8.31 Freshman Activity Guide

CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL I 520 E. MAIN ST. I CARMEL, IN I WWW.HILITE.ORG

APRIL 27, 2011 I VOL. 76 I ISSUE 9 31, 2012 AUGUST

*Carmel High School’s student newsmagazine

n a m h s e r

F

activity GUIDE carmel high school

s

Join the conversation.

GMN

greyhound media network

w w w . g r e y h o u n d m e d i a . o r g

PAGE 2 | FRESHMAN ACTIVITY GUIDE | HILITE | HILITE.ORG | AUG. 31, 2012

Speak Up

Senior leaders share why you should get involved Everyone should participate in the activities of Homecoming week because everyone has the opportunity to join in something, whether it’s dress up days, playhouse building or trike races.

Contact information Mailing Address: 520 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 846-7721, Ext. 7143 Website: www.hilite.org E-mail: Staff members of the HiLite may be contacted by using their first initial and their last name appending @hilite.org. For example, Victor Xu will receive mail sent to vxu@hilite.org.

- Chris Johnson Student body president

Responding to the HiLite Letters to the editor will be accepted for the Sept. 19 issue no later than . Letters may be submitted in Room C147, placed in the mailbox of Jim Streisel, emailed to letters@hilite.org or mailed to school. All letters must be signed. Names will be published. (Letters sent via email will be taken to a student’s SRT for him to sign.) Letters must not contain personal attacks against an individual and may be edited.

Purpose

The HiLite is a student publication distributed to students, faculty and staff of Carmel High School, with a press run of 4,500. Copies are distributed to every school in the Carmel Clay district as well as the Chamber of Commerce, city hall and the Carmel Clay Public Library. The paper serves as a public forum and two-way communication for both the school and the community. Opinions expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of CHS nor the Carmel Clay system faculty, staff or administration.

Credentials

The HiLite belongs to the Indiana High School Press Association, Quill & Scroll and the National Scholastic Press Association.

ELLENA SULLIVAN / SUBMITTED PHOTO

Student body president Chris Johnson addresses the entire school at the convocation on Aug. 17.

Freshmen should come to Dance Marathon because it’s one of our school’s trademark events. Also, it’s always hard to find someone who didn’t enjoy the experience.

HEEJUNG KIM / PHOTO - Meredith Baranowski During the afternoon announcements, Speaker of the House Speaker of the House

Advertising

Businesses may advertise in the HiLite if their ads adhere to guidelines. The advertising policy is available in Room C147 or at www.hilite.org.

Editor in Chief Victor Xu Managing Editors Natalie Maier

Tony Tan

Melinda Song

Ryan Zukerman Accountant Brendan Roddy Acumen Dhruti Patel

Julie Xu Ads Team Ken Li

Garrett Sullivan

Lucy Terhune

Matt Wehner 15 Minutes of Fame Henry Jackson Beats/Calendar Linsu Han

Miriam Hu

Helena Ma

Lauren Lu

Naomi Reibold

Cynthia Wu Cover Story Hafsa Razi Entertainment Jacob Botkin

Mikaela George Feature Claudia Huang

Sheen Zheng Front Page Omeed Malek

Liane Yue Graphics Jiva Capulong

Rachel Chen

Connie Chu

Anthony Ko

Melinda Song

Liane Yue GMN Liaison James Benedict News Rochelle Brual

Aruni Ranaweera Perspectives David Choe

Eric He Photography Mary Brooke Johnson

Hailey Meyer Sports Bobby Browning

Andrew Wang

Social Media

Matt Barnthouse

Web Staff Kevin Fei Patrick Tan

Reporters Madison Adzema Haley Bracken Crystal Chen Matthew Del Busto Eric Dick Chrishan Fernando Elyse Goldberg Linsu Han Caroline Harbour Miriam Hu Erik Kelsch Nida Khan Jason Klein Joseph Lee Lauren Lu Helena Ma Jill Massengil Kevin Mi Caitlin Muller Maham Nadeem

Adir Chandra Aaron Kearney Aining Wang

Photographers Kathleen Bertsch Michaela Carpenter Gavin Colavito Kyle Crawford Mikaela George Henry Jackson

Pablo Paliza-Carre Rushi Patel Kim Qian Naomi Reibold Aster Samuel Arsalan Siddiqui Molly Surette Sean Truax Aining Wang Isaac Warshawsky Kyle Walker Lindsey Walker Matt Wehner Olivia Weprich Cynthia Wu Dennis Yang Christine Yang Alexander Yu Anni Zhang

Heejung Kim Scott Liu Amira Malcom Omeed Malek Nivedah Meyyappan Jenna Ruhayel Sam Patterson

Adviser Jim Streisel Principal John Williams Superintendent Jeff Swensson

Meredith Baranowski explains House activities to the student body.

My challenge: get involved

I

remember being a freshman; it was only three years ago. Unfortunately, I was so afraid of this school that I didn’t take advantage of all the cool activities that it offers. I found my way later, and now I’m proud to say that I’m involved in all sorts of activities and became one of the managing editors of the HiLite.

Being a HiLite editor, there are a lot of assignments, and semester projects. The Freshman Activities Guide issue started out as my semester final for newspaper. I wanted to do a design final instead of a writing one. Honestly, I wasn’t sure that we would end up using this idea in any of our issues. The Guide was originally titled “Freshman Survival Guide.” That name changed over the course of last summer. As HiLite staff members, we did this to make high school a little bit better

and less intimidating for you guys.

If I could give you one piece of advice, it would be to flip to pages 4 to 7 and take a look at the clubs and activities list, or walk around the Activities Fair and find some interesting clubs. On the last page of this guide, we have included what looks like a notepad. Simply fold your HiLite in half and write down what interests you.

Now, here’s our challenge: find at least one thing to get involved with. It doesn’t have to be super intense. But something that makes you happy. Something that makes you look forward to school. Seriously, there are clubs for everyone.

There’s Astronomy Club, Swing Dance Club and many others.

If you don’t like a club or activity, feel free to start your own.

That process issimple: just find memebers, a sponser and get it approved.

I can’t stress enough that there is no excuse for you to not be involved at Carmel. Go to the football games with your friends. Hate football? Join Club Med and shadow a doctor. Do yourself a favor and get involved with one of this school’s many clubs.

Natalie Maier, managing editor

If I could give you one piece of advice...simply fold your HiLite in half and write down what interests you.

AUG. 31, 2012 | HILITE.ORG | HILITE | FRESHMAN ACTIVITY GUIDE | PAGE 3

QUIZWhich activities are for you?

We’ve had all different kinds of people in the club.

Hip Hop Club is all about self-expression, so basically anyone and everyone can join.

I’ve always loved the pizza parties and the atmosphere where everyone can simply play a game and talk to their friends over the chessboard.

h obb y

St u d

e tur

I just spent this past summer studying Spanish in a program at Spain and living with a host family...I have no doubt that being involved in Spanish Club helped me to be accepted.

Club ASL U n CR iatio soc ce As an Club nt s e lli s e d n tA Su up are Gro gh w s A lim u ai oc u s ka n ion yF M t Un t n i en rs La ud lub ve St eC Di ish ianc w ll Je tA en

a dv o c a c

W8 2 TXT Cl u b Rela yf Living H o p o e C r lub Li f Life e Kenya Club L i ne Te s KA R en K A i s Carmel Con d C s fo lub nect Ag r s a D Diabetes A i ive ns Li Gi wa r t s f r e t i ty n es of All for a Fo s C C u c r l e ub us G Gi K. rl A U p C

Carolyn Keller Rising Stars president

Yo u ng Lif Sp e a nis Ga h G r C y e -S lu e k b tr Cl Fr e ub nc h Ge Cl r ub Sri m an C Ind ian lub

y

With over one hundred and fifty clubs, finding the right fit for you can be daunting. No need to worry!

With this, you can find the perfect club to fit your interests and commitments.

ice

Get involved

c u l

A lot of performing arts kids, but it’s for people who want to meet new people that like the same type of things.

Josh Roop Fantasy Sports Club president

serv

m e d ic/a a c a r

ts

We love having people who love talking about sports.

h Club Best Buddies Healt bal Club Key Club Glo Charity my ultiTim ic M Rotary Interact Club s EF lu b Mu IC ol C he Roots and Shoots ho UN re t Club -Sc a ing t-a ses for Places Sh a C op eth g Ad Som ation ivin r E d uc G s fo Do al ent ob ud Gl St

Scrabble Club Sma C lu b p o sh C H b u l C F lub a i i l Hip l m Club eta H s l b T Yo a u rad l ur nC tasy Sports Club ing Yo n a o m F i Swi Ca at ra Cl s r t n e m rd i gD ub n Dungeons i In t i n F a t e r Cl an and T SG .A H u c c C Dra eC b W ti go Anime Club Creativ lu lub hle b n C t u l b e sC A s Wr eC itin es lu tiv rd Game Club P a o C b g Ch ok e Cl lub om t C m u e u r o b nC A ua lub Sq 4

chHOUNDS Speec It Te h Te t u o am Ab m i i r n C o l o k g d y a Club in E co ympi l Th O Aca e no c n s n d A stronom mi e em hespia T r S ci cs a y ic Clu St g D Te b n i o M e c s k b T b rial M ca Clu Sc am Ri y u h l p i th ath en so C o l r i l C c on lub e eB fe Ph trepeneurs of Amer ng r i ca ow re En u A u t rt e Bra H Fu Med Acad l C at e Club emi i t n a b p W cS Ga lub e u D up m ro E er e . bo .R w l b lu

Sameer Manchanda Chess Club president

Leo Kim Hip Hop Club president

Lindsey Walker Spanish Club president LIANE YUE AND VICTOR XU / GRAPHIC

n e m h s e Fr Get Involved This school boasts an extensive and diverse list of PAGE 4 | FRESHMAN ACTIVITY GUIDE | HILITE | HILITE.ORG | AUG. 31, 2012

clubs and activities. The following are clubs in which freshmen can get involved.* 4-SQUARE CLUB

Sponsor: Mike Meyer Description: Students play the game Four Square.

ACADEMIC DECATHLON

Sponsor: Wendy Gerardot Description: A team that participates in the statewide Academic Decathlon competition.

ACADEMIC SUPER BOWL

Sponsors: Matt Dillon, James Ziegler Description: This is a research-based competition. The research begins in late fall and continues into March when competition begins. There are five academic specific teams and one interdisciplinary team which compete with other Indiana schools by answering a series of multiple choice questions based on the subject matter researched on the topic selected for the competition year. Students may select a maximum of two academic areas for competition that include English, Social Studies, Math, Science and Fine Arts.

ADOPT-A-SCHOOL CLUB

Sponsor: Dan Bates Description: Seeks to assist and provide opportunities for improvement in public education in disadvantaged urban schools by mentoring/tutoring the students and advocating for the schools by helping connect them with other organizations which can provide additional resources and volunteers to these schools.

ALL FOR A CURE

Sponsor: Tungfen Lee Description: Aims to spread awareness for cancer research and other related diseases.

ANIME (JAPANESE ANIMATION) CLUB

Sponsor: Rita Winters Description: Views anime, the newest phenomenon in America. Also, members will watch old classics and acquaint members with new series.

APERTURE

Sponsor: Jim Streisel Description: Photography club

ART CLUB

Sponsors: Anna Beelke, Jen Bubp, Dan Fell, Nicole Palmer Description: Focuses on using art to benefit others. Members participate in outreach programs and art shows among other activities.

ASL CLUB

Sponsor: Joe Wheeler Description: Explores the language and culture of American Sign Language in fun and interactive ways. Students will get opportunities to run activities and play games to enhance their signing skills.

ASTRONOMY CLUB

Sponsor: Keith Turner Description: A student-oriented endeavor to give CHS students opportunities to study astronomy in a variety of ways. Students will learn to use and operate the school observatory and planetarium. Students in the club will participate in public planetarium shows and share their experiences with the general public.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

Sponsors: Dawn Robertson, Steve Schofield Description: Assist certified athletic trainers in: 1) prevention of injuries,; 2) injury evaluation; 3) first aid; 4) rehabilitation; 5) injury education; 6) practice and game-day preparations; 7) athletic training room organization.

Editor’s note The information in this section comes from the activities department and is accurate as of Aug. 28. Please note that some of the clubs listed may no longer be active or the sponsor(s) and/or information may have changed.

CASES FOR PLACES

Sponsor: Karen Shumway Description: Making dresses and shorts from pillowcases to send to areas of the world where there is a warm climate and a need for children’s clothing.

CHESS CLUB

Sponsor: Margaret Winans Description: This club is for people that enjoy playing chess.

CHS GET FIT

Sponsor: Kim Tenbrink Description: This club is for students who want to become fit by working out and learning about nutrition.

CLUB MED

Sponsor: Sarah Gillim Description: Members will shadow doctors at St. Vincent’s Hospital, dissect pig hearts and kidneys, visit labs or other health care facilities and discuss medical/health issues.

COMMUNITY QUEST

Sponsor: Zach Jones Description: Works with students who wish to further their mechanical skills through several applications within the automotive industry and the Carmel community.

Sponsors: Valerie Lambert, Jennifer Guyer Description: A club for students who may feel uncomfortable in most social situations. It is a safe setting for students to meet others like them, to make social connections, to discuss their interests and to practice and reinforce their social skills.

BIOLOGY CLUB

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

AUTOMOTIVE CLUB

Sponsor: Cindy Radaker Description: Prepare for the Biology Olympiad.

BRAIN GAME

Sponsor: John Shearin Membership: Limited membership based on early performance in practice quizzes (consult with Mr. Shearin regarding possible openings) Description: Represents CHS in the WTHR/Westfield Insurance Brain Game competitions, in the annual MIC Academic Challenge and in various other academic quiz competitions as opportunities arise.

CARD GAME CLUB

Sponsor: Norma Schehl Description: Play cards, eat food and have fun.

CARMEL CONNECTS CLUB

Sponsor: Margaret Winans Description: A 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on spreading computer literacy among senior citizens in the greater Indianapolis area. Carmel Connects will organize volunteers for various senior living facilities.

*HiLite staff members have made every attempt to verify accuracy of this information. However, be sure to check with either the listed sponsor or the activities office to verify any information listed here.

Sponsor: Jerry Brickley Description: Members share and critque writing in addition to talking about the writing process and generating ideas.

CRIMINOLOGY CLUB

Sponsor: Jill Noel Description: Learn more about criminology, work on labs, watch CSI related movies, have fun and hang out with friends.

CRU (formerly Student Venture)

Sponsor: Kim TenBrink Description: An international Christian high school organization that helps students develop the physical, mental and spiritual area of their lives. The purpose is to help students find out how a relationship with God relates to their everyday lives and how to grow and develop in that relationship.

DEBATE

Sponsor: James Ziegler Description: Debate offers the areas of Policy debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate and Congress debate. Debaters participate in Saturday tournaments around the state. There is also a two-day state tournament and a two-day district tournament with winners from the district advancing to the national tournament in June.

AUG. 31, 2012 | HILITE.ORG | HILITE | FRESHMAN ACTIVITY GUIDE | PAGE 5 DIABETES AWARENESS CLUB

Sponsor: Patty Antle Description: Provides outreach and support for anyone affected by diabetes in the CHS community. Meetings include discussions about healthy living, new developments in cure research and new treatment technology.

DIVERSITY FOCUS GROUP

Sponsors: Brad Sever, C.J. Glander Description: To continue to promote cultural awareness and diversity in the Carmel community.

DO SOMETHING CLUB

GIFT OF WATER

Sponsor: Rob Fellows Description: Based off of a non-profit organization known as Gift of Water. Gift of Water provides filtered and clean drinking water to Haitians. The club’s role is primarily to raise awareness for this cause. Along with that, the group will assemble water filtration systems and raise funds.

GIRL UP CLUB

Sponsors: Jane Wildman, Abby Cartwright-Brattain Description: To raise money and awareness for U.N. programs that help less fortunate girls around the world.

KENYA CLUB

Sponsor: Kathy Hallett Description: Raise awareness of an organization that works to meet the needs of children in Kenya through projects such as educational and psychosocial support, food security and community development programs.

KEY CLUB

Sponsors: Jill Grimes, Katie Gray Description: Key Club is a community service organization working in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club.

KIDS AGAINST HUNGER

Sponsor: James Ziegler Description: A club devoted to the betterment of our community by dedicating our time and resources through volunteering and fundraising.

GLOBAL GIVING

Sponsor: Ryan Ringenberg Description: Works to raise contributions to benefit schools worldwide.

Sponsor: Maggie Cassidy Description: Packages highly nutritious, life-saving meals for malnourished and starving children and their families in the United States and developing countries.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB

GREEK CLUB

LIFELINES

Sponsor: Allyson Riley Description: Students form small groups and play the Dungeons and Dragons game.

ECONOMICS CLUB

Sponsor: Michelle Foutz Membership: Open to all students, but mainly for those who are in or have taken economics.

Description: Encourages students who are highly motivated and interested in economics and in the possibility of competing in the economic competitions and simulations.

FANTASY SPORTS CLUB

Sponsor: Amy Skeens-Benton Description: The club celebrates Greek culture.

HETALIA CLUB

Sponsor: Angela Egger-Enzmann Description: Anime meets the United Nations.

HIP HOP CLUB

Sponsor: Lacey Grabek Description: The club teaches the basics and fundamentals of how to “b-boy” or breakdance and allows for the promotion and proliferation of hip hop at CHS.

Sponsor: Mike Meyer Description: Members will compete in a fantasy sports league over various professional teams or leagues.

INDIAN STUDENT ALLIANCE CLUB

FILM CLUB

INTERACT CLUB (ROTARY)

Sponsor: Jim Peterson Description: This club is open to students who are interested in making their own movie shorts. Club members will collaborate on ideas, film outside of school then meet to share their work.

FRENCH CLUB

Sponsors: Andrea Yocum, Leslie McCarty Description: The purpose of the French Club is to gain further knowledge of French culture. Possible activities include preparing French food, going to a French restaurant, competing at the Indiana Association of Students of French convention and watching French movies.

FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS OF AMERICA

Sponsor: Deb Lesjak Description: The FEA is designed to gather students’ ideas and potentially put them into action.

GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE

Sponsors: Jeremy Horner, Chris Warren Description: An organization dedicated to stopping discrimination against homosexual, bisexual, transsexual and transgendered people in the Carmel community.

GERMAN CLUB

Sponsor: Laura King Description: To promote understanding of the German language, people and culture.

Sponsor: Heather Wehr Description: Learn about Indian culture.

Sponsor: Deb Lesjak Description: Interact is a service social club for CHS students. It is sponsored by Rotary International, which guides the club in developing local and international service projects.

INTRAMURALS

Sponsors: Mike Meyer, Wes Drew, Ryan Banas, Matt Petersen Description: Students organize teams to compete in various athletic events and contests throughout the school year.

JEWISH STUDENT UNION (JSU)

Sponsor: Shelly Rubinstein Description: An opportunity for Jews and non-Jews to have fun and experience Jewish culture.

Sponsors: Rebekah Overbey, Jamie DiMartino Description: Works toward the prevention of drug and alcohol use and promotes student leadership in our community.

LIVING HOPE CLUB

Sponsor: Diana LaRose Description: This club is designed to aid in the fight against discrimination, poverty and infanticide.

MATH CLUB

Sponsors: Dan Perdun, Peter Beck, Linda Jones Description: Trains for and attends math competitions.

Members also discuss math and listen to guest speakers.

MOCK TRIAL

Sponsor: Holly Hochstedler Description: Designed to allow students to participate as trial attorneys and witnesses in a competitive environment against other Indiana schools.

MULTI-CHARITY CLUB

Sponsor: Kimi Fellers Description: Conducts service activities for charities.

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Sponsor: Dora Mulcahy Description: The main objective is to bring Muslims together at CHS while helping the community with small fundraisers throughout the year.

OPEN MIC CLUB

Sponsor: Alicia Noneman Description: This is a club that focuses on getting teens more politically informed and more enthusiastic about the American political system.

Sponsor: Brian Spilbeler Description: Open Mic Club is an opportunity for students to get on stage and show their talents in front of their peers.

Open Mic Club welcomes an array of talents including music, poetry, comedy, monologues and other various types of artistic form. Participation in an act on stage is not required if you would just like to come watch and enjoy coffee and snacks.

KARA CLUB (formerly Environmental Club)

PHILOSOPHY CLUB

JUNIOR STATE OF AMERICA

Sponsors: Kathy Hallett, Kara House Description: To enact green practices and to proliferate green awareness at CHS and in the Carmel Community.

K.A.R.E. (Kids About Respect & Excellence)

Sponsor: Susie Deneen Description: This is a motivational group aimed at preparing students for successful futures.

Sponsor: Peter Beck Description: Designed to get students to think outside the box and to encourage students to look beyond preconceptions. The group will ask “unanswerable questions.”

PAGE 6 | FRESHMAN ACTIVITY GUIDE | HILITE | HILITE.ORG | AUG. 31, 2012 POKÉMON CLUB

Sponsor: Annette Ripley Description: Watches Pokémon episodes. Members can bring cards, too, but that’s not the club’s focus.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Sponsor: Nancy Spencer Description: Students will join teams or create new teams that will participate in Carmel Relay for Life.

RISING STAR THESPIANS

Sponsors: Maggie Cassidy, Jim Peterson Description: The Rising Stars offer support for school productions and other theater-related activities.

Opportunities include performing and watching others perform at club meetings and attending conferences and social events.

ROOTS AND SHOOTS, CARMEL AREA

Sponsor: Pat Southard Description: Part of the global network of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots organization. Together, youth take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment. By leading service projects to help people, animals and the environment, members work to make positive change in their community and world.

SCIENCE BOWL

Sponsor: Ginny Kundrat Description: This is a science competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. A regional competition is held in January and winners move on to the national competition in the spring.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Sponsors: Drew Grimes, Cynthia Henry Description: Science Olympiad provides students with the opportunity to work in a cooperative group on science related topics. Emphasis is placed on advanced learning in science and extending concepts that were taught in the classroom. Science Olympiad provides hands-on experience with real life problems involving students, teachers, parents and the business community.

SCRABBLE CLUB

Sponsor: Courtney Trachtman Description: We play Scrabble. Bring your own Scrabble board so multiple games can be played.

SMASH CLUB

Sponsor: Soo Han Description: A relaxation club for orchestra students.

SHARE THE MUSIC

Sponsor: James Woomert Description: Service-oriented club where students perform music in downtown Carmel and in nursing homes for the betterment of the community.

SPANISH CLUB

Sponsor: Kay Vazquez Description: Plans activities around the Hispanic culture.

SPEECH TEAM

Sponsor: John Love Description: The purpose of the speech team is to improve the speaking, theatrical and interpretive skills of the student.

The speech team competes in dramatic, humorous, poetry, prose, original interpretation, extemporaneous U.S. and foreign current topics, radio, discussion and impromptu exercises.

SRI LANKAN AWARENESS CLUB

Sponsor: Tom Maxam Description: A culture club for those who want to learn about Sri Lanka.

STEADY CLAPPININ’ HANDS

Sponsor: Todd Hawkins Description: Supports various activities in CHS through event attendance, with a focus on performing arts, clubs and cultural activities.

STUDENTS FOR EDUCATION

Are you in grades 10 to 12? Then here’s the list for you.

Sponsor: Shari Pankratz Description: Students go to the Coburn Homeless Shelter in downtown Indianapolis and tutor children between ages 5 and 11. Training session required.

K-8 MENTORS

SWING DANCE CLUB

Clubs for upperclassmen

Sponsor: Robin Pletcher Grades open to: 11-12

BIG GAME

Sponsor: Dale Herr Grades open to: 12

CHEMISTRY CLUB

Sponsor: Ginny Kundrat Grades open to: Grades 10-12.

CHINESE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Sponsor: Tungfen Lee Grades open to: 10-12

DECA

Sponsors: Laura Cardamon, Chad Reid Grades open to: 11-12

FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY (4/5)

Sponsor: Leslie McCarty Open to: Second semester of French Level III or higher.

Strict grade requirements.

GERMAN HONOR SOCIETY (Delta Epsilon Phi) Sponsor: Angelika Becker Grades open to: 10-12

GKOM COUNCIL Sponsor: Mike Meyer Grades open to: 12

GKOM MENTORS Sponsor: Mike Meyer Grades open to: 11-12

Sponsors: Scott Staley, Caren Rickett, Matt Wernke Description: Students learn how to swing dance.

TABLE TENNIS (PING PONG) CLUB

HISTORICAL TRAVEL CLUB Sponsors: Will Ellery, Jennifer Ellery Grades open to: 11-12

Sponsor: Leslie McCarty Description: Students meet after school once a week to hang out and play ping pong with other students.

KID’S KORNER

TechHOUNDS - FIRST Robotics Team

Sponsor: Kim Lenzo Grades open to: 12

MODEL U.N.

Sponsors: Tracy Hadden, Pete O’Hara Grades open to: 10-12

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Sponsors: Tony Willis, Michele Satchwell, Greer Trapkus-Harris Grades open to: 11-12

(NATIONAL) SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY Sponsor: Norma Schehl Grades open to: 11-12

WHJE

Sponsor: Brian Spilbeller Grades open to: 10-12

WILD BUNCH

Sponsor: Wendy Gerardot Grades open to: 12

Sponsor: George Giltner Membership: Application process required.

Description: The TechHOUNDS are a part of an international organization called FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) that partners high schools with corporations in creating a robot for regional and international competition. Students work side by side with engineers from Thompson Electronics, Allison, Rolls Royce and others. Many opportunities in engineering, mechanics, programming, animation, marketing, and fundraising exist. This club requires a heavy time commitment and is not intended for the casual attendee.

TEENS FOR LIFE CLUB

Sponsors: Margaret Winans, Jon Kane Description: Our purpose is to celebrate life, to become more aware of Pro-Life issues and to speak up for those who are unable to speak up for themselves.

THE TRADING CARD CLUB

Sponsors: Cynthia Henry, Mitch Kane Description: A place to gather for those who enjoy trading card games.

AUG. 31, 2012 | HILITE.ORG | HILITE | FRESHMAN ACTIVITY GUIDE | PAGE 7 THINK ABOUT IT

Sponsor: Chris Warren Description: Students gather to discuss things to think about politics, philosophy and the culture of Carmel and CHS.

TIMMY GLOBAL HEALTH CLUB

Sponsor: Dale Herr Description: Raises money to help third-world countries overcome health issues.

UNICEF

Sponsor: Jill Noel Description: UNICEF focuses on raising money for and promoting awareness of the U.N. Children’s Fund through various activities both in and out of school.

VENTURE CLUB

Sponsor: Katie Gray Description: Members of the Venture Club develop, plan, organize and lead their own program. They may include high adventure activities such as backpacking, climbing, caving and whitewater rafting.

W8 2 TXT CLUB

Sponsor: Amy Skeens-Benton Description: Student awareness group about the dangers of texting and driving.

YO YO CLUB

Sponsor: Tracy Hadden Description: Students meet to share techniques and enjoy yo-yo-ing.

YOUNG LIFE

Sponsor: Jim Inskeep Description: Leaders build relationships with students by attending student activities. We will have large group “clubs” once a week at a student’s home filled with games, music and a short Christian message.

WESTERN ANIMATION CLUB

Sponsor: Allyson Riley Description: Members watch American cartoon episodes.

Clubs that have a prerequisite The following is a list of clubs and activities that require some sort of prerequiste material (application, tryout, enrollment in a certain class, etc.)

AVID Club

Sponsor: Teresa Lyons Membership: Open to all students in the CHS AVID Program.

BAND

CHTV

Sponsor: Erin Earnest Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Must be enrolled in an entry level mass media or higher television course.

Sponsors: Richard Saucedo, Andy Cook, Christopher Kreke, Michael Pote Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Consult the Program of Studies book or speak to a band director.

COMEDY SPORTZ TEAM

BAND AUXILLIARY:

Sponsor: Nancy Spencer Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Must have taken a class in FCS (9-12).

Competitive Winter Guard Sponsor: Mr. Michael Pote Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Auxiliary is a co-curricular class which is auditioned for in the spring semester for the following school year. Music and/or dance/twirling experience is recommended but not required.

BEST BUDDIES

Sponsors: Jana Cosler, Jamie DiMartino Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Application and Matching Survey required.

CARMEL ELECTRIC ENSEMBLE

Sponsor: Soo Han Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Need to know how to play a string instrument.

CHARISMA/COQUETTES

Sponsor: Jim Peterson Membership: By audition only.

FAMILY, CAREER & COMMUNITY LEADERS of AMERICA (FCCLA)

Sponsors: Lamonte Kuskye, Ann Conrad Membership: Auditions open to all students.

ORCHESTRA

Sponsors: Soo Han, James Woomert, Margaret Hite Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Consult the Program of Studies book, visit the orchestra website or speak to an orchestra director.

PEER FACILITATING

Sponsor: Dana Lawrence Membership: Application required.

PINNACLE (Student Yearbook)

Sponsor: Joe Stuelpe Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: By application at the end of the school year.

Sponsor: Nicole Wilson Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Freshmen must be enrolled in Yearbook 1-2 before applying to regular yearbook staff.

Applications accepted for grades 10-12.

HILITE (Student Newspaper)

SEW UNIQUE CLUB

GREYHOUND CONNECTIONS

Sponsor: Jim Streisel Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Freshmen must be enrolled in Newspaper 1-2.

Applications accepted for grades 10-12.

HOMEWORK HELPERS

Sponsor: Susan Johnson Membership: Students must apply for membership through the club sponsor at the beginning of each school year.

Students must apply with the Carmel Parks and Recreation Department as a volunteer.

Sponsor: Sarah Wolff Membership: Limited membership based on try-outs in the spring or fall. A background in dance is helpful, but not necessary.

JAPANESE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

CHOIR

LATIN CLUB & LATIN HONOR SOCIETY

Sponsors: Mrs. Ann Conrad, Mr. Lamonte Kuskye Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Consult the Program of Studies book or speak to a director.

MUSICAL

Sponsors: Annie Swain, Katie Gray, Tiffany Litzelman Membership: Attend call-out meeting in fall; complete application; participate in oral interview.

Sponsor: Caren Rickett Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Open to all students who are presently taking Latin, former Latin students or students interested in Latin and Roman culture.

Sponsor: Judy Fisher Membership: Must know how to sew.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Sponsors: Michele Foutz, Sarah Wolff Grades open to: 9-12 Membership: Applications and/or elections required.

THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

Sponsors: Maggie Cassidy, Jim Peterson Membership: There are open auditions held for casting in each of these productions: the fall production, ComedySportz High School League team, the Studio One-Acts and the Rookie Show. Opus One and the Senior Recital are co-curricular activities available through the theatre division of the performing arts department.

WALKING CLUB

Sponsor: Dana Lawrence Membership: Members must be peer facilitators who have been selected to walk with special needs students.

PAGE 8 | FRESHMAN ACTIVITY GUIDE | HILITE | HILITE.ORG | AUG. 31, 2012

g n i m Upco

Events

Notes:

Here are a few future events of this school’s clubs and activities French Club

What: St. Joan of Arc French Market field trip on Sept. 8. Go to experience French culture and food. Contact Andrea Yocum.

Anime Club

What: First meeting on Sept. 17 and Halloween Party on Oct. 29 at 3:15 in freshman LGI room. Go to watch anime, draw and eat. Contact Rita Winters.

Japanese Exchange Program

When: One to two Monday evenings a month, from October to April. Go to travel to Japan and host exchange students on different years. Contact Anna Swain.

Astronomy Club

What: Public planetarium shows on Sept. 26, Nov. 1, Nov. 29 and Dec. 20 at 7 and 8 p.m. Go to present different topics related to astronomy. Contact Keith Turner.

Creative Writing Club

What: Every Tuesday in room E148. Go to promote creative writing and work on CHS Reflections literary magazine. Contact Jerry Brickley.

Lifelines

What: Call-out meeting on Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. Go to find out information about the club, sign up, socialize and eat pizza. Contact Rebekah Overbey or Jamie Di Martino.

Kenya Club

What: Kenya Carnival on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Go to help send 100 Kenyan students to school. Contact Kathy Hallett.

Girl Up

What: First meeting on Thursday. Go get involved with the United Nations program, which aims to unite girls to make differences in the world. Contact Jane Wildman.

German Club

What: Call-out meeting on Tuesday and scavenger hunt on Sept. 18. Go to learn more about German Club and its events. Contact Laura King.

All different kinds of people come to Dance Marathon because there’s something there for everyone. There’s a good representation of the whole school.

-Meredith Baranowski Speaker of the House HEEJUNG KIM / PHOTO

JIVA CAPULONG / GRAPHICS