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Statistics and Mathematics teacher Matthew Wernke passes out an experiment paper during his AP statistics/AP research block class on April 26. “Mathematics is not just about numbers; it's a tool that empowers critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making in various aspects of life,” Wernke said.

Math teachers work to make subject more relatable, overcome stigma

Saahas Kandru April 29, 2024

In the crowded halls of high schools across the nation, the subjects of mathematics and statistics often find themselves at odds with student enthusiasm. As April unfolds, so does Mathematics and Statistics...

The Month of Math

The Month of Math

Ethan Blastick April 29, 2024



Junior Kenzie Mattingly waters and measures plants kept in a biology room for scientific observation. She said as a woman in the life sciences there have  been times where she's been afraid to give her input.

Women in STEM emphasize the struggles of gender bias within school, workplace

Avery Carlisle March 31, 2023

Junior Kenzie Mattingly said she has a dream of working in the medical field as a woman once she graduates. However, she said the STEM field is still not quite an equal community for women compared to...

Sophomores Sophia Malerbi and Anshika Saxena pose at choir practice. Both students enjoy putting time aside to help others struggling to build a better choir.

Students share random acts of kindness, impact on them, others

Caroline Just, Student Section Reporter February 17, 2022

math help: Senior Charitha Anamala pursues her love for teaching by tutoring High School students in a program called Math Tutoring. “I’ve always loved helping my friends when they are struggling at...

Juniors Teresa Yu (left) and Mindy Sim (right) review Yu’s AP U.S. History test during a peer tutoring session. Sim, who tutors AP U.S. History while currently taking the class, said teaching others the material she’s currently learning also helps her understand it better.

Students, teachers explore non-traditional learning strategies at CCS

Chenyao Liu December 13, 2021

  CLC provides project-based path to graduation After spending around two weeks at CHS, junior Ella York transferred to the Carmel Learning Center (CLC), an alternative education service...

In honor of Women’s History Month, teacher, female students share their experiences in science

In honor of Women’s History Month, teacher, female students share their experiences in science

Grace Xu March 20, 2020

Click on the photos below to read the full Q&A's for each person, including those that were not able to be featured in print.

Joseph Broman, sponsor and math teacher, reviews upcoming competitions for Math Club on his computer. Broman said many of the competitions will take place during first semester.

Math Club members compete in two new competitions

Leslie Huang October 15, 2019

Math club members will be practicing for two new competitions that will replace the Mandelbrot competition, which ended last year. Joseph Broman, sponsor and math teacher, said, “We are working on two...

Math department chair Jacinda Sohalski quietly works at her desk. In the few weeks, she will be working with teachers to continue their professional development.

The math department begins second year with new textbooks and continues plans from last year

Brian Zhang September 4, 2018

The math department begins its second year with the new textbooks, according to math department chairperson Jacinda Sohalski. Sohalski said they are getting started for the upcoming school year. “We...

 Co-president and senior Kevin Liu finds different approaches to solve a difficult math problem. The members talked about this problem throughout the club meeting.

Math Club members talk about changes in the club

Leslie Huang August 30, 2018

The Math Club members discuss goals for this school year and changes that the club will undergo as well as different ways to attract more students to the club. Co-president and senior Joey Heerens said,...

CHS students to compete at Harvard-MIT Math Tournament in Boston

CHS students to compete at Harvard-MIT Math Tournament in Boston

News February 19, 2016

Five CHS students plan to attend the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament (HMMT) tomorrow at Harvard University. HMMT registration director David Liang ‘14 said via email, “HMMT is a biannual math contest...

Students, teachers compare American education system to foreign counterparts

Students, teachers compare American education system to foreign counterparts

feature January 21, 2016

As the school day progresses, senior Terry Zhou is reminded of the differences in education between China and the United States. These differences go unnoticed by most CHS students, who have never experienced...

(Left to right) Jackie Hu, Kimaya Raje, Katy Voor and Claudia Shelbourne, STEM Club members and juniors, discuss computer science. Raje said club members are researching computer science in order to peer mentor other students and earn the Honda STEM grant. ALEX YOM / PHOTO

STEM Club applies for computer science grant

News February 20, 2015

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Club plans to apply for a grant on May 1 in order to create a program that peer mentors students through teaching them computer science, according...

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