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Maddie Kosc

Maddie Kosc, Ad/Business Editor

Hi! My name is Maddie Kosc. I am a senior and third-year staff member currently working as the Ads/Business Editor. In the past, I have served as a Litebox Editor and a photographer, and on the right you can see some of the work I’ve done on staff. Besides HiLite, I am involved in GKOM, Rho Kappa, Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council, and more. Most of all I am excited for the upcoming year on staff!

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Mrs. Drudge, CHS Science department head, lectures her Chemistry I class during thrid block on Wednesday, April 21. The class spent the period learning the topics of molarity and solubility, practicing them with a lab at the end of class.

[Photo] Students, science professionals discuss impact of scientist stereotypes on science education during Global Citizen Science Month

April 22, 2021
STEM SRT: Nimish Bhat, biomedical innovations student and senior, works on her independent research project during SRT on Thursday, March 4. Biomedical innovations students spend the second semester of the year working on independent projects. Bhat described her independent project as entering an innovation competition as a continuation of her prior DECA project.

[Photo] 2020-21 Photo of the Day

September 14, 2020
Q&A with portrait photographer, senior Grace Barney

Q&A with portrait photographer, senior Grace Barney

Calina He and Maddie Kosc
March 20, 2021
Q&A with Carmel Mayors Youth Council president Nimish Bhat

Q&A with Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council president Nimish Bhat

Maddie Kosc
March 16, 2021
2021 Grammy nominations lacked transparency, snubbed deserving artists

2021 Grammy nominations lacked transparency, snubbed deserving artists

Maddie Kosc and Wendy Zhu
January 16, 2021
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, people should make time for family this holiday season

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, people should make time for family this holiday season

Maddie Kosc
December 11, 2020
In-person college visits matter, but applicants should stay safe and find alternatives

In-person college visits matter, but applicants should stay safe and find alternatives

Maddie Kosc
November 14, 2020
Graphic Perspective: Dont Cancel Me!

Graphic Perspective: Don’t Cancel Me!

Maddie Kosc
September 23, 2020
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[Photo] Student body president (SBP) Julia Heath, speaker of the House (SOH) Drew Miller reflect on altered election process, plans for year

August 13, 2020
The Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council (CMYC) poses for a photo after their annual Howl-o-ween fall event. Howl-o-ween, former Bow Wow Bash, is an event hosted by the council that features a doggie costume pageant as well as various activities for Carmel’s dogs and their owners to participate in.

Q&A with Mock Trial, DECA and Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council members over social distanced summer activities

Maddie Kosc
June 20, 2020
Holcomb’s 5-step plan is too soon for our state

Holcomb’s 5-step plan is too soon for our state

Maddie Kosc
May 22, 2020
Big cat owners in Netflix series Tiger King dont have resources to care for animals, let drama in way of operations

Big cat owners in Netflix series “Tiger King” don’t have resources to care for animals, let drama in way of operations

Maddie Kosc
April 5, 2020
Angela Paxton, Maddy’s mother (right), talks with her daughter (left) on the track after Unified Track practice. Mrs. Paxton said she appreciates all the special needs programs Carmel offers, as they allow her as a parent to see Maddy be active and social with her friends.

[Photo] Inclusive programs for special needs students continue to grow at CHS, across nation

March 20, 2020
Maddy Paxton, Unified Track member and senior, stretches with her teammates before practice.

[Photo] Statewide Inclusive Sports: Interactive Graphic

March 20, 2020
GREEN GANG: Annie Surette, Green Action Club member and junior, Samantha Jackson and Ella Yates, Green Action Club members and sophomores, and Apala Poudyal, Green Action Club member and freshman, meet with Jim Poyser, executive director of Earth Charter Indiana on March 9. The club discussed their upcoming Earth Day plans and goals for the year with Poyser.

[Photo] News Briefs

March 20, 2020
MUSICIAN IN TRAINING: Blake Dauby, United Sound new musician and senior, rehearses his piece for the upcoming United Sound concert at practice on Feb. 24. Dauby and other United Sound musicians will perform this piece at the rapidly approaching concert on Mar. 14.

[Photo] 2019-2020 Photo of the Day

September 5, 2019
Q&A with Amy Zhuang, current J. Everett Light Career Center cosmetology student and recent CHS graduate

Q&A with Amy Zhuang, current J. Everett Light Career Center cosmetology student and recent CHS graduate

Calina He and Maddie Kosc
January 18, 2020
CHS should consider providing free menstrual products in bathrooms

CHS should consider providing free menstrual products in bathrooms

Maddie Kosc
December 12, 2019
Taylor Ryan, ICE cheerleader and sophomore, practices flying with her stunt bases at the ICE gym on Nov. 6. Ryan said that practices are usually three hours.

[Photo] Athletes, coach explain differences intensity of ICE competition cheer compared to winter cheer

November 15, 2019

11.24 News Briefs

Cady Armstrong and Maddie Kosc
October 24, 2019
Bob Rice, former Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) science teacher, now clean energy advocate for HSE schools, speaks with CHS Green Action Club students about how HSE implemented solar energy at multiple schools. Rice described how the project began with one school and quickly expanded to multiple schools within the district.

[Photo] Green ACTION Club: Green Action Club hosts solar energy speakers, hopes to implement similar plans at CHS

October 18, 2019
BEAD IMPACT: Sophomore Varsha Chan- dramouli makes a bracelet out of letter beads. Over the sum- mer, she started making and selling these bracelets on Instagram to raise money for the Marine Conservation Institute.

[Photo] Fired Up: In light of Amazon Rainforest fires, Carmel community circumvents bystander effect to have impact on global issues

September 20, 2019
Unified Cheer athlete Maddy Paxton practices her routine with her pom poms. Katie Suder, Unified Cheer coach and senior, said she believes cheer is a fun sport that anyone can participate in.

[Photo] Something to Cheer About: CHS welcomes new Unified Cheer Team for 19-20 school year

September 20, 2019
Junior and prospective Last Rock of Summer performer, Ethan Meneghini, works on his music over the summer in preparation for the LROS. Meneghini has created his own home studio that he works out of to produce his own music.

[Video] Summer Rockin’: WHJE members organize student music festival on Aug. 16

Josie Cruzan
August 13, 2019
Sophomore Anna Thompson eats at a local Chick-fil-A. Thompson said that while the boycotting the company sends a message, she feels that it is not on a large enough scale to be effective.

[Video] Chick-fil-Nay?: Students say Christian company should be more transparent with its business practices, values

Angela Qian
May 23, 2019
05.23 News Briefs

05.23 News Briefs

Natalie Khamis, Maddie Kosc, and Pranav Jothirajah
May 23, 2019
From Covered to Coated: Lilly Branks, ceramics student and sophomore, unwraps her creations to reveal their bare clay outer shells. Branks said that the next step in producing her final product would be coating the pieces with one of the various colors of glaze. Some of the colors used by other students included brick red, light yellow, and jade green.

[Photo] 2018-19 Photo of the Day

November 2, 2018
A Greener Tomorrow: Earth Day creates student activism in climage change, ways to help the Earth

A Greener Tomorrow: Earth Day creates student activism in climage change, ways to help the Earth

Kassandra Darnell, Maddie Kosc, and Angela Qian
April 19, 2019
PEACEFUL PROTEST: Sophomores Talitha Duckworth (left) and Keloe Sefo (right) stand outside holding up signs they made to protest the growing climate problem. The event occurred on March 15 in front of the statehouse.

[Photo] Moving Forward: Students who graduate early look back on benefits, drawback of different schedule

April 19, 2019
News Briefs 4.19

[Video] News Briefs 4.19

Josie Cruzan
April 19, 2019
MAKING MONEY: Senior Luisana Rodriguez checks how many seats are available in Red Robin. Rodriguez has worked at Red Robin for a little less than a year. She said that her family sends money over to their relatives in Venezuela to help make their lives easier.

[Video] Moving from Venezuela to Carmel opens new doors for students

Kassandra Darnell
April 19, 2019
Senior Brandon “Bino” Sandy watches a TikTok he and his friends filmed. His video received 459,100 “hearts” and 8.7 million views on Twitter.

[Photo] Viral Effects: Students who went viral on social media learn to deal with positive, negative feedback

April 19, 2019
Deal between Carmel, PNC Bank finalized; construction of apartments expected to occur

Deal between Carmel, PNC Bank finalized; construction of apartments expected to occur

Josie Cruzan, Lillian He, Pranav Jothirajah, Sarah Kim, Maddie Kosc, and Bowen Zhou
March 22, 2019
Austin Prader, eSports Club president and junior, watches and helps his club members with a video game. Prader said he has gained leadership skills from playing video games and being a part of eSports Club.

It’s All Fun And Games: eSports Club members disagree with stigma surrounding violent video games

Wendy Zhu, Maddie Kosc, and Raphael Li
March 22, 2019
A CHS varsity letter includes the sport and the year the letter was obtained.

[Photo] Earning Honor; Athletics department defines meaning of varsity letter, ways of obtaining one

March 22, 2019
BAKING AWAY: Sophomore Tessa Hedrick puts her cake batter in the oven at her house. Hedrick said she enjoys baking in her free time as it helps her calm down and provides her with a sweet and tasty snack.

[Photo] Home-Baked: Students, teacher consider appeals of taste versus aesthetics in the world of baking

February 22, 2019
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[Photo] The Business of Baking: Cake Bake Shop to open new Carmel location this July, aiming toward an all-around sensory experience

February 22, 2019
Pushing forward: Yael Kiser and Mia Bruder, track athletes and sophomores, jog to warm up for their training. By running together, the two athletes motivated each other to keep running.

[Photo] Going the Extra Mile: Carmel runners prepare in various ways for Indy Mini Marathon this May

February 22, 2019
WATCH PARTY: Film lover and junior, Eshan Selvan, watches the trailer to Netflix’s “FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened,” during his lunchtime in the library. Selvan said the new documentary had been recommended to him by many of his peers, and that he plans to watch it soon.

Netflix vs Hulu: Review of Fyre Festival Documentaries

Sarah Kim and Maddie Kosc
February 15, 2019
Junior Ava Hutchison (left) visits the Academie Nationale de Musique with her IUHPFL exchange group in France over the summer of 2018. Hutchinson said her summer program allowed her to learn more about France.

Fighting a Language Battle: Students, staff discuss Carmel’s foreign language learning opportunities throughout high school compared to internationally

Tara Kandallu, Maddie Kosc, Robbie Ge, and Raphael Li
January 24, 2019
NONSTOP: Sophomore Audra Marchese works in Greyhound Station before school on the morning of Nov 20. Marchese said that as finals approach she has seen an increase in schoolwork and stress.

[Photo] Holiday Stress(tivities): Students, staff consider how holiday season can be more stressful than relaxing, discuss how to relieve stress

December 13, 2018
SPEAKING OUT: Joe Hogsett, the current mayor for the city of Indianapolis, speaks at a community service. It was held during the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation that took place on Oct. 29.

[Photo] Ending Hate : Students, community deem hate crimes ineffective, emphasize need for hate crime law

November 16, 2018
Mimicking Mona: Rylee Satkoski, AP studio art student and senior, spends Tuesday, Oct. 23 working on an abstract rendition of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. The AP studio art students, Satkoski included, have spent months working towards large projects to add to their personal portfolios.

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JUULs, nicotine devices, are used regularly by students at CHS. Warning labels are required to be printed on each package to warn users of many negative health consequences.

[Photo] The War on Drugs: Officers, teachers, students work to prevent effects of drug use here

October 25, 2018
JUULs, nicotine devices, are used regularly by students at CHS. Warning labels are required to be printed on each package to warn users of many negative health consequences.

[Photo] Transportation Troubles: As Indy extends opportunities for public transportation, Carmel asesses possible implementation

October 25, 2018
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