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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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Avery Carlisle

Avery Carlisle, Social Media Editor

Hi! My name is Avery and I am so excited to be the Social Media Editor for my third and final year on staff. In the past, I was an Entertainment Reporter and Student Section reporter. In my free time I like baking, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending time with my dog and friends. Check out my work below!

All content by Avery Carlisle
National Photography Month

National Photography Month

Avery Carlisle, Avani Gupta, Abigail Lee, Jane Martens, Deesha Roopesh, Leying Yang, and Ryan Zhang
May 20, 2024
Review: Conan Gray’s new album, “Found Heaven”, is a refreshing twist on modern music [MUSE]

Review: Conan Gray’s new album, “Found Heaven”, is a refreshing twist on modern music [MUSE]

Avery Carlisle
May 18, 2024
Max Dorsch, Gender and Sexuality (GSA) vice president and junior, presents in front of the GSA. He said, “Next year, I’m most excited just to see the new faces of people coming into the club. I’m excited to introduce the club to the incoming freshman and know that there are queer kids that will feel safe coming into the school, hopefully with the presence of this club.”

Gender and Sexuality Alliance to transition roles, prepare for new school year

Avery Carlisle
May 1, 2024
Solar Sensation

Solar Sensation

Avery Carlisle, Yichen Liu, and Jane Martens
April 7, 2024
Senior Carolyn Jia reviews scholarship opportunities during her release period on Jan. 19th, 2024. "Although college application season is over, I still have to apply for scholarships and honors programs, so I'm still quite busy," said Jia. 

Female students, vice principal share experiences with gender, feminism stereotypes in male-dominated activities

Pahal Sehgal and Avery Carlisle
April 3, 2024

Banning TikTok will cause drawbacks in economy, disrupt small business success

Avery Carlisle
March 28, 2024
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

Avery Carlisle
March 3, 2024
Max Dorsch, Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) vice president and junior, sets up for the meeting on Dec. 14, 2023. The GSA is working towards having an impact on the larger Carmel community during the second semester.

Gender and Sexuality Alliance reflects on last semester, goals for new semester

Avery Carlisle
February 17, 2024
Social media’s sudden hype around Gypsy Rose Blanchard is getting too creepy [opinion]

Social media’s sudden hype around Gypsy Rose Blanchard is getting too creepy [opinion]

Avery Carlisle
February 7, 2024
by the numbers fafsa

[Photo] Q&A: New FAFSA legislation with college and career programming coordinator

Salima Sher
January 24, 2024
AVERY ANCESTRY

[Photo] Ancestry.com’s 40-year anniversary: Students, teacher discuss role of ancestry versus genetics

Evelyn Foster and Ryan Sharp
December 13, 2023

Humans of CHS: What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

Ethan Blastick, Avery Carlisle, and Hibba Mahmood
November 26, 2023
Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [MUSE]

Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [MUSE]

Avery Carlisle
November 23, 2023
Mickey Turns 95

Mickey Turns 95

Jane Martens, Avery Carlisle, Laxumi Chandrakumar, Caroline Just, Leying Yang, and Grace Guo
November 18, 2023
Striking Out

Striking Out

Avery Carlisle, Caitlin Follman, Roman Gralak, Caroline Just, Keira Kress, Helena Wang, and Ryan Zhang
November 7, 2023
Rising Above

Rising Above

Avery Carlisle, Caitlin Follman, Roman Gralak, Grace Guo, Jane Martens, Deesha Roopesh, and Megan Xia
October 12, 2023
While climate change awareness has risen, groups work to help find ways to take action

While climate change awareness has risen, groups work to help find ways to take action

Avery Carlisle and Helena Wang
September 29, 2023
Feminine celebrities and entertainment help emphasize the power of women

Feminine celebrities and entertainment help emphasize the power of women

Avery Carlisle
September 20, 2023
Members of Gender and Sexuality Alliance play a game during the first meeting on Aug. 31. GSA sponsor Page Deddens said, "Our members have done a great job of reaching out to the community and just continuing the success that we started a couple years ago. We meet every other Thursday in room E211."

Gender and Sexuality Alliance aims to create safe space for all students

Avery Carlisle
September 6, 2023
Boygenius’ new album “the record” really is written by geniuses [MUSE]

Boygenius’ new album “the record” really is written by geniuses [MUSE]

Avery Carlisle
May 4, 2023
Students, Director of Transportation evaluate environmental benefits, disadvantages of electric vehicles

Students, Director of Transportation evaluate environmental benefits, disadvantages of electric vehicles

Avery Carlisle
May 2, 2023
Get Lit Interactive JAM

Get Lit Interactive JAM

Ethan Blastick, Avery Carlisle, Caroline Just, Ayaan Nadeem, Lydia Teeter, and Grace Guo
April 18, 2023
Junior Kenzie Mattingly waters and measures plants kept in a biology room for scientific observation. She said as a woman in the life sciences there have been times where she's been afraid to give her input.

Women in STEM emphasize the struggles of gender bias within school, workplace

Avery Carlisle
March 31, 2023
Registered Nurses Lori Justin (left) and Caroline Pasko (right) work on their computers while no students need their care. Registered Nurse Amy Fletchall said, “Our main goals are keeping the students and staff healthy while being mindful of the importance of not missing instructional time.”

Health center nurses, student discuss difficulties with large group illnesses

Avery Carlisle
March 21, 2023
Everything to Know About F1

Everything to Know About F1

Ethan Blastick, Avery Carlisle, Caitlin Follman, Kent Fujita, Roman Gralak, and Grace Guo
March 4, 2023
IMG_8440

[Photo] Students transferring during second semester find difficulties acclimating to this school

Sophia Zhang
March 9, 2023
Carmel should continue to reduce traffic lights, add roundabouts

Carmel should continue to reduce traffic lights, add roundabouts

Avery Carlisle
February 1, 2023
With Walt Disney Studios’ 100th anniversary, students, teacher share struggles pursuing art-centered careers, succeeding in animation careers

With Walt Disney Studios’ 100th anniversary, students, teacher share struggles pursuing art-centered careers, succeeding in animation careers

Avery Carlisle
January 27, 2023
Members of the Rising Stars club discuss their excitement for the new year. According to junior Sam Tiek, the CHS theater programs have provided him with amazing opportunities to learn about the world of theater.

Rising stars, former Broadway actress discuss goals, difficulties in pursuing theatre

Avery Carlisle
January 20, 2023
Veganuary Vibes

Veganuary Vibes

Avery Carlisle, Marissa Finney, Grace Guo, Ayaan Nadeem, and Helena Wang
January 18, 2023
With Wright Brothers anniversary, students discuss passion for aviation

With Wright Brothers anniversary, students discuss passion for aviation

Avery Carlisle
December 17, 2022
Review: "A Christmas Story Christmas" fails to live up to the original's charm [MUSE]

Review: “A Christmas Story Christmas” fails to live up to the original’s charm [MUSE]

Avery Carlisle
December 11, 2022
Nurses at the health center work on their computers while no students are in need of their help. Registered nurse Amy Fletchall said, “Our main focus at this point in the school year is seeing students because of the increase in flu and virus illness activity.”

Health center nurses begin seeing common winter illnesses, discuss involvement in student health

Avery Carlisle
November 17, 2022
Participants in Carmel perform at the Midtown's Got Talent event. The finals occurred in early October.

Performers discuss difficulties of competitive environments, nervousness

Avery Carlisle
October 26, 2022
With CCPL reopening, TLC members discuss losing love for reading

With CCPL reopening, TLC members discuss losing love for reading

Avery Carlisle
September 29, 2022
Registered Nurse Amy Fletchall emails her colleagues about events. She said that one of the main focuses right now for the Health Center are student immunizations. She said “We are right now working on immunizations. We have a couple hundred students that are out of compliance.”

Health center prepares for new school year, Senior Class immunizations

Avery Carlisle
September 15, 2022
drecodespekauo

[Photo] New dress code policies discriminate against females, stereotype males

HiLite Staff
September 13, 2022
People should stop supporting fast-fashion companies with negative environmental impact, start supporting small businesses

People should stop supporting fast-fashion companies with negative environmental impact, start supporting small businesses

Avery Carlisle
May 20, 2022
Christopher Kuhne, co-sponsor of NAHS, doing what he loves best. He said NAHS has been leaning toward student run activities. “We get things set with the precedent first semester and then we just let (the students) run with it after that,” he said.

National Art Honor Society focuses on student leadership, Black History Month

Avery Carlisle
March 18, 2022
chalk it up

Student athletes consider balance of performance, artistry in their sports

Avery Carlisle
March 18, 2022
Painting teacher Anna Kramer closes the acrylic paint jars used in her painting class. She said, “Usually I start (the year) by teaching color theory because that’s huge with painting”

Painting class changes structure of project to allow increased creativity

Avery Carlisle
February 28, 2022
bookworm

Q&A with junior Nadiah Swalley on writing, self-publishing process

Avery Carlisle, Entertainment Reporter
February 16, 2022
As Half Notes workshop approaches, choir members reflect on leadership roles within performing arts community

As Half Notes workshop approaches, choir members reflect on leadership roles within performing arts community

Avery Carlisle
January 16, 2022
Fiber arts teacher Christopher Kuhne added the knitting and crocheting skills to the curriculum. He said, “Knitting and crochet is one of the biggest joys in my life.”

Fiber arts class adds knitting and crocheting to the curriculum this year

Avery Carlisle
December 9, 2021
Students talk about “camp,” niche, non mainstream aesthetics

Students talk about “camp,” niche, non mainstream aesthetics

Avery Carlisle
December 7, 2021

Q&A with freshman Jackson Bowers on nature, Bob Ross inspired artworks

Avery Carlisle
November 12, 2021
artful strokes: Senior Nash Cheslock adds details to a pair of white Nike Air Force 1 shoes. Cheslock said he mostly uses acrylic paints for these projects.

Q&A with senior Nash Cheslock on shoe painting hobby

Avery Carlisle
October 22, 2021
All Availability for Abortion Rights

All Availability for Abortion Rights

Avery Carlisle and Lily Farrell
October 1, 2021
Creative Choreo: The Ambassador choir members practice their routines in a gym. The fall performance will be on Sept. 29.

A Change of Scenery

Avery Carlisle, Entertainment Reporter
September 23, 2021
Sophomore Maiza Munn admires the details on the mural that was painted with senior Caroline Hammonds’ design.

Art department speaks on new mural and upcoming events

Avery Carlisle
September 3, 2021
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