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ALA Girls Nation led by the American Legion Auxiliary is a leadership and civics program designed for rising seniors who...
09/27/2025

ALA Girls Nation led by the American Legion Auxiliary is a leadership and civics program designed for rising seniors who have been chosen from their state’s ALA program. During ALA Girls Nation in Washington, D.C, the participants are known as « senators » serving in a mock legislature in which they are responsible for submitting bills and resolutions.

In the summer leading up to her senior year, Saanvi Yarrapotu participated in the program. Yarrapotu said, “It was a crazy experience, and just do it. Even if you don’t make it to Girls Nations. Even if you don’t win. The people who didn’t win were out here having fun.”
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Carmel honored two-time Olympian and Class of 2002 graduate Rajeev Ram by naming a featured tennis court after him. Play...
09/26/2025

Carmel honored two-time Olympian and Class of 2002 graduate Rajeev Ram by naming a featured tennis court after him. Players and coaches said his success motivates them to dream bigger and work harder, showing that it is possible to make it from Carmel to the world stage. From inspiring younger athletes to bringing the team closer together, Ram’s legacy is leaving a lasting impact.

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Carmel defeated Columbus North 56-7 on Sept. 19, but the night was about more than the score. It was senior night, meant...
09/24/2025

Carmel defeated Columbus North 56-7 on Sept. 19, but the night was about more than the score. It was senior night, meant to honor the upperclassmen. The student section was also on theme for blackout.

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The erasure of rainbow crosswalks is not the only anti-LGBTQ+ policy that has been implemented since the Trump Administr...
09/22/2025

The erasure of rainbow crosswalks is not the only anti-LGBTQ+ policy that has been implemented since the Trump Administration took control of the White House. Even before the beginning of his second term, President Donald Trump was already considered the president with the most discriminatory policies against q***r people in American history.

Senior Talia Glowacki is one such student speaking out. As a Carmel Pride Executive member, Glowacki has been vocal about the impact these policies have on LGBTQ+ youth in the community, emphasizing the importance of visibility and advocacy.

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Spanish, spoken by approximately 41 million americans, is one of the most widely known foreign languages in the United S...
09/22/2025

Spanish, spoken by approximately 41 million americans, is one of the most widely known foreign languages in the United States. Beyond language requirements in school, many CHS students seek to improve their skills through foreign language immersion.

Senior Ella Fry is one such student. Fry was a part of the 2025 IU Honors in Foreign Language Program where she was able to travel to Oviedo, Spain and live with a host family for a month. Over the course of her stay, she said her Spanish fluency improved drastically.

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In honor of Toy Story’s 30th anniversary this past September 12, learn all about the history, setting, characters and mo...
09/21/2025

In honor of Toy Story’s 30th anniversary this past September 12, learn all about the history, setting, characters and more

GRAPHICS: Beatrice Houck .lazard Catherine Guo Isabella Spierdowis
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Students perform in dress rehearsals for the Studio One Acts on Sept. 17. The Studio One Acts performances will take pla...
09/20/2025

Students perform in dress rehearsals for the Studio One Acts on Sept. 17. The Studio One Acts performances will take place Sept. 18-20 at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theater. The acts are directed by seniors Luke Boyce, Aubrey Clawson, Evelyn Foster and Emma Miller. See the full photo gallery at hilite.org

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As Homecoming Week begins on Sept. 22, take a look at everything you need to know. On gold days, Senate Golden Tickets c...
09/19/2025

As Homecoming Week begins on Sept. 22, take a look at everything you need to know. On gold days, Senate Golden Tickets can be found hidden in classrooms. During all lunches, there will be ticket sales in Main and Freshman Cafeteria. Happy Homecoming CHS!

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The annual Carmel on Canvas Plein Air Paint Out took place from Sept. 5 to 6, 2025. It will be held at Carmel Arts & Des...
09/17/2025

The annual Carmel on Canvas Plein Air Paint Out took place from Sept. 5 to 6, 2025. It will be held at Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel’s Midtown, City Hall, Japanese Gardens, Carmel City Center and Carmel Central Park. The outdoor painting allows for many students to express their creativity in an alternative setting.

Senior Ismail Kheiri is one student that said he loves to paint plein air. Kheiri said one of the biggest benefits of plein air painting is the improvement in technique.
Kheiri said, “Painting directly from life forces you to understand how light and atmosphere impact a landscape, and how to translate color and distance on a canvas. There’s also a variable of time, as the lighting will change the look of the landscape, which forces you to make quick decisions.”
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In honor of National Video Games Day on Sept. 12, learn more about popular video games. See the full JAM at hilite.org.G...
09/13/2025

In honor of National Video Games Day on Sept. 12, learn more about popular video games. See the full JAM at hilite.org.

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With the start of the school year welcoming club proposals and renewals, Shawn Feng, Feature editor and junior, examines...
09/12/2025

With the start of the school year welcoming club proposals and renewals, Shawn Feng, Feature editor and junior, examines the authenticity and true importance of club leadership roles.

“Superficial motivation wanes quickly,” Feng said, “leaving clubs with perpetual issues: subpar fundraising, ever-falling attendance and unresponsive leadership.”

According to Feng, more clubs display a lack of motivated leadership, discouraging club attendance and commitment.

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