• HILITE NEWS HAS BEEN NAMED A NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION ONLINE PACEMAKER FINALIST
  • HILITE NEWS HAS BEEN NAMED THE HOOSIER STAR WINNER FOR NEWS SITE
  • HILITE NEWS HAS BEEN NAMED A COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION GOLD CROWN WINNER
Your source for CHS news

HiLite

Your source for CHS news

HiLite

Your source for CHS news

HiLite

Accents rehearse a choreographed number at an evening rehearsal. Sofia Rivera, Accents dance captain and junior, said she is excited for the Holiday Spectacular concert to come because of fun songs like “Sparkle Jolly Twinkle Jingle.”

Accents rehearse for upcoming Holiday Spectacular amidst preparation for competition season

Alina Yu December 1, 2018

This year, the annual Holiday Spectacular concert will be on Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m., as well as on Dec. 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. According to director of choirs Kathrine Kouns, Accents will join...

Director of choirs Katherine Kouns works on placements for choir students in her office on Nov. 16. “Holiday Spectacular is pretty much on track compared to previous years. We’re right about where we should be. There’s still a lot of work to do, but everyone knows what they’re doing,” Kouns said.

Choirs intensify Holiday Spectacular preparations

Josie Cruzan November 30, 2018

Holiday Spectacular will run from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9 and will be in the auditorium. Though students and teachers involved with the choir department have been rehearsing for some time now, the intensity of...

Entertainment Briefs

Entertainment Briefs

Da-Hyun Hong November 16, 2018

Kyle Barker, lead director of Ambassadors, plays through one of the Ambassadors songs for Holiday Spectacular. Barker said that Ambassadors had many songs in the show to prepare.

Ambassadors continue to assemble set, songs for Holiday Spectacular

Emily Carlisle November 10, 2018

The students in Ambassadors work towards one of their biggest goals for the year, Holiday Spectacular (Spec). This is Carmel Choir’s 27th year putting on this holiday classic. Spec showcases every choir...

Steven Kelly, New Edition member and senior, does AP English Literature and Composition homework during lunch in the library on Oct 29. “I feel like the fall concert went pretty well. I improved a lot, just at the concert itself. I feel like just being in front of a stage and being in front of a lot of people helps a lot,” Kelly said.

Choirs reflect on Fall Concert, prepare for Holiday Spectacular

Josie Cruzan November 8, 2018

The fall concert was on Oct. 9. Director of choirs Katherine Kouns said, “It was a huge success. The students really sold their performance, and everyone did a great job. I loved the piece that our...

Accents perform in a group number from last year’s Holiday Spectacular concerts. Senior Amelia Harrison said a favorite memory was when the Accents had to wear fat Santa costumes during their performance.

Accents perform at upcoming annual Holiday Spectacular concert

Alina Yu December 5, 2017

Accents will perform at the upcoming Holiday Spectacular concerts, which occur on Dec. 6, Dec. 7 and Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Holiday Wishes,” according...

Holiday Spectacular members rehearse after school for their upcoming show. Grumbacher said the show serves as a reminder for people to find peace and unity despite differences among people.

Performing arts department to prepare for Holiday Spectacular

Adhi Ramkumar November 20, 2017

The CHS performing arts department is preparing for the upcoming Holiday Spectacular, on Dec. 6, Dec. 7, Dec. 9, and Dec. 10 in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. The show will run at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, Dec....

The Ambassadors practice their choreography in front of a mirror during afterschool rehearsal. Practicing in front of a mirror helps members match movements with each other.

Ambassadors prepares for Holiday Spec

November 14, 2017

Holiday Spectacular is drawing near as the winter months approach. All the choirs are preparing for the large showcase and dealing with the stress of the time. Ambassadors is doing the same thing they...

November Entertainment Briefs

November Entertainment Briefs

Kalea Miao, Entertainment Editor November 17, 2016

 Holiday Spectacular members rehearse after school for their upcoming show. Kouns said the show serves as a reminder for people to find peace and practice acceptance, especially in face of the election season.

Performing arts department preparing for Holiday Spectacular

Adhi Ramkumar, Reporter November 10, 2016

The CHS performing arts department is preparing for the upcoming Holiday Spectacular, on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 3, and Dec. 4 in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. The show is at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec....

Senior choir members prepare for final semester

Senior choir members prepare for final semester

Contributor January 11, 2016

From Dec. 2 to 6, all of  the CHS choirs gathered for their annual Holiday Spectacular event.  According to junior choir member Maggie O’Scanaill, this is their biggest event of the year.  For seniors,...

A Memorable Show: CHS Choirs to perform in  upcoming ‘Holiday Spectacular’

A Memorable Show: CHS Choirs to perform in upcoming ‘Holiday Spectacular’

entertainment November 13, 2015

CHS choirs will perform evening and afternoon matinee showings of their annual Holiday Spectacular show in the auditorium from Dec. 2 to 6. According to Emily Urbanski, Ambassadors member and senior,...

Load More Stories
Donate to HiLite
$20
$500
Contributed
Our Goal