2, 2009

CUT IT OUT

15min
March 13, 2009

YO!

15min
February 27, 2009

ComedySportz prepares for upcoming matches in March and April

15min
February 27, 2009

DILIGENCE

15min
February 6, 2009

The Amazing Comic World of Kevin Anderson

15min
January 23, 2009

Modern art forms are affected by increasing multiculturalism

15min
January 23, 2009

SHOWTIME

15min
November 20, 2008

Students majoring in alternative subjects face obstacles

15min
November 20, 2008

‘Carmel Jabbawockeez. Recognize.’

15min
November 6, 2008

Dance companies have upcoming performances

15min
November 6, 2008

Carmel’s own Gossip Girl

15min
October 17, 2008

TV shows provide escape

15min
October 17, 2008

Against the Grain

15min
October 3, 2008

4-H involvement here not typical for students

15min
October 3, 2008

*Exclusively Online* Interview with Dale Yessak

15min
March 13, 2008
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