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With trade school enrollment rising, work-based learning coordinator, students, work to combat stigma
With trade school enrollment rising, work-based learning coordinator, students, work to combat stigma
Grace Guo & Ayaan Nadeem
Students, communications chair discuss skewed perspectives that come from polarization of social media
Students, teacher discuss perception of skin issues
Students, teacher discuss perception of skin issues
Students, teacher examine glorification of historical figures
Students, teacher examine glorification of historical figures
While climate change awareness has risen, groups work to help find ways to take action
While climate change awareness has risen, groups work to help find ways to take action
Mickey Turns 95
Mickey Turns 95
Striking Out
Striking Out
Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust
Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust
Rising Above
Rising Above
Happy Hangul Day
Happy Hangul Day
Winter approaching, ways to combat seasonal depression
Winter approaching, ways to combat seasonal depression
AI prevalence increasing, teachers should caution plagiarism allegations
AI prevalence increasing, teachers should caution plagiarism allegations
As surge of movie adaptations of concerts are released, all fans gain access to concert experience
As surge of movie adaptations of concerts are released, all fans gain access to concert experience
Early Decision: Helpful or hurtful?
Early Decision: Helpful or hurtful?
Staff Editorial: CHS as a whole should be thankful for our schools
Staff Editorial: CHS as a whole should be thankful for our schools
Sock monkeys are sold for a 45 dollar adoption fee at the Green Gift Shop at CCPL on Nov. 30 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
CCPL Green Gift Shop Photo Gallery
December 2023 News Briefs
December 2023 News Briefs
Junior Macie Barth checks out the Green Gift Shop information page on the CCPL website. The page contains information regarding timings, items being sold, and additional library services that are a part of the event. “I can’t wait to check out the library sale on second-hand books for the shop,” Barth said.
Carmel Clay Public Library to host Green Gift Shop on Nov. 30
Adam Miller, Lieutenant of Carmel Police Department and Commander of School Resource Unit, educates students about points of entry and exit at the school. Miller said informing students about ways to leave the school in case danger arises, is crucial in ensuring their safety.
SROs work to combat school intruders, warn against entering and leaving school premises without ID
The Coquettes strike their starting pose for their routine. Wolff said they have made a lot of progress through this season.
Coquettes to continue season with new coach
Sophomore Georgia Estrada browses through Pinterest to find vegetarian thanksgiving recipes. “However (my family) does make sure that there are protein-based options there, but it does also feel kind of restricted since whatever we make is normally in a limited amount, so generally when other people have Thanksgiving leftovers I generally don’t because mine is made in smaller portions said Estrada.
Due to dietary restrictions, students, become more cautious during holiday meals
Senior Zoey Hornback, House of Representatives Cabinet Member organizes donation items to send to sick children at the Riley Children’s Hospital. Giving back to your community allows you to become a better person, said Hornback.
As the giving season approaches, young people give back in rising numbers
Junior Madi Fleischer poses for photos, showing her continuous glucose monitor. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve just gotten used to it. It’s not anything different anymore, because it is just part of my day-to-day life. I don’t really think of it as anything different,” she said. (Submitted Photo: Madi Fleicher)
Students, nurse discuss struggle with diabetes
Junior Ariyanna O’Neal drawing for her Human Body System notes. “I love how Carmel is able to offer classes that can get you a headstart on your career path,” ONeal said.
Students, teacher share experiences across state education systems
Members of the Latin Student Alliance dance to traditional Hispanic music at one of their meetings. I love dancing to traditional music, and just being a part of my culture, and embracing it, Queijo said.
Hispanic students, Spanish teacher discuss maintaining connections to heritage, learning about culture
Athletes, tennis coach reflect on benefits of sports-related technology
Athletes, tennis coach reflect on benefits of sports-related technology
Michael Gorey, swimmer and junior, swims in the Tiger Claw Dive Invite. Coach Pfaff said the team will be a top contender for the State championship in late February.
Men’s swim and dive to compete against North Central on Nov. 28
Carmel plays against Zionsville on Nov. 14. Carmel lost 49-38.
The women’s basketball team trains for game against Hamilton Southeastern on Nov. 24
Junior Rocky Li practices tennis on Nov. 11. Li said he would really enjoy going D2 or D3 to play tennis. (Submitted Photo: Rocky Li)
Athlete Spotlight: Rocky Li leads Mens tennis to State Final victory
Senior Arty Bryant (left) squares up against sophomore Lucas Brock (right) during a practice on Nov. 16 before the first meets of the season. Head Coach Ed Pendoski said duals help players hone in on their skills.
Carmel men’s wrestling prepares for upcoming meets
Students, teacher reflect on Matthew Perry’s legacy and public reaction to celebrity death
Students, teacher reflect on Matthew Perry’s legacy and public reaction to celebrity death
A henna artist works at Carmel Giving Hopes annual Diwali event on Nov. 19. Henna cost three dollars and all proceeds went to orphanages in India.
Diwali Photo Gallery
Brayden Trefethen speaks on his experience singing in the hallways
Brayden Trefethen speaks on his experience singing in the hallways
Legacy of Steve Irwin helps students, teacher learn about, connect with nature
Legacy of Steve Irwin helps students, teacher learn about, connect with nature
The “Puffs” cast performs in a dress rehearsal for the play on Nov. 8. The play is presented by the CHS Theatre and Film department. It was a parody of “Harry Potter,” the novel series. The show is sold out and will play from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11 in the Studio Theatre.
PUFFS Photo Gallery
Sophomore and ballerina Haylie Fletcher practices the Arabesque ballet position. Haylie said that ballet is an art form to be shared with others.
Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium
CHS students share their favorite Thanksgiving foods
CHS students share their favorite Thanksgiving foods
Sophomore Lilliana Cate works on ideas for her business, “Pink Lemon Boutique.” Cate worked on her business regularly at school on her computer and phone. Cate’s business can be found at @shoppinklemonboutique on Instagram and TikTok.
Students, teacher discuss experiences, benefits of student-owned small businesses
Students try to name each others favorite Taylor Swift songs within seconds
Students try to name each other’s favorite Taylor Swift songs within seconds
Sophomore Hillary Yang poses with the Pyraminx. Yang said her average time for the Pyraminx is 2.8 seconds, while her best is 1.8 seconds, the second best in the nation for females.
Q&A with sophomore Hillary Yang, Rubik’s cubing, developing niche interests
Sophomore and ballerina Haylie Fletcher practices the Arabesque ballet position. Haylie said that ballet is an art form to be shared with others.
Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium
Sophomore Hillary Yang poses with the Pyraminx. Yang said her average time for the Pyraminx is 2.8 seconds, while her best is 1.8 seconds, the second best in the nation for females.
Q&A with sophomore Hillary Yang, Rubik’s cubing, developing niche interests
Senior Srinija Darapureddy and Junior Jahnavi Avula
Q&A with Senior Srinija Darapureddy and Junior Jahnavi Avula, writing to inspire
Sophomore Anoushka Jena poses in her dobok for Taekwondo. Doboks are worn traditionally in Korean martial arts.
Q&A with sophomore Anoushka Jena, Taekwondo, discipline, learning transferable skills
Senior Anabelle Yang holds her finished croissants. She said she enjoys baking French breads and pastries.
Q&A with senior Anabelle Yang, baking, exercising creativity, personality
CHS students share their favorite Thanksgiving foods
CHS students share their favorite Thanksgiving foods
Students try to name each others favorite Taylor Swift songs within seconds
Students try to name each other’s favorite Taylor Swift songs within seconds
Humans of CHS: What is you favorite Halloween memory?
Humans of CHS: What is you favorite Halloween memory?
Humans of CHS: What motivates you to get up in the morning?
Humans of CHS: What motivates you to get up in the morning?
Humans of CHS: What do you do with your TCP time?
Humans of CHS: What do you do with your TCP time?
Month In Review: October 2023
Month In Review: October 2023
Month In Review: August/September 2023
Month In Review: August/September 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2023
2023 LiteBox: Semester 2 Recap
2023 LiteBox: Semester 2 Recap
Greg Gottlieb, CHS Champions Together member and senior, thanks his family during the 6th annual Mr. Carmel competition on March 11. The competition involved fifteen senior boys performing individual talents and a group dance. Gottlieb was named the 2022 Mr. Carmel by a panel of teachers from different CHS academic departments. The organization raised over $20,000 for Special Olympics Indiana.
March Litebox: Charity Champion
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: Gossip Girl’s intrigue, iconography and cultural prevalence solidify it as the best teen drama of all time [MUSE]
Review: Gossip Girl’s intrigue, iconography and cultural prevalence solidify it as the best teen drama of all time [MUSE]
Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [MUSE]
Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [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]
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: Gossip Girl’s intrigue, iconography and cultural prevalence solidify it as the best teen drama of all time [MUSE]
Review: Gossip Girl’s intrigue, iconography and cultural prevalence solidify it as the best teen drama of all time [MUSE]
Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [MUSE]
Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [MUSE]
Mini Crossword: December 1
Wordle: December 1
Crossword: November 27
Mini Crossword: November 26
Wordle: November 19
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Avery Carlisle

Avery Carlisle, Social Media Editor

Hi! My name is Avery and I am so excited to be the Social Media Editor for my third and final year on staff. In the past, I was an Entertainment Reporter and Student Section reporter. In my free time I like baking, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending time with my dog and friends. Check out my work below!

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CHS students share their favorite Thanksgiving foods

Ethan Blastick, Avery Carlisle, and Hibba Mahmood
November 26, 2023
Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [MUSE]

Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [MUSE]

Avery Carlisle
November 23, 2023
Mickey Turns 95

Mickey Turns 95

Jane Martens, Avery Carlisle, Laxumi Chandrakumar, Caroline Just, Leying Yang, and Grace Guo
November 18, 2023
Striking Out

Striking Out

Avery Carlisle, Caitlin Follman, Roman Gralak, Caroline Just, Keira Kress, Helena Wang, and Ryan Zhang
November 7, 2023
Rising Above

Rising Above

Avery Carlisle, Caitlin Follman, Roman Gralak, Grace Guo, Jane Martens, Deesha Roopesh, and Megan Xia
October 12, 2023
While climate change awareness has risen, groups work to help find ways to take action

While climate change awareness has risen, groups work to help find ways to take action

Avery Carlisle and Helena Wang
September 29, 2023
Feminine celebrities and entertainment help emphasize the power of women

Feminine celebrities and entertainment help emphasize the power of women

Avery Carlisle
September 20, 2023
Members of Gender and Sexuality Alliance play a game during the first meeting on Aug. 31. GSA sponsor Page Deddens said, Our members have done a great job of reaching out to the community and just continuing the success that we started a couple years ago. We meet every other Thursday in room E211.

Gender and Sexuality Alliance aims to create safe space for all students

Avery Carlisle
September 6, 2023
Boygenius’ new album “the record” really is written by geniuses [MUSE]

Boygenius’ new album “the record” really is written by geniuses [MUSE]

Avery Carlisle
May 4, 2023
Students, Director of Transportation evaluate environmental benefits, disadvantages of electric vehicles

Students, Director of Transportation evaluate environmental benefits, disadvantages of electric vehicles

Avery Carlisle
May 2, 2023
Get Lit Interactive JAM

Get Lit Interactive JAM

Ethan Blastick, Avery Carlisle, Caroline Just, Ayaan Nadeem, Lydia Teeter, and Grace Guo
April 18, 2023
Junior Kenzie Mattingly waters and measures plants kept in a biology room for scientific observation. She said as a woman in the life sciences there have been times where shes been afraid to give her input.

Women in STEM emphasize the struggles of gender bias within school, workplace

Avery Carlisle
March 31, 2023
Registered Nurses Lori Justin (left) and Caroline Pasko (right) work on their computers while no students need their care. Registered Nurse Amy Fletchall said, “Our main goals are keeping the students and staff healthy while being mindful of the importance of not missing instructional time.”

Health center nurses, student discuss difficulties with large group illnesses

Avery Carlisle
March 21, 2023
Everything to Know About F1

Everything to Know About F1

Ethan Blastick, Avery Carlisle, Caitlin Follman, Kent Fujita, Roman Gralak, and Grace Guo
March 4, 2023
Sophmore Kylee Nichols gives Sophmore Priscillia Smith a tour of the school. Smith said, since transferring to this school, the workload has piled up and only a few of her teachers have helped her adjust to the new environment.

[Photo] Students transferring during second semester find difficulties acclimating to this school

March 9, 2023
Carmel should continue to reduce traffic lights, add roundabouts

Carmel should continue to reduce traffic lights, add roundabouts

Avery Carlisle
February 1, 2023
With Walt Disney Studios’ 100th anniversary, students, teacher share struggles pursuing art-centered careers, succeeding in animation careers

With Walt Disney Studios’ 100th anniversary, students, teacher share struggles pursuing art-centered careers, succeeding in animation careers

Avery Carlisle
January 27, 2023
Members of the Rising Stars club discuss their excitement for the new year. According to junior Sam Tiek, the CHS theater programs have provided him with amazing opportunities to learn about the world of theater.

Rising stars, former Broadway actress discuss goals, difficulties in pursuing theatre

Avery Carlisle
January 20, 2023
Veganuary Vibes

Veganuary Vibes

Avery Carlisle, Marissa Finney, Grace Guo, Ayaan Nadeem, and Helena Wang
January 18, 2023
With Wright Brothers anniversary, students discuss passion for aviation

With Wright Brothers anniversary, students discuss passion for aviation

Avery Carlisle
December 17, 2022
Review: A Christmas Story Christmas fails to live up to the originals charm [MUSE]

Review: “A Christmas Story Christmas” fails to live up to the original’s charm [MUSE]

Avery Carlisle
December 11, 2022
Nurses at the health center work on their computers while no students are in need of their help. Registered nurse Amy Fletchall said, “Our main focus at this point in the school year is seeing students because of the increase in flu and virus illness activity.”

Health center nurses begin seeing common winter illnesses, discuss involvement in student health

Avery Carlisle
November 17, 2022
Participants in Carmel perform at the Midtowns Got Talent event. The finals occurred in early October.

Performers discuss difficulties of competitive environments, nervousness

Avery Carlisle
October 26, 2022
With CCPL reopening, TLC members discuss losing love for reading

With CCPL reopening, TLC members discuss losing love for reading

Avery Carlisle
September 29, 2022
Registered Nurse Amy Fletchall emails her colleagues about events. She said that one of the main focuses right now for the Health Center are student immunizations. She said “We are right now working on immunizations. We have a couple hundred students that are out of compliance.”

Health center prepares for new school year, Senior Class immunizations

Avery Carlisle
September 15, 2022
drecodespekauo

[Photo] New dress code policies discriminate against females, stereotype males

September 13, 2022
People should stop supporting fast-fashion companies with negative environmental impact, start supporting small businesses

People should stop supporting fast-fashion companies with negative environmental impact, start supporting small businesses

Avery Carlisle
May 20, 2022
Christopher Kuhne, co-sponsor of NAHS, doing what he loves best. He said NAHS has been leaning toward student run activities. “We get things set with the precedent first semester and then we just let (the students) run with it after that,” he said.

National Art Honor Society focuses on student leadership, Black History Month

Avery Carlisle
March 18, 2022
chalk it up

Student athletes consider balance of performance, artistry in their sports

Avery Carlisle
March 18, 2022
Painting teacher Anna Kramer closes the acrylic paint jars used in her painting class. She said, “Usually I start (the year) by teaching color theory because that’s huge with painting”

Painting class changes structure of project to allow increased creativity

Avery Carlisle
February 28, 2022
bookworm

Q&A with junior Nadiah Swalley on writing, self-publishing process

Avery Carlisle, Entertainment Reporter
February 16, 2022
As Half Notes workshop approaches, choir members reflect on leadership roles within performing arts community

As Half Notes workshop approaches, choir members reflect on leadership roles within performing arts community

Avery Carlisle
January 16, 2022
Fiber arts teacher Christopher Kuhne added the knitting and crocheting skills to the curriculum. He said, “Knitting and crochet is one of the biggest joys in my life.”

Fiber arts class adds knitting and crocheting to the curriculum this year

Avery Carlisle
December 9, 2021
Students talk about “camp,” niche, non mainstream aesthetics

Students talk about “camp,” niche, non mainstream aesthetics

Avery Carlisle
December 7, 2021

Q&A with freshman Jackson Bowers on nature, Bob Ross inspired artworks

Avery Carlisle
November 12, 2021
artful strokes: Senior Nash Cheslock adds details to a pair of white Nike Air Force 1 shoes. Cheslock said he mostly uses acrylic paints for these projects.

Q&A with senior Nash Cheslock on shoe painting hobby

Avery Carlisle
October 22, 2021
All Availability for Abortion Rights

All Availability for Abortion Rights

Avery Carlisle and Lily Farrell
October 1, 2021
Creative Choreo: The Ambassador choir members practice their routines in a gym. The fall performance will be on Sept. 29.

A Change of Scenery

Avery Carlisle, Entertainment Reporter
September 23, 2021
Sophomore Maiza Munn admires the details on the mural that was painted with senior Caroline Hammonds’ design.

Art department speaks on new mural and upcoming events

Avery Carlisle
September 3, 2021
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