American Sign Language

As American Sign Language is seen in more forms of media, we should reflect on how the deaf community is represented through entertainment

Riley Laferriere • May 23, 2021

Before my eighth grade year, I knew almost nothing about deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL) or the deaf community in general; but, after watching the Freeform series “Switched at Birth,” my...

Follow the signs: CHS students use ASL beyond classroom in sports

Olivia Childress • February 22, 2019

Senior Taylor Gallagher saw herself in the cheerleaders as they flipped through the air. Having cheered for seven years, she knew what was required from an assistant coach. But as familiar as she was...

Simulated Silence: American Sign Language students host the tenth annual Deaf Deaf World

Hari Patel • September 29, 2017

“When I came to this school, I thought people should be more aware of the deaf and to celebrate the deaf awareness week which is always the last week of September.”

(Deaf)ining history

Raiha Zainab, Student Section reporter • March 17, 2017

Growing up, sophomore David Leffler lived a normal life with his family with one difference: his father, Andy Leffler, is deaf. When he was a baby, along with learning English like other children, David...

PHOTO ESSAY: Deaf Deaf World

Contributor • September 29, 2014

American Sign Language II students prepare for Deaf Deaf World Sept. 26

Contributor • September 25, 2014

On Sept. 26, American Sign Language II (ASL) students will host Deaf Deaf World in the upper gym. The all-day event occurs yearly and has been growing since its inception. Students can attend at any...

ASL Club to attend Deaf Nation Expo on April 26

Beats • April 23, 2014

The ASL Club will make a visit to the Deaf Nation on April 26 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The club has been planning the trip for a little over a month to the expo. Indianapolis is one of 10 cities...

ASL Club to meet on April 17

Beats • April 8, 2013

ASL Club will have its next meeting on April 17 during SRT in room B200. Katie Connery, ASL Club president and senior, said “We will talk about how the last event went, talk about the organization of...

ASL Club plans March 5 trip to Dave and Busters; meeting Feb. 21

Beats • February 14, 2013

ASL Club plans to meet on Feb. 21 to discuss their upcoming trip to Dave and Busters on March 5. Katie Connery, ASL Club President and senior, said they will also decide on possibilities for future events...

ASL Club plans to discuss club T-shirt designs on Jan. 30

Beats • January 25, 2013

ASL Club plans to meet on Jan. 30, the next late start, during SRT in B200. Club sponsor Joseph Wheeler says they will be voting on their club T-shirt design. Wheeler said students can create designs...

ASL Club to host day for Halloween games Oct. 30

Beats • October 29, 2012

ASL Club plans to host a day for playing Halloween games Oct. 30. Club sponsor Joseph Wheeler siad he hopes this opportunity will allow students learn new signs for Halloween and get better at signing. He...

ASL Club to watch new movie Nov. 2

Beats • October 29, 2012

American Sign Language (ASL) Club will be watching a new deaf movie, The Hard Man, on Nov. 2. Club sponsor Joseph Wheeler said he hopes that this opportunity will allow students to practice ASL and learn...