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In Good Hands: In honor of International Day of Families on May 15, CHS students discuss additional responsibilities, resulting growth from unforeseen circumstances with parents

In Good Hands: In honor of International Day of Families on May 15, CHS students discuss additional responsibilities, resulting growth from unforeseen circumstances with parents

Angela Li April 19, 2019

Senior Samuel Chen has a passion not uncommon for others his age: cooking. However, what separates him from those who similarly share his hobby is his necessity to cook for his family every day. Three...

Family First: People should spend more quality time with their families

Family First: People should spend more quality time with their families

Angela Qian December 13, 2018

Like many students, I traveled over Thanksgiving break to visit family. But this family was my mom, and it was the first time I’d seen her in months. My sister came home from college, and we were all...

Global Family: CHS students examine motives behind adopting internationally, impact on lives with observance of National Adoption Awareness Month in November

Global Family: CHS students examine motives behind adopting internationally, impact on lives with observance of National Adoption Awareness Month in November

Natalie Khamis November 16, 2018

For junior Gabe Quigley, the adoption of his younger sister Metta six-and-a-half years ago was more than an opportunity to expand his family; it was a chance to help. According to the United Nations...

O’Connor prepares to set up a presentation for the FCCLA call-out meeting. O’Connor and several other FCCLA members will attend a leadership event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next month.

FCCLA Holds Opening Meeting, Leadership Conference on Sept. 27

Ashwin Prasad September 25, 2018

FCCLA held their call-out meeting on Aug. 30 in the family and consumer sciences wing. The FCCLA chapter at this school will perform community service activities during its first two meetings. Afterward,...

Sophomore Elle Nichol sets up miniature Christmas trees over her fireplace.  Nichol said she incorporates her German tradition with Christmas.

O’ Christmas Tree: Students put up Christmas decorations, not necessarily for religious aspect

Richa Louis December 14, 2017

Like many people  during this time of the year, freshman Shreya Sinha has a Christmas tree full of lights and ornaments sitting prominently in her house. But Sinha isn’t a Christian, and she said she...

Carmel Culture: As USA Today ranked Carmel as the Best Place to live in America, students, staff define what makes Carmel unique from other locations

Carmel Culture: As USA Today ranked Carmel as the “Best Place to live in America”, students, staff define what makes Carmel unique from other locations

Amy Tian, Raphael Li, and Laasya Mamidipalli October 26, 2017

Based on the interviews, respondents said what defines CHS is the size of the student body and the number of opportunities available. On the other hand, there’s more academic and athletic competition,...

On Jan. 29, junior Alexis O’Brien went to a Trump protest at the Indianapolis International Airport to protest against the president’s executive order to temporarily ban immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries. O’Brien made a sign saying “We Love You,” in Arabic, French and English. She said that she doesn’t support Trump’s order because not all immigrants are terrorists and because the issue blocked some Americans who were returning back to the US from one of those countries.

Students at CHS disagree with Trump’s former executive order

Allison Li, Beats Editor February 21, 2017

Junior Alexis O’Brien   Did you agree with Trump’s decision? Can you see where he’s coming from? Not at all. I don't agree with Trump’s policies. I agree that vetting could be...

Friends as Family: Biological family is not the most important factor of holidays.

Friends as Family: Biological family is not the most important factor of holidays.

Gabby Perelmuter, Social Media Editor November 17, 2016

In American tradition especially, family is emphasized to a greater degree than in other cultures. Thanksgiving is a prime example of this. People coming in from out of town to have a meal together maybe...

FAMILY MATTERS

FAMILY MATTERS

Ben Traylor and Jess Canaley November 17, 2016

In most athletic situations at school, families can participate as spectators, watching their sibling or child compete from the sidelines. However, for a few at CHS, being involved in sports is their opportunity...

While it lasts. We should take more time to cherish memories with our loved ones this Thanksgiving.

While it lasts. We should take more time to cherish memories with our loved ones this Thanksgiving.

perspectives November 13, 2015

Who are the first people you go to on bad days or good days? Who shares your struggles, your triumphs and your losses? No, it’s not your friends—think even simpler than that. Yes, this omniscient figure...

FAMILY MATTERS:
Sophomore Ryan Cole works on his homework during SRT. To Cole, having an extended Thanksgiving break will be helpful in allowing more time for him to be with his family.
SARA YUNG // PHOTO

The extension of Thanksgiving break to allow students more time with family

News November 13, 2015

While deciding breaks in the years 2015 to 2018, the calendar committee went through a long process, according to calendar committee chairperson Tom Harmas. “We talked about the important areas...

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