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Chenyao Liu, Feature Editor

Hey y’all! I’m Chenyao Liu, and I’m super excited to be one of the Feature Editors during my second year on the HiLite staff. Last year, I was a graphic designer and photographer for news. On the right, you can check out some of the work I’ve done! Outside of school, I run cross country, play with my cat, and I’m a member of Confront The Climate Crisis.

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Q+A with Junior Parisa Shirani

Q+A with Junior Parisa Shirani

November 23, 2021
CLASS ACT: Junior Ella Asher plays Miss Hatchett in the CHS theater show Because Their Hearts Were Pure during a dress rehearsal on Nov. 9. The cast performed the show live from Nov. 11 to 13 in the Studio Theater.

[Photo] 2021-22 Photo of the Day

August 25, 2021
People should consider costs of American wars, do more for disabled veterans

People should consider costs of American wars, do more for disabled veterans

November 12, 2021
Senior Rachel King uses the elevator in the E halls. King said she uses the school elevators because it’s harder for her to use the stairs. Despite the necessity, she said she disliked the elevators because they were slow and there weren’t enough elevators in the school.

In light of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, students with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome consider accommodations, ableism

November 12, 2021
brain

[Photo] Students with neurodivergencies often hide disabilities due to stereotypes, misinformation

October 22, 2021
Sophomore Lorelai Sokol performs during halftime of the Carmel football game against Warren Central on Oct. 8. Sokol is a member of the Carmel Color Guard and is beginning the Winter Guard season in November. The color guard performs alongside the marching band at football games and competitions.

[Photo] October Litebox: Expanding Horizons

October 22, 2021
English teacher Tony Dunham explains how to correctly analyze texts. He said he encourages his students to frequently ask questions.

Teachers explain importance of asking questions, understanding students

September 28, 2021
Moon(cake) Festival

Moon(cake) Festival

September 21, 2021
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[Photo] Q&A with Lucca Mo, Earth and Space Science Club Officer and Junior

June 14, 2021
GKOM Council members discuss the schedules for GKOM training and Greyhound Kickoff. GKOM training and Greyhound Kickoff were scheduled for Aug. 5 and Aug. 6 respectively.

Club Spotlight: Q&A with Greyhound Kick-Off Mentors, GKOM Leaders

August 12, 2021
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation accepts land donation, renovates parks

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation accepts land donation, renovates parks

May 20, 2021
Junior Michael Geary (left) dances with senior Ellie Sanchez (right) during a dress rehearsal for Mamma Mia. Geary and Sanchez played the two love interests, Sky and Sophie, in the show. The cast performed the musical live on May 6 to 8 in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium.

[Photo] May Litebox: Fancy Footwork

May 18, 2021
Juniors Sage Mehta (left) and Lisa Venckus (middle) hold up a banner at a climate strike on March 19, 2021. At the strike, students across the state declared a climate emergency and requested a meeting with Gov. Holcomb to discuss Indianas role in climate action.

[Photo] April Litebox: The Big Picture

April 20, 2021
STATEHOUSE STRIKE: Juniors Sage Mehta (left) and Lisa Venckus (middle) hold up a banner at a climate strike on March 19, 2021. At the strike, students across the state declared a climate emergency and requested a meeting with Gov. Holcomb to discuss Indianas role in climate action.

[Photo] 2020-21 Photo of the Day

September 14, 2020
Junior Maanya Rajesh gives a speech at the Confront the Climate Strike. Rajesh is also the co-president of the CHS club, Green Action club.

[Photo] Q&As on Climate Strikes

March 21, 2021
Senior Maylee O’Brien took this picture in the summer of 2018 at the Cliffs of Moher. O’Brien said, “I was especially excited for the Cliffs of Moher because they’re a site for ancient Irish legends and Harry Potter films.”

With St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, students, teachers talk about Irish culture, stereotypes at CHS

March 17, 2021
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[Photo] 3.8 News Briefs

March 8, 2021
Kate White, actress for Hero and senior, kneels on the ground during a scene in the theater production “Much Ado About Nothing.” The cast performed live from Feb. 4 to 6, and the show aired virtually from Feb. 12 to 14 on the Carmel Drama website.

[Photo] February Litebox: In The Limelight

February 17, 2021

[Photo] Social studies department to consider a new African-American History class

February 14, 2021
Jamie Klavon, Junior

Jamie Klavon, Junior

February 2, 2021
Neil Fairman, Sophomore

Neil Fairman, Sophomore

February 2, 2021
Elena Harrie, Freshman

Elena Harrie, Freshman

February 2, 2021
Stadium

[Photo] Renovations to occur at football stadium, Murray Stadium

January 13, 2021
With hybrid, virtual schedules, students should appreciate educators’ efforts to adapt to new teaching methods

With hybrid, virtual schedules, students should appreciate educators’ efforts to adapt to new teaching methods

January 11, 2021
Ellie Sanchez, dance captain of Ambassadors and senior, spins while performing in Holiday Spectacular on Nov. 30. The 2020 Holiday Spectacular show will air from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20 on the Carmel High School Performing Arts YouTube channel. The show will serve as a tribute to the city of Carmel, featuring clips of the CCS school board, Carmel City Council and other local officials between songs.

[Photo] December Litebox: Get in the Groove

December 10, 2020
Brandon Anderson (top right), African History and Culture Awareness Club co-president and sophomore, speaks at the racial equity meeting with Dr. Harmas. This meeting occurred on Sept. 24 and was organized by the Black Student Alliance in order to discuss racism at Carmel High School and future steps.

[Photo] Q&A with Brandon Anderson, co-president of African History and Culture Awareness Club

November 12, 2020

[Photo] News Briefs 11.10

November 10, 2020

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November 10, 2020
The CVS on 367 W. 116th St. is now performing drive-up COVID-19 testing. To qualify for testing, patients must fill out a questionnaire and registration form while also providing an insurance card and proof of identity. The test is self-administered and results are typically received in 2 to 3 days.

[Photo] Q&A with Autumn Zawadski, Trinity Free Clinic Marketing Director, on New COVID-19 testing sites

November 2, 2020
Sept. 24 racial equity meeting

[Photo] Students form cultural awareness groups to combat racism, provide support

October 24, 2020
SpeakUpNews

[Photo] Administration, staff prepares for decrease in funding

October 23, 2020
Sophomore Brandon Anderson talks to students at a Black Student Alliance club meeting. Anderson said the concept of Indigenous Peoples’ Day is good but not ideal in practice.

[Photo] Debate between Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day leads to varying opinions among students, staff

October 21, 2020
Free Lunches Speak-Up

[Photo] Q&A with Jennifer McFarland, Director of Food and Nutritional Services

October 5, 2020
The Carmel Clay Public Library begins to empty its bookshelves in preparation for the expansion and renovation of the Main Library. Assistant Director Beth Meyer states that anyone with a valid CCPL library card can check items out at other public libraries within Hamilton County, including the Sheridan Public Library, Westfield Washington Public Library, Hamilton North Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library.

[Photo] Carmel Clay Public Library to move locations, begin renovations

September 12, 2020
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[Photo] College visits change to virtual only

September 10, 2020
SSRTSPEAKUPS

[Photo] Q&A with Assistant Principal Brittany Wiseman over new SSRT

September 8, 2020
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