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Luke Miller

Luke Miller, Sports Photographer

Hey my names Luke Miller, I’m a photographer and this is my third year on HiLite staff. I’m a part of the sports section, you can catch me on the sidelines at a lot of the Carmel sporting events. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with friends and taking even more pictures.

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2023 LiteBox: Semester 2 Recap

2023 LiteBox: Semester 2 Recap

Caitlin Follman, Grace Guo, Chenyao Liu, and Luke Miller
May 28, 2023
Senior and basketball player Jake Griffin (second from left) gets ready to compete with his teammates in a CHS home game. Griffin said the crowd helps to motivate the team to perform their best.

[Photo] Men’s, women’s athletes perceive difference in recognition, promotion

March 13, 2023

Photo Gallery: Women’s swim team wins 37th consecutive State Championship

Luke Miller
February 13, 2023
STAR GAZING John Lear, a junior astronomy student, plots stars on a galaxy chart after observing the stars through the astronomy star machine on Tuesday, November 8th. Astronomy is a semester long class where students learn all about the stars and planets of our universe.

[Photo] 2022-23 Photo of the Day

September 2, 2022
Will Heldt, varsity football player and senior walks out onto the field with his teammates. Heldt said the team atmosphere helps to motivate him during games.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Will Heldt, varsity football player and senior, commits to Purdue University

November 3, 2022
Jessica Pickett has played volleyball for 11 years. Pickett said her mom has influenced her and helped her find her love for the sport.

[Photo] Athletes following in parents footsteps impacts performance in sports

September 29, 2022
Junior Nick Basso goes for the ball during the game against Cathedral. Photo: Luke Miller

[Photo] Carmel varsity men’s soccer to play Homestead in Make Good Decisions game Sept. 16

September 15, 2022
Sophomore Oliver (Ollie) Rosewell gets in the driver seat of his car. While his car is gas powered, he still said he should consider the carbon emmisions that come with working on cars and how they impact the environment. Rosewell also said that some challeneges come with leectric vehicles, like lack of personalization; where he cannot work on anything involving the engine.

[Photo] Sports investigate impacts of sport racing on environment

May 19, 2022
TOUCH DOWN: Hayden Cate, a senior at Carmel, looks down field during life time fitness class for an open teammate on Tuesday, April 26. Students get the opportunity to play and learn the rules to all different types of sports during life time fitness.

[Photo] 2021-22 Photo of the Day

August 25, 2021
Lauren Littell, varsity tennis player and senior, prepares to return a serve during practice. Littell said she hopes to win both the State Championship as a team and individual this year.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Lauren Littell, varsity tennis player, senior returning to team after year off

April 25, 2022
Solomon Williams, varsity football player and senior, celebrates a touchdown. Williams said he is often stereotyped as less intelligent because he plays football, but he does not let it affect his academic performance.

[Photo] Athletes, assistant athletics director address stereotypes in sports, effect of Scholar Athlete program

April 22, 2022
Basketball players address impact of March Madness tournament on training, college decisions

Basketball players address impact of March Madness tournament on training, college decisions

Luke Miller
March 25, 2022
Sophie Shepherd, soccer player and junior, jumps for a header during a game. Shepherd said soccer is enjoyable for her because she can use her strengths more when playing.

Athletes adjust training, develop different skills by playing multiple sports

Luke Miller
February 16, 2022
The pep band performs at a women’s basketball game to motivate the players. Pep band director Andy Cook said the band helps engage the crowd and keep everyone entertained.

[Photo] Pep band member, basketball player celebrate impact of live music on game atmosphere

February 11, 2022
Curran Eastes, a senior at Carmel high school, flys over a jump at the Town Run trail on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Town Run trail offers multiple challenges along the trail ranging from big jumps, rock climbs, and even a wall ride. “Even though you may not have the greatest equipment in the world, get out into the outdoors and experience it for yourself. Its truly eye-opening what the outdoors can do for you,” Eastes said.

PHOTO ESSAY: Mountain Biking with Curran Eastes

Luke Miller
January 19, 2022
Junior Peyton Henney mixes protein powder into her water bottle post-workout in her kitchen. According to Henney, “My favorite ‘cheat’ snack is anything chocolate and my favorite healthy snack is frozen strawberries with vanilla Greek yogurt.”

Q&A with Junior Peyton “Pey” Henney on sharing fitness journey through social media

Luke Miller
December 13, 2021
The varsity women’s volleyball team strategizes during a game. At this school, women’s volleyball is a school-sanctioned sport but men’s volleyball is a club sport. Junior Yayha Rehman said that men’s volleyball does not compete in regional and state level competitions as a result of these differences in sanctioning.

[Photo] Students evaluate benefits, implications of sanctioning men’s volleyball as an IHSAA sport

December 10, 2021
Swimmer and freshman Alex Shackell swims laps in the pool. Shackell said she has been swimming from a young age and faced a achallenge as she had to go to big meets.

[Photo] Alex Shackell, freshman swimmer, shares outlook on high school swim career after going to Olympic trials

December 10, 2021
clarke jumpshot

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Kate Clarke, varsity women’s basketball player, senior who committed to University of Michigan ranked 99th nationally in class

November 12, 2021
Junior and varsity soccer player Annika Nelson throws the ball back in during the State championship soccer game on Oct. 30. The girls team faced Homestead High School at the IUPUI Carroll Stadium. After a tough game, the team lost 2-1, concluding their season.

[Photo] November Litebox: Eye on the Ball

November 12, 2021
ROLLING AROUND: Freshman Eleanor DeMoe skates with the Indianapolis Junior Roller Derby. Demoe said roller derby is a fun and challenging sport that keeps her motivated in life.

[Photo] Q&A with freshman Eleanor Demoe on passion for roller derby, involvement in the Indianapolis Junior Roller Derby

November 12, 2021
Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Darshini Shankar and Luke Miller
October 22, 2021
The CHS student section cheers on the football team at a game against Center Grove. Linebacker and senior Jackson Reece said, while the team mainly focuses on their own performance, the support from students and fans at the Homecoming game gives a boost to the team. The Homecoming game against North Central will be on Sept. 24.

[Photo] Varsity football players keep same game mindset despite bigger Homecoming crowds

September 23, 2021
Senior Megan Nichols prepares to catch the ball. Nichols said having a female coaching staff has helped her teams performance as a whole by establishing cohesion and confidence.

[Photo] Members, head coach, of women’s softball team acknowledge benefits of female coaches, challenges for women in coaching

May 15, 2021
TERRIFIC TEAM: Junior Joey Duncan (second from left) fist bumps one of his teammates during his soccer game. Duncan said everyone is included when playing recreational soccer.

[Photo] Students, coach consider benefits of participating in recreational sports

April 14, 2021
Trinity Griffin, varsity cheerleader and senior, poses during a cheer motion with some of the other cheerleaders. She said cheerleading has helped her immensly through high school due to the fun and collective atmosphere it brought to her.

[Photo] Student athletes, counselor share experiences, perspectives on balancing school, life

April 10, 2021
Sophomore Everett Carlisle watches a game from the March Madness tournament at home on his TV. Carlisle said if he had an opportunity to go to one of the games in-person he would take it.

[Photo] Q&A with students on March Madness

March 18, 2021
Micah Hartsock, Icehounds gold team member and senior, holds the Hoosier League Tournament trophy after defeating Hamilton Southeastern’s team 5-2 on Feb. 21. “Everyone is doing their part,” Hartsock said. “This win was a great stepping stone going into the state tournament.”

[Photo] March Litebox: A Chilly Victory

March 17, 2021
PITCH PERFECT: Daniel Cunningham, varsity baseball player and junior, practices pitching indoors. Cunningham said practices have been more difficult during the pandemic due to more baseball fields and training facilities being closed.

[Photo] Athletes, coaches consider challenges in spring sports after long hiatus due to COVID-19

March 14, 2021
Athletic trainer Chad Bergman helps to adhere tape on an athlete to help prevent future injuries. Bergman said, Bergman said he likes his job as an athletic trainer primarily because it allows him to dwell on his love of both sports and helping others.

[Photo] In light of National Athletic Training month, students, trainers discuss importance of its role in shaping athletes

March 12, 2021
PRINT PERFECTION: Annie Salter, dark room photography student and junior, works with Mr. Daly on spot toning her work on March 1. Spot toning is a dark room technique where one takes a water based dye and paints it on their print to touch up any spots. “Spot toning is a tough technique to master so having Mr. Daly there to help me work through it helps me create a better print,” Salter said.

[Photo] 2020-21 Photo of the Day

September 14, 2020
ROUTINE RIDE: Clare Leedke, horseback rider and sophomore, controls her horse on a practice ride. According to Leedke, controlling a galloping horse while riding is much harder than a traditional trail ride.

[Photo] Q&A with Clare Leedke, horseback rider and sophomore

February 9, 2021
Sophomore Gavin Owens celebrates during a playoff football game before the Super Bowl. The game Owens watched was between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orlean Saints, in which the Buccaneers won and will play in the Super Bowl on Feb. 7th.

[Photo] CHS students predict their Super Bowl winners, share plans for game day

February 8, 2021
Junior Bianca Templeton plays an electric guitar during Hope for the Holidays at the Carmel Gazebo on Dec. 9. The CHS Cabinet organized the event to raise money for kids at the Riley Children’s Hospital. The show, divided into eight holiday performances, can be viewed on the Carmel Dance Marathon’s Instagram and Twitter.

[Photo] January Litebox: Seasonal Sonatas

January 15, 2021
GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE: Wacky Weather

GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE: Wacky Weather

Luke Miller
January 7, 2021
Griffin Hadley, varsity swimmer and senior, takes a breath during a practice swim. According to Hadley, his winter workouts are often more rigorous than his school ones.

[Photo] Winter sports athletes will continue practicing over upcoming winter break

December 12, 2020
TUCK AND SPIN: Junior Claire Qu practices one of her moves by spinning down low on the ice. She said one of her favorite parts of ice skating is the ability for her to express her emotions and release pent up tension. With that, she added ice skating has taught her a few lessons in life, including perservering through difficult and frustrating times and respecting others who share the ice with her during practice.

[Photo] Q&A with junior Claire Qu regarding her passion to ice skate during pandemic

December 7, 2020
Senior Maggie Love swims the butterfly stroke after school in preparation for the upcoming season for the varsity women’s swim team.She said she is committed to Purdue University but is frustrated with the changes to college recruiting. She said she wished she could meet the coaches face-to-face because so she could feel like a student athlete.

[Photo] Aspiring NCAA athletes react to changes to in-person college recruitment visits, scholarship decisions

November 22, 2020
SAFE PRACTICE: Wrestling head coach Ed Pendoski tells an athlete what to work on during practice. According to Pendoski, he reminds his athletes to stay safe as well as optimistic even when practices might not be ideal.

[Photo] Wrestling team begins season amid pandemic, practices new safety procedures

November 19, 2020
CHEER-ING UP: Riley Shockey, varsity cheerleader and senior, pumps up her team for an upcoming routine. Shockey said when she performs in front of an audience there is more excitement and adrenaline.However, with new COVID-19 safety guidelines, her virtual performances have no audiences, which she said makes it harder to perform.

[Photo] Cheerleaders, coach reflect on pros, cons of competing virtually

October 16, 2020
MENTALLY SHARP: Junior Baenan McKeown gets ready to kick a soccer ball during a home soccer game against Guerin Catholic High School. Mckeown said that it is important to be motivated during physical therapy, and said he was mentally sharp with his injury.

[Photo] Athletes with prior injuries reflect on physical therapy, explain benefits both physically, mentally

October 13, 2020
Lauren Rainbolt (right), varsity soccer player and junior, plays in the second half of her soccer game against Lawrence North high school on Sept. 8. Although Murray Stadium can only hold 250 people per IHSAA requirements, Rainbolt said she understands the precautions for keeping people safe.

[Photo] Athletes remark on new regulations for spectators at games, reflect on pros, cons

September 21, 2020
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