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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?
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Month In Review: April 2024
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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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Chloe Sun, Co-Editor in Chief

Hey there! I’m Chloe Sun, and I’m so excited to serve as one of HiLite’s Editors-in-Chief during my final year on staff! My past roles were 15 Minutes of Fame editor and a graphic artist/photographer for Entertainment. Outside of HiLite, I absolutely love art and graphic design, and I spend my free time working on magazines and branding for organizations that promote causes I care about! You might also find me decorating cakes at 3am or jamming to artists like Mitski, Rex Orange County, and Bruno Major.

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Principal Tom Harmas reads emails at his desk. According to Harmas, Assistant Principals Valerie Piehl and Brittany Wiseman will take charge of the polytechnic project.

Administration to move forward with creating polytechnic division of CHS

Chloe Sun
March 30, 2022
Principal Tom Harmas reads emails at his desk. According to Harmas, Assistant Principals Valerie Piehl and Bradley Sever will head the new Chromebook policy implementation.  

Administration to change laptop policy next year, ensure all students have personal laptop

Chloe Sun
March 16, 2022

With Pixar’s first-ever film with an Asian lead hitting Disney+ March 11, East Asian representation’s significance in Western animation comes to light

Chloe Sun
February 18, 2022
True support of Asian community should be examined, during Lunar Year

True support of Asian community should be examined, during Lunar Year

Chloe Sun
February 16, 2022

seniorities: round two

Chloe Sun
January 19, 2022
Principal Tom Harmas works at his desk. Harmas said, by updating the way finals work, CHS hopes to prioritize true understanding of content and ensure students are prepared before entering second semester.

Administration works on changes to final exam structure to better fit student needs

Chloe Sun
December 9, 2021
yay capitalism

yay capitalism

Chloe Sun
November 12, 2021
Mural Contest

Mural Contest

Chloe Sun
October 25, 2021
Graphic Perspective: PDA PSA

Graphic Perspective: PDA PSA

Chloe Sun
October 22, 2021
Junior Stanzy Williams (right) participates in a sports section meeting. Williams is the only female sports reporter at CHTV.

[Photo] Female WHJE, CHTV members face challenges, lack of respect being minority in sports media

Addison Joyce
October 22, 2021

Embrace Instagram’s shift to casual posts, but remember false nature of social media

Chloe Sun
September 23, 2021
Graphic Perspective: Scheduling

Graphic Perspective: Scheduling

Chloe Sun
September 23, 2021
According to Harmas, staff has been instrumental in finding areas to temporarily move classes to in the midst of construction, and is excited for the new possibilities the renovations bring.

Administration navigates construction as school year begins

Chloe Sun
September 20, 2021
Dunbar

[Photo] Students, teachers face unique challenges as they resume a “normal” schedule this year

Cady Armstrong and Raghav Sriram
August 12, 2021
Sky Simpson, father Steve Simpson on running SkyBoxes [Biz Buzz]

Sky Simpson, father Steve Simpson on running SkyBoxes [Biz Buzz]

Emily Sandy and Chloe Sun
May 15, 2021
Asian American Hate: Are we really un-American?

Asian American Hate: Are we really un-American?

Chloe Sun
April 24, 2021
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[Photo] 2020-21 Weekly Infographics

September 11, 2020
Wise Words: Business-Building Advice From Joy Ofodu [Biz Buzz]

Wise Words: Business-Building Advice From Joy Ofodu [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun
April 18, 2021
marchchloegraphic

[Photo] With March 20 marking first day of spring, students, staff share benefits of gardening, spending time outside

Cady Armstrong and Tessa Collinson
March 23, 2021
Mary Grace Jacko on running Jacko Jewelry [Biz Buzz]

Mary Grace Jacko on running Jacko Jewelry [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun
March 8, 2021
Photo Essay: Anna Franiak on her custom secondhand shoe business [Biz Buzz]

Photo Essay: Anna Franiak on her custom secondhand shoe business [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun and Sadie Penix
February 15, 2021
Marissa Cheslock on her custom secondhand sweatshirt business [Biz Buzz]

Marissa Cheslock on her custom secondhand sweatshirt business [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun
January 15, 2021

[Photo] Q&A with staff member Carla Baker on soccer career with Canadian national team

Jasmine Zhang
January 16, 2021
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[Photo] 1.13 News Briefs

Cady Armstrong
January 13, 2021
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[Photo] Nurses, economists, student workers, activists, family members review 2020, pandemic effects

Cady Armstrong and Christian Ledbetter
December 17, 2020
Pack it Up: The Importance of Thoughtful Packaging [Biz Buzz]

Pack it Up: The Importance of Thoughtful Packaging [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun
December 14, 2020
Graphic Perspective: Family Festivities

Graphic Perspective: Family Festivities

Chloe Sun, Sowmya Chundi, and Nathan Huang
December 8, 2020
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[Photo] Q&A with science teacher James Hambley on YouTube channel with over 75k subscribers

Ray Mo and Wendy Zhu
November 20, 2020
What a Sellout: eCommerce Platforms [Biz Buzz]

What a Sellout: eCommerce Platforms [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun
November 10, 2020
Screen Shot 2020-11-07 at 10.46.02 PM

[Photo] In celebration of National Cappuccino Day, staff of Carmel Cafe share the impact of coffee

Saumya Somasi, Student Section Reporter
November 8, 2020
Online zines provide supportive communities, positive exposure

Online zines provide supportive communities, positive exposure

Chloe Sun
October 28, 2020
Julia Henn on how she built 2Calme [Biz Buzz]

Julia Henn on how she built 2Calme [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun
October 18, 2020
Welcome to Biz Buzz! [Biz Buzz]

Welcome to Biz Buzz! [Biz Buzz]

Chloe Sun
October 18, 2020
Revival of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” franchise demonstrates accurate Asian representation, rest of entertainment industry should follow suit

Revival of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” franchise demonstrates accurate Asian representation, rest of entertainment industry should follow suit

Chloe Sun
September 26, 2020
Shows From the 2000s

[Photo] Q&A With Julia Fernandes, 2000s TV show club founder and president

Cady Armstrong
September 22, 2020
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[Photo] Q&A with Faith Austin on her internship at local law firm, interest in law

Wendy Zhu
September 24, 2020

[Photo] Q&A with Sophomore Maleeha Mahbub on volunteering at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

Daniel Tian
September 14, 2020
Entertainment Briefs 08.13

Entertainment Briefs 08.13

Chloe Sun
August 13, 2020
Chloe-Sun-Graphic-Online

[Photo] Students assess how family dynamics, roles have changed due to COVID-19

Leah Tan
August 13, 2020
Maddy Paxton, Unified Track member and senior, stretches with her teammates before practice.

Statewide Inclusive Sports: Interactive Graphic

Rhea Acharya and Chloe Sun
March 20, 2020
Graphic Perspective: Getting My Steps In

Graphic Perspective: Getting My Steps In

Chloe Sun
March 20, 2020
Guys, this is NOT six feet apart!

[Photo] TV Playlist: Coronathon [MUSE]

Tessa Collinson and Natalie Khamis
March 17, 2020
BENDING BACKWARDS: Senior Hannah Liu stretches before dancing. Liu said she choreographs easier dances for younger students to keep them motivated to learn to dance.

[Photo] Dancers learn, teach, choreograph pieces as a way to express themselves

Tessa Collinson and Leah Tan
March 20, 2020
CANVAS CREATION: Junior Lexi Carter focuses on her painting during late start on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. She was working on an image of her brother for AP Studio Art Drawing, a class in which art students are tasked with creating multiple artworks to submit in a portfolio at the end of the academic year.

[Photo] 2019-2020 Photo of the Day

September 5, 2019
Junior Ben Lin helps set the table at his family restaurant, Wild Ginger on 116th. He said he sometimes works with his mom at the restaurant on the weekends for a couple hours.

[Video] Recent studies show decline of Chinese-owned restaurants, bring light to cultural changes between generations of immigrants

Sam Hawkins
February 21, 2020
YAGP allows for opportunities despite commitment, demonstrates underrated work ethic demanded in dance

YAGP allows for opportunities despite commitment, demonstrates underrated work ethic demanded in dance

Chloe Sun
February 21, 2020
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[Photo] With growing presence in media, stand-up comedy becomes more mainstream

Emily Carlisle
January 23, 2020
Molly Cai, Indianapolis Chinese Per- forming Arts, Inc. (ICPAI) member and senior, performs a traditional Chinese dance at the International Festival on Nov. 1. ICPAI performed a New Year’s dance on Jan. 25 at Noblesville High School. “Through dance, I was able to discover a newfound appreciation and understanding of my culture,” Cai said.

[Photo] News Briefs 1.23

Cady Armstrong
January 23, 2020

[Photo] Chinese New Year Photo Essay

January 23, 2020
Faith Lawrence, character designer and senior, works on one of her designs. The design was inspired by the idea of herself in the universe of an anime show called “RWBY.”

[Photo] Student character designers, art teacher describe effects of new styles of animation

Emily Carlisle
December 12, 2019
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[Photo] With upcoming fall production “Cheerleaders Vs. Aliens,” students and makeup artists describe artistry of special effects makeup

Valliei Chandrakumar
November 15, 2019
FOR THE BAND: Senior Katy Carson plays the baritone during marching band rehearsal. She said she was motivated to learn to play the instrument after joining the band.

[Photo] Start of Something New: Students new to music learn how to play instruments in high school

Riley Hamilton
October 24, 2019
All Set

[Photo] Marching band students, director expand on new symphony for this year’s show, includes melodies from Queen songs

Emily Carlisle
October 24, 2019
Inside the Brain

[Photo] In the Mood to Write: Musicians, creative writers reflect on how emotions impact their writing

Christian Ledbetter
September 20, 2019
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