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Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times

Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times

Ryan Sharp and Evelyn Foster November 16, 2024

Senior Riley Abernathy’s family has owned a farm for decades. Abernathy said that for as long as she can remember, maintaining her family farm has been an integral part of her day-to-day life. “We...

Senior Alex Shackell swims in an Olympic race in August 2024. Shackell said, “There’s always going to be nerves and stuff but I tried to remain pretty calm and I knew I was ready for the race.” (Submitted Photo: Alex Shackell)

Athlete Spotlight: Alex Shackell on competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Ryan Sharp September 13, 2024

How did you get into swimming? Both of my parents were swimmers. They swam in college and my dad was a British Olympian, so they’ve put me in swimming ever since I was young. Your brother, Aaron...

Members of the Lacrosse team play in a scrimmage on April 24. Head Coach Keith Allen said offensive players have been using scrimmages to practice their plays and sets.

Men’s lacrosse to play Hamilton Southeastern on May 3

Ryan Sharp May 2, 2024

The varsity men’s lacrosse team will play against Hamilton Southeastern High School on May 3 at 8 p.m. Leo Prosser, lacrosse player and senior, said winning against Hamilton Southeastern would help...

Sophomore Grace Marshall competes in a lifting competition. Marshall said, "I would say (winning competitions) is a really good feeling. I work really hard for my strength and my capabilities so to see the outcome of it is pretty nice." 
(Submitted Photo: Grace Marshall)

Athlete Spotlight: Grace Marshall on being a powerlifting champion

Ryan Sharp May 1, 2024

How did you get into lifting? I originally played football here at Carmel High School, so I got into lifting to get stronger for the sport. Do you still play football? No, I stopped playing football...

Freshman Karen Sun at practice talking about the next drill she will do. Sun said, "A challenge I face (is with) my scheduling. I have to make sure my parents are able to drive me to places and I’m able to go to practice, and sometimes (the sports’ practices) intertwine so I need to cancel one.”

Student athletes reflect on burdens and benefits of playing multiple sports

Ryan Sharp April 23, 2024

Freshman Karen Sun saw her middle school and high school years as an opportunity to expand into a variety of sports, eventually choosing to play both soccer and lacrosse.  “I got into soccer to play...

The Carmel boys varsity basketball head coach Ryan Osborne coaches from the sidelines against Lawrence North on Feb. 1st. Junior Mackenzie Woods said that the pep-band really helps motivate the team

Students, athletic director discuss importance of behind-the-scenes workers in sporting events

Ryan Sharp February 28, 2024

For junior and basketball player Mackenzie Woods the adrenaline of playing basketball in front of a large, cheering crowd is one of her favorite experiences. “Usually a big crowd gets us more pumped...

Senior Mia Kubek poses after committing to Depauw University for soccer. Kubek said she took multiple factors into account with her choice to commit to DePauw, and she is happy with the decision she made. (Submitted Photo: Mia Kubek)

Students, coach weigh the positive and negative aspects of college recruitment and athlete pay

Ryan Sharp February 22, 2024

Gymnast and senior Aaronson Mansberger is committed to the University of Michigan, said he has been involved with the recruiting process for college athletics since the end of sophomore year. “After...

Carmel fans cheer on the football team at a home Game. Sophomore Mysk Abedali said she loves the environment in the stands and to cheer for her favorite team.

Sports fans discuss highs, lows when rooting for teams

Ryan Sharp January 31, 2024

For Mysk Abedali, Purdue sports fan and sophomore, watching Purdue football and basketball games is one of her and her family’s favorite pastimes. “My older brother went to Purdue when he was in...

Senior Max Winders play basketball on Jan. 27. Winders talks about how he decided to try out for the basketball team as a senior.

Athlete Spotlight: Senior Max Winders makes varsity his first year in basketball

Ryan Sharp January 30, 2024

How did you get into basketball? I started from a really early age, and then I got cut freshman year. Then I pretty much asked (Head Coach Ryan) Osbourne if I could try out again and he said, ‘Yeah,’...

Sophie Ramos, Carmel women’s Icehounds player and junior, watches a hockey match through the glass. When asked about people's reaction to her playing hockey, Ramos said, "Sometimes people are just like ‘Oh I wouldn’t expect that from you’ or they’ll say ‘I didn’t know women’s hockey was a thing."

Women’s hockey players continue to navigate male-dominated sport

Ryan Sharp January 25, 2024

Mallory Cheslock, Carmel women’s Icehounds player and senior, had an unusual introduction to the sport of hockey which she has now played for 12 years. “(My family) was at a store which had hockey...

Ancestry.com's 40-year anniversary: Students, teacher discuss role of ancestry versus genetics

Ancestry.com’s 40-year anniversary: Students, teacher discuss role of ancestry versus genetics

Evelyn Foster and Ryan Sharp December 13, 2023

When sophomore Solomon Seif took his first-ever ancestry test using 23&Me, he said he wasn’t remotely surprised by the results. He comes from a family that values traditions and family stories, and...

Arabic to be added to course offerings next year, students, department head, weigh in on decision

Arabic to be added to course offerings next year, students, department head, weigh in on decision

Ryan Sharp December 12, 2023

This school plans to introduce two new Arabic classes for the 2024-25 school year, Arabic I and Language for Heritage Speakers of Arabic, as a part of the course expansion where 24 new classes will be...

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