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The 2014-15 ComedySportz team poses for a photo after their first practice. Senior Kinsey Erickson (second from left in the top row) said, “Although I am definitely a leader, I wouldn’t say that I am done learning, and that’s something that’s always just really important in ComedySportz.” JASON KLEIN/PHOTO

ComedySportz team begins to gel as practices start up

Beats October 23, 2014

After hosting an  audition process that found five new members, ComedySportz is learning to play as a team in its first few practices. According to Kinsey Erickson, ComedySportz veteran member and senior,...

Matthew Bear, new ComedySportz member and senior, listens on during the team’s first full meeting of the year. Bear said that he auditioned for the team because everything he heard was “constantly positive, positive, positive.” JASON KLEIN / PHOTO

ComedySportz inducts new members, begins practices for season

Beats October 10, 2014

According to ComedySportz sponsor Jim Peterson, the team has added five new members to its team following a yearly audition process. Senior Matthew Bear, junior Mary Caltrider and sophomores Chuck Burton,...

CHS students to assist in Sept. 20 Tour de Carmel

CHS students to assist in Sept. 20 Tour de Carmel

Contributor September 17, 2014

According to Traci Broman, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Events Supervisor, CHS students will play a large role in the organization’s Tour de Carmel event, set to take place on Sept. 20 at 8:00...

Electric Ensemble hosts free concert after school on April 3

Electric Ensemble hosts free concert after school on April 3

Author Archives April 2, 2014

The school's Electric Ensemble will host a free concert in the auditorium at 4 p.m. on April 3, according to Hyesoo Chae, Electric Ensemble president and senior. “There are a lot of songs people...

ComedySportz members rehearse before upcoming matches. According to sponsor Jim Peterson, the team will have home matches against Bishop Chatard on March 27 and Guerin Catholic on March 28. JASON KLEIN / PHOTO

ComedySportz members prepare for March 27, 28 matches

Beats March 24, 2014

ComedySportz will host two matches in the studio theater on March 27 and 28, in which CHS will be facing off against Bishop Chatard and Guerin Catholic. According to ComedySportz sponsor Jim Peterson,...

Junior Jacob Swiezy. JAYMEE STOUT / PHOTO

Difference Maker: Jacob Swiezy

acumen December 5, 2013

Junior Jacob Swiezy fixed a sign board that had not worked for over 10 years. Acumen sat down with him to talk about the process it took to build it, as well as its effect.  So, what exactly is...

Nicky Jasin, co-president of Big Game and senior, leads a chant at a football game at Hamilton Southeastern on Oct. 25. In his role with Big Game, Jasin has injected energy into other students. JASON KLEIN / PHOTO

Difference Makers: Nicky Jasin and Conner McGeehan

acumen December 5, 2013

For the past seven years, Big Game has been behind many of the themed sporting events, planning tailgates and other school spirit ideas. While in the past, Big Game has focused on covering “The Big Three”:...

Culture Clash: How do CHS students who have multiple backgrounds see life differently than their peers?

Culture Clash: How do CHS students who have multiple backgrounds see life differently than their peers?

acumen October 3, 2013

Every year for Thanksgiving, senior Jessica Lecher experiences a fusion of her two cultural backgrounds as she enjoys both turkey and the traditional Chinese food that her grandmother makes. With a father...

A mass of cluttered papers huddled behind him, Comedy Sportz sponsor Jim Peterson explains the process for the team this upcoming season. The club added five new members to expand its number to 11 total participants. JASON KLEIN / PHOTO

Comedy Sportz adds five members to its ranks

Beats September 20, 2013

Comedy Sportz has announced the addition of five new members to its team following its Sept. 7 tryouts. Seniors Andrew Kathan and Adam Smith, junior Kinsey Erickson and sophomores Rachel Glait and Michael...

The Carmel Clay School Board has named former district superintendent Stephen Tegarden as the Carmel Clay Schools interim superintendent. The School Board plans to continue its search for a full-time superintendent. SUBMITTED PHOTO / CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS

Dr. Stephen Tegarden chosen to fill role of Carmel Clay interim superintendent

Beats May 21, 2013

After its search for a new superintendent did not turn up any successors to Dr. Jeff Swensson, who is stepping down from his post at the end of this school year, the Carmel Clay School Board has made the...

While developing technical skills, TechHOUNDS members also learn valuable life lessons

acumen February 15, 2013

Entering his fourth year on TechHOUNDS Robotics Team 868, Akash Shankar, team leader and senior, said he’s feeling just as excited as ever to begin competitions. “We’re going to be strong this...

distracted: Senioritis victim Keshav Ramaswamy talks to a friend during his band class instead of paying attention to the music. Alternate schedules that have been proposed for future seniors may help to subdue this lack of attention that comes with senioritis. SAM PATTERSON/ PHOTO

Seniors of future graduating classes may have alternate options to taking traditional classes

News January 24, 2013

As seniors face their final semester of high school, worsening cases of ‘senioritis’ prompt new efforts to fight the epidemic from students and administrators For senior Keshav Ramaswamy, the...

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