The 2010-11 HiLite newsmagazine earned Gold Medalist status in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s (CSPA) annual critique. The publication earned 926 out of 1,000 possible points, additionally...

By Sara Rogers <[email protected]> I’ll admit it. I’m an addict. Not an addict in the traditional drug or alcohol sense, but a more 21st century version: addicted to the fascinating and...

By Sara Rogers <[email protected]> Everyone knows certain perpetually positive people who can never fail to see the bright side of a situation, the peculiar few that can manage to lift morale...

By Sara Rogers <[email protected]> In 1985, not a single state in America had an adult obesity rate over 15 percent. In 2009, 33 states in the United States saw adult obesity rates of over 25...

By Sara Rogers <[email protected]> In 2010, I was exposed. As an active user of social networks and electronic devices, a good portion of my life plays out daily by means of the evolving,...

By Sara Rogers <[email protected]> After more than twelve years in the school system, I can safely say that American education is a far cry from making the grade. As paradoxical as it may...

This semester’s schedule for finals week will differ from that of past years, according to Principal John Williams. “Our schedule is a little bit different,” Williams said, “but students don’t...

By Sara Rogers <[email protected]> The American political stratum and its respective politicians are somewhat laughable. In the past month leading up to the Nov. 2 congressional elections, broadcast...

On Nov. 7, Carmel High School will host its third annual community open house from 1 to 3 p.m. According to Principal John Williams, all members of the community are welcome to attend regardless of any...

By Sara Rogers <[email protected]> With 12 years of public schooling under my belt, I have a certain 31-word oath permanently etched into my brain. Turned toward the flag with right hand over...

During the next week, the Senior Class will begin preparation for graduation in May. Seniors must order their caps and gowns as well as any additional graduation packages by Oct. 20 during English classes....

By Sara Rogers <[email protected]> The phrase “undivided attention” is becoming extinct. While typing this column I find myself listening to music, conversing with two people via text messages...