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Get Scared: With Halloween approaching, CHS  students discuss the science behind fear

Get Scared: With Halloween approaching, CHS students discuss the science behind fear

Jessica Konrad October 26, 2017

As Halloween creeps around the corner, many students at CHS are beginning to celebrate this holiday by watching scary movies and visiting haunted houses. While some students anticipate this time of the...

Elise Conour, 11

Elise Conour, 11

Jessica Konrad, Student Section Reporter September 21, 2017

“I feel like (songwriting) is a really good way for me to express exactly what I want to say to everyone in the world without them really knowing it’s coming from me because I write under a pseudonym...

ComedySportz members Georgia Simmons, Chuck Burton and Jake Greene compete against each other during an improv game. Through this game, they prepared for their upcoming matches in the spring.

ComedySportz prepares for matches

Jessica Konrad September 7, 2017

ComedySportz has begun preparing for their upcoming matches in the spring. Recently, the team has been focusing on improving their cooperation as a team and the group dynamic as a whole. The main focus...

The Ultimate Summer Guide

The Ultimate Summer Guide

Jessica Konrad and Raiha Zainab May 18, 2017

Advice, events and bucket lists to plan your summer and make it the best one yet  

PATH FINDER:
With her fellow ComedySportz participants, junior Sarah Lein  (right) participates in an “Interrogation” activity with junior Eric Bembenek (left) and senior Chuck Burton (center). Lein joined ComedySportz to figure out what path she wants to take.

It’s Okay to be Lost

Heidi Peng, Story January 27, 2017

At the back of the CHS performing arts hallway, in Room P123, six students, accompanied by one college graduate, chant, “Hey Fred Schneider, what are you doing?” This is part of a warm-up called...

During rehearsal, Eric Bembenek, ComedySportz member and junior, interrogates Chuck Burton, ComedySportz member and senior. While playing, the team prepared for their upoming matches.

Club Spotlights 1/27

James Yin, Michelle Yin, Spotlights January 27, 2017

COMEDY SPORTZ: PRESIDENTS: Seniors Blaine McBroom and Chuck Burton WHAT IT IS: ComedySportz is a competitive, improvisational show revolving around comedic events, which are usually judged...

RISING RAPPERS: Rappers and juniors David Chilemba (left) and Rashid RJ Conteh pose with microphones. Chilemba said they will most likely pursue rap as a career.

Rise of Rap

Jessica Konrad December 12, 2016

When rappers and juniors David Chilemba and Rashid “RJ” Conteh come home from school, their main focus isn’t studying, socializing with friends or going to sports practice. For Chilemba and Conteh,...

Ask the HiLite: What surprising events have taken place at CHS in the past?

Ask the HiLite: What surprising events have taken place at CHS in the past?

Jessica Konrad, Student Section reporter November 17, 2016

Q&A with Mrs. Skeens-Benton   Q: What was it like having Bill Clinton come to CHS on April 28, 2008? A: Actually, it was really neat. He came to speak about environmental issues, and...

ComedySportz team members lead students in a workshop to help them prepare for auditions. Co-captain and senior Chuck Burton said, The week leading up to auditions we have workshops where we teach games, basic rules of improv and stuff just so people are prepared to audition. Everyone of those workshops is basically just like what we do in auditions. JESSICA KONRAD//PHOTO

ComedySportz to conduct auditions Sept. 2

Beats August 29, 2016

According to ComedySportz sponsor Jim Peterson, ComedySportz will hold auditions for the team on Sept. 2. During auditions, students will participate in various games to demonstrate their comedic acting...

ComedySportz warms up before practice by playing a game called Boom Shakalaka. They used this game to begin practice by getting themselves into a comedic mindset. PHOTO/ JESSICA KONRAD

ComedySportz prepares for season’s final home matches on April 21 and 22

Beats March 25, 2016

ComedySportz will play its last home matches of the season on April 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theater. Tickets will be available at the door or online at ticketracker.com. According to sponsor...

CHS Theater prepares for “The 39 Steps”

Beats September 28, 2015

Jim Peterson, director of theatre and film, has recently been preparing for “The 39 Steps,” which has performances scheduled for Nov. 12, 13, and 14. Rehearsals begin on Sept. 28. Mr. Peterson described...

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