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Zoe Tu

Zoe Tu, Feature Editor

Hey y’all! I’m one of the feature editors on staff this year, the previous years I was a marketing editor and feature photographer! Some hobbies I have outside of HiLite are playing classical piano, figure skating, chinese lion dance and ultimate frisbee. Feel free to check out some of my work!

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Sophomore Ivy Wei takes unpacks her lunch on Sept. 19th, 2023. I usually bring my own lunch to school because its more convenient, said Wei.

[Photo] In light of Ethnic Food Month, lunch staff, students discuss consequences of ethnic food shaming

September 29, 2023
Junior Mikey Moehl reads different graphs for finances on Sept. 11, 2023.

[Photo] Students, teacher explore developments in financial literacy education

September 27, 2023
Seniors Aila Mckeown and Odessa Norton complete classwork during a National Honors Society (NHS) tutoring session on Sept. 19. Members of NHS tutored students from CHS in different subjects in order to gain volunteer hours and provide help towards the community.

[Photo] 2023-24 Photo of the Day

August 30, 2023
A5 members listen to the presentation prepared by A5 officers at the callout meeting on Aug. 25. Haider said their next meeting will be held on Sept. 29 and will be centered around the Mid-Autumn Festival.

[Photo] A5 to Prepare Homecoming Booth and Host Mid-Autumn Festival Meeting

September 13, 2023
LE SSERAFIM’s album UNFORGIVEN offers heartfelt message to fans, upbeat sound for summer [MUSE]

LE SSERAFIM’s album UNFORGIVEN offers heartfelt message to fans, upbeat sound for summer [MUSE]

Zoe Tu
May 24, 2023
Caption: Freshman Hillary Yang tunes her violin for a performance on Feb 3rd, 2023. Students in the Back to Bach nonprofit organization travelled to Boone Meadow Elementary School to teach a group of fourth grade students about different string instruments.

[Photo] 2022-23 Photo of the Day

September 2, 2022
Sophomore Abbygale “Abby” Karpinski lays her head down on a couch on March 14, 2023. “SSRT is a huge resource for students who are sleep deprived,” said Karpinski.

[Photo] Sleep deprivation influences student academics, health

March 27, 2023
Sophomore Savneet Dulay discusses the lack of minority teachers with Akshaya Lingala on Feb 16th, 2023. Terri Roberts-Leonard, CCS equity and inclusion officer, said exposure to diverse teachers benefit students of any background.

[Photo] Involved students weigh in on impact of minority teachers

February 28, 2023
Seniors Tanay Acharya (left) and William “Will” Kurlander (right) consider their past experiences being involved with student government. Acharya said he used to be a class officer and Kurlander said he used to be involved with student government.

[Photo] Students feel unrepresented, encourage student government to advocate for student welfare

February 12, 2023
Becca Howard, CHS Democrats vice-president and sophomore opens a meeting of the Carmel Democrats club to discuss political current events. Howard said she thinks schools should encourage students to be involved in their community more than they presently do to promote a more educated future generation of voters.

[Photo] With political polarization increasing, students, teachers work to combat biases, improve governmental education

February 7, 2023
Pinterest Cores

Pinterest Cores

Siri Byrisetty and Zoe Tu
February 1, 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.

[Photo] Students, SRO examine school safety procedures, new student ID policy

January 30, 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.”

[Photo] Students feel pressure to enjoy their vacations

December 19, 2022
Playlist: Indigo tunes [MUSE]

Playlist: Indigo tunes [MUSE]

Zoe Tu
December 8, 2022
Sophomore Grace Nie dresses up as a ghost for the CHS Orchestra Halloween party.

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

October 31, 2022
Senior Rhea Adesara and Junior Keshvi Patel celebrate Navaratri at a Garba event on October 1st, 2022. The event was held at the Chapel Hill School and lasted from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM.

[Photo] In honor of Navaratri, which ends Oct. 5, students discuss representation here, share celebrations

October 3, 2022
Senior George Huang plays his tenor saxophone. Huang currently plays multiple instruments and enjoys exploring different genres of music.

[Photo] Student musicians, band directors discuss playing music for multiple genre groups

September 27, 2022
Adam French, tattoo artist and owner of Carmel Tattoo Ink, has a clean space for tattooing clients. French said hes tattooed many people, including teenagers.

[Photo] With National Tattoo Story Day on Sept. 16, students, tattoo artists share their tattoo stories, discuss stigma

September 16, 2022
Sophomore Nancy Zhang throws away her trash after lunch. “We need to implement policies and ideas at our school to reduce food waste and protect the environment,” she said.

[Photo] Student, staff discuss implications, solutions to school food waste

May 17, 2022
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Junior Sophia Yang works on a jewelry piece. Yang sells her handmade jewelry on Instagram by posting pictures. “When selling things you want to keep in mind the variety of specific groups of people or customers who you think will be interested; this is a good way to kind of guarantee profit,” Yang said.

[Photo] Q&A with junior Sophia Yang on jewelry-making, running small business

April 22, 2022
Junior Annalise Moore communicates often through sign language. Moore said she dislikes how people set lower standards for her because of her disability.

[Photo] Students with developmental disabilities, staff talk about treatment of disabled students at CHS

March 18, 2022
Senior Sophia Hanna nails a panel into the roof of the Tiny Home, which will have running water, electricity and gas when completed.

[Photo] Students, teachers challenge gender stereotypes in light of Women in Construction Week

March 10, 2022
Sophomore Alexandra Yang logs into her computer to work on homework on February 27, 2022.

[Photo] 2021-22 Photo of the Day

August 25, 2021
Sophomore Tejasvi Tadikonda (left) speaks with some friends, including sophomore Maahi Wason (right). Tadikonda said people should make an effort to learn the correct pronunciation of someone’s name. “When you say my name wrong multiple times it just looks like you really just don’t care, and that’s a big red flag,” she said.

[Photo] Students with mispronounced names share experiences in light of Celebrate Your Name Week

March 3, 2022
Sophomore Melinda Yong hangs up her bird-feeder in a tree behind her house. Yong said she uses the Audubon Society app to learn more about bird-watching.

[Photo] Bird-watching enthusiasts share interest, give advice on bird-feeding

February 10, 2022

new me?

Zoe Tu
January 19, 2022
Sophomore Sarah Xie holds up a large Lunala-GX Pokémon card, released in 2016. “I got into Pokémon from my sister who introduced me to the show,” Xie said.

[Photo] Collectible culture sparks conversation on past popular trends among students, staff

January 14, 2022
IB Film teacher Jim Peterson sets up a tripod. Peterson said production companies often create reboots to reach an already existing fanbase. Peterson said, “It’s just good stories. I think that’s the big thing—if it’s a good story we’ll watch it regardless of if it’s a reboot of an old story or not. If they bring something new to it, I think it will be interesting.”

[Photo] Q&As with student, teacher on their thoughts on rebooted movies, TV shows

December 12, 2021
Sophomore Vaishu Majji reads a book. Majji said when she was younger, the media she consumed made her feel she couldn’t like traditionally feminine things because female antagonists shared those views.

[Photo] National Princess Day on Nov. 18 raises question about how femininity is perceived

November 18, 2021
CyberPatriot member and sophomore David Racovan accesses a computer. Racovan said cybersecurity helps protect data and privacy and helps students stay aware of what they post online and who views it.

[Photo] As Cyber Monday approaches, students, administrator discuss cyberbullying, cyber safety

November 12, 2021
Senior Rachel King uses the elevator in the E halls. King said she uses the school elevators because it’s harder for her to use the stairs. Despite the necessity, she said she disliked the elevators because they were slow and there weren’t enough elevators in the school.

[Photo] In light of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, students with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome consider accommodations, ableism

November 12, 2021
Sophomore Keshav Singh poses with a diya, or clay lamp. Singh said, “During Diwali, we light diyas around the house to symbolize the victory of good over evil.”

[Photo] As Diwali festivities begin on Nov. 4, students share differences of celebrating traditions here at CHS compared to India

October 22, 2021
Kevin Russo, sophomore

Kevin Russo, sophomore

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Jeana Yeo, junior

Jeana Yeo, junior

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Peter Rozmaryn, sophomore

Peter Rozmaryn, sophomore

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Adam Madni, freshman

Adam Madni, freshman

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021

Asking Around

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Brooke Cummings, sophomore

Brooke Cummings, sophomore

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
Jessica Ding, freshman

Jessica Ding, freshman

Zoe Tu
September 28, 2021
English teacher Tony Dunham explains how to correctly analyze texts. He said he encourages his students to frequently ask questions.

[Photo] Teachers explain importance of asking questions, understanding students

September 28, 2021
Senior Annie Salter applies pink, purple and blue eyeshadow. She said she plans to celebrate Bisexual Pride Day by hanging out with her friends and celebrating how far she’s come in terms of her sexuality.

[Photo] Bisexual students celebrate Bisexual Pride Day, confront stigma

September 23, 2021
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