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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...

A student equestrian trains with her horse. Ehret said the sport takes up a significant amount of her free time. Ehret said, "My whole school year (turned upside down) because I moved to a new barn. I’m gone for four hours after school; I get (out of school), get up there at 5 p.m. and get back at 9 p.m. So there’s just no time to do anything that’s not what I currently do, and to be honest, there’s no time for that either.”

Students, teacher, administrator reflect on the experiences of students who compete for teams outside of CHS

Nora Mariano April 23, 2024

Springtime brings about the start of the seasons for many sports at this school. As the sun begins warming the frost-bitten ground, baseball and softball players pick up their bats, and track runners stretch...

Berit Van Beynen, North Central Indiana Sand Volleyball Club club volleyball player and junior, competes in the Nike Mideast Qualifiers tournament on March 17. Van Beynen said, in the past, players have ignored rule changes like the double-touch rule, and that she thinks that will happen to this new rule as well. “There was another rule where they tried to make doubling with setting legal, but it sort of turned into, ‘Who cares this isn't how volleyball is supposed to be played,’ and it was boycotted, which I believe is going to happen with this rule too." (Submitted Photo: Berit Van Beynen)

Volleyball players discuss the new NCAA double touch rule

Kate Loper March 26, 2024

On Feb. 20, the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Rules Committee released a new and impactful rule for women's collegiate volleyball. This rule, known as the doubling rule, has changed how the game is played....

Q&A with students, teacher about upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament

Mahitha Konjeti March 22, 2024

Sophomore Amay Sharma  What is March Madness?  March Madness is a thing that occurs every year, it’s a basketball collegiate playoff tournament to determine which team is overall better,...

The Coquettes practice on in the main cafeteria on Jan 26. Liviya Sharp, Coquette dancer and junior, said, "I feel like (the goal) of every sport is to practice and get good at something and then you showcase it somehow whether it's playing in a game or presenting it to an audience. I consider it a sport for that reason."

Q&A with senior Uma Kalluparambil and junior Liviya Sharp on dancing as a sport

Asini Jayarapu February 4, 2024

Liviya Sharp, Coquettes member and junior What is your position on the Coquettes? We don’t really have positions on the (Coquettes); I’d say it’s all just a group effort. However, there are...

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...

Sophomore Tiffany Gao skates competitively at several different competitions. Gao said, "I do love competing because you get to express yourself through your music and choreography." (Submitted Photo: Tiffany Gao)

Athlete Spotlight: sophomore Tiffany Gao on competitive ice skating

Katie Maurer January 18, 2024

Why did you start ice skating? My mom was a huge fan of the skater Yuna Kim; she would always watch her Olympic programs on the TV and I would watch too. Watching her made me want to skate too because...

Hockey is a sport like no other, thrilling, action-packed, astonishing [opinion]

Hockey is a sport like no other, thrilling, action-packed, astonishing [opinion]

Mahitha Konjeti January 9, 2024

As temperatures drop, winter sports rush to the forefront of the athletics world. Winter sports exhibit the same speed and skill as any other sports, but their snow-covered environment makes them even...

Boycotts, while simplistic, remain effective

Boycotts, while simplistic, remain effective

Ryan Sharp December 9, 2023

Boycotts have been a staple of American history and have had positive results throughout the 20th century. Boycotts against the anti-semetic newspaper The Dearborn Independent led to the paper’s end...

Athletes, tennis coach reflect on benefits of sports-related technology

Athletes, tennis coach reflect on benefits of sports-related technology

Asini Jayarapu December 1, 2023

Athletics is a crucial part of many high school students' daily schedules. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 57% of high school students play on at least one sports...

Review: "Caraval" is a legendary read [MUSE]

Review: “Caraval” is a legendary read [MUSE]

Jenny Li May 4, 2023

Caraval, written by Stephanie Garber, is a “sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game” hosted by Legend. Twists and turns...

Senior Nick Katsis

Humans of CHS: Students reminisce about favorite parts of year, memorable moments

Marissa Ryan and Anna Klauz February 21, 2020

"Senior schedule has definitely been one of the highlights of my senior year. I recommend everyone who is in a lower grade (to) try your best to get into the TCP Program. Having four classes a semester...

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