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Raphael Li, Managing Editor

Hey there! I’m Raphael Li and I am one of the managing print editors this year. This will be my third year on the HiLite staff; in the past, I have served as Feature Reporter and Feature Editor. Outside of HiLite, I love to play tennis, spend time with family and friends, speed-run minesweeper, and play competitive MarioKart. On the right, you can see some of my past works.

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School board president Mike Kerschner discusses the daily agenda during a school board meeting. Kerschner said that the role of the school board is partially to help the superintendent.

School board to hold next meeting March 9

March 9, 2020
School board president Mike Kerschner discusses the daily agenda during a school board meeting. Kerschner said that the role of the school board is partially to help the superintendent.

School board to hold next meeting Feb. 24

February 22, 2020
Q & A with Robert Elder

Q & A with Robert Elder

February 21, 2020
School board president Mike Kerschner discusses the daily agenda during a school board meeting. Kerschner said that the role of the school board is partially to help the superintendent.

School board to hold next meeting Feb. 10

February 8, 2020
Despite recent controversies surrounding gaming, people should value benefits of gaming

Despite recent controversies surrounding gaming, people should value benefits of gaming

January 23, 2020
School board president Mike Kerschner discusses the daily agenda during a school board meeting. Kerschner said that the role of the school board is partially to help the superintendent.

School board to hold next meeting Nov. 25

November 23, 2019
Senior Ellie Dyas rides her bike—cycling can be a team or individual sport. Dyas said she will often cycle in the front during team events so that her teammates behind her conserve energy to win at the end, since aerodynamics play a large factor in fast-paced road cycling.

Biking to Victory: Q&A with Ellie Dyas, award-winning cyclist and senior

October 24, 2019
School board president Mike Kerschner discusses the daily agenda with the rest of the board during a meeting. Kerschner said the vote will determine whether the school will have an increased budget in school safety.

School board to hold referendum for new budget

October 12, 2019
School board president Mike Kerschner and the rest of the school board discuss during a board meeting. Kerschner said the school board is holding a vote on whether to increase taxes for added security at Carmel Clay Schools.

School board to hold referendum for new budget

September 21, 2019
School board president Mike Kerschner and the rest of the school board discuss the Monday meeting agenda. Kerschner said the school board is elected and serve along with other things, to help the superintendent do his job.

School board to plan for new school year

September 7, 2019

Students should wear more comfortable clothes to school

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

May 23, 2019
The Final Grind: Staff member Raphael Li imparts advice for AP students

The Final Grind: Staff member Raphael Li imparts advice for AP students

May 12, 2019
Abinay Devarakonda, Key Club secretary and junior, studies during outside of his math class. Devarakonda said he is happy that Key Club offers students the ability to give back to the community through volunteer work.

Key Club to host a meeting on April 17

April 16, 2019
Senior Tori Ledezma displays her Purdue sticker on her laptop while working. Ledezma has committed to Purdue University, following the path of her parents.

Does Legacy Rule?: Legacy is key factor in college decision process

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

March 22, 2019
Abinay Devarakonda, Key Club secretary and junior, studies during outside of his math class. Devarakonda said he is happy that Key Club offers students the ability to give back to the community through volunteer work.

Key Club to host a meeting on March 6

March 1, 2019
A Shot in the Arm: With flu season at its peak this month, schools like CHS are more susceptible to spread of disease

A Shot in the Arm: With flu season at its peak this month, schools like CHS are more susceptible to spread of disease

February 22, 2019
Abinay Devarakonda studies math during SRT. Devarakonda said he is excited for what’s to come in Key Club.

Key Club to host a meeting on Feb. 13

February 6, 2019
Nakshatri shakes the hand of a guest speaker who came to the CHS Democrats club. Sapna said the club will sometimes host speakers to talk about their specialities or their expertise.

Scouting for the Future: Students, community members explore what drives some students to stay, some to quit Girl Scouts

January 24, 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

January 24, 2019
Abinay Devarakonda, Key Club secretary and junior, studies during outside of his math class. Devarakonda said he is happy that Key Club offers students the ability to give back to the community through volunteer work.

Key Club to host a meeting on Jan. 30

January 23, 2019
A Way To Stay: Students find unusual ways to stay in Carmel despite parents moving; administrators discuss how to properly facilitate this

A Way To Stay: Students find unusual ways to stay in Carmel despite parents moving; administrators discuss how to properly facilitate this

December 13, 2018
Abinay Devarakonda studies during SRT. Devarakonda said he is excited for the new year in Key Club.

Key Club to host a morning meeting on Dec. 5

November 27, 2018
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[PHOTO] CHS takes steps to improve student safety with safety focus group, implementation of body cameras for SROs

November 16, 2018
Indianapolis resident Shane Luttrell rides a Bird schooter through Indanapolis. “It’s no carbon emission, it doesn’t do any kind of damage to the community, so it’s a benefit,” Luttrell said, “Everyone that I see that is driving on these, they’re smiling, you can actually enjoy yourself.”

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

October 25, 2018
Abinay Devarakonda, studies outside of his B1 classroom. Devarakonda said he is excited for the new year in Key Club.

Key Club to host a morning meeting on Oct. 31

October 17, 2018
The Right Fit: Use this flowchart to see College Counselor Ann Boldt’s advice on how to select the right college

The Right Fit: Use this flowchart to see College Counselor Ann Boldt’s advice on how to select the right college

September 21, 2018
Rohil Senapati, intramural player and sophomore, prepares to shoot a ball during an intramural game.

Intramural to have a transfer of leadership and prepare for next year

May 13, 2018
Assistant principal Brittany Wiseman checks the attendance list. She said she would define online harassment as an act performed intentionally to annoy or provoke someone.

Online Harassment? Students, staff define online harassment, reflect on its effects

April 20, 2018
Foresight on Fortnite: After release of Fortnite’s trial mode, there are potential drawbacks of actual mobile version

Foresight on Fortnite: After release of Fortnite’s trial mode, there are potential drawbacks of actual mobile version

April 20, 2018
Rohil Senapati, intramural player and sophomore, attempts to rebound a basketball during one of their intramurals games.

Intramural to prepare for next year events

April 18, 2018
Opening sign stands to show students where CHS Students Speak is at. TedX organizers placed it right at the entrance to the library.

Photo Essay: CHS TEDx Conference on March 24

March 26, 2018
Love Thy Neighbor: As Easter approaches, CHS students should not allow religion to prevent friendships, create stereotypes

Love Thy Neighbor: As Easter approaches, CHS students should not allow religion to prevent friendships, create stereotypes

March 23, 2018
Rohil Senapati, intramural player and sophomore, prepares to shoot a ball during an intramural game.

Intramural to host finals of basketball tournament during SRT on March 23

March 21, 2018
Rohil Senapati, intramural basketball player and sophomore, attempts to rebound a ball during an intramural game.

Intramural to continue to host basketball season

March 1, 2018
Rejecting Reasoning: CHS discusses the reasoning behind why some people reject facts

Rejecting Reasoning: CHS discusses the reasoning behind why some people reject facts

February 23, 2018
Senior Ian Samir eats lunch with his friends. Samir said, “I'm really happy about intramurals. It lets me play basketball with my friends.

Intramural to host basketball season

January 26, 2018
GOGGLES ON: Iris Yan, Chemistry Club officer and sophomore, drops a test tube into cold water for an experiment in AP Chemistry. Yan said students will learn to like science through the club’s competitions.

[PHOTO] Chem for Them: Chemistry Club to create a competition for middle school students

January 25, 2018
Bring It Back: As Internet users, students should push the reinstitution of net neutrality

Bring It Back: As Internet users, students should push the reinstitution of net neutrality

January 25, 2018
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[PHOTO] Alone in the Crowd: Q&A with junior Jordan Barker and director of counseling Rachel Cole

January 25, 2018
THREE MEALS A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY: Senior Kelsey Irwin eats a bag of chips during lunch. She said she struggled with not only a major depressive disorder but also an eating disorder, which caused her to lost 30 pounds in two months.

[PHOTO] Alone in the crowd?

January 25, 2018
Junior Kelly Xiang takes an order at Cold Stone Creamery. According to Xiang, working over break gives her something to do productively, which allows her to feel more responsible.

Working during the Holiday Season: Instead of relaxing over the holidays, some CHS students, staff have chosen to work

December 14, 2017
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[PHOTO] News Briefs, Club Spotlight 11/17

November 17, 2017
Intramurals to decide what sports to host other than basketball.

Intramural to decide what sports to host

November 10, 2017
Students learn how to code in Python, a programming language, through a hands-on learning approach during AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP). AP CSP teacher Theresa Kane said she believes the class is helping to close the gender and minority gap.

[PHOTO] Bridging the Gap: CHS students, staff consider decreasing gender gap, improved minority involvement in AP Computer Science Principles

November 17, 2017
Carmel Culture: As USA Today ranked Carmel as the

Carmel Culture: As USA Today ranked Carmel as the “Best Place to live in America”, students, staff define what makes Carmel unique from other locations

October 26, 2017
Senior Ian Samir eats lunch with his friends. Samir said, “I'm really happy about intramurals. It lets me play basketball with my friends.

Intramural to host call-out meeting

October 18, 2017
Senior Ian Samir eats lunch with his friends. “I'm really thankful intramurals exists. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to play that much basketball,” Samir said.

Intramural to host a basketball season

October 2, 2017
Sophomore Reagan Smiley practices

Through the Lens: With photos becoming progressively more prevalent in everyday life, CHS students and staff reflect on their purpose

September 21, 2017
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