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Families and community members enjoy a Santa-themed soirée and annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. The event was held from 6...
12/10/2025

Families and community members enjoy a Santa-themed soirée and annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. The event was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and was free for anyone to enter. Located at the Clay Terrace Blvd., the soirée hosted a reindeer, Santa meeting, face painting and live music.

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Choir members perform during a Holiday Spectacular dress rehearsal on Dec. 3. Holiday Spectacular will feature over 400 ...
12/07/2025

Choir members perform during a Holiday Spectacular dress rehearsal on Dec. 3. Holiday Spectacular will feature over 400 students, with performances from all the Carmel Choirs and accompaniment from Carmel Band and Orchestra students.

To read a Q&A with choir members about the performances, visit hilite.org.

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12/05/2025

Formula 1 is one of the most intense forms of racing, featuring a four-wheel. single-seat car. This year, 10 teams competed on the F1 grid, each sponsoring two drivers. Throughout the 24 races this season, points are accumulated based on finishing position and the final race is on Dec. 7. There are only three drivers remaining in contention for the world champion title: the driver with the most points. Lando Norris leads with 408 points, Max Verstappen is in second with 396 points, and Oscar Piastri is in third with 392 points. With 25 points up for grabs in this final race, CHS students shared their thoughts on who they think is going to win the championship.

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Pinnacle senior ads are available to purchase until Dec. 5. Take a look at important information regarding ad purchases ...
12/05/2025

Pinnacle senior ads are available to purchase until Dec. 5. Take a look at important information regarding ad purchases and email [email protected] with questions.

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NOVEMBER IN PHOTOS: Review November through the lenses of our HiLite photographers. Check out the full gallery at hilite...
12/02/2025

NOVEMBER IN PHOTOS: Review November through the lenses of our HiLite photographers.

Check out the full gallery at hilite.org.

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12/01/2025

When the HiLite is run by teenagers…

The Carter Green ice skating rink opened on Nov. 22. As part of the Christkindlmarkt, it presents one of the larger wint...
11/30/2025

The Carter Green ice skating rink opened on Nov. 22. As part of the Christkindlmarkt, it presents one of the larger winter events Carmel offers.

Counselor Melinda Stephan said she thinks the market will help improve the mental health of students during the winter months.

“My kids love to go to (Chriskindlmarkt). They would love going ice skating at least once or twice a year,” she said. “Having something to do with your friends, whether it’s outdoors or indoors and just being somewhere where you think your spirits might get lifted is (always) good for you. Christkindlemarkt is definitely a great example of that.”

Read the full story on hilite.org.

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11/29/2025

Winter or Summer? This is a debate that sparks lots of opinions, CHS students share what their opinions are on if they would rather stay in the winter season or the summer season for the rest of their life.

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In honor of National Cake Day on Nov. 26, learn some facts about cakes.Check out the full JAM on hilite.org.GRAPHICS: Ez...
11/28/2025

In honor of National Cake Day on Nov. 26, learn some facts about cakes.

Check out the full JAM on hilite.org.

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Homemade food is a staple of the holiday season. From sprawling Thanksgiving spreads to comforting Christmas meals, some...
11/27/2025

Homemade food is a staple of the holiday season. From sprawling Thanksgiving spreads to comforting Christmas meals, some students are becoming more involved with cooking at home. They are also improving their ability to cook cultural dishes.

Some students are furthering their passion through culinary classes at this school as they learn about grocery budgeting and basic technique.

Lexi Torre-Teramoto, culinary student and junior, is one of them.

“I’ve always been intersted in cooking, so I thought it (culinary class) would be a good way to learn more and get involved with it,” Torre-Teramoto said.

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On Oct. 14, Indiana University Media School officials fired Jim Rodenbush, the student media director for the Indiana Da...
11/26/2025

On Oct. 14, Indiana University Media School officials fired Jim Rodenbush, the student media director for the Indiana Daily Student (IDS), after instructing the IDS that its upcoming print issue could only include Homecoming content, with “no other news at all.” Rodenbush, along with student editors at the IDS, protested the order, calling it an act of unlawful censorship.

When Malia Larger, CHTV news anchor and junior, found out about the IDS controversy, she said she was shocked. She said, “I mean, what’s happening around the country in universities is surprising. You’d expect most students to be heard all around the school, but this shows that they are more limited. So it kind of just shocked me that (censorship) would happen.”

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Across the country, rising food costs are pushing many students toward cheap, convenient fast food over healthier option...
11/25/2025

Across the country, rising food costs are pushing many students toward cheap, convenient fast food over healthier options.

Senior Vansh Mittal is one of them. Between rehearsals, meetings and homework, he often relies on quick meals that fit both his budget and his schedule. “You want to eat better” Mittal said, “but it doesn’t always feel affordable.”

Read the full story on hilite.org.

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