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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
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Month In Review: August/September 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming 2024
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LiteBox Special Feature: Homecoming Game 2024
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Month In Review: April 2024
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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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Celebrate the beginning of summer with strawberry lemonade

Celebrate the beginning of summer with strawberry lemonade

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May 19, 2016
THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE

THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE

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May 19, 2016
Summer music festivals

Summer music festivals

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May 19, 2016
Best Buddies Forever

Best Buddies Forever

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April 21, 2016
A Practical Prom

A Practical Prom

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April 21, 2016
April Fool's Day Graphic

April Fool’s Day Graphic

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March 18, 2016
College Decisions Q&A

College Decisions Q&A

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March 18, 2016
Funding the Kids

Funding the Kids

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February 19, 2016
Process of Determining a Snow Delay

Process of Determining a Snow Delay

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February 19, 2016
Dance Marathon Granola Recipe

Dance Marathon Granola Recipe

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February 19, 2016
Black History isn't black and white

Black History isn’t black and white

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January 21, 2016
LOVE: A PSYCHOLOGICAL STANDPOINT

LOVE: A PSYCHOLOGICAL STANDPOINT

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January 21, 2016

Scheduling: Requested courses for 2016-2017

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January 21, 2016
Holiday Shopping Cheat Sheet: Graphic

Holiday Shopping Cheat Sheet: Graphic

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December 14, 2015
The Brain on Finals Week: Graphic

The Brain on Finals Week: Graphic

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December 14, 2015
Not Your Usual Santa Babies

Not Your Usual Santa Babies

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December 14, 2015
Let's Get Down to Business

Let’s Get Down to Business

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December 14, 2015
Tasteful Transition

Tasteful Transition

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November 18, 2015
Turkey Time Alternatives

Turkey Time Alternatives

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November 14, 2015
TEDx Q&A

TEDx Q&A

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October 9, 2015
An Apple (Crisp) a Day Keeps the PSAT Jitters Away

An Apple (Crisp) a Day Keeps the PSAT Jitters Away

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October 9, 2015

Unconventional Halloween Traditions

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October 9, 2015

Seasonal Deals/Events at Local Businesses

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October 9, 2015
National Coffee Day Graphic

National Coffee Day Graphic

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September 16, 2015
Fresh(man) Year, Fresh Start

Fresh(man) Year, Fresh Start

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September 16, 2015
The Wilder, The Better

The Wilder, The Better

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September 16, 2015
Guide to Homecoming Spirit Week 2015

Guide to Homecoming Spirit Week 2015

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September 16, 2015
Summer Activities around CHS Q&A: Choosing an internship or a vacation for this summer

Summer Activities around CHS Q&A: Choosing an internship or a vacation for this summer

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May 21, 2015
Student Speak-Ups: How will you be decorating your dorm?

Student Speak-Ups: How will you be decorating your dorm?

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May 21, 2015

Finals Week Prep

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May 21, 2015

History of Macaro(o)ns

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May 21, 2015

Keep On Movin’ On

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April 23, 2015

DIY Dough-licious Pretzels

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April 23, 2015

National Pretzel Day Graphic

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April 23, 2015
Swapping Sister Schools

Swapping Sister Schools

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March 20, 2015

Spring Break Tips

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March 20, 2015

Student Speak-Ups

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March 20, 2015
Dancing For the Kids who Can’t

Dancing For the Kids who Can’t

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February 20, 2015

Be Humble Day

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February 20, 2015

Student Speak-Ups: What’s your favorite part about Dance Marathon?

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February 20, 2015
Turkey With a Side of Ping-Pong

Turkey With a Side of Ping-Pong

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November 14, 2014

Black Friday is a Friday Thing.

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November 14, 2014

Thanksgiving Briefs

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November 14, 2014
The #PSL Life: Are Starbucks Fall Drinks a Craze or Phase?

The #PSL Life: Are Starbucks Fall Drinks a Craze or Phase?

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October 10, 2014
How to: Pumpkin Pie featuring Hilite’s food blog, THE SCOOP

How to: Pumpkin Pie featuring Hilite’s food blog, THE SCOOP

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October 10, 2014
Movie Madness: CHS Film students excited for Oct. 16 Heartland Film Festival

Movie Madness: CHS Film students excited for Oct. 16 Heartland Film Festival

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October 10, 2014
#ALSICEBUCKETCHALLENGE TRICKLES THROUGH CARMEL

#ALSICEBUCKETCHALLENGE TRICKLES THROUGH CARMEL

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September 11, 2014
SPIRITED: Wang remains clueless while Greaser demonstrates excitement for Homecoming. The two are the true contrast between the Grinch and the Real John Williams.

HOMECOMING CHILL VS. THRILL: HOMECOMING SPECTRUM

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September 11, 2014

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW

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September 11, 2014
How Intern-esting

How Intern-esting

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May 22, 2014
Which Fest is Best?

Which Fest is Best?

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May 22, 2014
Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates

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April 24, 2014
Prom-ising Dresses

Prom-ising Dresses

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April 24, 2014
Find the Blog for You

Find the Blog for You

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March 27, 2014
All Laughs: Members of the Comedy Sportz team practice their improv skills every week at practice. Duncan Moran (middle), junior and team member, said the team has been practicing all school year to prepare for the competition season.

ComedySportz team prepares for upcoming competition season

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February 27, 2014
Skin Deep

Skin Deep

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February 27, 2014
Students of CHS

Students of CHS

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January 23, 2014
ROTC provides benefits without full Army enlistment

ROTC provides benefits without full Army enlistment

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January 23, 2014
Clash of Cultures

Clash of Cultures

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December 13, 2013
Students incorporate traditions from different nations into holiday season

Students incorporate traditions from different nations into holiday season

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December 13, 2013
'Baking a Difference' bakes food for local charities

‘Baking a Difference’ bakes food for local charities

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November 15, 2013

Students give hope to local homeless youth

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November 15, 2013
Students help to provide safe drinking water

Students help to provide safe drinking water

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November 15, 2013
Project Sunshine aids in giving relief for families with sick children

Project Sunshine aids in giving relief for families with sick children

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November 15, 2013
Carmel Mayor's Youth Council to Host Fall Fest

Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council to Host Fall Fest

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October 11, 2013
Speaker of the House. Why I choose to represent our school

Speaker of the House. Why I choose to represent our school

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October 11, 2013
Mr. President: Q&A with Jack Langston

Mr. President: Q&A with Jack Langston

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October 11, 2013

App of the Month: Vine

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October 11, 2013
John Lampe, quarterback and senior, discusses the upcoming Homecoming game.

John Lampe Q&A

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September 12, 2013
Classes to build playhouses Wednesday

Classes to build playhouses Wednesday

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September 12, 2013

Hall decorating to occur Sept. 16

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September 12, 2013
Matthew Dillon, assistant coach of the Historic Travel Club and social studies teacher, discusses the upcoming Europe trip

Matthew Dillon, assistant coach of the Historic Travel Club and social studies teacher, discusses the upcoming Europe trip

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May 23, 2013

Indiana University’s Honors Program helps students learn about other cultures

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May 23, 2013

Students prepare for the summer Europe trip to Paris, Normandy and London

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May 23, 2013

Carmel’s Art Show – Francisca “Franci” Figueroa

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April 25, 2013

Carmel’s Art Show – Bridget Anderson

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April 25, 2013

Carmel’s Art Show – Caroline Ward

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April 25, 2013

Carmel’s Art Show – Renee Aadson

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April 25, 2013
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Carmel hopes to break the world record for most sets of twins graduating in a year

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March 22, 2013
Students join Anchorsaway to maintain their beliefs in upcoming years

Students join Anchorsaway to maintain their beliefs in upcoming years

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February 22, 2013

The Commercialization of Valentines Day

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January 24, 2013

Q&A with the Ellery family about the holiday season

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December 20, 2012
Whose beard is better?

Whose beard is better?

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November 16, 2012
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Q&A with physics teacher David James about his No Shave Equinox

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November 16, 2012

Students work local haunts

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October 23, 2012

Q&A with Assistant Principal John Newton about everything important at the start of a new school year.

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September 18, 2012
Sophomore Brandon Xu plans on attending an international music academy in Beijing

Sophomore Brandon Xu plans on attending an international music academy in Beijing

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May 18, 2012

Junior Craige Maude keeps in touch with Best Buddies through Twitter

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May 17, 2012

Media manager Judy Miller tweets through the CHS media center Twitter page to promote events and communicate with students

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April 27, 2012
GIRLS ON WHEELS: Junior Kaijah Monson (center) competes in an Indianapolis Junior Roller Derby game. Monson said next year she wants to join the Naptown Roller Girls, an adult roller derby league. HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO

Junior Kaijah Monson is a blocker in roller derby, a sport gaining popularity in the United States

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March 22, 2012

Junior Haley Weiss promotes the Gift of Water club on Twitter

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March 22, 2012

Science teacher Jeremy Horner uses @chschemcrazy to communicate with teachers, update students about classes and to post interesting science tidbits

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February 23, 2012
Guest Column: Dancing for Those Who Can't

Guest Column: Dancing for Those Who Can’t

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February 23, 2012
MUSICAL TALENT: Sophomore Rachel Chen plays her guitar and sings her favorite songs by different artists. Chen said she likes to make covers of songs and upload them to her YouTube channel, rchenmusic.

Sophomore Rachel Chen uses social media to promote her singing and guitar playing

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January 27, 2012

Junior Meredith Baranowski updates students about CHS events and student government

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January 27, 2012

Cafeteria manager Anne-Marie Woerner updates students about the school lunchrooms through the cafeteria Twitter page

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December 12, 2011

Key Club president and senior Kern Vohra updates Key Club members through Twitter

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November 18, 2011

What is Student Section?

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October 19, 2011

Junior Xing ‘Melody’ Gao has set her sights on a medical career in which she will join Doctors Without Borders

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October 19, 2011

Senior Alex Chong takes charge of the NHS Twitter

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October 19, 2011
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