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Q&A with sophomore Rachel Zhou and junior Grace Nie about ice skating, competing

Ella Guo • December 16, 2023

Grace Nie (Junior) What made you start ice skating? I started skating back when I lived in China, I think I was around 7 to 8. It wasn’t serious or anything but I would just go to the rink...

Q&A with Haylie Fletcher on ballet, The Nutcracker show at the Palladium

Safin Khatri • November 27, 2023

Can you describe your journey as a ballet dancer and how it has led you to your role in “The Nutcracker?” I was put into ballet at the age of 3, and I really just liked the idea of the pretty tutus...

CHS to bring “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to the stage

Jenny Li and Helena Wang • May 11, 2023

The production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” marks the first full-scale musical CHS has mounted since 2019. Involving almost 200 students, the musical is set for May 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. Additionally,...

Students, drag queen scrutinize proposed drag show ban

Nora Mariano • March 29, 2023

Senior Amelia Vrtis has seen the drag shows at Carmel Pride for two years now and she said she has positive memories of the event. “I thought it was really impressive that people can dance like that...

Carmel show choirs to hold concert on March 25

Ava Reddick • March 20, 2023

The "Evening of Show Choirs" performance will take place on March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. According to Head of Choirs Katherine Kouns, Accents, Ambassadors, New Addition and Allegro...

Student athletes consider balance of performance, artistry in their sports

Avery Carlisle • March 18, 2022

According to gymnast and junior Kendall Powell, many people watch gymnastics for the entertainment aspect but fail to realize the type of athleticism needed for the activity. “Even if I didn’t do...

Come Support Accents at Center Green on April 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. [Of Stage and Screen]

Emily Carlisle • April 23, 2021

Hi everyone and welcome back to “Of Stage and Screen.” As we know, the past year has been anything but normal. And the pandemic has hit the performing arts HARD. Coming up on April 25, the Accents...

YAGP allows for opportunities despite commitment, demonstrates underrated work ethic demanded in dance

Chloe Sun • February 21, 2020

It’s early in the year, and for many dancers, the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) looms on the horizon. As the world's largest international student ballet competition and scholarship program, succeeding...

CHS Marching Band to perform during SRT Friday

Allen Zhang, Online Editor • November 28, 2016

According to Joseph Schaller, assistant principal of CHS: This Friday (Dec. 2) all students will see the Grand National Championship performance, “Adagio Presto.” The performance will last 10-12...

CHS’s annual fall band and orchestra concert to be on Oct. 5 and 6, respectively

James Yin, Reporter • October 5, 2016

CHS will host its annual fall band concert on Oct. 5. According to band director Mike Pote, the fall band concert will feature all of the concert bands. “All six concert bands are going to perform....

Coming to a Theater Near you: Studio one acts to run from Sept. 25 to 27

entertainment • September 23, 2014

Sept. 25 to 27, the cast and crew members of the Studio One Acts plan to host a series of short plays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Studio Theater. According to Kinsey Erickson, student director and senior,...

Accents, Ambassadors preparing for ‘Holiday Spectacular’

Beats • October 25, 2011

The Accents and Ambassadors are currently preparing for the annual holiday choral performance, "Holiday Spectacular." The shows will be Nov. 30 through Dec. 4 in the Dale E. Graham Auditorium. Tickets...

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