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Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Humane society worker, teacher, students deliberate “correct” answer to growing question of adopting versus shopping
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Pageant titleholder, model, teacher, postdoctoral fellow reflect on Black is Beautiful movement, beauty standards, culture
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
Students, business teacher discuss influence of brand values on buying habits
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
In light of National Languages Week, students, language instructor discuss effects of learning one’s mother tongue
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Students, registered dietician, psychologist discuss teenage dieting to uphold societal body standards
Solar Sensation
Solar Sensation
Once Upon A Tale...
Once Upon A Tale…
Welcome to The Matrix
Welcome to “The Matrix”
Making HER-Story
Making HER-Story
Standing Together
Standing Together
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the older sibling is superior
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Being the younger sibling means a life with built-in benefits
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed pictures with friends take away from the experience
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Opposing Column: Posed photos offer more than we realize
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Reading books intended for younger audiences should not be viewed as childish
Nick Stitle, a teen author and senior, reads a book about Venezuela. Stitle said the writing fair was a great way to introduce writing to teenagers who may be interested in writing or authoring books.
Local teens to host writing fair on April 20, emphasizes representation of teen writers
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
April 2024 Interactive News Briefs
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Students, teachers share plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, reasons for excitement surrounding the event
Science department will phase out AP Chemistry placement test
GKOM council member Zack Sears views the presentation for the upcoming meeting. According to Sears, different members of the GKOM council are assigned topics to create presentations over.
GKOM continues planning for next year, prepare for final meeting with freshmen
Senior Carolyn Jia reviews scholarship opportunities during her release period on Jan. 19th, 2024. Although college application season is over, I still have to apply for scholarships and honors programs, so Im still quite busy, said Jia. 
Female students, vice principal share experiences with gender, feminism stereotypes in male-dominated activities
Ashlyn Walker, Green Action Club (GAC) co-president and senior, presents at the Confront the Climate Crisis (CTCC) “In This Together” event on Jan. 16, 2024. Walker said there were many ways for students to get involved in environmental initiatives at this school and within the community.
Students, teachers, explore ramifications of water pollution in Indiana, finding solutions
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Students, art teacher show appreciation for crochet, believe it creates relaxation and joy amidst a hectic life
Junior Mason Buysee reads a recent news article for a school project. There needs to be a better way to combat false information. A habit Ive formed is cross referencing information, whether thats information from the news or from sources for schoolwork. Its a good skill to have in the long run, said Buysee.
Students battle false information on social media
Media Specialists Hannah Barbato (left) and Teri Ramos (right) shelve books together on Mar. 1, 2024 at the CHS media center. “I really enjoy putting apart some of my time to shelve books and help students,” Ramos said.
Student, media center specialist, CCPL worker discuss the evolving role of libraries
Sriyesh Sirineni, track and field runner and junior, runs in the HSR finals at home. Coach Altevogt said that the team will be top contender for the State championship in early June.
Men’s track and field to compete against Noblesville and Westfield on April 15
Berit Van Beynen, North Central Indiana Sand Volleyball Club club volleyball player and junior, competes in the Nike Mideast Qualifiers tournament on March 17. Van Beynen said, in the past, players have ignored rule changes like the double-touch rule, and that she thinks that will happen to this new rule as well. “There was another rule where they tried to make doubling with setting legal, but it sort of turned into, ‘Who cares this isnt how volleyball is supposed to be played,’ and it was boycotted, which I believe is going to happen with this rule too. (Submitted Photo: Berit Van Beynen)
Volleyball players discuss the new NCAA double touch rule
Freshman Aiden Dickinson plays in varsity game against Fishers on Jan. 27. Carmel won 54 to 46. When asked about his favorite part of the season, Dickinson said, I would say when we went on a stretch, we went 7-1, winning seven games in a row.
Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Dickinson plays on varsity as a freshman
Q&A with students, teacher about upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Students, coach discuss effectiveness of morning practice
Ani-Mania!
Ani-Mania!
Varsity Valorant and Junior Shane Phillips loads into Valorant. The toxicity ingame is just something you have to expect to deal with, he said.
With increase of negativity online due to anonymity, students, teacher, weigh limiting free speech online for toxicity
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
British royalty are American celebrities [opinion]
Gabi Bradley, Ambassadors member and senior, performs during the Ambassadors set, “Just Around the Riverbend.” The Ambassadors performed last in “An Evening of Show Choir.”
An Evening of Show Choir Photo Gallery
Shamrock Season
Shamrock Season
Senior Nicolas Torre-Teramoto gives a speech in Japanese to welcome students from Japan in the Main Cafeteria. Torre-Teramoto participated in the Japanese foreign exchange program over the summer.
Students, teachers, Seikyo Gakuen students discuss impact of studying abroad
Sophomore Hannah Sevening, looks at herself through the mirror in the bathroom on Nov. 17. Sevening says that she feels that her red hair is a big part of her personality and who she really is however, it shouldn’t be the only thing that people think of her.
Students, staff, discuss red hair discrimination in light of Good Hair Day on Mar. 26
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
Students, counselor reflect on the long-term social effects of the pandemic
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
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
Sophomore and ballerina Haylie Fletcher practices the Arabesque ballet position. Fletcher performed in The Nutcracker at The Center for the Performing Arts. Shows began in November.
Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Montarce Family Chocotorta)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
HoCHS: How do you value family recipes? (Perkins Family Rhubarb Pie)
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: Who you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: What are your Grammy predictions and hopes?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Humans of CHS: How are you embracing gratitude during National Thank You Month?
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: March 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: February 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Month In Review: January 2024
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
Semester in Review: Fall 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, A Light in the Dark
LiteBox Special Feature: Holiday Spectacular, “A Light in the Dark”
Review: “The Iron Claw” cannot get enough praise [MUSE]
Review: “The Iron Claw” cannot get enough praise [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “The Bear” sets an unbelievably high bar for future comedy shows [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Review: “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is an amazing historical Chinese drama [MUSE]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Thea Bendaly on her Instagram-run crochet shop [Biz Buzz]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [MUSE]
Review: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People,” is the best book to read when you are in a time of change [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]
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GET HYPE: The women’s tennis team huddles up before a match against Cathedral on April 23. Head coach Bryan Hanan said the team is a strong group that both alone and together push each other to improve. “A lot of our kids are very self-motivated; we have a lot of competition here,” Hanan said.

Reaching to the End: Women’s tennis team to compete in state after end of school year, players, coach break down elements of motivation

Kelly Truax
May 23, 2019
Speak-ups: Summer 2019

Speak-ups: Summer 2019

Jessica Konrad and Kelly Truax
May 17, 2019
Mary Rose Ramsey, womens lacrosse player and senior, runs toward the goal with the ball as lacrosse team players follow. The team won against Cathedral 13-9.

Women’s lacrosse team to play Hinsdale Central on April 27.

Kelly Truax
April 23, 2019
Ben Baines, track athlete, Recovery Room employee and senior, receives treatment post-track practice. Baines was receiving treatment from a machine that used cold air and a laser to help the muscles. He had recently pulled one of his quads and used the machinery at The Recovery Room to help with his recovery.

[Photo] The Key to Recovery: Student athletes, local wellness center stress importance of cryotherapy, post-recovery treatment

Caleb Shaffer
April 19, 2019

A New Step Up: With recent change in women’s lacrosse head coach, internal promotion trend continues

Kelly Truax
March 22, 2019
Winter cheerleading holds a pose on Feb. 8. The team cheered on the mens basketball team as they won against Hamilton South Eastern.

Winter Cheerleading will encourage the men’s basketball team as they play Fort Wayne Dwenger on Feb. 22

Kelly Truax
February 21, 2019
Members of the gold winter cheerleading team practice basketball cheers for games. The gold team alternated with the blue team, cheering for the mens and womens varsity games throughout the season. Tweet: Come see elementary school students perform a cheer before the mens basketball game at home on Feb 16.

Winter Cheerleading team’s kids clinic is rescheduled for Feb 16

Kelly Truax
February 10, 2019
Winter cheer team practices a group cheer to perform at games. They were holding this pose to clean the move and make their cheer look more unison.

Winter Cheerleading to support the women’s basketball team as they compete in regionals on Feb. 9

Kelly Truax
February 7, 2019
Winter Cheerleading cheers for the womens basketball team in the Eric Clark Activity Center. The team switched between facing the court to cheer on the basketball team and facing the crowd to get them to join in cheering for the basketball team.

Winter cheerleading will support the women’s basketball team on Dec. 21.

Kelly Truax
December 19, 2018
Winter Cheerleading team performs a cheer with various stunts at a womens basketball game. The cheerleaders performed this cheer during a time out to encourage the fans to cheer and because they were able to do stunts on the court.

Winter Cheerleading will support the men’s basketball team as they head to Southport to play Jeffersonville on Dec. 8.

Kelly Truax
December 4, 2018
Winter Cheerleading team does a back handspring during their time out cheer. They were cheering at a Womens basketball game on Nov. 27.

Winter Cheerleading will encourage fans to cheer on the women’s basketball team Dec. 7.

Kelly Truax
December 4, 2018
A New Light: When building new elementary school, officials should consider number of windows

A New Light: When building new elementary school, officials should consider number of windows

Kelly Truax
October 25, 2018
A group of varsity cheerleaders perform a stunt with a flyer. The group practiced the stunt several times during the practice, so that they would perform it correctly during the football games.

Competition Cheerleading to cheer on football team at their sectionals on Oct. 26.

Kelly Truax
October 24, 2018
Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Kelly Truax
September 21, 2018

Competition Cheerleading team to cheer on Sept. 14.

Kelly Truax
September 12, 2018
Olivia Roop, softball player and sophomore hits a softball during practice. Roop played on both the CHS softball team and the Indiana Mustangs team this year.

Softball team to compete in the North Central sectional on May 22

Kelly Truax
May 19, 2018
Sophomore Olivia Roop hits a softball in the Hittrax sensor. The sensor tracked the speed of her hit, the angle she swung her bat and the area in which the softball would have traveled if on a real field.

Softball team competed against Crown Point on May 12

Kelly Truax
May 19, 2018

Pumped up to perform: CHS choir students to attend Showchoir Camps of America over the summer, come back ready to learn

Kelly Truax
May 18, 2018
POINTED AHEAD: Junior Seth McLean throws a disc golf disc toward the basket. There are several different types of throws a disc golfer can use. Veronica Teeter | Photo

Disc golf club restarts in search of members for spring season

Kelly Truax
April 20, 2018
Smart Sensor: The HitTrax stimulation shows what happens after Sophomore Olivia Roop hits a softball. Roop said she has to go to her club facility to access the technology.

Tapping into Technology: Athletes look outside of CHS to access special types of technology

Kelly Truax
March 23, 2018
Winter Cheer team learns a new cheer during practice to perform during basketball games. The team practices several times a week in the field house to prepare themselves for games.

Winter Cheer team to cheer at boys’ basketball regionals on March 10

Kelly Truax
March 16, 2018
Aniston Eastes, dance teacher and junior

Unique Ways Athletes Train at CHS

Kelly Truax
February 24, 2018
TEAM WORK: Mark Allen, varsity lacrosse player and senior, clears the ball out during a drill at practice. The team practices game-like scenarios to sharpen their skills on the field come competition.

The addition of lacrosse adds new challenges for both women’s and men’s teams

Kelly Truax, Reporter
February 23, 2018
Both the Blue and Gold winter cheer teams perform one of their cheers. The gold team will cheer for the boys basketball team on Feb. 16.

Winter Cheerleading to cheer at boys’ basketball team on Feb. 16

Kelly Truax
February 19, 2018
Winter Well-Being: Students deal with the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder while trying to manage school work, athletics.

Winter Well-Being: Students deal with the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder while trying to manage school work, athletics.

Kelly Truax
January 12, 2018
EXPERT HELP: Athletic Trainer Anna Foster helps Eddie Gill, varsity basketball player and senior, in the training room. Foster said she likes helping athletes recover to pre-injury form. Agrayan Gupta | Photo

Injured athletes follow an arduous process to fully recover, prevent future injuries

Kelly Truax
December 14, 2017
Winter Cheerleaders practice their cheers for basketball games. Blue and Gold cheer teams cheer for both boys and girls basketball, but they alternate which games they cheer so that the team isnt overwhelmed by the schedule.

Blue cheer team to cheer at girls basketball game on Dec. 8

Kelly Truax
December 1, 2017
Sophomore Wyatt Davis swims freestyle during practice. Last year, Davis swam the 100m backstroke, 500 yard freestyle and two relays.

While the women’s streak is well known, the men’s team strives for its fourth consecutive State title

Kelly Truax, Reporter
November 17, 2017
Winter Cheerleaders stand in their triangle formations as they learn a cheer. The team did the same cheer last year, and due to its reaction they decided to use it again for games.

Winter Cheerleading to cheer at home on Nov. 14

Kelly Truax
November 10, 2017
The CHS women’s basketball team warms up for practice as their season begins to pick up. This year the team will face one of the toughest schedules in the state.

Athletes at CHS discuss how to overcome problems in a team environment

Kelly Truax, Reporter
October 26, 2017
Senior Kailey Akins sets the ball during practice. The team was doing a drill that focused on keeping the ball controlled when passing it to another player.

Volleyball to play sectional game at Noblesville on Oct. 12

Kelly Truax
October 7, 2017
In the middle of a scrimmaging drill, player and junior Yara Batista and player and senior Kailey Akins jump to block a ball coming over the net. The other players on both sides of the court were practicing a skill called covering, which is when the players stand closer to the net in order to pick up a ball that is missed by one of their teammates.

Volleyball team to compete against Pike on Sept. 23

Kelly Truax, Staff Member
September 22, 2017
TEAMWORK: Teammates Taylor Gallagher, junior (left), and Abby Burdette, sophomore (right), assist David Light, senior (middle), in a lift. The team enjoys having diversity despite doubts or uncertainties about this season.

CHS welcomes coed cheer team for the first time in school history

Ben Traylor and Kelly Truax
September 21, 2017
Caption: Setter and junior Lauren Vanremortal sets the ball to Macy Berglund, middle hitter and junior, in order to win the point. The team was scrimmaging each other, but they were specifically working on their offense rather than defense.

The volleyball team has a home game Sept. 11

Kelly Truax, Staff Member
September 10, 2017
Coach Conway crouches from the sidelines and instructs players on the field while the rest of the team watches. The mens lacrosse team is 10-5-0 for the season.

CHS athletes and coaches discuss the effect of outspoken parents on the players

Kelly Truax
May 18, 2017
Junior Evie Heffern trains with her horse, Casmir, in preparation for a competition. Heffern has been riding horses for six years.

HORSING AROUND: CHS horseback riders discuss the challenges of working in tandem with another animal

Kelly Truax
April 20, 2017
Heady-ing to Marian: Coach Scott Heady receives new position at Marian University

Heady-ing to Marian: Coach Scott Heady receives new position at Marian University

Kelly Truax
February 28, 2017
The Blue varsity team practices one of their cheers in formation. They use this cheer and many others to encourage who they are cheering for and the audience supporting the players.

Winter cheerleading will cheer for men’s basketball Senior Night on Feb. 17

Kelly Truax, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2017

CHS student Samantha “Sammy” Romero participates in the unique sport of synchronized swimming

Kelly Truax
January 27, 2017
THE COST OF SUCCESS: While varsity athletes excel on the court, it can take a lot of money to get to that level

THE COST OF SUCCESS: While varsity athletes excel on the court, it can take a lot of money to get to that level

Kelly Truax
December 12, 2016
HOLD TIGHT: Noah Novak, an American Ninja Warrior course trainer at Hoosier Heights, grabs on to the wall as he climbs to the top. Novak assists people as they go through the course in the role of a spotter and to help them avoid injuries. “It’s fun to watch people climbing and use the (American Ninja Warrior) course because it shows me different ways to approach routes on the wall,” Novak said. MICHAEL JOHNSON | PHOTO

Students find new heights outside of CHS with local rock climbing facility Hoosier Heights

Kelly Truax, Reporter
November 18, 2016
Varsity Cheerleading stretches before practice. Before the team starts practice, the cheerleaders change, roll out the mats, and then take time to stretch during their warm up.

Competition cheerleading to compete in State prelims on Nov. 5.

Kelly Truax, Reporter
October 25, 2016
Coach Voris leads the cheerleading team in various stretching exercises before they start practice. The exercises challenges the girls to stretch in a different way from their typical before practice stretching.

Competition cheerleading to compete at Mt. Vernon on Oct. 15

Kelly Truax, Reporter
October 13, 2016
Goalkeeper and senior Nicole Vohs warms up for a game with her teammates in the background. While on the same team, goalkeepers go through an entirely different warm up than the rest of their teammates. Vohs said there is constant pressure on the goalkeeper during the game. Even though she may be inactive for large amounts of time, the one moment that they need to come up with a big save, they have to be ready.

THE SPECIALISTS: In team sports, there are individual positions that require special skills – these are CHS’s specialists

Kelly Truax, Reporter
October 13, 2016
The cheerleading team warms up at practice by going through tumbling lines. They won their last competition at the Kentucky State Fair, and continue to prepare for their next.

Varsity cheerleading has a competition at Purdue University Oct. 2.

Kelly Truax, Reporter
September 28, 2016
Senior Jalen Walker gears up for a game by listening to music. Music is a popular form of mental training, especially before games.

In order to gain an edge, many CHS athletes turn to sports psychology for a leg up

Jess Canaley and Kelly Truax
September 16, 2016
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