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Kris Otten, Student Section Editor

Hi, I'm Kris! This is my third year on the HiLite staff, and I am the Student Section Editor. In the past, I have been a Social Media Editor, a Student Section reporter, and an Entertainment reporter. Outside of HiLite, I like to draw, travel, and spend time with my friends and family.

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COMPOST QUEEN: Maanya Rajesh, co-leader of Green Action Club and sophomore, carries buckets of compost materials to add to her compost pile. Rajesh said she created Green Action club because she really cares about the environment and wants to bring awareness to saving the planet at CHS.

Earth Day Every Day: In honor of Earth day, students, staff practice living sustainably, discuss importance of environmental movement

March 20, 2020
Family vacations create lasting memories, bring families closer together

Family vacations create lasting memories, bring families closer together

March 20, 2020
Charitable Choices: Take a look at volunteer opportunities around Carmel during the holiday season

Charitable Choices: Take a look at volunteer opportunities around Carmel during the holiday season

December 12, 2019
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[Photo] Thanksgiving Pies Review

November 27, 2019
Karthik Arcot, club member and senior, does work on his laptop during SRT. Arcot said that Design for CHS will be continuing with the Street Store and Hands on Education projects this year as well as starting a new project called Heart Shakers.

Design for CHS to continue with previous projects, starts a new project

October 6, 2019
Grad Party: A How-To

Grad Party: A How-To

May 23, 2019
Juniors Karthik Arcot and Shivani Balachander brainstorm projects for next school year. Design for CHS has continued individual projects like Hands on Education since the Street Store event on March 16.

Design for CHS continues individual projects after the Street Store

April 18, 2019
Juniors Shivani Balachandar and Hannah Na discuss Hands on Education at the Design for CHS meeting. Design for CHS has set March 16 as the date for the Street Store.

Design for CHS to host the Street Store event on March 16

March 1, 2019
Tiramisu (back right), Pumpkin pie (back left) and Wild berry (front)

Mammamia Gelato Review [The Sweet Life]

February 19, 2019
Design for CHS plans new projects

Design for CHS plans new projects

February 6, 2019
Junior Karthik Arcot works on a computer at the Design for CHS meeting. Design for CHS has scheduled the Street Store for March 16.

Design for CHS sets date for Street Store and works on new projects

January 23, 2019
Junior Ellie Austin

Junior Ellie Austin

December 13, 2018
Junior Maya Kislyuk

Junior Maya Kislyuk

December 13, 2018

Take this flowchart to find out what you should do this holiday

November 16, 2018
Insomnia Cookies Review

Insomnia Cookies Review

November 14, 2018
Juniors Shivani Balachandar and Hannah Na discuss Hands on Education at the last Design for CHS meeting on Oct. 16. Design for CHS has been visiting IPS schools every Friday to teach fifth graders more about science.

Design for CHS continues Hands on Education and project planning

November 10, 2018
Junior Zach Berman bites down on one of the apples from Stuckey Farm’s apple orchards. Stuckey Farms has around 4,000 trees and boasts 27 different types of apples, as well as a 15-acre pumpkin patch, an eight-acre corn maze and many more activities.

We reviewed three fall activities available near Carmel, this is what we found

October 25, 2018

Candy Tasting Video

October 25, 2018
Design for CHS to begin planning new service projects

Design for CHS to begin planning new service projects

October 17, 2018
Hannah Na and Vivian Zheng, Design for CHS members and juniors, eat lunch together. Design for CHS had their call-out meeting on Sept. 12 and have begun planning for both new and old volunteer projects.

Design for CHS to start new projects

September 26, 2018

For Hispanic Heritage Month, CHS staff students celebrate their heritage in unique ways

September 21, 2018
Club member Hannah Na works on homework during SRT. The Design for CHS call-out meeting is on Sept. 12

Design for CHS to have call-out meeting

September 4, 2018
The Latest Scoop: Ice Cream Reviews

The Latest Scoop: Ice Cream Reviews

March 23, 2018
The Flying Cupcake [The Sweet Life]

The Flying Cupcake [The Sweet Life]

March 2, 2018
Cake Bake Shop sign

The Cake Bake Shop Review [The Sweet Life]

February 27, 2018
Chocolate Baby Bundt Cake

Corner Bakery Cafe Review [The Sweet Life]

February 23, 2018
Junior Mea McCormack takes a picture of a Patagonia sweatshirt to sell on Instagram. McCormack said she only posts clothing that is in good condition.

FashionInsta: CHS students take on online business using fashion apps, including Instagram, to buy, sell their clothing

February 23, 2018
Fan Frenzy: CHS students discuss various award voting processes and their fairness

Fan Frenzy: CHS students discuss various award voting processes and their fairness

January 25, 2018

Movie Musical Showdown: With Pitch Perfect movie coming out, students compare it with known movie series, High School Musical

December 14, 2017
Sophomores Natalie Khamis, Alyssa Smith and Anushka Dasgupta discuss plans for the street store project at the Design for CHS meeting on Nov. 14. At this meeting, Design for CHS members continued to work on plans for the upcoming street store event.

Design for CHS to start the street store project

November 25, 2017

Shop ‘Til You Drop: CHS students discuss the dangers of Black Friday shopping

November 17, 2017
Design for CHS club members discuss additional projects at the club meeting. Design for CHS decided to continue the Street Store project from last year, as well as new projects such as Hands on Education and other initiatives for the homeless.

Design for CHS to continue with the street store

November 1, 2017
The secrets of the Denver International Airport [Conspiracy Cop]

The secrets of the Denver International Airport [Conspiracy Cop]

October 20, 2017
Attendees at the Planetarium Show on Sept. 28 watch the show. Turner said viewers were able to learn about identifying various constellations and stars among a variety of other interesting information.

A Starry Night: Astronomy club sponsor, leader reflect on recent planetarium show

September 29, 2017
Homecoming Horror Stories : Students Discuss Embarrassing Homecoming Experiences

Homecoming Horror Stories : Students Discuss Embarrassing Homecoming Experiences

September 11, 2017
Sophomore Ethan Galka

Speak-ups: Students reflect on the recently controversial spending by Carmel Government

September 5, 2017

Challenge Club to challenge Club Med

January 9, 2017
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