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entertainmentWhere are all the seniors going?See section C insert

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The New Frontier

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Editor in Chief Michelle HuManaging Editors Rosemary Boeglin Sarah SheaferAccountant Andrew BurkeAcumen Arjuna Capulong Jinny Zhang15 Minutes of Fame Afra Hussain Artist Daniel Li Rebecca XuBeats/Calendar Emma Neukam Amanda Nguyen Laura Peng Nina UndermanCover Story Sara RogersEntertainment Maddi Bourgerie Ellie SetaFeature Hera Ashraf Rebecca XuFront Page Tim Chai Steven Chen Graphics Daniel LiNews Susie Chen Beverly JenkinsPerspectives Julie Kippenbrock Jade SchwartingPhotography Nick Johnson Kaitlyn LampeSpecial Projects Kelsey Binion Amanda Nguyen Min Qiao Tracy SunSports Mackenzie Madison David ZhengStudent Section Lauren BurdickWeb Mike Jiang Nishanth Samala

Staff

Sally BaeAudrey BaileyMeredith Boyd Hope BoyerMaggie BrandenburgAndrew BrowningPatrick BryantMonica ChengRyan DuffyCassie DuganYameen HameedGrayson HarbourKendall HarshbergerBen LuAlex Mackall

Faraz Majid Katie Norman Priya PatelDarlene PhamThalib RaziMitch RingenbergErum RizviKatie WalstromReuben WarshawskyJackson WhitekerCelina WuMichelle YunSarah YunCaroline Zhang

Reporters

Adviser Jim StreiselPrincipal John WilliamsSuperintendent Jeff Swensson

Photographers Gabrielle Bowers Arjuna Capulong Shirley Chen Stephanie Coleman Shokhi Goel Lizzy Grubbs Kate Grumme Stuart Jackson Emily Puterbaugh Daniel Smith Jinny Zhang

Web team Miin “Steven” Chen Michael Luo Pedram Navid Matt Pickard Michael Price Yusheng Zhu

Video Marianna Cooper Parker Myers

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news

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student section

entertainment

sports

perspectives

15 minutes of fame

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Swimmer focuses on future career more than extra-curriculars12

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Sprinters on track team close point gap with distance runners

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S tA f f P e R S P e C t i v e: HiLite staf f advises students to stay focused during last few weeks of school

Stuart Jackson, Lauren Burdick and Monica Cheng share their commentary30

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3208 Junior Lauren Nopporn is folds ahead of her classmates

Percentage-based “Power School” changes in grading system to be implemented for next year

Students grieve death in unique ways, different from adults

HiLite staf f previews the best upcoming summer concerts

Siblings support each other when playing with each other in a sport

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CorreCtIons and ClarIfICatIons

from the 4.30 Issue

22 HiLite staff reviews the newest pizza places around town

In the news sidebar “Operation Referendum: Costs,” Hackett was attributed to saying “expiration of the current $3.2 million referendum,” instead of the correct “$2 million referendum expires in 2012.”

In the same sidebar, “money cut would be used to free up money for other programs” should be “money cut would be used to pay ongoing expenses not affordable with current and predicted revenue.”

Also, “increase in property taxes...” would be more correct as “raise in local property tax...”

In the sidebar, the effect “$3 million in cuts proposed if revenue couldn’t be replaced” was left out.

Males and females show major differences in social media usage.

Guys tweet from Mars. Girls iM from venus.

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HiLite • May 20, 2010 << just a minute 03Summer Sun, Local Fun

Start Early.Manage and plan your time by finding out when the finals take place and form a study schedule.

Take a break.Don't plan to study non-stop the night before. Your brain will be too fried to do well on the exams.

SleepThe recommended amount for adolescents is nine hours. Be courteous to your mind and body.

Exercise. Go for a walk or run. Cool down and relax, even for just a few minutes. It’ll do you good.

Prioritize. Order the most important exams you have to study for. If you really

need to catch up on some history, then start two weeks in advance. If you already know your math, then review the weekend before.

Study together.A study group can help out you and your friends. You’re all in the same situation.

Ask your teacher for help.If you're confused about your notes or the readings, go to the expert.

Keep things in perspective.Understand the significance of the grade. If you only need a B, then don’t be too distressed when you realize that you didn’t get that blessed A grade.

Visit hilite.org for the Final Exam schedule and more study tips.

Important Dates:

Carmel ConCert serIes at the Gazebo

Senior Finals: May 19-24Class Day Rehearsal: May 24

Senior Breakfast: May 25Graduation Rehearsal: May 25

Regular Finals: May 25-27Last Day of School: May 29

Graduation: May 31First Day of Summer School (first

session): June 1First Day of Summer School (second

session): June 29Greyhound Kick-Off: Aug. 6First Day of School: Aug. 10

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Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m.

June 2 to Aug. 4

Various music performances throughout summer every Wednesday evening throughout the summer.

Website: carmelgazeboconcerts.org

Carmel Farmer’s marketSaturday 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Carmel Civic Square

May 22 to Oct. 2

Check out the Carmel Farmer’s Market for the freshest fruits, vegetables and baked goods. Everything is produced locally.

Website: carmelfarmersmarket.com

CarmelFestSunday, July 4 noon to 10:00 p.m. and Monday 10:30 a.m. to noon (parade)

Monday, July 5 noon to 10:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. (fireworks) Check out the Carmel City Center area for the biggest celebration in Carmel during the Independence Day weekend. During the two days, there will be live entertainment, parades, fireworks and street vendors.

Website: carmelfest.net

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June 1 to Aug. 3

“Get a Clue! Read Something New!” summer reading program starts Tuesday, June 1. Students are to read as many pages as they can and earn prizes along the way. Raffles will also be held for participants to enter in. Teens earn a coupon for $1 off library fines when they register.

Summer Reading ProgramWebsite: carmel.lib.in.us

Carmel Clay publIC lIbrary

Final Exam Study Tips Follow this advice next week when exams start

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New English, science and social studies department heads chosen for next year

Maureen Borto, englishBorto has spent all eight of her years as a teacher in the English department.

She said she became a teacher because she always got along with kids. “As I was considering careers, I always remembered that. I love being around them and being able to instruct them,” she said.

According to Borto, the key to balancing being a department head with her teaching duties is prioritizing. “Over eight years, I’ve learned a lot. I think

I’ll be able to adapt,” she said.

As department head, her schedule will be busier than it is now; however, if she does give up teaching some classes, she said she is not worried about selecting who would replace her.

“ The great thing about teaching English is that all the teachers are certified to teach everything,” she said. “I don’t think we’ll have too many problems with needing teachers to fill in and teach classes.”

jennifer Marlow, science

Marlow is completing her 10th year of teaching in CHS’s science department. She has taught AP Chemistry for six years, regular chemistry for eight and honors chemistry for two.

Marlow said she has always wanted to teach; she said that in first grade, she wrote down that she wanted to be a teacher when she grew up.

“I had so many great teachers at Milroy and then at Rushville Consolidated High School who took the time not only to teach us the curriculum, but to get to know us as individuals,” she said. “I wanted to make that sort of impact on teenagers.”

According to Marlow, her favorite part of teaching is the balance between working with teenagers and working with adults.

“Every day is different, and every day, a teacher has an opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life,” she said.

She will be replacing David Dowell who, according to Marlow, was able to get new classes implemented in the science department during his time as department chair. Because of his additions, Marlow said she doesn’t foresee any major changes for science courses next year as the science department head.

Her biggest challenge in this position will be to learn how to balance her time, a challenge she said she is looking forward to.

“The biggest key will be organization and time management,” she said.

Because the responsibilities assigned to the department head are very great, Marlow said she will give some of her classes to other teachers. Her AP Chemistry classes will be handed to a n o t h e r te a c h e r, w h i l e h e r honors classes will be split among three teachers. Marlow said she will continue to teach regular chemistry next year.

tracy hadden, social studies

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Hadden has been teaching for 12 years, nine of which have been at CHS; she has taught everything from European history to economics, a subject she encountered in her previous job.

“I worked at an investment firm for a year and hated it. I missed learning and education, so I quit and became a teacher,” she said. “I love being around high school kids and their enthusiasm for learning.”

Replacing Dave Bardos as social studies department head next year, Hadden said the biggest priority for the social studies department will be teacher realignments to change staff numbers according to class sizes.

Although she is the department chair, Hadden said her main priority will always be the kids.

“ While I ’m in the classroom, my

number one, and only, priority is student learning. But during those extra periods, my primary focus will be supporting other teachers,” she said.

Hadden said she doesn’t know if she will give any of her classes to other teachers, but she said she will continue to teach European history and International Baccalaureate next year.

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HiLite • May 20, 2010 << news 05

On the night of May 4, Chris Wilner, marching band drum major and senior, said there was no better feeling than watching the election results, which showed 58 percent of Carmel

residents were in support of the referendum.

“I was overjoyed,” Wilner said via e-mail. “I’m so happy to hear that the community is behind its school system and realizes what we have saved because of this referendum.”

Five districts in the Indianapolis area had proposed referendums this year. As for Carmel’s referendum, which will be in place for the next seven years, for the students, teachers and the school in general, the reasons for celebrating have both similarities and differences.

by patrick bryantpbryant@hilite.org

Referendum passes, allows for stability in Carmel Clay schoolsExtracurricular programs, class and staff sizes remain constant with passage of referendum

To David Bardos, social studies department chairperson, the passing of the referendum showed what a special place CHS is in the eyes of the community.

According to Bardos, it’s a telling statistic that only one-third of the Carmel population has a child that attends a Carmel school, yet almost 60 percent of the community supported this referendum.

Bardos said the success of the referendum not only allows the district to financially continue to operate as usual, but it also is a “psychological boost” for the teachers.

“We’ll definitely be able to maintain our product,” he said. “The subtle message is that we, as a community, support our schools, and psychologically it was great for teachers.

One of the most publicized reasons for supporting the referendum was the number of teaching positions that would be saved. For social studies teacher Peter O’Hara, the passing of the referendum was a strong message from community members that they support both the school and the teachers.

“( The support) shows the value of education in the community,” O’Hara said. “We know now that we have enough (money) to operate.”

O’Hara said although he doesn’t know exactly how the money will be spent yet, the priority should be that it “stay in the classroom.”

“The more that money is visible there – that’s what the people (that supported the referendum) want to see,” he said. “I have confidence that this money will be spent responsibly.”

O’Hara said although saving teaching jobs was very important, ensuring the future of the school that students rely on for their education is the real victory.

“It wasn’t just about saving jobs,” he said. “That was a big part of it, no doubt, but the fact of the matter is, we like to work with kids and we always are thinking about the futures of the young people we serve.”

For Wilner, the night was a big victory for the CHS marching band, of which he is drum major. The passing of the referendum, he said, will allow the band’s instructors to keep their jobs and the organization itself to run at its usual level, something Wilner said he is very much looking forward to.

“Next year looks to be just as great (as this year), if not better,” Wilner said. “It’s sad I won’t be able to be a part of it, but I know that with this referendum passed, the Carmel band program will continue to grow and continue the standard of excellence it has in the past.”

Aside from the marching band programs, class sizes stand a better chance of remaining the same for students. Along with that, other extracurricular activities in jeopardy of ending will

student reaction

teacher reaction

administrative reaction

daniel smith / photoYour vote counts: Kathryn Dawson, marching band player and sophomore, practices her French horn. Because the referendum passed, programs like those of the performing arts department and marching band, will still be here for future students.

have a better chance to be saved.

Even though he is in his final few weeks of his CHS career, Wilner said the passing of the referendum was something that meant a lot to him.

“It means the world to me,” he said. “I remember looking up to those who have passed through CHS’ ranks when I was little. To think that now we can be those examples because of what a strong and successful school we are, it’s a great feeling.”

It’s that subtle vote of confidence for teachers that they’re doing a good job.”

Bardos said the major positive is class sizes can stay the same because of what negative effects there would be if they didn’t.

“With larger numbers in the classroom, it’s tougher for teachers to maintain the same level of excellence,” he said.

For Bardos, who will retire this year after over 30 years as a CHS teacher, he said he is most happy to know that the school’s financial future will be more secure.

“I just hope CHS will continue to be the great school that I’ve been a part of,” he said. “One generation builds for the next.”

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Starting next school year, there will be a few changes made to the grading scale and grading periods, including the implementation of a nine-week grading period and a change in the software teachers use to record grades.

Sophomore Ryan Wilmes said the change would benefit students. “I think that most people will realize that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages,” Wilmes said.

According to Assistant Principal Ronda Eshleman, next year the Power School system, a percent-based semester grade structure, will take the place of the current 12-point scale.

“We used to take six-week grades and base them on a 12-point scale that involved some calculation. Next year, we’ll just take the percent grades from each grading period and make each nine weeks’ grade worth 40 percent of the semester grade and have the final exam grade weigh 20 percent of the total semester grade,” Eshleman said.

Wilmes said, overall, the new way of calculating semester grades will help students.

by jackson whitekerjwhiteker@hilite.org

by monica chengmcheng@hilite.org

While many of her friends chose not to buy a Herff Jones class ring, freshman Stacey Gooch decided to purchase one. I f events go as scheduled, Gooch should receive her ring sometime today.

“I’m buying the class r ing partly because my brother bought one when he was in high school,” Gooch said. She also said she thinks buying a ring is a great way to commemorate her time in high school.

Fo u n d e d i n 1 9 2 0 , H e r f f J o n e s

herff jones to distribute freshman class rings today

Power School grading to be implemented next year,replaces 12-point scale with percent-based structure

“I believe it will help students recover if they have a bad grade in the first grading period,” Wilmes said.

Sophomore Evan Davis said the student body might not take the changes very well. “Most people fear change, so

it’s just something new that people will have to get used to,” Davis said.

Davis said the effects of the change to the way of calculating semester grades might vary from certain groups of students to others.

“I think the smarter students will like it, but the more average students, the bad test takers, will not like it,” Davis said.

As for the change from a six-week grading period to the nine-week grading period, Eshleman said there will probably be more consistently positive outcomes and reactions from both students and teachers.

“I think the nine-week grading periods will be a good thing,” Eshleman said. “With nine weeks, it will give teachers some time to get more and bigger grades in to make the grading periods more even. Sometimes in the first grading period with six-week grading periods, teachers don’t have time to put those big projects in.”

Wilmes said the reaction from students will probably be a good one. “It’ll help to have more grades to offset any bad ones,” he said. “All of these changes will most likely have a good effect on students.”

products are found nationwide as well as in some European countries. The company is responsible for making Carmel’s class rings and its caps and gowns.

“( The class rings) are supposed to represent the interests, studies and sports that shape every individual and group,” Ken Keltner, the Herff Jones representative for this school, said. “It has a way of capturing the ‘spirit of the group.’”

According to Keltner, students may choose to have their name, school mascot or graduation year to be

gabrielle bowers / photo

ring it up: Class rings are all decorated to suit each individual, from different designs to varying colors. The rings will be delivered in freshman cafeteria on May 20.

using the power school grading systemThe 12-point scale will now be replaced by a percentage-

based system to calculate the total semester grade

To calculate semester grade:

80 x 40% = 32 90 x 40% = 36

Nine weeks grade % of semester grade

90 x 20% = 18

Total the final amounts: 32 + 36 + 18 = 86

Your final semester grade: 86%

Final exam grade

compiled by susie chen

shown on their r ings. Keltner said the most popular class ring designs comes with the student’s birthstone or the school’s mascot, the fighting greyhound.

“Some people may not buy (the class rings) because of the price, or they just don’t like jewelry,” Gooch said, although she said she is happy with her choice.

“Personally, I think it’s really worth it, though, with all the perks that come along with it. You only go to high school once, and it’s a good way to remember those years.”

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by thalib razitrazi@hilite.org

Changes to occur to school over summerDespite passage of referendum, school still finds ways to reduce extraneous costs

This school will make changes to the way it operates over the summer in order to cut any unnecessary costs, according to media department chairwoman Bonnie Grimble.

These costs have become unnecessary because the school now has decided to only offer one session of summer school and has reduced the number of courses available to take over the summer for students, she said. These changes will also affect those who attend classes, plan an activity or want to borrow a book at this school over the summer. The school media center will be closed during the summer to students,

reopening at the start of next school year.

Another change affecting the school is how maintenance will be handled. To save on the budget, the entire school district will shut down every Friday, reducing the amount of electricity, water and air conditioning used to keep the school in operation.

media center

After next Thursday, the media center will be closed until August, according to media department chairperson Bonnie Grimble, and students must pay all library fines by tomorrow.

According to Grimble, several classes, like English, have been removed from summer school this year because they require heavy l ibrary work . Most of the courses offered are for remedial math and science, as well as physical education, she said, because none of these classes involve a lot of library work.

“ There’s just no reason to have the library open over the summer, especially in these dire financial

maintenance

Over the summer, the school will function on weekends for activities and athletic competitions and during the other weekdays for summer school, according to facilities manager Rusty Creech.

However, on Fridays, the school will completely shut all utilities down.

“It ’ll be like it ’s a holiday ; no utilities going on, nobody in the building, all the lights are off, no air conditioning, no water being used, everything’s just shut down,” Creech said.

“We’re trying to save on the budget, and utilities is a big chunk of what we pay out,” he said.

According to assistant principal John Newton, all Carmel Clay schools will shut down on Fridays during the summer, not just the high school.

Newton said, however, that this system-wide shut-

summer school

According to Assistant Principal John Newton, there is only going to be a one five-week session of summer school this year, as opposed to two four-week sessions.

Since Fridays are off, the session has to be five weeks long to compensate for the lost days, so that students can complete their courses, he said. And with many courses previously offered over the summer cut from the program in the school’s effort to save money, he said, there was simply no need for a second session.

Freshman Jonas Wang said he is taking physical education over the summer to make room for elective classes during the school year. While the four-day school week gives him longer weekends to relax, he said, the extended session limits students’ lengthier summer plans, like camp or vacationing or community service.

“I would rather it have remained shorter than five days a week, so that I have time in July for volunteering at St. Vincent’s,” he said.

straits,” Grimble said.

This January, according to Grimble, the state announced that Carmel Clay Schools will not receive the $3 million it usually does, so it is time for the school to tighten its belt and cut any corner it can. However, the referendum voted on in May should help with the budget.

“ ( The media depar tment) ’s just trying to do our part to save money,” Grimble said.

“But if you want to borrow a book, well, we’re so fortunate to have the public library right across the street,” Grimble said.

summer schedule: (Top left) The maintenance office is always being used to help fix different utilities in the school. (Bottom left) Media department chairperson Bonnie Grimble helps a student at the media center. (Top) Freshman Jonas Wang does homework in his SRT. During the summer, changes will affect summer school, which Wang will attend, maintenance, and the media center.

shirley chen / photos

down decision will also end up affecting how this school will conduct summer courses for summer school.

Since the whole school will be shut down on all Friday’s during the summer, the summer school schedule will have to be lengthened to accommodate this change.

HiLite • May 20, 201008 feature >>

On July 2, 2009, junior Samantha Clark was at a retreat with her youth group at the Outer Banks in North Carolina when she received a call from her uncle; it was a call that changed

her life. At age 16, Samantha lost her father, Curtis Clark.

“I just remember I dropped the phone out of my hands and fell on my knees,” Samantha said. “All of my friends came over and held me and comforted me and cried with me. We prayed right there.”

Samantha is not alone in her loss. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately one in 20 children in the United States lose a parent to death before reaching the age of 18.

And these statistics have increased significantly during

the past eight and a half years since the beginning of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a result, there has been an increase in the number of teenagers, like Samantha, who must deal with the loss of a loved one.

According to Carol Braden, the executive program director at Brooke’s Grieving Place for Young People in Indianapolis, teenagers often grieve differently than adults.

“Young children and teens are supposed to grieve differently than adults,” Braden said. “A 5-year-old can only grieve as a 5-year-old would, and a 15-year-old can only grieve as a 15-year-old would. It’s different for everyone, but almost all teens show it very differently than adults.”

“Our feeling of safety gets really rocked when we have somebody die in our life, and a child or a teen is just learning how to feel safe and learning about themselves,” Braden said. “When grief impacts them, there is a lot going on. Some

teens love to talk, so when they grieve, they want to talk through that process. Others do a lot more of their grieving in their play. Sometimes teens resort to risky behavior, others do not. Some might journal, paint, hang out with friends or watch scary movies. Regardless, young children and teens can only take in the depth of pain so much.”

Samantha said she coped with the death of her father by speaking with friends and family members who were able to relate to her loss.

“My pastor took me back to the house we were staying at, and there were a couple of the adults on the trip who talked to me and comforted me and told me stories,” Samantha said. “That really comforted me a lot. When I got home, a bunch of people were at my house sitting on my porch. My family was there. All of my friends were there. Everyone was talking to me. It was kind of overwhelming. It was around the time of the Fourth of July, so my friends took me to

By Laura Penglpeng@hilite.org

Students grieve the loss of a loved one differently than adults, each other

Dealing With Death

reMeMBer: Junior Samantha Clark holds up a photograph of her deceased father, Curtis Clark, playing with her in a pool. Samantha said photographs remind her of happy times and helps her cope with the loss.

ArjunA CApulong / photos

<< feature 09HiLite • May 20, 2010

CarmelFest and hung out. I tried to live my life a little bit normally, but it was still hard to get my mind off of it.”

Samantha said she looks to photographs for comfort as well.

“My parents divorced when I was in the first grade, and I always considered myself to be a daddy’s girl in a way, so it’s weird for me to talk about it with my mom,” Samantha said. “Looking at pictures reminding me of the good times helps. I wrote a note on a back of a picture of me and him a couple of days after the funeral and put the picture by his gravesite. I have pictures of him everywhere. There’s one where he was holding me when I was a baby, and he was a smiling and looked extremely happy. My mom said when I was born, he was the happiest she had ever seen him. Seeing him be happy makes me happy.”

Braden said teenagers should receive support when grieving the death of a loved one in order to avoid an unhealthy outlook on life as an adult.

“I can’t tell you how many adults I have met who told me that they were 10 when their mom died or 15 when their brother died, and they were never allowed to even speak their names and how that has greatly impacted them,” Braden said. “How it impacts a person differs, but the common thread is that when we don’t get grief support, it impacts our relationships: our relationships with ourselves, our relationships with people or our relationships with our spirit.

“But it’s never too late to get support,” Braden said. “It could be 20 years later. Sometimes adults don’t really work through losses. It will carry over into relationships now. Some become very distant or angry or even violent. Others may become overly nice. It can go one extreme to the other because you still feel like that 15-year-old. Without grief support, you will always feel the age you were when that loss happened. With support, you learn how to be who you are, and you learn how to be present in the world with your relationships.”

Braden said organized bereavement programs similar to Brooke’s Grieving Place for Young People allow teenagers to cope with death in multiple ways.

Although Samantha said she has never attended an organized bereavement program, she considers it yet another method for teenagers to deal with the death of a close friend or family member.

“I don’t usually open up to strangers, but maybe it could open my eyes to views that others have, or maybe my views could help them,” Samantha said. “Even if I went to one of those right now, it could still help me. It wasn’t that long ago.”

Braden said, “It’s a safe place for a child of any age to really get what they need from a grief journey. It’s a place where you know you’re not alone. There are others going through the death of somebody important to them. If you want to talk, you can. People will listen to you, and they’re not going to judge you. But you can also not say a word and be accepted at the same time. It’s a really safe place to rebuild the safety that you don’t feel anymore.”

However, Braden said that organized bereavement programs are not appropriate for everyone.

She said, “Even though I’ve been here for over 10 years, and I really believe in this model, I’ve met with hundreds and hundreds of people, and what some people have taught me is that this isn’t what they need. They might need to meet with somebody one on one or within a family. Although I’ve seen a lot of impact with a lot of people, it’s not for every single person.”

Junior Robert Clark, who lost his father at age eight, Richard Clark, said he attended Camp Healing Tree as a child but personally found it ineffective.

“It was specifically targeted for kids who had lost a parent, but looking back, it didn’t really help,” Robert said. “It was just like another camp. There were a lot of group activities. Everything was team building and trying to bring people closer together, but it didn’t really do anything special. It was fun though. I think it was more of a way to get your mind off of it.”

Robert said he preferred speaking to his pastor about his loss.

Braden said, “I would say from one moment to the next, listen to what you need. No one knows what we really need when we are pounded by grief until sometimes that moment. But really listen to yourself. If you want to meet with a grief counselor, call Brooke’s Place. But as we mentioned before, that’s not for everybody. Our needs get met in all different ways. Be in tune to yourself at each moment and know that how you’re grieving is okay no matter what it looks like.”

REST IN PEACE: Samantha places a bouquet of flowers at her father’s grave. She said she visits the grave site regularly.

CONSTANT MEMORIES: Samantha looks up to a photograph of her father holding her as a baby. She has kept this photo in her car since his death.

HiLite • May 20, 201010 feature >>

DeceptionDiet Coke may have negative health effects

despite its reputation as a “healthier” alternative to regular Coke

By Caroline Zhangczhang@hilite.org

Daily DieT: Junior Sarah Helmy presses the Diet Coke button at a soda machine in this school. Helmy said she prefers diet for the taste and low calorie amount, even though studies show diet may be worse.

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At issue:ArtificiAl sweeteners

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Studies show artificial sweeteners may alter the metabolism to make weight gain easier. Another study shows they could be a carcinogen, a substance that can cause cancer.

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According to junior Sarah Helmy, it was not unusual for her to drink four to five cans of Diet Coke each day in the past. Helmy said she prefers Diet Coke over regular Coke. “I like the taste of it

more and it has less calories,” she said.

Health teacher Emily Good said she chose Diet Coke for many of the same reasons. “It’s the fact that you’re not drinking your calories,” she said. “You don’t have to worry about caloric intake.”

However, Good said she admits the word “diet” can be deceptive. She said, “(Students) see the word diet and suddenly it’s a healthier choice.”

On the contrary, Good said Diet Coke and other diet sodas can lead to health problems later in life. She said the artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and chemicals such as phenylalanine can lead to cancer.

In addition, diet soda may be tied to weight gain, despite its lower calorie count. According to a 2008 study published in Circulation, a scientific journal published by the American Heart Association, diet soda may be linked to metabolic syndrome, which includes a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

“There’s studies that show the ingredients of Diet Coke can lead to a slower metabolism,” Good said.

According to a Purdue scientists’ study in 2004, “A Pavlovian Approach to the Problem of Obesity,” rats that consumed artificial sweeteners, such as the ones found in Diet Coke, tended to consume more calories and gain more weight than rats who ate glucose, a natural sugar.

In fact, Good said regular Coke may sometimes be the healthier choice, despite its greater number in calories. She said, “If you can manage to drink just one normal Coke versus one Diet Coke, go with the normal Coke, which (uses natural sweeteners).”

Senior Jamie Sundin said she prefers regular Coke. “It has a lot more flavor to it than diet and diet is just as bad,” she said. “Why drink the worse version when you can just have the real version?”

Helmy said health considerations have limited the number of Diet Cokes she consumes. “After I heard all the risks, I tried to minimize the number of Diet Cokes I drink. I usually drink about two cans a day.”

However, Helmy said she does not plan to stop drinking Diet Coke altogether. “I don’t feel the risks are proven enough to stop,” she said. “People are always coming up with things you shouldn’t do.”

According to Good, Helmy shouldn’t have to give up Diet Coke completely as long as she doesn’t go overboard. She said, “It’s all about moderation. One Coke isn’t going to hurt anyone.”

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Many students face irrational, unexplainable fears that may be confused with phobiasby emma neukam

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Most people develop phobias or intense fears of insects, heights or tight spaces. But for senior Deanna Daly, her fear started after watching “Date Movie.” After viewing some graphic scenes in the film, little did she know she would be scarred for life—not by blood or gore, but by a scene involving mayonnaise.

“It started when I watched the movie ‘Date Movie’, and there’s a part where they suck the mayonnaise out of one of the character’s stomach,” Daly said. Later, while she was making a spinach dip that called for mayonnaise, she became “completely grossed out and couldn’t work with it anymore.”

Daly experiences fears that may seem unusual to others, but might be more prevalent than expected. According to the Ohio State University Medical Center, about 19 million Americans experience at least one mild or severe phobia. In general, these phobias are found in people between the

ages of 15 and 20. Senior Anna Phipps is also a victim to irrational fears.

Phipps said ever since she was a little girl she couldn’t be around cotton balls or Q-tips . However, she said she is now a lot more comfortable around her fear than she was as a child.

“It used to be that I couldn’t even tolerate it . My mom made me be around (cotton balls) without freaking out,” Phipps said.

According to psychology teacher Robin Pletcher, fears such as the ones Daly and Phipps describe are most likely only irrational fears and not true phobias.

“A phobia is going to be a more extreme case. With a phobia, they’re going to go out of their way to avoid that

thing,” Pletcher said.

Using the fear of spiders as an example, Pletcher said someone who suffers from a true phobia would change

his life around it, avoiding at all costs any place where spiders could be found. Also, a picture would cause extreme, overwhelming anxiety.

According to Pletcher, such phobias can be caused by environmental or genetic factors.

“There are a number of explanations. There could be a past experience that you’ve had, like a traumatic past experience. There could be a biological or chemical reason or a person could have some irrational or illogical beliefs that they’ve formed, just to name a few,” she said.

Daly said she avoids mayonnaise, but her fear has not gone to such an extreme level as being classified as a phobia.

“I always double check when I’m at a restaurant that whatever I’m ordering doesn’t come with (mayonnaise). The bad experience with it has led to me not wanting to have anything to do with it anymore,” Daly said.

Both Daly and Phipps said they have been the victims of many pranks that play off of their fears that others deem silly or irrational.

“They just make jokes about it. My sisters threaten to use mayonnaise against me,” Daly said.

But Daly said she actually thinks phobias can be overcome if there is more exposure to the fear, itself.

“For some people, the cure for their phobia could be gradually coming back to it,” she said.

Pletcher said there are many different ways someone can get rid of a phobia, but “there’s not one specific therapy that works for everyone.” A few methods of treatment include medication, “unlearning” past experiences and challenging illogical thoughts about a particular fear all help desensitize someone to a fear.

Overall, Daly said she thinks phobias come down to what people aren’t comfortable around or familiar with. She said, “I think people are afraid of what they don’t know a lot about; what they don’t know is what they’re scared of.”

FEAR OF MAYO: Senior Deanna Daly is wary of her friend holding a jar of mayonnaise. Daly said she began to have a fear of mayonnaise after watching a scene in “Date Movie.”

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“I think people are afraid of what they don’t know a lot about; what they don’t know

about is what they’re scared of.”

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Sophomore Taylor Kelsch plans to pursue an unusual career in criminal justiceby cassie dugan

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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: Sophomore Taylor Kelsch checks her spot in the 2010 Fashion Show at this school. While many students here choose extracurricular activities based on future careers, Kelsch said she plans to explore criminal justice rather than fashion.

Law and Order During their adolescent years, many girls have

their hearts set on being a model or a rockstar. However, for sophomore Taylor Kelsch, her sights are set elsewhere.

“I think I realized I wanted to go into criminal justice around age 12,” Kelsch said. “I just realized that it’d be a fun career and started looking into it more.”

According to Kelsch, it was near age 12 that she began avidly watching criminal-type shows, and she said that these programs influenced her decision to pursue a criminal justice career.

Jean Kelsch, Taylor’s mother, said Taylor has expressed an interest in this kind of career path ever since she was a child.

“I especially like ‘CSI: New York,’” Kelsch said. “I love how they’re just running around New York City trying to find crime, but you also get to see the science side of it and see what goes on in the courtroom, too. Just the way it all happens (influenced my decision).”

Mrs. Kelsch said she agrees that media and television shows have influenced her daughter’s decision.

“I’ve told her that’s Hollywood, and that things aren’t as glamorous as they seem,” Mrs. Kelsch said. “You don’t always solve every case. But she still lives for those shows and still wants to go into criminal justice as much as ever.”

Kelsch said she is already making plans for her future in order to obtain her goal of being in criminal justice. She said she has enrolled in debate classes and business law classes that she believes will help her. College plans are also already on the horizon for Kelsch.

“I’ve been looking at Pepperdine for their law program. It seems like a really good school and I’m excited to see how that works out,” Kelsch said.

As far as her exact position in criminal justice, Kelsch said she sees herself as someone who is in the courtroom, prosecuting criminals.

“I wanted to be the one bringing justice,” she said. “I want to be

in the action, not really behind the scenes. I know that could be haunting, but I think it will all turn out all right.”

Kelsch also said she receives much support from her family about her atypical career choice.

“My family is always helping me with it, like showing me new things on TV or telling me to ‘read this or read that’ or telling me that I should maybe do this to help me get into college” she said. “They’re really supportive.”

Mrs. Kelsch said she is very supportive of Taylor’s decision to pursue criminal justice.

“I feel very strongly that she would be successful at this job,” she said. “She loves history, reading and arguing her point. She is good at changing people’s way of thinking. She’s following a passion

she has and I’m proud of her for doing that.”

In a job dealing with criminals, not only safety but moral concerns can arise, and Kelsch said she recognizes those.

“It could be hard if you have to fight for someone who is not necessarily in the right doing,” she said. “That’d definitely be something that I have to overcome, a barrier I’d have to get across.”

“I’d also worry about safety,” she said. “I mean if you get too involved in a case safety could become a concern.”

However, Kelsch said she believes it’s all worth it.

Kelsch said, “For me, knowing at the end of they day that I helped someone and maybe prevented another terror from happening is a good thing.”

“I wanted to be the one bringing justice. I want to be in the action, not really

behind the scenes. I know that could be haunting, but I think it will all turn out all

right.”Taylor kelsch

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The Palladium, a 1,600-seat concert hall is scheduled to open in the Carmel City Center in January 2 0 1 1 . H a v i n g b e e n u n d e r

construction since December 2007, the new amphitheater is going to be the only one of its caliber in Carmel, according to executive director Steven Libman.

“The Center is being built to serve as a permanent fixture on the Central Indiana landscape and will provide an extraordinary listening experience for audiences,” Libman said via e-mail. According to Libman, the amphitheater is one of many venues in the Center for the Performing Arts. Others will include a 500-seat theater, a 200-seat theater and an outdoor amphitheater.

Arthur Shou, Orchestra member and sophomore, is excited for the Palladium.

“It’s going to be one of the best performing arts centers in all of North America,” he said. Shou said the most unique part of the amphitheater is its acoustics, which will help music sound even better.

“It’s worth the money, but I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to build it right now,” Shou said. “I feel like we shouldn’t have decided without thinking about how it would impact our budget.” Shou believes that it would be better for the Palladium to be built in a few years, after the economy is back to how it was before the recession. According to Libman, the city of Carmel will give a $1.6 million grant to help start up the Palladium.

“This is not only an investment in the arts and the city’s quality of life, but in the long-term economic growth of Carmel,” Libman said. Funding is provided by bonds paid for with both private support and non-residential property taxes. This can help pay

for various things during the period before the theatre opens, when ticket sales will not allow it to generate income.

According to Libman, the Palladium will be home to various shows including Michael Feinstein’s Great American Songbook

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COnSTRUCTInG mUSIC: Despite financing problems, the Carmel Palladium continues with construction. It is set to be completed January 2011.

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The Social Networking Gender GapAs Americans increasingly take advantage of social networking sites, the ways men and women use them differ. What’s the difference between female and male social networking use and what factors contribute to these variations?By Celina Wu

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When she arrives home after school, junior Jayne Stelzer has a routine. This routine of hers almost always includes

logging onto her Facebook account, which she said she has had since her freshman year, for about an hour.Similarly, spending time on Facebook is also a daily occurrence for junior Zane Anderson. In addition to a Facebook account, Anderson said he also has a Twitter account. “I usually spend anywhere from 10 minutes to about an hour and half or so a day on these sites,” he said. “I’ve had a Facebook for about three and a half years now, and I just got a Twitter about a year ago.”

Both Stelzer and Anderson spend time on social networking sites almost every day after school, but if they hold true to the results from a recent study released in April by Forbes magazine, their similarities may end there.

That study indicated that women more often use social networking sites to make connections and share items from their personal lives while men tend to use them to gather information and increase their status.

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Psychology teacher Robin Pletcher said she can see how men and women might approach social networking sites differently because of basic gender differences. “Women are more relationship – people – and connection oriented,” she said. “Men are more about status, and they are more career-based and concerned about success. I can see where females

are wanting to have a network of friends and want to make those connections, whereas men tend to be less in-depth and look to those sites as a way to boost their careers or status.”

For Stelzer, when she is on Facebook, she said she communicates with her friends via Facebook chat or wall posts, uploads pictures on some occasions or plays the game “Sorority Life.” Besides keeping up with her school friends, Stelzer also said she utilizes Facebook to keep in

touch with people she does not get a chance to see or talk to every day.

“Facebook is a good way for me to keep track of all of my friends. It is an easy way for me to talk to all my friends from summer camp in northern Indiana

at Lake Tippecanoe,” Stelzer said. “I also have a boyfriend

who lives in Iowa, so Facebook makes it easier to talk to him

as well.”

I n c o m p a r i s o n , Anderson said he also t a l k s t o h i s f r i e n d s o n Fa c e b o o k c h a t , but a l so does other activities that are not a s c o n c e r n e d w i t h communication. He said, “I’ll typically look through

groups that I am a part of on Facebook and throw out a new status besides talking to people on chat.”

Also, Anderson said he will usually look for certain people’s recent tweets on Twitter and make his own tweet every

once in a while.

According to psychology teacher Peter O’Hara, it is not surprising to him that women use social sites more for connections while men do not.

“It is not unusual for men to look at just about everything differently than women. Men are raised in society to be a bit more aggressive, and men want to get a leg up. They tend to see the world as a hierarchy, more up and down,” he said. “Women see the world as a circle of communication that’s

“Women see the world as a circle of

communication that’s based in their circle of family and friends. It’s important for women

to connect, stay in touch and make new

friends.”Peter O’Hara

Demographic Dominance

BeboFemale: 68 percentMale: 32 percentVisitors per month: 1.6 million

BlogspotFemale: 52 percentMale: 48 percentVisitors per month: 41 million

DiggFemale: 36 percent

Male: 64 percentVisitors per month: 38.2 million

FacebookFemale: 60 percent

Male: 40 percentVisitors per month: 132 million

FlickrFemale: 48 percent Male: 52 percentVisitors per month: 14 million

MySpaceFemale: 66 percent

Male: 34 percentVisitors per month: 47.5 million

TwitterFemale: 60 percentMale: 40 percentVisitors per month: 21.2 million

WordpressFemale: 50 percent

Male: 50 percentVisitors per month: 21 million

YouTubeFemale: 42 percentMale: 58 percentVisitors per month: 100 million

Google Ad Planner tracks the ratio of male to female users as well as total visitors to the

most popular social networks

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based in their circle of family and friends. It’s important for women to connect, stay in touch and make new friends.”

Similarly, the same Forbes article stated that three-quarters of women use online communities to stay up-to-date with friends and family, and 68 percent use them to connect with others like them.

The article also mentions that women make up the majority of the users on many of the biggest social networking sites that exist presently. These sites include Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Flickr. While these social sites consists of mostly female users, the article states that men, on the other hand, are most active on sites such as YouTube, LinkedIn or Digg, which are all most content-oriented and promotional sites than discussion-based.

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AUSTRALIAFacebook, MySpace, Twitter

CANADAFacebook, MySpace, Flickr

INDIAFacebook, Orkut, Hi5

CHINAQQ, Xiaonei, 51

GERMANYFacebook, StudiVZ, MySpace

ITALYFacebook, Netlog, Badoo

RUSSIAV Kontakte, Odnoklassniki,

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In regards to this Forbes article, both Anderson and Stelzer said they agree with its contents.

“Without a question, women and men do you use social sites differently,” Anderson said. “I agree that women use those sites more for connections because it seems like girls tend to share more pictures or personal stuff, like notes or emotional posts on Facebook, rather than just saying they’re bored or something like guys tend to do.”

Stelzer also said she definitely agrees that men and women are different when it comes to these social sites.

She said, “I feel like girls like to talk a lot. Facebook or Twitter makes it easier to talk to a lot of people at once. I also do think that guys are more competitive about it, like

competing to get more friends.”

About the competitiveness of men, Anderson said he has seen fellow males try to act cooler and increase their social status through social sites. However, he said this does not apply to him personally because he uses these sites more for informational and communication purposes.

Overall, O’Hara said it would make sense that men and women have different intents in their usage of the various social networking sites. He said this is because men and women have different ways of looking at the world and have different roles in society.

Stelzer said she agrees with this statement. She said, “We are different in every other way, so it would only

make sense that we’re different when using social sites as well.”

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Sounds of SummerThe summer concert season will be sure to heat up with this year’s line-up

of big-name musicians and wide variety of genres. Compiled by Mitch Ringenberg

Guitar Gurus

Dave Matthews BanD June 18, 19

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ZZ top

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. on July 2, at the Verizon Music Center. The ticket prices range from $37.50 to $175. Go to livenation.com for more information.

The concert starts at 3:30 p.m. On May 28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The show is free with $10 Carb Day admission. Go to imstix.com for more information.

eric clapton

santana

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. on July 7 at the Verizon Music Center. Ticket prices range from $30.50 to $135.50. Go to livenation.com for more information.

John Mayer

The concert starts at 7 p.m. on Aug.15 at the Verizon Music Center. Ticket prices range from $35 to $68.50. Go to livenation.com for more information.

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PoP sensations laDy GaGa The concert begins at 8 p.m. on July 15 at the Conseco Fieldhouse. Gaga’s second sold out performance in Indiana this year. Ticket prices range from $49.50 to $175. Visit ebay.com for possible tickets.

rihannaThe concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. Tickets to see Rihanna start at $35 to $68.50. To find out more about this concert visit livenation.com

The concert is on Aug. 8, at Verizon Wireless Music Center. Ticket prices range from $36 to $125. More information will be available on livenation.com

Jonas Brothers

Justin BieBer

The concert takes place at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Conseco Fieldhouse. Admission ranges from $31.50 to $51.50.

aMerican iDols live

The ten finalists perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 at Conseco Field house. Admission prices are to be announced. For more information visit livenation.com.

annual Favorites 311

331 comes to town on June 28. They will be performing at the White River State Park down town. Tickets are $39. Pepper is their opening band to guarantee that it will be an entertaining concert.

Dave Matthews BanD

A popular crowd pleaser will be playing at Verizon Wireless Music Center on June 18 and 19 for a consecutive two-night stand for his 9th year now. It begins at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39 ranging to $74.

School’s out and it’s prime time for concerts. In these economically-minded days, concert-goers have to get the most out of their ticket price. Whether it’s a show at the Verizon Wireless Music Center or a

festival in California, there are countless opportunities to jam out.

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KornJuly 31

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Festival FrenzyCountry throw down

This festival hits town on May 23 beginning at 3 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. Admission prices begins at $21 and range to $41. A few musicians featured are Jamey Johnson and Montgomery Gentry.

MayheM Festival

Mayhem comes to Indy on July 31, it is located at the Verizon Wireless Music Center, and starts at 2:15 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $54.50. Korn and Rob Zombie are a few big names featured in this 13-band event.

indy Jazz Fest

Dates and venues of this festival are to be announced as well as the admission price. Organizers are planning the 12th year of this festival. Big names from last year were Joshua Redman and Branford Marsails. For more information go to indyjazzfest.com.

Country CrazeBrad Paisley The concert will take place June 5 at 4 p.m. The Verizon Wireless Music Center will be hosting the event. Tickets range from $29.95 to $58.75.

tiM MCgrawTim McGraw will be in Indianapolis on June 17. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Music Center; admission starts at $35 and ranges to $79.50.

rasCal Flatts The concert will take place at Verizon Wireless Music Center on Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $48 to $84. For more information visit livenation.com.

sugarland On Aug. 20 Sugarland will be performing at the Hoosier Lottery Grand Stand. With the Indiana State Fair in town, Sugarland will be a popular event and a great way to end a summer of good music. Admission is $35 to $60. For more information visit indianastatefair.com.

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toM Petty

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will be coming to the Verizon Wireless Music Center July 10. Admission will range from $41 to $131. A Petty show is almost a guaranteed great time, and even though it’s promoting his latest studio album “Mojo,” he’ll be sure to run through some of the classics. Visit Livenation.com for more information.

Phish The concert is being held Aug. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. After a ten-year hiatus including stints in rehab, the members of Phish are reunited and back on tour. Music fans know that Phish concerts are bound to be epic experiences, and their two-day stint at Verizon is set to be a killer show. This one’s sure to sell out fast, so grab ‘em now, kids. Tickets are $49.

warPed tourPersonally, I hate all these screamo bands that try to hide behind some corporate “punk” façade. However, if you’re a fan of that kind of thing, Warped Tour is one of the cheapest festivals, with over thirty bands for only 30 dollars. The show is on July 6 at noon. Located at Verizon Wireless Music Center.

JaCK JohnsonJack Johnson will be playing his brand of chilled-out, beach music this July, and his tunes are accessible enough for almost anyone to enjoy. Also, Johnson announced that all profits from his tour will be donated to charity, so if you’re feeling a little generous, you’ll be hard-pressed not to have a good time. Ticket prices are $34 to $54.

PitChForK MusiC Festival As far as music festivals go, this is the one that excites me the most. This year’s lineup is enough to give indie-rock fans like myself a coronary attack. Pavement, playing together for the first time in eleven years, will likely be the closing act, while genre mainstays such as Broken Social Scene, LCD Soundsystem, Raekwon, Big Boi and plenty of others will be there to keep the party going. At only $40 a night, and a (somewhat) close location, this is the best bet on a music festival this summer. This festival will be taking place in Chicago’s Union Park July 16-18, for a three-day gig.

BrooKs & dunnThe concert will take place on July 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Music Center. Tickets to attend range from $28.75 to $68.75.

Keith urBan

On Aug. 14 Keith Urban will be performing Aug. 14 at the Hoosier Lottery Grand Stand. Tickets are $40 to $67. Just another award winning performer joining the line-up of artists stopping by the Indiana State Fair.

toBy Keith

Keith will be performing on Aug. 28 at Verizon Wireless Music Center. Admission prices are to be announced. For more information on this concert go to megaticket.com.

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The Perfect Pie

Serving some of the most authentic pizzas in town, Pizzalogy is known for its sheet-thin pizzas with a thick, puffy crust. In fact, their pizzas are so thin that a good 10 inch is only recommended for two people. For me, these were not quite up to par. Their Napoli pizza was nothing impressive and was way too burnt. It tasted basically like a bunch of sauce and cheese dumped on a really soft layer of burnt dough.

What was really memorable, however, were their breadsticks. The waitress had recommended them as one of their most popular products and indeed she was right. These were the most flavor packed breadsticks I have ever had. The texture was really soft on the inside and a bit crunchier on

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Tony Sacco’s

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Tony Sacco’s pizza located in Clay Terrace, is one of the newest pizza places in Carmel. Their pizza is more upscale than most, providing high quality toppings baked in a coal oven. Their menu also includes signature salads and flat bread sandwiches.

Some Guys is a local favorite. It combines traditional pizzas with their own house specialties. Some of their most unique pizzas include their Santa Fe pizza and their Shrimp pizza. Their menu also features calzones and plenty of pasta options.

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Some Guy’s

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While a take-out only restaurant, Jet’s Pizza sure is not your average Papa John’s or Pizza Hut. With nine different crust options including flavors ranging from Cajun to parmesan and custom salads, calzones, flat bread sandwiches and subs, the options at Jet’s are sure to please anyone’s taste.

I opted for a thin crust pizza with my own selected toppings, rather than one of their 11 specialty pizzas. I also tried a plain thick crust pizza as well. Although the thick crust was not anything special, it was definitely better than the thin crust. Both pizzas had way too much sauce for my taste and was quite overwhelming. I actually found myself wiping off most of the sauce, which improved the taste tremendously. I ordered the thick parmesan crust on the second pizza and it was pretty disappointing. It was essentially just their normal crust with shreds of parmesan cheese covering it. The crust itself was very thick and almost like a breadstick and was very good without the parmesan. Both pizzas were however very cheesy which made them much better. I also tried their

With so many pizza places in Carmel, it can be difficult to find the ideal slice. But with so many options, you’re sure to find a favorite

JeT’S Pizza

Greek salad, which

was very enjoyable. It was a non-traditional Greek salad with unusual ingredients like beets and pepperoncini.

The interior of the store was very small with no tables, only a small bench. I did not have to wait very long but if it had been a busier night it would not have been very comfortable to stand and wait in such a small building.

With the exception of their overly saucy pizza and disappointing specialty crust, I very much enjoyed Jet’s Pizza and would recommend it as a good alternative to the major chain pizza restaurants.

PizzaloGy

the outside. Served with alfredo and tomato sauce, these breadsticks were no doubt the best part of the meal.

Aside from the pizza, Pizzalogy’s bar and dinner setting seems to be geared for older customers. Fully equipped with several wide-screen TVs, the restaurant resembles any other bar and dining area. Its semi-formal atmosphere drives up the prices slightly in comparison to other pizza places.

Despite being named one of the best restaurants in Indianapolis by Indianapolis Monthly magazine in their latest issue, my experience was pretty under whelming. Personally, the pizza was not worth the rather high prices.

By Min Qiao and Ellie Seta

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Sprinters on men’s track team start to match distance runners by scoring more points in meets

Sprinting to Success

For years, the distance program has largely been the face of this school’s men’s track team, as longer distance events have played a pivotal role in garnering points during each meet.

And while distance dominance has long been the law of the land for the team, which heads into the State tournament season with its Sectional beginning at home tonight at 5, its sprinters are continuing to close the gap.

Sprinter and junior Justin Batten is one of those sprinters. He scored second in the 100-meter dash and first in the 200-meter dash during the County meet, and was also a member of the winning 4x100-meter relay team.

“In previous years it’s been more the distance program

standing out, but this year it’s been a lot more sprinting and distance,” Batten said.

According to Head Coach Will Ellery, the major factor in the distance program’s success on the track is its depth. Decades of having one of the best cross-country programs in the state consistently provides classes of athletes who run all year and compete in track to stay in shape. For example, the men’s cross-country team returned this year as the defending State champions from 2008, and placed fourth in the tournament this season.

“(The distance runners) do cross-country in the fall and track in the spring, so they’re just always running,” Batten said.

Ellery said the school itself is geared toward more endurance and strength-oriented runners, rather than speed competitors, which leads to more dependence on the long distance runners during larger meets.

Tom Ohlman, four-year cross-country and track athlete and senior, said he recognizes the large role the distance runners play in bigger meets. “The distance program plays a pretty big role on the team because we score most of the points in a lot of the meets,” Ohlman said.

However, beginning his second season of being the head coach, Ellery has continued to institute changes on the team to help the sprinting program begin to gain more success throughout the season.

According to Batten, Ellery has been working hard to do just that. He has made improvements to the program this year to help the sprinters on the team. “We have to change the culture of the program,” Ellery said.

By bringing along two new sprinting coaches, James Kiel and Ryan Sarbinoff, who were both Big 10 Conference sprinters, Ellery has given the program more attention this season. This strategy of bringing in more specialized attention has the team now sporting some of the top sprinters in the county, as it has gained even more notoriety this season, and not just for the distance program.

Ellery said he thinks the decision to bring new sprinting coaches onto the team has proven to be successful thus far. “To win top to bottom, we have to score top to bottom (in all events),” Ellery said.

“To win top to bottom, we

have to score top to bottom (in all events).”

Will EllEry

By Maggie BrandenBurgmbrandenburg@hilite.org

SPRINT IT OUT: Junior Justin Batten gives it his all as he runs the 200-meter relay during a meet. Prior to this year, the distance runners have been a major factor in the team’s success, but this year the sprinters have started to close the gap and score more points during meets.

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THE EXTRA MILE: Senior Tom Ohlman (left) and junior Chris Walden push each other as they finish the last stretch of their workout during a winter practice. Ohlman and Walden are two of the team’s top runners, and have long been relied on to score many of its points in meets.

With a history of success in the State tournament, the runners are just treating it as business as usual. Last year,

the team placed seventh in the tournament, but Ellery has his hopes set higher this year, as he said the team is aiming at nothing short of a State championship.

With Ellery looking to “advance as many as possible,” the sprinters are attempting to gain even more prestige amongst some of the toughest competition in the state.

Meanwhile, the distance program is just hoping to continue its tradition of excellence tonight. “We’re banking on a lot of points

in the State meet this year,” Ohlman said. “We just sort of know that we’ve got to do what we’ve got to do.”

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By Faraz Majidfmajid@hilite.org

Even though the men’s baseball season doesn’t officially begin until spring, according to Head Coach Eric Lentz, the team usually starts before that. Way before.

This unseen work starts farther in advance then most would think. In fact, Mr. Lentz said the team usually starts its conditioning the week after fall break, because the formal training period in the spring isn’t nearly long enough.

“Between when we select our teams and start our games is about a window of about a week,” Mr. Lentz said. “This means that most of the team’s pre-season is committed to its practices and in-season is committed to games.”

Catcher and senior Alex Lentz confirms that he has been part of this lengthy off-season practice routine.

“First we practice two days a week in the off-season,” he said via e-mail. “The first practice of the week is done in groups at the Round Tripper (a facility for baseball where there are batting cages and an indoor field) where we practice hitting,

Coaches and players spend free time with teamthrowing, fielding and do different types of drills.”

According to Lentz, the second practice is conducted in the school gym where players run bases and work on mostly conditioning drills.

Once spring arrives, the team ramps up its routine. “In the spring we start practicing five days a week for about two hours a day,” Alex said. “We do all types of stuff during practice from infield and outfield practice to hitting, and sometimes we have inner squad scrimmages between the varsity and junior varsity teams.”

Mr. Lentz said the coaches come up with their plans for practices such as the one Alex mentioned. “Generally we have practice plans in place of terms of what we need to improve in practice.”

Once the season begins, the players must be ready for an intense workload, according to Mr. Lentz. “We play as many as five or six games a week,” he said. “The team’s practices are usually from 3:45 to 6 p.m.”

There is much preparation that goes on close to game

COACH TO WIN: (Left) Baseball Head Coach Eric Lentz provides catcher and senior Alex Lentz with advice. Baseball is one of the many sports at this school that requires an intense time commitment from both players and coaches.

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time. Before each game, Mr. Lentz said that to get physically prepared, the members of the team take time to just get their arms and legs loose. Also, if it is a home game, they will go out and have batting practice until 4:15 p.m., after which they will stretch and throw a little bit.

As for his personal warm-up routine, Alex said, “When I warm up I like to make sure my arm is loose and ready to throw because it is important for the catcher to throw the ball at all times.”

However, Mr. Lentz said the mental preparation is a much more essential part of being ready for a game than the physical preparation.

Alex said, “The coaches will talk to us before the game in the dugout to get us prepared for the game. (The coaches) could either be intense or humorous depending on the opponent and how we played during our last game and practices.”

“It is more mental than emotional,” Mr. Lentz said. “It’s not like we give a big rah-rah speech. Just keep your emotions in and play within yourself.”

ON DECK: (Above) Catcher and senior Alex Lentz waits his turn to hit during batting practice. According to Lentz, baseball practice consists of many factors other than hitting, including conditioning, throwing and fielding.

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Serena and Venus Williams. Mike and Bob Bryan. Marat Safin and Dinara Safina. Over the years, tennis has evolved into a sport in which sibling combinations are not at all uncommon.

But despite being in the same family, sophomore Mikaela Carlson and senior Annika Carlson said the sport is one best pursued individually, at least within the Carlson family.

“We tried to play doubles once, and it went really bad,” Annika said. “(Mikaela) got mad at me because I was having too much fun.”

Mikaela also said the idea was not successful. “Our personalities are so different,” she said. “She’s a lot more fun and easy-going. I’m more serious.”

Despite differences in their approach to the game, both sisters said they find success in their own ways. According to Head Coach Sharon Rosenburgh, both sisters are involved in

two matches this season. Mikaela plays two different singles positions for the team, while Annika plays two doubles. Annika’s doubles partner is junior Olivia Trancik.

Rosenburgh said both sisters are integral parts of the team’s success. The team will start Sectional play today at 5 p.m. at the Todd Witsken Tennis Center.

“Both are returning letter winners,” Rosenburgh said via e-mail. “Both are part of the 2009 MIC conference team and State champion team. Both have earned numerous CHS tennis championships, scholar-athlete status and numerous match victories.”

Rosenburgh said Carmel has a rich history of sibling combinations, especially in the tennis program.

“I have coached many sibling combos, even twins,” she said. “(I have coached ) the Armstrongs, the Thompsons, the Neukams, the Cunahs, the Baqueses, the Basses, the Toussiants, the Resleys, the Morleys, the Keenans and even currently, the Wilds. We have two sets of sisters on the team

Carlsons, Wilds latest in long line of siblings trained by Head Coach Sharon Rosenburgh

Sisters shine on women’s tennis teamright now.” For the latter combination, Rosenburgh refers to freshman Hayley Wild and junior Courtney Wild.

Rosenburgh said even though the Carlson sisters’ achievements parallel one another, each Carlson has taken their own path to their current successes.

“Annika doesn’t take herself too seriously yet offers a very deliberate approach to her responsibilities on the team,” Rosenburgh said. “Mikaela is also personable, but has a more serious approach to her tennis, both physically and emotionally. Both are very effective with how they apply their tennis skills in practice and in a match.”

Annika and Mikaela’s family, like many families with siblings who play, is one that is deeply attached to tennis. According to Rosenburgh, their mother is a professional coach who played tennis at Purdue. Also in the Carlson family is another younger sister involved in tennis. Annika said her younger sister Kierstin has a lot of potential in the sport.

“(Kiersten’s) really good, and she’ll probably go pro,” Annika said. “She’s more like Mikaela in that she’s got more of a temper, more of an ‘I-have-to-win-everything’ attitude. I think it’s a red-head thing.”

Annika said the reason their personalities on the court differ lies in their tennis potential. “I’m not playing college tennis, so I’m not very serious about it,” she said. “Mikaela probably will play in college.”

Rosenburgh said while the sisters get along well, their relationship is not always apparent.

“Their relationship is very passive,” Rosenburgh said. “If someone didn’t know they were sisters, I don’t think you would guess that they were.”

Mikaela said they are two separate individuals. While the two share a unique bond as sisters, their relationship on the court is not as close.

“She always looks out for me,” Mikaela said. “But we’re definitely different. We’re pretty separate.”

Despite not playing well as a team, both Carlson sisters said they have a unique relationship that is beneficial both on and off of the court. And this relationship has helped them achieve success throughout their respective tennis careers.

By Parker MyerSpmyers@hilite.org

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SISTERLY SUCCESS: Sophomore Mikaela Carlson (left) and senior Annika Carlson are one of two sets of siblings on the women’s tennis team. Both Carlson sisters have differing roles, but are both integral parts of the varsity tennis team.

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) draft is steadily approaching. The draft will be held on June 24, and 77 college basketball players who are not seniors have declared for the draft. This means these players still have college eligibility remaining (they are underclassmen). Therefore, by declaring for the draft, these athletes are potentially forfeiting the rest of their collegiate eligibility.

But only 60 players get drafted in the two-round draft. So what happens to the players who do not get drafted?

Of the 77 players who declared they wanted to be part of the draft, they had until May 8 to declare whether or not they wished to return to college. This is a standard procedure for some college players who are interested in knowing what scouts feel they need to improve on in order to someday become and succeed as an NBA player. If a player signs with an agent by May 8, it means he is remaining in the draft; he loses his amateur status and forfeits his eligibility to further compete at the collegiate level.

Also, it must be noted that only f irst-round draft picks are given guaranteed contracts. There are only 30 teams in the NBA, so only 30 players are given guaranteed c o n t r a c t s . A n d m a n y o f t h e underclassmen projected to be selected in the first round of the draft have signed with an agent; notably, freshman John Wall from Kentucky, junior Evan Turner from Ohio State, and junior Wesley Johnson from Syracuse.

However, several underclassmen who are not projected to be selected in the first round are still signing with agents; notably junior Courtney Fortson from Arkansas, freshman Tiny Gallon from Oklahoma, and freshman Tommy Mason-

NBA draft presents turning point for college players looking to go pro

Griffin from Oklahoma. If these latter players are not selected they are in for an uncertain future.

Players who are not drafted are in a dilemma. They can either try to make an NBA team as a free agent, go play in an international league, or try to play in the National Basketball Association Developmental League. For underclassmen who are not drafted, this problem is terrifying. If they had remained in college they could have tried to boost their stock and at least would still be receiving an education.

In the 2008 draft, Mississippi State junior Jamont Gordon and USC freshman Davon Jefferson crippled their futures. After leaving college early, neither was selected in the draft. They lost their college eligibility and amateur status, leaving them no choice but to try and make a team as a free agent. Both players were told by scouts and mock draft predictions that they would be chosen in the first-round or the beginning of the second-round.

Unfortunately, more college players are declaring for the draft this year because they are frightened by the potential lock-out in 2011.

Butler sophomore basketball player Gordon Hayward has declared for the draft and signed with an agent,

thereby ending his collegiate career. He is predicted to be selected in the first-round of the draft between the 10-25 range. However, if Hayward has received incorrect information and is for some absurd reason not selected, his bright future will no longer seem so bright. He will have lost his education at Butler as well as the rest of his collegiate career. This scenario is unlikely, but possible.

I advise underc lassmen to only declare for the NBA draft if they are guaranteed a first-round selection or

if they are in a precarious financial situation. There is no point in opting to become a professional athlete so early, when one can further develop his game as a college athlete. Otherwise, by declaring for the draft early, college players are putting themselves at risk of losing both their educations and their futures.

Reuben Warshawsky is a reporter for the HiLite. Contact him at rwarshawsky@hilite.org.

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“If (underclassmen who are not drafted)

had remained in college they could have tried to boost their stock and at least would still be receiving an

education.”

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It’s better to have a friend that is also your sister,” Annika said. “It’s a really great support system, especially for Mikaela because she really needs it.”

According to Rosenburgh, the sisters’ relationship is very comparable to that of two teammates, appropriate given their situation.

“They are sisters first, but on the court they are teammates,” Rosenburgh said. “They can share rides, share frustrations, share laughs, share responsibilities. However, these are traits that each teammate shares as well.”

Mikaela said the benefits of having Annika on the team far outweigh the conflicts they have when they play together. “It’s so great to have a sister on the team cheering you on,” she said. “I’m more comfortable with her, and she always looks out for me.”

ALL LAUGHS: Sisters Hayley and Courtney Wild sit together after a long day of tennis at the 2010 MIC Conference tournament. Both Wilds came in first place in their respective positions, and Carmel also came in first overall in the conference.

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if they want to. But attempting to just quit a favorite electronic cold turkey for the sake of the final crunch of school is not necessarily the way to go.

In order to get through the final weeks of school, filled with a seemingly endless amount of work, students need to identify exactly what is distracting them and utilize whatever strategy it takes to eliminate the source.

If a social networking site is a student’s vice, instead of sitting down to study with a vow not to check the site (and still sneaking peeks) they should try asking a trusted friend or parent to change the password and only give it back when the student is done working.

Or if that doesn’t seem to do the trick, a student could go even more extreme and deactivate their account until exams are over. Facebook allows users to deactivate their accounts for a brief time and then come back so the deactivation it is not permanent.

If it is texting that has a student distracted, they could try asking a friend hide their cell phone or leave it in their locker at the end of the day. Then there will be no way to can get to it. And finally, if it is TV, students can utilize www.hulu.com, a website that allows

users to watch a variety of popular shows online for free, or a recording device and watch shows at a later, less hectic, date.

It does not matter how a student chooses to address their technology addiction as long as they do. Especially as this school nears final exam dates with many high stake tests the important thing is devoting a sufficient amount of time to the school work that needs to get done. Get through these last few days and then you can blissfully lapse right back into your addiction all summer.

In a world where a cell phone is one of the most constant companions and fingers log into Facebook without conscious thought from the brain and watching TV is almost a necessary nightly fix, it is safe

to say that an addiction to different forms of technology is not only possible, but common.

While an addiction to social networking sites, texting, television or other forms of technology does not usually reap the same harmful results as many other addictions, it can prove problematic during the final weeks of school. As the countdown until summer dwindles into the single digits, tests, projects, AP exams and class finals pile up. This time can be especially key as finals count for one seventh of the semester grade. They can be the difference from a wishy-washy A- and the coveted A.

With all this work to do and tests to study for, each moment is precious, and the habitual jump on Facebook, continuous texting conversations and blaring TVs can disrupt and quickly eat away at valuable work time. An addiction to technology is even worse in those notorious procrastinators who may find even they cut it too close for comfort because of the distraction.

The TV show schedule doesn’t help the study situation either, with new episodes of many popular (maybe even addictive as well) TV shows such as, “Glee,” “The Office,” “Community,” “Modern Family,” and “The Hills,” being released weekly. There goes another valuable hour long chunk of study time.

Of course, there is always the old “I can stop whenever I want” defense when it comes to an addiction. But even with deadlines and test days looming and the pressure to get to work building, some find they just cannot resist the allure of Facebook or a favorite television show even

staff perspective

Stay focused on school during the last few weeks

speak up!Compiled by Katie Walstrom

On average (per day), how much time do you spend using technology?

Our stand

With final exams approaching, it’s important to stay focused and avoid

technological distractions. While

it can be difficult to choose to hit the books instead of

texting and using Facebook, remember the impact that these

finals have on your grades.

Junior Lauren Lutz

Sophomore Joshua Huang

“i’d say probably one hour a day of music for

entertainment, one and a half hours of computer for homework, and one hour a night for news. i don’t

have a phone.”

“i watch X-Files every night for about two hours and i watch an hour of tV with

my mom every night. i text a lot, but i never call. so i’m guessing i use technology.

probably about four hours a day.”

Senior Dominique Laughlin

“only about two hours. i really don’t use my phone

much.”

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Do yourselves a favor and learn other languages and cultures

Every year, the counseling department at this school tries to compile data from a senior survey that is optional but quite helpful. It asks about which colleges you got into, waitlisted or rejected from, but beyond that, it also asks how your experience at Carmel has been. I just filled it out the other night, and was surprised to see a question asking if I’ve learned how to respect and interact with diverse cultures.

Naturally, my instinct was to click disagree – this city is predominantly white and has been for decades. I thought I actually became whiter the longer I lived here, but looking back, I didn’t become white. I became suburban.

With so many affluent people around me, it wasn’t surprising that I came to expect living in places with manicured lawns and a general sense of wellbeing. I noticed that most of my

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friends are actually of other ethnicities, but I didn’t think of them that way because we all acted as the same, suburban affluent teenager. For that reason, Carmel has not made me into a more accepting person of economic diversity (though I hope experiences in college will change this) but I am grateful that Carmel exposed me to ethnic diversity.

So in the end, I checked agree. In no other place, I realized, would a math class (this is a true story of my multivariable class) be able to write out “trash can” in almost 20 different languages through our own linguistic backgrounds and the classes we’ve taken throughout high school. I’ve met exchange students from Switzerland and Egypt, and the more I am exposed to these experiences, the more I’ve learned.

But even with these experiences, I realized through college visits that Carmel students don’t do enough. When I visited schools, I met people who, through their own efforts, had learned approximately eight different languages, including Arabic, Tamil (spoken in India), Japanese, Korean, etc. There were people who had traveled to Africa and volunteered for

the summer, and others who planned on taking a gap year to do so.

Now, I know that these trips aren’t exactly cheap, especially with oil prices and the recession taking a toll on people’s paychecks. But the saying, “where there’s a will, there’s a

way” rings true. Having grown up in a home where parents didn’t think studying abroad was worth dishing out thousands of dollars for, I never thought I’d be able to study Arabic in Morocco this summer for free, all paid for by the State Department. There are thousands of companies out there trying to take your money, but there are also groups who truly want kids to learn other languages; you just have to actively find them. It’s the best thing you could do for yourself and your

future, especially since employers now want people who can interact with others outside their demographics. Learning about other cultures isn’t just beneficial, but it could be one of the most enjoyable experiences as well.

Michelle Hu is editor-in-chief for the HiLite. Contact her at mhu@hilite.org.

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“The truth is, educating children well is impossible without parental involvement, and

even then, it’s not a guaranteed success.”

graphic perspective

rosemary boeglinHigh school life through Boris

More opinions onlinewww.hilite.org

“At the beginning of this school year I bought an albino

hamster and I named him Boris. He was unfamiliar to me

and I was unfamiliar to him. Let’s call this the ‘freshman

year’ of our relationship.”

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More than pennies

tim chaiAt the risk of causing a school-wide moment of nakedness (or maybe just for the five of you who are reading this), I’m going to ask you to take off your shirt and check the “Made In” tag in the back. I’ll bet good money that the majority will say China, India, Mexico or another country that Miley Cyrus does not sing about. Indeed, for the last decade, these developing countries have been renowned for the plethora of cheap labor provided to western multinationals, which is a fact I’m sure most of you are familiar with.

However, developing countries are now shedding that stereotype and becoming hotbeds of business innovation. They are coming up with new products and services that are dramatically cheaper than their Western equivalents: $3,000 cars, $300 computers and $30 mobile phones that provide nationwide service for just two cents a minute. They are reinventing systems of production and distribution, and they are experimenting with entirely new business models. All the elements of modern business, from supply-chain management to recruitment and retention, are being reinvented in one emerging market or another.

Vijay Govindarajan, a professor at Dartmouth’s Tuck Business School, calls this phenomenon “reverse innovation.” Frugal innovation is not just about redesigning products; it involves rethinking entire production processes and business models. Companies need to squeeze costs so they can reach more customers, and accept thin profit margins to gain volume.

It’s easier said then done. Indeed, there is more to this than simply cutting costs to the bone. Frugal products need to be tough and easy to use. And to accomplish this, there are three major concerns that companies need to fulfill.

Tim Chai is front page editor for the HiLite. Contact him at tchai@hilite.org.

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Twilight, first impressions and second chances

As a New York Times Editor’s Choice, Amazon’s “Best Book of the Decade…So Far,” Teen People’s “Hot List” pick and Publishers Weekly “Best Book of the Year,” the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer has gained immense popularity among young teenagers around the United States since it was published in Feb. 6, 2008.

An avid reader myself, when I first heard about the book, I was curious to read it to see for myself exactly what made it stand out from the other popular teen fiction novels. While some readers were captivated by the plot, the hopeless romance and the “practically perfect” male hero, I could not say I was duly impressed. Even as I turned the last page of the book, I was still sadly disappointed.

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Education should be number-one priority for athletes

On April 5, 2010, Duke University senior Kyle Singler was announced as the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four in the 2010 Men’s Division I basketball tournament. In doing so, Singler sealed his fate as an NBA star in the minds of many.

Singler, however, chose a different path. Just two weeks after defeating Butler University in the National Championship game and becoming the Most Outstanding Player, Singler announced that he would finish out his education at Duke, rather than jump ahead to the NBA. This positive choice is indicative of what all potential professional athletes should strive for: a college education that will sustain long after the games end.

According to the NCAA, only one percent of college athletes

join the professional leagues. However, those with the ability to go pro often do so before graduating. This is the case with Gordon Hayward, who is leaving Butler University after his sophomore season and is projected to be drafted between the tenth and twentieth pick according to nbadraft.net.

According to nba.com, the average age of an NBA player is 26 years and 11 months, making employment after age 30 difficult and after age 35 highly unlikely. With no degrees to fall back on, athletes have few options outside of the sporting world for employment. While mountains of hard-earned NBA money and residuals may still surround them, only wise investments and savings will procure a satisfying lifestyle for former athletes and their families. Employment is much more plausible outside of sports for a former athlete than inside the sporting world.

Additionally, an athlete with obvious talent will survive the test of time during college, even if the professional league is four years away. With more time to improve skills and leadership, an athlete can raise his spot in drafts significantly with each passing year. While this may seem like an unsure strategy, it will provide numerous benefits in the long run, as athletes use their intelligence on and off the field or court. With players like Steve Nash, Tim Duncan, Danny Granger and Emeka Okafor succeeding in the NBA after getting their

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diplomas, talent will clearly remain stable during collegiate years. If not, at least a former NCAA athlete has a degree to fall back on. Also, as college sport stars gain notoriety and fame throughout the nation, they become the subject of adoration for youth, acting as role models for budding sport aficionados. If a college education is one of the highest goals for students in the US, then those athletes who represent the county should fulfill the nation’s educational goals. Athletes are often remembered for what they do off of the field as much as they are for what happened on the field, and an education is a large part of that reputation.

While Hayward, to the dismay of many, will never play another game as a Butler Bulldog, his opponent, Singler, is choosing to temporarily put aside dreams of millions of dollars for a diploma. Both show extreme basketball prowess and dedication to the game; however, each will take a completely different path on the basketball court next year. One can only hope that when Hayward decides to put away his basketball shoes and jersey he has the funds to provide for himself and his family as Singler surely will be able to, proving that an education is a guarantee of success and happiness that no star-studded career can replicate.

Lauren Burdick is student section editor for the HiLite. Contact her at lburdick@hilite.org.

Nonetheless, a similar response from an overwhelming majority of Twilight fans prevailed when the movie Eclipse came into theaters on June 30. In fact, I have even seen kids not even in their teens yet go in a craze over the vampire series.

Although the Twilight saga certainly has accomplished a huge feat by renewing a vast public interest in the vampire fiction genre, especially in the year after the first book was published, it also shooed away a number of others, namely the males.

Perhaps I am the type of person who prefers action to romance. Or, perhaps I favor more humane qualities to allow for more character development over the “perfect” hero. After forcing myself to read through the entire series, —I am the type of person who cannot abandon a series, no matter how bad, once I pick up the first book— I came to the hasty conclusion that vampire fiction was simply not my type.

Being that the Twilight saga was the first vampire-related series that I had read, it simply did not give me a good first impression. Thus, it was with a closed mind that I initially refused to read another vampire novel when my friend recommended it.

In many occasions, from visiting new towns to meeting a person for the first time, a special emphasis is often placed

on first impressions. Many have heard of the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Too often, however, people judge too hastily based purely on first impressions.

The same is held true in the literary realm. A bad first impression of one genre, in my case the vampire fiction genre, should not be representative of another book of the same genre. When people become close-minded by hastily grouping things into one category they deemed “bad,” they are more likely to miss out on a great deal.

So when I gave vampire fiction a second chance under my friend’s recommendation, I found that the book she recommended, Vampire Academy, was not bad at all. In fact, it was more than that. It was actually a good book and is one of the best books I have ever read.

If I had not given the genre a second chance, I would not have

been able to read such an amazing book. Likewise, if people

remain close-minded and refuse to give second chances, they

will miss out on all the great things in life.

Monica Cheng is a reporter for the HiLite. Contact her at mcheng@hilite.org.

three frogs, daffodil, two hearts, a simple flower, a star box, an octagonal box, a square box, lucky star, kusudama, orchid, jasmine and a monkey climbing Mount Fuji.Why did you start origami?

I was inspired to start origami after I read a story in fifth grade called "Sadako and The Thousand Cranes." It was about a little girl afflicted with radiation disease from the atomic bomb in Hiroshima during World War II who tried to fold 1000 paper cranes to fulfill her wish to be cured. This originated from an old Japanese tradition that says that if one folds 1000 cranes, then that individual can cure any disease or fulfill any wish. This really inspired me to try and fold my own cranes.

hoW did you start?I started origami by borrowing my aunt's origami book and methodically learning each model. I've continued by getting other books and finding diagrams online.

hoW long does it take? It ranges from 40 seconds to almost an hour because some models are more complicated than others. What is the main purpose of origami? The purposes of origami range from decorative (flowers) to recreative (frogs, dogs) to practical (envelopes, jars and throwing stars). Another purpose would be that it's an art form that is beautiful and convenient to practice.

What kinds of things can you make? I can make a crane, tulip, two kinds of lilies, dog, Spanish pajarita, simple rose, ring, ninja dagger (kunai), three kinds of throwing stars (shuriken), two bunnies, two butterflies, turtle, jar, lucky bat, primrose, goldfish, envelope, sparrow, violin, kimono,

1. Tear or cut out this page2. Cut off the bottom of the page.3. Fold the page along both diagonals, with this side

face up.4. Fold page in half, with this side on the inside.5. Unfold and press on the diagonals to form a

triangle6. Fold the edges of the triangle to align with the

center. Flip the triangle over and the same thing on the other side, forming a diamond.

7. Turn one flap of the diamond to the right, like a book. Flip it over and do the same thing.

8. Fold the diamond so the sides line up with the center, forming two triangles. Flip over and perform the same folds.

9. Tuck one edge of the triangle into the flap of the other. Do this for both sides.

10. Blow into the hole at the bottom to inflate tulip11. Gently peel down the petals12. Attach a pipe cleaner to the bottom for a stem.

Source / Lauren nopporn

MAKE A TULIP UsIng ThIs PAgE:

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Junior Lauren Nopporn crafts paper into various shapes through the art of origami

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Senior Issue>> Read senior columns 2

>> Check out what every senior’s plans are after high school 4

>> Recall the top 10 most memorable events since the Class of 2010 has been at CHS 8

>> Big 10 school recruits CHS graduate 10

>> Some students opt to go their own way. Check out these untraditional grads 12

>> 10 Essentials for College Life 13

>> A sarcastic diary entry from HiLite senior reporter 14

>> More senior columns 15

>> Get to know the Prom Queen and King 16

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Four years ago, I sat down and mapped out my future. First, I’d enter high school, play varsity basketball, obtain a 4.0 GPA, and maybe even run for class president. Then, I might have a chance at an acceptance to the University of Notre Dame, a dream of mine since I was nine. After that, I would surely go into business and work my way up the career ladder, eventually arriving as CEO of a Fortune 500 company. But, as life will have it, nothing happened exactly as planned.

Notice how I didn’t mention going to Carmel High School? Instead, I began my freshman year at Guerin Catholic High School: it made sense, it fit “The Plan.” However, it wasn’t long before I realized that, in enslaving myself to “The Plan,” I was burrowing myself in activities that, on paper, should’ve made me happy rather than throwing myself into the things that would actually give me satisfaction.

I was at a crossroads: “The Plan” or my life -- I chose my life and transferred to Carmel High School. I haven’t looked back since. Whether memorizing how to windsurf in Spanish or planning minute details of Dance Marathon, I’d filled every moment of every day to make the most of my opportunities. But I knew that there had to be more to high school.

With a little help from my closest friends, I realized that almost everything I accomplished was finished with my eyes on the next task. It was always the next fundraiser and the next season, the next exam and the next semester. I never took the time to bask in the present and enjoy what I was doing.

This year, I vowed, would be different. Although I still clung to parts of the image that had captivated me in middle school, I tried to take a little more time to smell the roses. I relaxed a bit and tried not to take myself too seriously.

While I’ve really enjoyed my senior year, I can’t help but think how much better high school could have been had I just lived in the moment a little more. Last December, I received

what once would have been the happiest letter of my life: an acceptance to the University of Notre Dame. I was still ecstatic, but it wasn’t the same as I had expected. Since I had already received a Wells Scholarship offer from Indiana University, I knew I wasn’t going to end up at Notre Dame and a little more of my dream faded away.

Even though things haven’t turned out according to “The Plan,” I can look back on high school and say that I had an amazing experience. I’ve made wonderful friends and been a part of so many incredible activities. The vision that I had in eighth grade may not be exactly what happened, but parts of it still hold true. I will still be studying business in college, and maybe someday I will be looking out from a top-floor corner office in New York City. The difference? My diploma will be bordered by crimson and cream instead of navy and gold.

In fact, I think my four years have turned out better than I ever could have planned. So, if there’s one bit of wisdom that I’ll take away from high school, it’s this: it’s okay if things don’t go according to plan, it’s better that way.

Dear Readers,

Each year, the HiLite publishes a special insert just for the graduating class. In it are details of what everyone is doing after high school, a few articles featuring seniors and columns from senior staff members. We thank you for the continued support you’ve given us, and end the year with a final encouraging message.

When we began this school year, the first issue of the HiLite was in its new format. As a magazine, we completely revamped and reinvented our design, and all of us were unsure what to make of it at first.

But that uncertainty was also indicative of the mood in the professional industry: newspapers were folding all over the nation and journalists were no longer in possession of their jobs. Advertising was down, readership was down, but in the midst of it all, we learned an important lesson.

As a high school publication, we are able to experiment with various ideas without a fear of going out of business. Our main goal is not to make money, as professional newspapers do, so our switch into a magazine format, if unsuccessful, could be reversed. In other words, we could afford to adapt.

We hope that each senior can also apply this to the future. As 90s babies, we grew up in two distinct eras that seemed to contradict each other. The 1990s was full of prosperity: President Clinton established a federal surplus, the United States enjoyed respect from the international community and most of the public had never heard of the Taliban.

Welcome to the HiLite’s 2010 Senior Issue

steven brisley

michelle hurosemary boeglin

sarah sheafer

Now that we’ve experienced the most severe recession since the Great Depression, we as youth can go into the real world as adults who know what it was like to live prosperously but also recognize that we are not entitled to that prosperity by any means. In fact, nothing is guaranteed.

With all of this in mind, we encourage our classmates to realize that none of us are entitled to anything. The world is constantly changing, and in order to keep up, we need to change and adapt as well.

Youth have an easier time of adapting. We don’t have as many responsibilities now as we do later, so just take those chances. Apply for the prestigious grad school. Take the internship abroad. Learn a new language.

You never know how it’s going to turn out, but no matter what, it can only make you more experienced. Down the road, we might just not have another chance to do so.

How my plan was derailed, but that’s okay

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08 cover story >> HiLite: Senior Issue • May 20, 2010

TOP 10 CURRENT EVENTS AUGUST 2006 - PRESENT

February 4, 2007

Colts win super bowl

After 23 years of being unable to bring home

a Super Bowl to the city of Indianapolis,

Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts finally did

it in 2007.

last Harry potter book

releasedJuly 21, 2007

After nearly years of anticipation the end of one of the most loved children’s book series came to an end.

Millions of children and adults alike stood in line

until midnight to be able to purchase the final book in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. It is one of the most

read books of our time, according to FOXNews.com the final copy sold a record-breaking 1.8 million copies by Barnes & Nobles alone.

This flourishing book series is also currently being turned

into an also very successful movie series.

beijing olympiCs opening

Ceremony

The 2008 summer Olympics opened up with a bang. China

gave one of the most memorable opening ceremonies in recent

memory. From the light up drums to the flying dragons it was a

brilliant spectacle. It has become the standard by which all Olympic ceremonies are now compared to.

August 8, 2008

siCHuan eartHquake

May 12, 2008

One of the biggest tragedies of this decade,

the earthquake took place in China in the Sichuan

province. It was measured at a 7.9 magnitude on the

Richter scale and nearly 10,000 people died according

to CNN.

pluto no longer a

planetAugust 24, 2006

Astronomers from all over the planet held a meeting in Prague which resulted

in the removing of Pluto as a planet. Pluto had been

demoted to a “dwarf planet”, which means it is similar to a planet but it shares its orbital space with a similar celestial body according to National

Geographic.

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Compiled by Faraz Majid

<< cover story 0917HiLite: Senior Issue • May 20, 2010

TOP 10 CURRENT EVENTS AUGUST 2006 - PRESENT

Obama inaugurated

January 20, 2009

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life fighting for equal rights

among all human kind. Little did he expect that only 41 years after he died that an African-American

would become President of the United States of America. Barack

Obama became the first out of 44 presidents that was not a

Caucasian male. His inauguration was one of the biggest days in

American history.

michael JacksOn dies

June 25, 2009The summer of 2009 took an unexpected turn as the King of Pop passed away.

Michael Jackson was one of the most entertaining and

popular musician of his time. His death caused a nation-

wide frenzy which lasted for weeks. It also resulted in his music reaching popularity in

the new generation.

avatar released

The all-time leader in box office sales Avatar was one of the most watched and intriguing movies

of our time. James Cameron once again mesmerized audiences with

the beauty of the movie. The scenery of floating mountains and tall blue creatures seemed real to some as it was shown mainly in

3D.

December 19, 2009

healthcare passes

butler plays in natiOnal

champiOnshipApril 5, 2010

A truly inspirational Cinderella story. Most

people called it “Hoosiers: The Sequel” referring to

the popular movie based in Indiana. These Butler

Bulldogs made their way to the National Championship,

where nobody expected them to be. They were also

only play six miles from their college campus. They were the hometown heroes who, despite losing the game on the last shot, will never be

forgotten.

March 23, 2010

President Obama signed into law one of the most

important acts of legislation in decades. After months of debate, and slews of

commercial and campaign ads calling for congress to “slow down and fix health

care the right way,” the new health care bill has

been passed. The new bill is supposed to radically

change and reform health care, now most Americans are legally required to have health insurance. Also, the

bill will expand the Medicare program significantly and increase taxes to help pay

for the increasing costs. Finally, insurance companies

will now be strictly regulated, preventing them

from denying services to customers with pre-existing

medical conditions.

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Although some find Big 10 school recruitment methods impersonal, one senior finds her home there

10 sports >> HiLite: Senior Issue • May 20, 2010

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Despite coming off the team’s 24th consecutive State Championship and an individual championship in the 500-meter race, swimmer and senior Colleen Drew said she began the collegiate recruitment

process with some degree of uncertainty.

“It’s scary to see other people, and you compare yourself,” Drew said. “Like, ‘Are they gonna want them over me?’”

“I came to Carmel and I had never swam the 500 before,” Drew said. “But all of my success I owe to my teammates and coach. I won the 500 (at State), which was a big surprise. I think I dropped 28 seconds this year.”

Drew has been recruited to swim on the collegiate level by several well-known athletic powerhouses, most heavily by Purdue University and the University of Kentucky. This attention has likely come as a result of Drew’s success during her senior season as a swimmer.

The recruiting process is one that Drew became well-acquainted with during her senior season. She eventually came to the decision to commit to Purdue University, a choice that placed her in the competitive Big 10 Conference. Drew said she observed the competition between schools, even during her recruitment. “Once you commit to a Big 10 school,” Drew said, “you can’t get money from any other Big 10 schools. I had a brother go to IU (Indiana University) and had a sister go to Purdue. Everyone wants to win the Big 10.”

In the Big 10, Drew said she has found her place at Purdue. “I felt at home at Purdue,” Drew said. “When I got to Purdue, it instantly felt like it’s supposed to feel. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind. The girls and guys are really nice; they’re still texting me.

However, diver and senior Sara Meisenhelder said she encountered a different situation during her recruitment process. As one of the top divers on Carmel’s team, Meisenhelder became the first diver to medal at State in

eight years for Carmel. Meisenhelder placed eighth in the one-meter dive.

The recruitment process for Meisenhelder began after the competition season. “After State, (Indiana University) sent me mail saying that the coach saw potential in my skills,” Meisenhelder said. “But the coach of (the University of Kansas’ swimming team) was a lot nicer. He wanted to get to know me more.”

Nonetheless, Meisenhelder said she was eventually won over by a school from the Southern Conference (SoCon), Georgia Southern University. “I got a pretty big scholarship,” Meisenhelder said, ”and I loved the coach and team. We got in touch with the diving coach (Katie Creighton) and she brought me down for a visit. It was nerve-wracking to go to another state, but I loved it.”

Kathie Wickstrand Gahen, owner of the International Coaching Society in California, worked as a Big 10 coach for 18 years at Northwestern University, Purdue University, Illinois State and Indiana University. Gahen said that the recruiting process is based largely on the specific situation of each athlete, not the prestige of a certain school.

“It depends on the year, it depends on what stroke you swim, it depends on a lot of factors,” Wickstrand Gahen said. “One year, Indiana might not need a butterflier and they might not recruit you if you are a butterflier that year. And in swimming, they don’t give out full-ride scholarships like they do in basketball and football.

Wickstrand Gahen said that recruiting is given high priority at Big 10 schools. “You’re only as good as your next recruiting class,” she said. “It’s like selling anything. College coaches are really salespeople. You’re selling your school and selling your program.”

Despite this mentality, Wickstrand Gahen said that ultimately, the decision is not in the coaches’ hands. “The kids do a lot of the recruiting themselves, to be honest,” she said. “It has to be a fit for the kid.”

The concept is one that Drew said she observed during her

recruitment. “You really have to put yourself out there,” Drew said. “You have to respond to the letters and fill out inquiries. They want to know that you’re interested as much as they are interested in you.”

Despite the long process, Drew said that she feels she has come to the best decision.

“The Big 10 is more like me,” she said. “The fact that you’re part of all the colleges coming together; I don’t know how to describe it.”

By parker myerspmyers@hilite.org

big 10 11 conference

University of Illinois

University of Iowa

Indiana University

University of Michigan

Michigan State University

University of Minnesota

Northwestern University

Ohio State University

Penn State University

Purdue University

University of Wisconsin

<< sports 11HiLite: Senior Issue • May 20, 2010

In 1990 the Big 10 Conference added its eleventh member, Penn State. Here are all of the competitors:

HiLite: Senior Issue • May 20, 201012 student section >>

Senior Emerson Woerner said he made his decision to attend the Air Force Academy because he always wanted to become a pilot.

Woerner said, “I really want to be a fighter pilot, so the (Air Force) Academy makes a lot of sense! It also has a fencing team, so I will be able to continue fencing while I am there.”

Woerner said that the Air Force Academy isn’t something for everyone. “It is a very difficult school. In addition to tough academics, there are high physical and moral standards that must be met, and on top of that you have military training. You also have a service requirement upon graduation, so you have to really want to be an officer,” Woerner said. “However, it offers some amazing opportunities, both while you are there and after graduation. So, if you are strongly considering a military career and can handle the workload, I would strongly suggest it.”

post-grad plans

Name: emersoN WoerNer

FUTUre plaNs: air Force academy

Senior Lara Pitchkites plans to further train for and study cosmetology.

“I’ve always had a strong affinity for aesthetics and anything to do with them. It gives me the opportunity to be creative and make people not only look better, but feel better, too,” Pitchkites said.

Pitchkites said even as a child, she knew she wanted to go into this industry.

“I used to read my mom’s fashion magazines and watch models on TV and knew I wanted to work with them,” she said.

“I l ike to equate the beauty industry with the art industry; I feel like hair and makeup work gets overlooked when it comes to art.”

Name: alex

cUrTis

FUTUre plaNs:

sydNey

UNiversiTy

Name: Nicole

york

FUTUre plaNs:

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college

Senior Nicole York said she will

be going to London to attend

an international school. York

said the diverse student body is

a factor of her decision.

“ I w a n t to t r i p l e m a j o r i n

sociology, international relations

and history, with emphasis on

European history. At Regents

(Co l l e g e ) , t h e m a j o r i t y o f

students are from Africa and the

Middle East,” York said. “I think it

is best to hear from the people

who come from the places I

want to study.”

Name: lara piTchkiTes

FUTUre plaNs: cosmeTology

10 unconventional

Name: kaleeN pesyNa

FUTUre plaNs: FashioN (FiT)

It was freshman year when senior Kaleen Pesyna took her first sewing class here, and Pesyna said that is when her enthusiasm for fashion started.

“There are no other words to explain why I decided to pursue fashion besides the fact that I am truly passionate about it. Fashion is a type of art where one can express his or her personality through the clothing on their back. It’s amazing what all you can do with fashion, and the bottom line is: I love making people feel beautiful and excited about what they are wearing,” Pesyna said.

Pesyna plans to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

“I am ready for anything that comes my way and I know that difficulties lie ahead but I am up to the challenge and will work to accomplish my dreams. I leave it in God’s hands to guide me to the right place and I am confident that no matter where I will be, it was meant to be,” Pesyna said. “Just remember that fashion is more than just about the clothes, the makeup or jewelry. It is about portraying your character and creating your own look while looking your very best.”

CheCk out the other 5 plans at hilite.org!

Compiled by Hera Ashraf

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S e n i o r A l e x Cu r t i s

is also pursuing her

secondary education

ove r s e a s . S h e s a i d

she plans to study in

Australia, where she is

originally from.

“ I w a n t t o a t t e n d

(Sydney University)

because I want to be

closer to my family,”

Curtis said. “My parents

also went there and it

has the right programs

for me.”

1. Leo Amanse plans to pursue acting in Los Angeles. 4. Devan Sirls plans to pursue

a career into veterinary medicine.

3. Leslie Cornelius will attend West Point Military Academy.

2. Lee Ann Zatkulak prepares for a 6-month mission trip.

5. Sireen Zayed plans to become a certified dental assistant.

<< entertainment 13HiLite: Senior Issue • May 20, 2010

Batteries

Essentials like batteries for your

electronic devices may be an easy

find at home, but don’t take them

for granted. They may come in

handy when you least expect it. Go

to Kmart, and you can find giant

packs for $3.99.

aleve

Keep a personal medicine cabinet

with Aleve being the essential,

to clear away all those “stress

headaches.” Stop by your local

pharmacy and pick up a bottle for

$5.59.

ramen noodles

Asian cuisine in a box represents the basic eating of college life: simple, easy and cheap! A common staple for every college student’s diet. Available at most grocery stores, starting at $0.35.

Quarters

Change will be needed when doing your own laundry, so you better stock up! Find them between your couch. They may be yours already.

shower shoes

When beginning your journey in

college, the first thing you must

get used to will be the shared

bathrooms. Gross. Protect yourself

from foot fungus. On a budget?

Check out Old Navy -- they will

start at $3.50.

Can-opener

Freshmen forget to include simple

utensils such as a can-opener on

their college essential lists. Your

mother won’t be there to cook for

you, so if you need a quick meal,

a can-opener will be of great

importance. Buy it from Target for

around $9.95.

FrisBee

You may want to bring some easy

sports equipment to win instant

popularity in the commons. Wal-

Mart is always a reliable source.

You can pick them up for only

$2.99 each.

rain Boots

Walking long distances with bad

weather can’t beat a rain boot

protecting your feet. Trust me -- it

will come in handy. I like the ones

at Target, and they’re only $9.99.

playing Cards

Don’t forget some casual

entertainment! One deck of

playing cards can lead to hours of

games. Stop by Dollar General and

pick up a deck for $1.

10 last-minute essentials

Think you have the perfect dorm room for next year? Maybe not without the right equipment. HiLite

compiles a list of college dorm room “musts” that you may have forgotten. By Maddi Bourgerie

5-hour energy drinks

With a new sleep cycle it might be

crucial to bring along a few energy

shots to stay awake while studying

late into the night or to recover in

the middle of the day. Find them

at gas stations for $2.99.

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HiLite : Senior Issue• May 20, 201014 perspectives >>

Dear Journal, As I near the end of my time here at Carmel, I reminisce about

the 10 CHS trademarks that I will forever remember.

10. Breathalyzers – Sporting events just won’t be the same

without that awkward preliminary Breathalyzer to pump you up

before the big game.9. Freshman Center – As freshmen, the best way to avoid the

possibility of any negative contact with upperclassmen is

complete isolation. Once sophomore year comes around you’re

on your own, though.8. Lockdowns – I won’t be able to feel that same sense of

security without those random drug dog searches. Even the

airport doesn’t use this kind of security.7. 3:05 Traffic – There’s nothing like a crowded traffic jam full

of inexperienced teenage drivers to keep the mind sharp after a

long school day.6. Hallway PDA – It really warms my heart to see two creepy

sophomores making out in front of my class every day. You

would think that they have somewhere else to go for that kind

of thing.5. Lunch Monitors – If it weren’t for these people, the

lunchroom would be a free-for-all food riot. It’s going to be

hard getting used to eating without supervision.4. Student Government Elections – Every year, students at

CHS are held in absolute… unbearable… suspense over these

election results.3. Passing Period Crowds – Getting from the E-rooms to the

math department during a passing period is no problem if you go

through the senior hallway. Seriously. Try it.2. The Trail – Why risk a parking ticket when you can just enjoy

a nice, long walk up the trail on a brisk December morning?

Convenience shouldn’t be too much of an issue with a school

of 4,000 kids.1. Late Starts- Personally, I don’t know how I’m going to survive

without that extra 40 minutes every other Wednesday morning.

It’s not like I have any friends to hang out with on a half day.

Remember those?

From watching love blossom in the hallways to sitting in the fetal position under duress, we raise our glasses (figuratively, of course!) to Carmel

Compiled by Mitch Ringenberg

Remembering 10 ‘good times’

PHOTO MEMORIES

Mitch Ringenberg has written an opinion piece for the HiLite. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the staff. Contact him at mringenberg@hilite.org.

Kaitlyn lampe/ photos

<< perspectives 15HiLite: Senior Issue • May 20, 2010

The toughest lesson: learning from loss

Perhaps one of the few potentially disappointing aspects of graduation is the reality of walking across the stage knowing you won’t look out and see the face of a classmate who has passed away. Unfortunately, not only is this the case for the current Senior Class, but the same will be true for the next three classes that follow. The sad reality is that none of our classes have been untouched by death. My deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of all those who have lost loved ones here.

I feel their pain because I’ve been there. I know the suffering and grieving and heartbreak. But rather than dwell on the sadness of these losses, we can only hope to grow from the experiences and remember and honor our friends. There are stories and hope to be drawn from the lives of Jordan Moss, Jordan Porier, Shaail Abbas, Lilly Martyn, Britany Bohrer, Ziang Ke, Curtis Church and, for me, Michael Schenkel.

For those coping with the deaths of Moss and Porier, it’s hard to imagine feeling much better a few weeks, months or even years down the road. I felt the same immediately

andrew browning

following Michael’s death. But now, more than two years later, I can honestly say Michael’s legacy positively affects my everyday life.

Even after two years, it’s easy to think of him often. I’m reminded of him when I wake up and see the pamphlet from his funeral on my bedside table, when I see friends wearing the red “RIP Michael Schenkel” bracelets or when I visit his incredible, faith-driven mother. But it doesn’t bring back a flood of bitter, sorrowful memories. Instead, it’s inspiration to remember good times we shared and a chance to embrace the meaning of the life he lived.

Following Michael’s Feb. 18, 2008 accident, the obvious first message my close friends and I all received was that we needed to become safer drivers. Given the circumstances of many of our classmates’ deaths, it’s one everyone should remember, as it can save others’ lives in the future.

But after realizing that basic but critical principle I was able to learn even more lessons. I began to reflect and notice aspects of Michael’s attitude and approach to life that would serve to better my own. Michael always worked hard enough to earn high grades, but was certain never to miss out on opportunities to bond with friends and family. He maintained a healthy balance of the two, but at the end of the day he knew the strength of his friendships trumped the marks on his report card. It was almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have as much time to spend here as the rest of us.

Another impressive characteristic of Michael’s was that he never worried what others thought. Although we joke that

About four years ago, I was in the same situation as I find myself now. Decision mode. I was faced with a painful decision that dissolved me to tears and created major stress and anxiety. Should I attend Carmel or Brebeuf? Each day was a roller coaster. One day I would want to go to Carmel, the next day, Brebeuf. Thank goodness the bus finally picked me up to attend my first day of high school at Carmel.

I will never regret my decision. Or maybe I was just lucky.

Why does deciding have to be so difficult?

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CHS has offered me so many opportunities, which has enabled me to learn more about myself. I cannot see myself having the same success in any other high school.

But now, four years later, here I am again. Deciding between high schools is just as tough as deciding between colleges. I envy those who know what they want to do in the future and what college they want to attend. I have grown tired of the constant chatter about what schools seniors are attending because I have no idea.

Ironically, it is actually CHS that has made it harder for me to decide because of all the college doors that have been opened by my extensive resume. I have visited colleges as far as California and as close at Butler. With so many options, how do I know which one will be the best fit?

As I sit here writing this senior column (a column that I have been wanting to do ever since I joined HiLite), I still haven’t decided what college I want to attend. But it is a

he could have benefitted from a little more concern about his personal hygiene, I respect him all the more for it. He wasn’t above poking fun at himself (and certainly not above making jokes about others) and he would spend time with just about anyone who shared his love for sports, rap music or poker. He lived life to the fullest because he lived his life, not the life someone else wanted him to live.

Because of all the vivacity and passion Michael brought to this world, it made his death that much more life-altering. Thankfully, it’s easy to see now that some of those alterations have been for the better. Many of Michael’s values have resounded heavily in my life, and I’ve formed an incredibly tight bond with many of the other friends Michael left behind at CHS, as we will never again take for granted the time we have together.

Although I don’t expect these messages to have as much significance for those who never knew Michael, I do know there are still friends and family of our other classmates who have died, and those people have been through or are going through similar circumstances. I can only hope that some day they can draw similar meaning from the life of their loved one. I’ve given only a very brief summary of the effect Michael’s life had on me, and I know there are many others who could go on for hours about the joy his life brought. And to the friends and family of Jordan Moss, Jordan Porier, Shaail, Lilly, Britany, Ziang and Curtis, I hope you will be able to do the same.

Andrew Browning is a reporter for the HiLite. Contact him at abrowning@hilite.org.

similar scenario I was faced four years ago. Do I go to IU or DePauw? Xavier or Loyola? ASU or Miami of Ohio? Large or small? Do I go with my gut feeling or go with the smaller school for a change of pace? By the time you read this, I will have eventually made my painful, yet most exciting decision ever.

Deciding on a college may be a challenge some students will face. It can be stressful (as I experienced), but in the end it is the best feeling in the world. No matter what happens, I will always remember it was the hard work and dedication I put into my extracurriculars and academics at CHS, that created the opportunity to have a plethora of choices.

For weeks, the looming date of May 1 was the only thing running through my mind. I couldn’t help keep asking myself: how did time evaporate so quickly and four years disappear?

Kelsey Binion is a reporter for the HiLite. Contact her at kbinion@hilite.org.

16 15 minutes of fame >> HiLite: Senior Issue• May 20, 2010

How long Have you wanted to be prom queen?Since I was in utero. Italicize that part, because it’s Latin.

describe tHe moment you won.I was kind of in shock, and then I saw the video camera coming towards me so I decided I should start smiling.

did you start dating danny so everyone would vote for you?No. What kind of question is that?

How are you going to use tHis title to your advantage?I’d really just like to inspire Asian girls and other minorities to show them that they can grab a hold of the American dream.

are you considering pageantry?I don’t think there’s any correlation between becoming prom queen and becoming a pageant queen, so no.

wHy didn’t you act out tHe last scene from mean girls?In retrospect, I think it would have made a great video announcement.

wHat are your plans for tHe future?Right now, I plan on going to med school and becoming a pediatric surgeon. I love working with kids and being a general pediatrician didn’t seem exciting enough for me. I’m more of a tactile person, so I thought being a surgeon was a better option.

wHat did you do in preparation for tHe crowning ceremony?I practiced my shocked face before the mirror.

do people treat you differently now tHat tHey know you’re royal and beautiful?I’ve been getting some more friend requests on Facebook, if that’s what you mean.

How are you keeping your crown for posterity?I spritz it nightly with a special formula that preserves its effervescence. I also keep it in an airtight, light-controlled glass box that is displayed prominently in my home’s main foyer.

How long Have you wanted to be prom queen?Since I first heard the title “Prom Queen.”

describe tHe moment you won in vivid detail.I don’t really remember it but I was standing up there and they said Susie’s name.

did you start dating susie cHen just so everyone would vote for you?Yes, I had a bunch of applications and she was the top applicant. I almost cut her the second round. No, but seriously, what kind of question is that?

How are you going to use tHis title to your advantage?To get girls. Just kidding. I guess I’ll just use it for icebreaker games in the future.

are you considering pageantry?Not at all. I ’m gonna model. I ’m planning on being a hand model.

wHat are your plans for tHe future?To slack. And to enjoy college life.

going into prom nigHt, wHat did you do in preparation for tHe crowning ceremony?I got dressed.

do people treat you differently now tHat tHey know you’re royal and beautiful?Yes, they do. All my friends clown on me now. They joke around calling me ‘Your Highness.’

How are you keeping your crown for posterity?For what?

Crowned Royalty Susie Chen >> Danny Kim >>

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ROYAL COUPLE: Seniors Susie Chen and Danny Kim pose on Prom night. The couple began dating second semester and was elected from a pool of four other couples.

Ten not-so-serious questions and not-so-serious answers for the prom king and queen

Compiled by Michelle Hu