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Angela Qian

Angela Qian, 15 Minutes Editor

Hi, I'm Angela Qian, and I'm the 15 Minutes editor! This is my third year on staff, and in the past, I've been a beats editor, writing coach and feature reporter. Outside of HiLite, you can find me doing gymnastics at DeVeau's, raising money for UNICEF and mourning the Oxford comma. Check out my work to the right!

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Senior Sarah Hao remains in Japan for foreign exchange program despite pandemic

Senior Sarah Hao remains in Japan for foreign exchange program despite pandemic

May 21, 2020
SISTERHOOD: Caroline Ramsey, varsity lacrosse player and senior, walks off the field with her teammates. Ramsey, as well as swimming Head Coach Chris Plumb, said positive and uplifting team atmosphere motivates athletes to keep playing their sport.

Rigorous practice schedules cause fatigue, athletes compare journeys in sports

February 21, 2020
Isabel Jensen TikTok

[Photo] Junior Isabel Jensen’s TikTok was featured in TikTok ad

February 21, 2020
Radio adviser Dominic James stands at his desk on his 60th birthday. WHJE staff members decorated his classroom and the radio hallway for the occasion.

WHJE to continue raising money for Riley

February 9, 2020
Sophomore Lisa Venckus pets Sonic, the hedgehog. She said her family puts the animals into boxes that contain wood chips for transportation.

[Photo] Sophomore Lisa Venckus conducts animal shows, called Hedgehog Hannah, with her family

January 23, 2020
Junior Jess Cooper and radio adviser Dominic James stand by the WHJE sign. Cooper said WHJE will partner with Cabinet to raise money for Riley.

WHJE to host Riley-Thon, collect competition entries for IASB

January 19, 2020
Junior Shannon Xie paints on a sheet of plastic hung from the ceiling. She said she likes doing both digital and traditional painting, with her traditional art pieces being mainly oil and acrylic paintings.

Junior Shannon Xie does art commissions through her Instagram, @hunnypuffs

December 12, 2019
Charlie Maurer, co-sports director and senior, sits in a recording booth.

WHJE to broadcast football, basketball games, ban Christmas music

November 27, 2019
Sophomore Elijah Lane finishes signing

[Photo] Talk to the Hand: Q&A with sophomore and conlanger Elijah Lane

November 15, 2019
Lights Out: People should turn their lights off when not in use

Lights Out: People should turn their lights off when not in use

October 24, 2019
WHJE adviser Dominic James talks to a student during SRT. He said,

WHJE and CHTV to host alumni night Thursday

September 25, 2019
Beekeeper and sophomore Allison Pasheilich looks at a bee on her hand while wearing her favorite shirt, one that features a bee pattern. She said she likes beekeeping as a side hobby but wouldn't want to pursue it as an occupation.

Queen Bee: Sophomore Allison Pasheilich owns about 60,000 bees

September 20, 2019
Paige Ohrvall, promos manager and senior works on a spreadsheet containing information about the radio segments. She said,

WHJE to feature new music, help new staff members adjust to shows

September 13, 2019
Sophomore Anna Thompson eats at a local Chick-fil-A. Thompson said that while the boycotting the company sends a message, she feels that it is not on a large enough scale to be effective.

Chick-fil-Nay?: Students say Christian company should be more transparent with its business practices, values

May 23, 2019
Liz Butz, figure skater and freshman, works on her program. She said she does on and off-ice training, as well as cardio workouts and strength training during practice.

Spin it to Win it: Q&A with Elisabeth Butz, figure skater and freshman

May 23, 2019
A Family Learn to Fish participant looks at a fish that was caught. One thing that was taught at the event was ethics of fishing so all the fish that were caught were released again.

[Photo] Off the Hook: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Department plans to host “Family Learn to Fish” event to educate community on fishing methods and safety

May 17, 2019
Co-president and senior Emily Elzinga holds her Champions Together locker sign. She said,

Champions Together to prepare for next year

May 5, 2019
A Greener Tomorrow: Earth Day creates student activism in climage change, ways to help the Earth

A Greener Tomorrow: Earth Day creates student activism in climage change, ways to help the Earth

April 19, 2019
New club, Timmy Global Health, raises awareness for global medical issues

[Video] New club, Timmy Global Health, raises awareness for global medical issues

April 19, 2019
Bruce Wolf, Champions Together co-sponsor and assistant athletic director, counts the money the club raised at their annual Mr. Carmel event in 2019. Wolf said starting Champions Together with Joe Stuelpe was one of his proudest moments across his 40 year CHS career.

Champions Together hosted State Unified Bowling Tournament

March 24, 2019
German teacher Angelika Becker shows her antique German houses and specifically points out the clock present inside the structure. Becker said moving to America was hard because of the language divide that she had to face everyday.

Respect The Gestures: With Japanese exchange students arriving March 20, students, teacher explain some barriers when interacting with foreign cultures

February 22, 2019

Champions Together to support member in IndyStar award pursuit, host fundraising events in March

January 31, 2019
Q&A with 2019 Miss Indiana Teen USA, sophomore Catelyn “Catie” Combellick

Q&A with 2019 Miss Indiana Teen USA, sophomore Catelyn “Catie” Combellick

January 24, 2019
Co-president and senior Emily Elzinga grabs her keys during passing period. According to Elzinga, Champions Together had their first meeting for Mr. Carmel in December to begin to choose the boys and judges for the event.

Champions Together to conduct swimming relay Jan. 26

January 14, 2019
Family First: People should spend more quality time with their families

Family First: People should spend more quality time with their families

December 13, 2018
A Way To Stay: Students find unusual ways to stay in Carmel despite parents moving; administrators discuss how to properly facilitate this

A Way To Stay: Students find unusual ways to stay in Carmel despite parents moving; administrators discuss how to properly facilitate this

December 13, 2018
Bruce Wolf, Champions Together co-sponsor and assistant athletic director, reaches for his glasses as he looks through athletic awards. The club will host a Unified Basketball and Cheer Clinic Dec. 7.

Champions Together to conduct basketball and cheer clinic Dec. 7

December 3, 2018
SPEAKING OUT: Joe Hogsett, the current mayor for the city of Indianapolis, speaks at a community service. It was held during the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation that took place on Oct. 29.

Ending Hate : Students, community deem hate crimes ineffective, emphasize need for hate crime law

November 16, 2018
Champions Together co-sponsor Bruce Wolf flips through athletic awards. He said,

Champions Together to introduce basketball clinic at meeting Friday

October 30, 2018
Radio Recording: Senior Ethan Wakeman talks into his microphone during a recording session at the CHS recording lab. He said radio is a fun way to express himself.

More Than A Diagnosis: As International Congress approaches, experts on, students with autism explain history, misconceptions surrounding developmental disorder

October 25, 2018
Emily Elzinga, Champions Together co-president and senior, talks to member and senior Bailey Inglis about the upcoming bocce tournament on Oct. 20. Elzinga said the club is trying to get more athletes for the tournament because they only have 12 at the moment.

Champions Together to host Unified Bocce State Championship Oct. 20

October 11, 2018
Co-sponsor Bruce Wolf waves papers at Champions Together members during a meeting. He said,

Champions Together to conduct soccer clinic Oct. 5

October 1, 2018
Audra Marchese, Champions Together co-president and sophomore, walks through the performing arts hall during SRT. She said the club is a with, not for, meaning the club members, with and without intellectual disabilities, work alongside each other rather than one group working for the other.

Champions Together to conduct next meeting Sept. 13

September 9, 2018

[Video] Phoning at the Fair: CHS students, teachers discuss the use of phones at the Indiana State Fair

August 15, 2018
Dancer and sophomore Lindsey Thole rehearses with her partner at Performer’s Edge Dance Studio. Here, she worked on the “bluebird” position.

Art Fair Anticipation: Dancer, artist, organizer discuss experiences with, expectations for Penrod Arts Fair

August 14, 2018
Junior Audrey Satchivi and her mom Marie Satchivi talk before the start of the school day. Audrey said she believes that by being the daughter of a teacher at CHS makes all the teacher union protests more personal.

Strike Back: Educational expert, students discuss teacher protests, future of education system

May 18, 2018

[Photo] To Serve and Protect: CHS students, staff reflect on police shortage nationwide

May 18, 2018
This a box of produce from Ungraded Produce. Courtney Bell, co-founder, said that produce standards are very strict.

Pretty Produce: Students evaluate food waste caused by appearance of produce

April 20, 2018
Sophomores Kendall Greene and Ellie Esrael take a photo through the social media software Snapchat during lunch. Greene says she checks and updates her social media accounts frequently.

[Photo] Controversy Crisis: With Social Media Safety and Awareness Month in May, CHS students, teachers contemplate mixed effects of social media

April 20, 2018
Jared Stigter, Data Club founder, president and junior, reviews N-Grams, Neural Networks and Clustering Algorithms during a club meeting. His club focuses on using computational methods of data analysis, such as machine learning.

Statistically Speaking: Students, staff discuss data club, growing interest in statistics

March 25, 2018
Sergeant Phil Hobson and Assistant Principal Amy Skeens-Benton observe the freshman cafeteria during lunch. According to Skeens-Benton, it is important for students to understand administration is always looking out for the students.

[Photo] In Close Quarters: CHS students, administration reflect on recent events, future safety regulations

March 23, 2018
Future Gene-ius: Students, staff discuss effects of important discoveries in science, potential for future.

Future Gene-ius: Students, staff discuss effects of important discoveries in science, potential for future.

February 23, 2018
Alone in the crowd?

Alone in the crowd?

January 25, 2018
English teacher Katie Overbeck reads The Little Prince before class begins; according to Overbeck, her International Baccalaureate (IB) classes are currently reading the book in class.

Loving Literature: CHS students, staff consider how reading can impact their school life, future

December 14, 2017
“I think we build up on our foundation in the first concert,” Ohly-Davis said. “We’re just working to tailor our instruction to make them even more effective now.”

Orchestras to practice music for winter concert

November 16, 2017
A BRICS customer pays for his ice cream. According to BRICS owner David Vonnegut-Gabovitch, BRICS uses glass ice cream cups to maintain a welcoming atmosphere.

[Photo] I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Local Businesses: As Nov. 25 marks Small Business Saturday, CHS students reflect on how small businesses persevere in a large-business world

November 17, 2017
Loncharich looks back as club members enter the room. According to Loncharich, there was a large turnout for the second meeting of the year.

Trumping Expectations: Students, staff compare expectations during Trump’s campaign to those now

October 26, 2017
Director of Orchestras Elisabeth Ohly-Davis helps senior Eliza Hadden during an SRT practice session. Ohly-Davis said,

Orchestras prepare for upcoming concert

September 22, 2017
Junior Adelle Murphy presents her favorite piece of artwork. The old woman has green eyes that contrasts with the rest of the drawing in black and white in order to showcase that her eyes are not dull due to time; they are still bright. Murphy said female artists are still not as represented and not taken seriously.

Frida(m) Calling: CHS students, teachers assess how the work of female artists has empowered them

September 21, 2017
The cello section of Symphony Orchestra practices their new music. Angelike “Kiki” Koniaris said, “Cello section is the best section.”

Orchestra students to prepare for upcoming year

September 11, 2017
Athletes discuss disadvantages that come with recruitment at an early age

Athletes discuss disadvantages that come with recruitment at an early age

January 27, 2017
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