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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...

Senior Taylor Gallagher signed to the girls on the deaf cheer team that she coaches to smile. Gallagher said learning ASL at the school has helped her communicate with her team, although it is still not always easy.

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

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

(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...

Deaf Deaf World on Thursday 9/22

Deaf Deaf World on Thursday 9/22

Allen Zhang, Web Content Editor September 21, 2016

The annual Deaf Deaf World event is coming up on September 22 in the Blue Gold Gym. Teachers may choose to bring their students for a 25 minute session. Those attending will experience a simulated deaf...

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

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...

Darren Chang, Key Club member and sophomore, reads the Key Club agenda. Chang said he is excited to vote for the Key Club class officers on Oct. 2. MELISSA YAP / PHOTO

Key Club to hold class officer elections

Beats September 23, 2014

At the next meeting on Oct. 2, Key Club members will vote for class board members. These class officers will log hours and file  information. Students interested in applying for a position should turn...

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 students volunteer in Sept. 27 Deaf Deaf World (DDW)

Author Archives September 25, 2013

The Sixth Annual Deaf Deaf World (DDW) event will take place on Sept. 27 in the upper gym, during the entire day, according to sponsor Joseph Wheeler. Each session will be 25 minutes, and participants...

ASL Club to meet May 1

Beats April 26, 2013

ASL Club plans to decide on its final few events for the semester at the next meeting on May 1 during SRT in room B200. Katie Connery, ASL Club President and senior, said “We still have to decide on...

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