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Virtual students in Chinese II take on challenges, choose safety over risks of COVID-19

Michelle Wan • January 11, 2021

As school starts up for its second semester, students have the choice to switch between the all virtual or hybrid systems of learning. Some Chinese II class students who have chosen the all virtual path...

CMYC helps with Carmel Fire Department gift drive, continues to host meetings virtually

Josie Cruzan • January 11, 2021

The Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council recently raised money to help the Carmel Fire Department with their annual toy drive. The group raised $1200 for the annual drive, which will benefit the department’s...

With hybrid, virtual schedules, students should appreciate educators’ efforts to adapt to new teaching methods

Chenyao Liu • January 11, 2021

A few weeks before the end of the first semester, I was getting ready to do a debate in AP European History when the class got off track. I’m still not sure how we got into the topic, but...

Schedule changes to accommodate ISTEP+

Zainab Idrees • January 8, 2021

With COVID-19 making schools resort to online learning this past spring, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced the cancellations of many of its state standardized tests, including the Indiana...

Nurses, economists, student workers, activists, family members review 2020, pandemic effects

Cady Armstrong and Christian Ledbetter • December 17, 2020

Editor’s Note: This issue’s Cover Story is a compilation of follow-ups on previous stories related to the COVID-19 pandemic that were published by the HiLite staff in 2020. Scan the...

The HiLite staff commends the administration for their efforts to create a safe final exams schedule for students, staff

HiLite Staff • December 11, 2020

Normally, during finals week, students can be seen walking around downtown Carmel to relax or entering the school in order to ask last-minute questions before their final exams. However, due to COVID-19...

Students find new ways to celebrate Thanksgiving, Black Friday due to COVID-19

Tsion Daniel • November 26, 2020

For senior Logan Tullai, as for many students at this school, Thanksgiving is an annual family tradition. For Tullai, Thanksgiving serves as a time of reflection. “It’s a good time to reflect on...

Administration creates plan for ISTEP+ administration, finalizes second semester details amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Rhea Acharya • November 24, 2020

Associate Principal Karen McDaniel said administration right now is continuing to focus on fine-tuning this school’s plans for second semester, including establishing a way for juniors to take the state-mandated...

School Resource Officers (SROs) adapt to COVID-19, explain day-to-day tasks

Calina He • November 23, 2020

School Resource Officers (SROs) at CHS have fewer day-to-day tasks due to COVID-19, according to Officer Scott Moore. “Typically, in a normal school year we would be busy with a lot of things going...

Carmel Orchestras after-school rehearsals canceled

Jasmine Zhang • November 22, 2020

Due to COVID-19 concerns, Carmel Orchestras have canceled their after-school rehearsals until after Thanksgiving Break. Despite this, Carmel Orchestras will still be having their winter concert. “Our...

House and Cabinet postpone Runway for Riley

Tessa Collinson • November 19, 2020

Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases at CHS, House and Cabinet decided to postpone their annual Runway for Riley event, according to Cabinet sponsor Sarah Wolff. “We have decided to postpone this...

Theater class prepares for fall production, implement new COVID-19 protocols

Pallevi Pillai • November 17, 2020

The theater department is preparing for its fall production, “Radio Mystery Theatre.” The performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12, 13, and 14 at the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. Tickets are...

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