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Pahal Sehgal

Pahal Sehgal, Feature Editor

I am a junior on my second year on the HiLite Staff. In the past I was a feature reporter, but this year I am a Feature editor. In my spare time I love to read, crochet, listen to music, and watch TV!

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Senior Sehej Aurora checks out the timings for the event, and clears her calendar so she can attend as many sessions as possible. Word on the Shelf typically takes place every other week.

CCPL to host Word on the Shelf on August 30

Pahal Sehgal
August 30, 2023
Students, teachers observe evolution of feminism

Students, teachers observe evolution of feminism

Pahal Sehgal
May 22, 2023
Senior Bryan Rivas visits the Neuschwanstein castle in Capri, Italy on his field trip to central Europe, accompanied by 19 other students. The castle is commonly known for being the inspiration behind the famous Cinderella story. “We had a really long walk up a hill to get to the castle, but it was most definitely worth every second,” Rivas said.

With greater focus on global education, students explore world through international field trips

Archit Kalra and Pahal Sehgal
April 18, 2023
Megan Cogswell saved all the mail she has received while going through treatment. I wasn’t able to open any of it until about a year after treatment because I was so sick. As Cogswell was looking through the letters she thought it was heartwarming to read them all when I was feeling much better.

Teacher, oncology social workers share stories, struggles with cancer at young age

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
February 4, 2023
Student, parent, oncology social worker encourage those who are genetically prone to some cancers to take additional precautionary measures

Student, parent, oncology social worker encourage those who are genetically prone to some cancers to take additional precautionary measures

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
February 3, 2023
Student, parent, oncology social worker share experiences with cancer

Student, parent, oncology social worker share experiences with cancer

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
February 2, 2023
Junior Grace Larkey presents during a meeting for the Students for Safer Learning Club on January 18, 2023. At the meeting, Larkey discussed how it is extremely important for students to recognize the importance of digital safety.

Students, SRO examine school safety procedures, new student ID policy

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
January 30, 2023
A volunteer at the Lunar New Year event on Monday’s paints a CHS student’s face. They wear red, which symbolizes the Lunar New Year in Chinese culture.

CCPL celebrates cultural events

Pahal Sehgal
January 24, 2023
Junior Pragathi Arunkumar studies in her room on Dec 16, 2022. Arunkumar said “This year I’m going on vacation, but it’s a bit stressful because I have so much schoolwork to do.”

Students feel pressure to enjoy their vacations

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
December 19, 2022
In light of ACE Week, students should prioritize health over academic pressure

In light of ACE Week, students should prioritize health over academic pressure

Devyn Sapper and Pahal Sehgal
December 13, 2022
Emily Hahn smiles for a photo next to a chinese dancing lion. Hahn said that the only time she visited China was for about two weeks in 2011 when she was six years old. (Submitted Photo: Emily Hahn)

In honor of National Adoption Month in November, students, parents share struggles with discrimination, stereotypes

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
November 30, 2022
Emily Hahn poses with a panda in 2011 China. “When we went back to China when I was 6, a lot of people assumed I was a native speaker and tried to speak to me in chinese, but I didn’t understand it,” said Hahn. (Submitted Photo: Emily Hahn)

In honor of National Adoption Month in November, students, parents debate complexity with finding birth parents

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
November 29, 2022
Emily Hahn learns how to write in Chinese. Hahn said that her parents did her best to educate her about her culture.(Submitted Photo: Emily Hahn)

In honor of National Adoption Month in November, students, parents share stories, challenges with cultural identity

Lorna Ding and Pahal Sehgal
November 28, 2022
Juniors Sehej Aurora and Krishay Arora register for the proctored SAT exam hosted by CCPL. This exam has a limited number of spots and registration is required. “The first 25 families to register will be able to schedule one free twenty-minute follow-up meeting at College Tutors after the exam to review the results and analyze the score,” Jamie Beckman, CCPL young adult services manager, said.

CCPL to organize proctored SAT exam on Nov. 12

Pahal Sehgal
November 7, 2022
Members of CHS Orchestra perform karaoke during a Halloween party on Oct. 28. The party was planned by the CHS Orchestra Council.

As students age, Halloween traditions celebrated in the past are abandoned, changed

Pahal Sehgal
October 31, 2022
Sophomores Arielle Fotso and Sara Syed study chemistry while sitting on the library floor, waiting for a room to become available to book. Study rooms can be reserved in advance on the CCPL website. “It’s really sad because we forgot to book a room earlier in the day, so now they are all booked until six and we need to wait here on the floor for one to open up,” said Fotso.

Students utilize CCPL resources

Pahal Sehgal
October 19, 2022
Beatriz Lacerda signs up for volunteering at the library on Oct. 1. Anyone in TLC or Teen Volunteer Corps can sign up to volunteer for the Grand Opening. “Spots for volunteering are running out pretty quick,” Lacerda said. 

CCPL’s grand opening to take place Oct. 1

Pahal Sehgal
September 26, 2022
Junior Sehej Aurora talks to freshman, Naina Jakhar about the transition to high school. “GKOM program does a really good job of welcoming freshmen and ensuring that they’re comfortable in the new high school environment,” she said.

Freshman, GKOM discuss transition from middle school to high school

Pahal Sehgal
September 13, 2022
Sophomore Jewel Wang sits in Midtown Plaza. The Chinese Mooncake Festival is set to take place in Midtown Plaza on Sept. 10. Wang said, “I can totally see why CCPL wants to host the event here; it’s the perfect space.”

CCPL to organize Chinese Mooncake Festival on Sept. 10

Pahal Sehgal
September 7, 2022
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