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Alivia Romaniuk, Content Gatherer

Hi, my name is Alivia Romaniuk and this is my third year on the HiLite staff. I am a Sports Reporter. Outside of HiLite, I am also a member of the track and cross-country teams, and enjoy reading, swimming and spending time with my two dogs. I am also a huge fan of Lego and have a pair of Lego shoes. I am super excited to be a part of HiLite this year!

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Members of the women’s lacrosse team celebrate their 2021 state victory. According to Hanna, while many girls in this group graduated last year, the team aims to defend its state title. Photo from @CarmelGirlsLAX on Twitter

Women’s Lacrosse team defeated Culver in first round of Sectional, moves on to championship game

May 20, 2022
With threequel of “Legally Blonde” being released in May, female students discuss female stereotyping

With threequel of “Legally Blonde” being released in May, female students discuss female stereotyping

April 21, 2022
Given uncertainties surrounding recycling industry, students should reconsider recycling

Given uncertainties surrounding recycling industry, students should reconsider recycling

March 21, 2022
While Men’s March Madness is more widely recognized, the women’s tournament is growing

While Men’s March Madness is more widely recognized, the women’s tournament is growing

March 21, 2022
The women’s swim team won the Sectional title on Feb. 7 with 577 points, 205 points ahead of runner-up Westfield. Photo from @SwimDiveCHS on Twitter

Women’s swim team to compete in State Final Feb. 11-12, looks to achieve 36th consecutive state title

February 10, 2022
While emerging athletes can challenge older players, experience wins over all

While emerging athletes can challenge older players, experience wins over all

February 8, 2022

Women’s swim team to compete in Sectional Championship Feb. 7, looks forward to tournament season

February 7, 2022
Wrestling coach Ed Pendoski (center) stands amidst wrestlers as he watches a wrestling match. Pendoski said that along with building connections with athletes, an important part of his job as a coach is to provide athletes with experiences that help them grow.

Coaches, athletes work together to lead teams to success

January 20, 2022
An IndyCar drives past on the IMS during the 2021 Indy 500. While IndyCar and NASCAR remain larger in the US, Formula 1 has been growing in popularity.

Motorsport fans evaluate “Drive to Survive”, impact of series on Formula 1’s popularity in the United States

December 12, 2021
Luci Bair, varsity women’s soccer player and senior, dribbles the ball in a Sectional game against Guerin. Bair said facing higher ranked teams drives the team to play harder.

Soccer coaches, players evaluate accuracy of rankings, their impact on overall mindset

October 22, 2021
Members of the women’s varsity golf team celebrate their victory at the IHSAA Regional on September 24. According to assistant coach Dan Patane, the team has a shot at winning the State Final on October 1-2. (Photo from @CarmelGolfGirls on Twitter)

Women’s golf team to compete in IHSAA State Final October 1-2

October 1, 2021
Taking Initiative

Taking Initiative

September 27, 2021
Members of the women’s golf team practice before the MIC championship on August 31. According to head coach Kelly Kluesner, four members of the team earned all-conference honors at this meet. Picture from @CarmelGolfGirls on Twitter

Women’s golf team wins Miller Invitational, looks forward to rest of season

September 20, 2021
Junior Lars Medlin looks over a “Dungeons & Dragons” (DnD) Dungeon Master screen. Medlin said he made his own screen, and decorated it with stars due to his interest in astronomy and aerospace engineering. He said his interest in aerospace started because he met an aerospace engineer at a DnD convention.

CHS students, career coach evaluate career decisions based on a variety of factors

August 12, 2021
Ginger Britton, head coach of the CHS softball team, talks strategy with players during a game. Britton said female-to-female communication with coaches encourages players to talk about their struggles.

Members, head coach, of women’s softball team acknowledge benefits of female coaches, challenges for women in coaching

May 15, 2021

Women’s lacrosse team to compete against Culver May 13, looks forward to tournament season

May 13, 2021
Students should rethink values for volunteering, restore purpose over prestige when gaining service hours

Students should rethink values for volunteering, restore purpose over prestige when gaining service hours

April 15, 2021
Dance Marathon participants high five other participants during the start of the event last year. Maximus Shurr, Dance Marathon executive committee member and junior, said the overall support and awareness raised by this event contributes to its consistent success. (Annie Salter Submitted Photo)

Assistant athletic director, students acknowledge sports as force for good

April 12, 2021
Helmet wearing is crucial for staying safe, students should prioritize safety over image

Helmet wearing is crucial for staying safe, students should prioritize safety over image

March 11, 2021
Riley Pennington, member of the women’s basketball team and senior, passes a basketball to a teammate during a game. She said she thinks the demographics of Carmel explain why there may be underrepresentation of blacks in some sports at CHS.

Athletics at this school increasing in Black representation, reflecting national trends

February 16, 2021
Celebrating the female athletes before us who paved the way for us to play

Celebrating the female athletes before us who paved the way for us to play

February 8, 2021
Members of the women’s swim team celebrate their victory at the IHSAA State Finals on Feb. 17, 2020. The swim team is about to kick off this year’s IHSAA Tournament season, with the ultimate goal of winning their 35th consecutive state championship. Photo from @SwimDiveCHS on Twitter

Women’s swim team to compete in Greyhound JV Classic Jan. 23, looks forward to IHSAA tournament

January 21, 2021

Winter athletes remark on goals for spring season

January 17, 2021
The women’s swim team celebrated their 34th consecutive IHSAA state championship on February 15, 2020. According to Jim Inskeep, CHS athletic director, the women’s swim team holds the longest streak in the nation. Photo from @SwimDiveCHS on twitter

Women’s swim team to compete against Hamilton Southeastern on Dec. 22, adapts to COVID-19 during the holiday season

December 15, 2020
The women’s swim team celebrates a state victory on February 17. Lueking said she was excited for the team’s hard work to pay off this season. Photo from @SwimDiveCHS on twitter

Women’s swim team to compete in North Central Invitational Tuesday, December 1

December 1, 2020
Senior Maggie Love swims the butterfly stroke after school in preparation for the upcoming season for the varsity women’s swim team.She said she is committed to Purdue University but is frustrated with the changes to college recruiting. She said she wished she could meet the coaches face-to-face because so she could feel like a student athlete.

Aspiring NCAA athletes react to changes to in-person college recruitment visits, scholarship decisions

November 22, 2020
Q&As with Carmel Mini Marathoners club leader, sponsor

Q&As with Carmel Mini Marathoners club leader, sponsor

November 14, 2020
Varsity women’s golf team member and senior Katie Kuc hits a golf ball at the IHSAA Sectional Championships on September 18. Kuc said one of her goals for the state championship is to earn all-state honors.

Women’s golf team to compete in the IHSAA State Championships October 2-3

November 11, 2020
Senior Katie Kuc hits a golf ball. Kuc said she and the team are aiming for a win on Saturday.

Women’s golf team aim to win Miller Girls Golf Invitational this Saturday

November 11, 2020

Women’s golf team to compete in IHSAA Regional Championships on September 26

October 11, 2020
Many students gather on Friday, Aug. 28 to watch a home game for the Carmel Greyhounds against Cathedral. The Hounds lost the game 44-28; however, on Sept. 11, the Hounds won in a double overtime thriller 45-44 over Pike high school.Many students gathered to show energy, despite the 250 spectator limit set by the IHSAA. Athletic director Jim Inskeep said he finds players are becoming more and more accepting of the changes.

Athletes remark on new regulations for spectators at games, reflect on pros, cons

September 21, 2020
Franklin Hankins, Ultimate Frisbee club sponsor and science teacher, plays ultimate frisbee. Hankins said ultimate frisbee required athleticism.

Q & A with Franklin Hankins, sponsor of Ultimate Frisbee Club, science teacher

April 1, 2020
HEAVY LIFTING: Clay Stirsman, member of the men’s golf team and senior, lifts weights during pre-season practice. Stirsman said golf has evolved from being distance driven to having more emphasis on power and athletics to be more successful at certain skills.

CHS golfers challenge perception that golf is easy through workouts in pre-season

February 21, 2020
BREAST STROKE: Swimmer and freshman Berit Berglund, swims breastroke at the Carmel- HSE dual meet on Dec. 17. Berglund said despite having experience swimming with Carmel Swim Club in previous years, she has felt new pressures since joining the women’s swimming team as a freshman. She added that the high school team is more competitive and serious than she experienced in the Carmel Swim Club.

Women’s swim team to compete in IHSAA Sectional championships

February 7, 2020

Women’s swim team begins season with a victory against North Central, looks forward to rest of season

December 7, 2019

Women’s varsity golf places fifth at State

October 16, 2019
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