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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?
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: October 2024
Month In Review: August/September 2024
Month In Review: August/September 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
Month In Review: April 2024
Month In Review: April 2024
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Word Search: November 15
Mini Crossword: November 12
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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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Maggie Meyer

Maggie Meyer, Managing Editor

Hey Guys! My name is Maggie and this is my third year on the HiLite staff! This year I am a Managing Editor yet you can still catch me on the sidelines taking sports photos. Outside of Hilite, I enjoy running cross country and track for CHS, as well as hanging out with my friends and family. I am looking forward to another great year on staff!

All content by Maggie Meyer
Month In Review: April 2024

Month In Review: April 2024

Anuj Gupta, Avani Gupta, Abigail Lee, and Maggie Meyer
May 10, 2024
A student equestrian trains with her horse. Ehret said the sport takes up a significant amount of her free time. Ehret said, "My whole school year (turned upside down) because I moved to a new barn. I’m gone for four hours after school; I get (out of school), get up there at 5 p.m. and get back at 9 p.m. So there’s just no time to do anything that’s not what I currently do, and to be honest, there’s no time for that either.”

[Photo] Students, teacher, administrator reflect on the experiences of students who compete for teams outside of CHS

Nora Mariano
April 23, 2024
The Carmel boys varsity basketball head coach Ryan Osborne coaches from the sidelines against Lawrence North on Feb. 1st. Junior Mackenzie Woods said that the pep-band really helps motivate the team

[Photo] Students, athletic director discuss importance of behind-the-scenes workers in sporting events

Ryan Sharp
February 28, 2024
Varsity men’s basketball player Alex Couto competes on his home court. Couto said as a junior he wants to be a leader for his teammates and help them succeed.

Varsity Men’s Basketball prepares for first Sectional game on Feb. 27 against Fishers

Maggie Meyer
February 26, 2024
Semester in Review: Fall 2023

Semester in Review: Fall 2023

Grace Guo, Anuj Gupta, Avani Gupta, Mahitha Konjeti, Keira Kress, Abigail Lee, Nora Mariano, and Maggie Meyer
January 9, 2024
Review: "Five Nights at Freddy's" is a must-watch horror film [MUSE]

Review: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a must-watch horror film [MUSE]

Maggie Meyer
November 22, 2023
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2023

LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2023

Caitlin Follman, Avani Gupta, Mahitha Konjeti, Nora Mariano, Maggie Meyer, and Chase Thorpe
September 26, 2023
Varsity football player Zale Day plays on his home field on Sept. 22 at the Homecoming game. Day said he is excited to play in the first Sectional game because he feels the team is ready.

Varsity Football prepares for away game on Sept. 29 against Ben Davis

Maggie Meyer
September 26, 2023
Varsity Football prepares for home game on Sept. 15 against Lawrence North

Varsity Football prepares for home game on Sept. 15 against Lawrence North

Maggie Meyer
September 15, 2023
Varsity Football player Jabril Randolph plays on his home field on Sept. 1. Randolph said he is excited to play on Sept. 15 at home because the crowd helps motivate him.

Review: “No Hard Feelings," a fun, surface-level comedy [MUSE]

Review: “No Hard Feelings,” a fun, surface-level comedy [MUSE]

Maggie Meyer
August 14, 2023
Along for the Ride

Along for the Ride

Caitlin Follman, Isaac Hsu, Safin Khatri, Jane Martens, Maggie Meyer, Jillian Moore, Arjun Purohit, and Grace Guo
May 27, 2023
CHS cafeteria staff prepare fruit and vegetable cups for student lunches. The organic food waste from their production, like apple cores and orange peels, is now composted rather than thrown away with the funds of the composting grant.

[Photo] Students, teacher discuss benefits of recent student-led composting grant

Eddie Sun
May 18, 2023
CHS student texts their mom during a lockdown. Lieutenant Adam Miller says that CHS takes gun violence seriously, “We encourage all students to take the lockdown drills seriously and think about what they would do if it was a real incident.  The key to surviving a tragedy is preparation." 

CHS students, SRO address school safety procedures

Maggie Meyer
April 28, 2023
Aiden Thomas prepares to serve at home game. Thomas said he hopes the recognition of men's volleyball from IHSAA will get more men to join the sport.

Athlete Spotlight: Junior Aiden Thomas discusses IHSAA recognition of men’s volleyball

Maggie Meyer
April 24, 2023
Review: Tyler the Creator's new album, "The Estate Sale," connects to wide range of emotions [MUSE]

Review: Tyler the Creator’s new album, “The Estate Sale,” connects to wide range of emotions [MUSE]

Maggie Meyer
April 24, 2023
Varsity women’s tennis players discuss strategies and help motivate one another before competing. Senior and player Alexa Lewis said she helps to lead the team and bring them closer together.

Varsity women’s tennis prepares for away match against Guerin Catholic April 18

Maggie Meyer
April 17, 2023
Senior Gloria Sanchez is holding a giraffe stuffed animal. She said that having an inner child is a good thing.

[Photo] Involved students weigh in on bringing “inner child” into their personality

Ayaan Nadeem
January 31, 2023
Photo from @carmelwbb instagram. Player and senior Hannah Lach competes against North Central High School on Dec. 16. Teammate and junior Jamie Elliot said her teammates help to encourage and motivate her during games.

Varsity women’s basketball prepares for first Sectional game at Noblesville High School Jan. 31

Maggie Meyer
January 31, 2023
Sophomore Olivia Cebalo plays against South Bend St. Joe on Aug. 16. Cebalo said it was a tough game and brought the team closer together when they celebrated their victory.

[Photo] 2022-23 Photo of the Day

September 2, 2022
Senior Zachary "Zach" Mintz reads from a Siddur which contains different blessings said on a variety of occasions. It also contains some texts from the Torah which are read on a weekly basis.

As high-profile celebrities promote anti-semitism, those of Jewish faith work to combat stereotypes

Maggie Meyer
January 18, 2023
Photo from @carmelwbb instagram. Player and junior Jamie Elliot competes against Westfield High School on Dec. 6. Elliot said her teammates help support her and motivate her during games.

Varsity women’s basketball prepares for home game against Fishers on Jan. 17

Maggie Meyer
January 17, 2023
Opposing viewpoints: are Varsity Letter requirements fair?

Opposing viewpoints: are Varsity Letter requirements fair?

Maggie Meyer and Ali Persinger
January 5, 2023
Review: Phoebe Bridgers' new album, "So Much Wine," brings a mellower vibe to classic Christmas songs [MUSE]

Review: Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, “So Much Wine,” brings a mellower vibe to classic Christmas songs [MUSE]

Maggie Meyer
December 14, 2022
Halloween History Interactive JAM

Halloween History Interactive JAM

Ethan Blastick, Kent Fujita, Grace Guo, Jane Martens, Maggie Meyer, Ayaan Nadeem, and Caitlin Follman
October 30, 2022
Carmel competes against Cass Technical on Sept. 2. The final score was 35-21. Player and senior Jack Kazmierczak said the team is excited to play in the Sectional and work together.

Varsity Football prepares for Sectional game against Westfield Oct. 28

Maggie Meyer
October 28, 2022
Carmel competes against Cass Technical on Sept. 2. Player and senior Jack Kazmierczak said the team works very well when they come together and build connections with each other.

Varsity Football prepares for Homecoming game against Ben Davis on Sept. 30

Maggie Meyer
September 30, 2022
Senior Dylan Zenor cheers for Carmel High School during the football game against Cass Technical on Sept. 2.

Student Section Cheers Carmel Football Team to Victory

Maggie Meyer
September 3, 2022
Sophomore Olivia Cebalo plays against South Bend St. Joe on Aug. 16. Cebalo said it was a tough game and brought the team closer together when they celebrated their victory.

Sophomore Forward Outmaneuvers South Bend St. Joe

Maggie Meyer
August 20, 2022
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.

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

Maggie Meyer
April 25, 2022
Lisa Venckus (LEFT), women’s track and field member and senior, runs during her race. Venckus should transgender athletes should be able to participate in the sport that matches their gender identity.

Students discuss role of gender identity in sports, co-ed teams

Addison Joyce and Maggie Meyer
March 31, 2022
Mansberger performs his routine on the parallel bars at the 2021 Development Program Nationals. Mansberger placed 40th overall.

Athlete Spotlight: Aaronson Mansberger, gymnast, sophomore who placed 40th overall at 2021 Men’s Development Program Nationals

Maggie Meyer
February 17, 2022
The women's dive team competes against Hamilton Southeastern on Dec. 13. They prepare for their meets by practicing and visualizing their dives.

Women’s diving prepares for State meet on Feb. 11 and Feb. 12

Maggie Meyer
February 11, 2022
Jamie Elliott, varsity basketball player and sophomore, looks to her right during a game. Elliott said she considers the relationship between coaches and athletes to be important, with the coaches caring about the team’s success and athletes trusting them because of it. Elliott added that everyone on a team should be held accountable for their performance and blame should not fall on coaches.

[Photo] Coaches, athletes work together to lead teams to success

Addison Joyce and Alivia Romaniuk
January 20, 2022
Head Coach Ed Pendoski (right) talks to another coach during practice. Pendoski said the common image of wrestlers changing their weight to drop down to a lower weight class is largely a myth.

Wrestlers conscious of nutrition going into holiday season

Maggie Meyer
December 13, 2021
Apple Music has many unique features that overrule Spotify's

Apple Music has many unique features that overrule Spotify’s

Maggie Meyer
December 11, 2021

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

Maggie Meyer
November 12, 2021
Carmel played against North Central on Sept. 3. Head Coach John Hebert said he is excited to see how each player performs at the upcoming Sectional game Nov. 5.

Varsity football prepares for second Sectional game on Nov. 5 against Brownsburg

Maggie Meyer
November 5, 2021
Senior varsity football player Zach Osborne watches Carmel play against North Central on Sept. 3. Osborne said as a senior he feels he has a bigger role on the team.

Varsity football prepares for first Sectional game on Oct. 29 against Avon

Maggie Meyer
October 27, 2021
Kole Mathison, junior and varsity cross-country runner, breaks school 5K record

Kole Mathison, junior and varsity cross-country runner, breaks school 5K record

Maggie Meyer
October 22, 2021
Varsity football players keep same game mindset despite bigger Homecoming crowds

Varsity football players keep same game mindset despite bigger Homecoming crowds

Maggie Meyer
September 23, 2021
Junior Winston Berglund tackles a player from the Center Grove team at the home game on Sept. 3

Varsity football prepares for Homecoming game on Sept. 24 against North Central High School

Maggie Meyer
September 20, 2021
Carmel Varsity Football team plays at the home field. Coach Herbert said that the team is excited for the upcoming season.

Varsity Football Competes Against Rival Center Grove High School on Sept. 3

Maggie Meyer
September 3, 2021
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