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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
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Month In Review: August/September 2024
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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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Hi! I’m Darshini Shankar and I’m so excited to be a Managing Editor for my third and final year on staff. Previously, I’ve been a Sports section editor and News reporter. On this page, you can check out the work I’ve done on staff. Outside of HiLite, I enjoy running cross country and track, hanging out with my friends and family, or blasting Taylor Swift.

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Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz sends an email to the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana. Foutz said Senate members are amidst preparations for the spring blood drive.

Senate to plan student government elections, spring blood drive

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2023
Senate members pose after the fall blood drive. Senate Sponsor Michelle Foutz says she hopes to see increased student involvement in the spring blood drive with the T-shirt design competition and partnership with Riley Children’s Hospital. (Submitted Photo)

Senate to organize March Madness bracket tournament, spring blood drive

Darshini Shankar
March 9, 2023

Senate to prepare questions, organize Brain Games for SSRTs

Darshini Shankar
February 9, 2023

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

Chenyao Liu and Ayaan Nadeem
February 12, 2023
The Great Grammys Interactive JAM

The Great Grammys Interactive JAM

Kent Fujita, Grace Guo, and Darshini Shankar
February 4, 2023
Q&A: Winter Formal with Senate sponsor, student body president

Q&A: Winter Formal with Senate sponsor, student body president

Darshini Shankar
January 26, 2023
While holiday spirit can bring joy, it may have negative effects on mental health

While holiday spirit can bring joy, it may have negative effects on mental health

Darshini Shankar
December 14, 2022
Senate members attend a meeting during SSRT to plan Care to Share. Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz said Care to Share sponsors low-income individuals in the Indianapolis area.

Senate to visit SSRTs, organize Care to Share

Darshini Shankar
October 26, 2022

Senate plans Homecoming activities, Pep Rally

Darshini Shankar
September 14, 2022
Athletes discuss their concern of extreme heat during their seasons

Athletes discuss their concern of extreme heat during their seasons

Darshini Shankar
May 18, 2022
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[Photo] Club Spotlight: Green Action Club

Siri Surapaneni
May 17, 2022

Men’s varsity baseball team to compete against Center Grove on May 10

Darshini Shankar
May 9, 2022
With 10th anniversary of “The Avengers” series, significance of hero diversity, community hero representation increasingly important

With 10th anniversary of “The Avengers” series, significance of hero diversity, community hero representation increasingly important

Chenyao Liu and Darshini Shankar
April 22, 2022
Emma Montarce, tennis player and sophomore, warms up before a match. Montarce said focus is essential to playing well in tennis.

[Photo] Athletes, assistant athletics director address stereotypes in sports, effect of Scholar Athlete program

Riley Laferriere
April 22, 2022
Lisa Venckus (LEFT), women’s track and field member and senior, runs during her race. Venckus should transgender athletes should be able to participate in the sport that matches their gender identity.

[Photo] Students discuss role of gender identity in sports, co-ed teams

Addison Joyce and Maggie Meyer
March 31, 2022
The logo of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) on the basketball court in the varsity gym. Carmel became an independent school after the Hoosier Crossroads Conference declined to allow it and Center Grove to join.

Q&A with Athletics Director Jim Inskeep on CHS becoming independent school

Darshini Shankar
March 18, 2022
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[Photo] Seniors reevaluate identity during final sports season

Addison Joyce
February 17, 2022
Senior Matt DiDonna plays in a game against the Southwest Michigan Blades on Jan. 23. DiDonna said the Gold Icehounds have played well so far this season and hope to finish with a few more wins.

Carmel Gold Icehounds to play in Hoosier League Championship Tournament starting Feb. 12

Darshini Shankar
February 11, 2022
Freshman Guerin Whitcomb (center) plays the flute during a varsity women’s basketball game. Whitcomb said the pep band creates more excitement in games.

Pep band member, basketball player celebrate impact of live music on game atmosphere

Darshini Shankar
February 11, 2022
With increase in virtual reality usage, students, teachers define effects of living in a digital world on an individual, view on reality

With increase in virtual reality usage, students, teachers define effects of living in a digital world on an individual, view on reality

Darshini Shankar and Saumya Somasi
January 20, 2022
Winter Olympics to begin on Feb. 4, 2022

Winter Olympics to begin on Feb. 4, 2022

Darshini Shankar
January 20, 2022
Senior Varsha Chandramouli laughs as she and other swim team members make a path to honor senior members. She said the team provides a support system, but is not the only thing that defines her.

[Photo] With upcoming holiday season’s focus on family, community, students, teachers review what constitutes a “family bond,” how relationships develop

Daniel Tian and Austin Guo
December 13, 2021

Barbies portray idealized beauty standard, have negative effects

Darshini Shankar
December 7, 2021
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[Photo] With increased crime rates, true-crime coverage, students, teachers examine effect serial killers, violence in media have on societal perceptions of criminals, criminal justice

Jillian Moore and Raghav Sriram
November 12, 2021
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[Photo] Students discuss family Thanksgiving football traditions, impact on family

Addison Joyce
November 12, 2021
Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Darshini Shankar and Luke Miller
October 22, 2021
Music Video Playlist: Staff Introductions [MUSE]

Music Video Playlist: Staff Introductions [MUSE]

Jillian Moore, Christian Ledbetter, Maddie Misterka, Riley Laferriere, Darshini Shankar, and Saumya Somasi
September 23, 2021
The cheerleading team paints storefronts in Carmel downtown as part of their preparations for homecoming week. Brooke Kibler, head coach of competition and football cheer, said the cheerleaders spend several hours painting storefronts to raise homecoming spirit for the football game on Sept. 24.

Cheerleaders prepare for homecoming week, Share the Spirit on Sept. 23

Darshini Shankar
September 22, 2021
Junior Nyah Lam (second from right) watches the movements of her teammates. Lam said it is important for all rowers to be coordinated when rowing.

With Regatta Day on Aug. 4, IRC rowers, coach acknowledge how rowing being less common sport contributes to team building

Darshini Shankar
August 12, 2021
Cafeteria Worker Debbie Brown prepares a vegetable a la carte food choice. The CCS district will continue with the free meal plan for all students for the 2021-22 school year.

CCS district to continue offering free lunches for 2021-2022 year

Darshini Shankar
May 16, 2021

CCRC to host Community Scholarship Night, continue to assist students with college, career options

Darshini Shankar
April 29, 2021
Q&As with Model UN club leader, sponsor

Q&As with Model UN club leader, sponsor

Darshini Shankar
April 13, 2021
Students, small business owners reflect on local businesses adapting in light of uncertainty during COVID-19

Students, small business owners reflect on local businesses adapting in light of uncertainty during COVID-19

Darshini Shankar
April 4, 2021

CCRC sees more juniors as they begin to plan for after high school, college

Darshini Shankar
March 31, 2021

Q&A with Clizia Martini, member of Confront the Climate Crisis and junior

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2021

Q&A with Aanchal Agarwal, member of Confront the Climate Crisis and junior

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2021

Q&A with Shannon Anderson, Assistant Director of Earth Charter Indiana

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2021
CHS students participate in the Climate Strike. Aanchal Agarwal said that striking is important but it is not everything to achieving climate justice.

Q&As on Climate Strikes

Darshini Shankar
March 21, 2021

CCRC releases virtual College and Career Planning Week resources

Darshini Shankar
March 11, 2021

CCRC continues to see students as they consider future college, career plans

Darshini Shankar
February 18, 2021

CCRC coordinates military, college preparedness resources for second semester

Darshini Shankar
January 25, 2021
Construction will occur at the football field in 2023. According to Athletics Director Jim Inskeep, the administration has already discussed ideas for the construction.

Renovations to occur at football stadium, Murray Stadium

Darshini Shankar
January 13, 2021
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[Photo] 12.12 News Briefs

Cady Armstrong
December 12, 2020

CCRC sees shift from senior to junior meetings

Darshini Shankar
November 24, 2020

Seniors work on college, scholarship applications with help of College and Career Resource Center

Darshini Shankar
November 10, 2020
Q&A with Autumn Zawadski, Trinity Free Clinic Marketing Director, on New COVID-19 testing sites

Q&A with Autumn Zawadski, Trinity Free Clinic Marketing Director, on New COVID-19 testing sites

Darshini Shankar
November 2, 2020

College and Career Resource Center to Assist Seniors with FAFSA Application

Darshini Shankar
October 30, 2020
News Briefs

News Briefs 10.15

Darshini Shankar
October 15, 2020
CHEER-ING UP: Riley Shockey, varsity cheerleader and senior, pumps up her team for an upcoming routine. Shockey said when she performs in front of an audience there is more excitement and adrenaline.However, with new COVID-19 safety guidelines, her virtual performances have no audiences, which she said makes it harder to perform.

Cheerleaders, coach reflect on pros, cons of competing virtually

Darshini Shankar
October 16, 2020
Cybersecurity students present their project on artifacts. Artifacts are pieces of data that the user leaves such as system and network logs and have been the focus of early cybersecurity units.

Cybersecurity Q&A

Darshini Shankar
October 12, 2020

College Go Week Will Provide College Planning Resources Virtually

Darshini Shankar
October 6, 2020

CHS Approves New Mental Health Services Through Ascension St. Vincent

Darshini Shankar
September 23, 2020
CHS Adjusts Contact Tracing Protocol, Defines Direct Contact

CHS Adjusts Contact Tracing Protocol, Defines Direct Contact

Darshini Shankar
September 14, 2020
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