A Shift in Priorities
October 17, 2008
By Tracy Sun
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Lehman Brothers, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and American International Group (AIG) are all prominent financial institutions that were in crisis in September. While it is no surprise Wall Street executives and stock brokers are nervous about the recent economic situation, the worry and apprehension has also spread to students across the country. Read more
Shopping green may not be so environmental
October 17, 2008
By Aili Arnell
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Walking through the hallways of this school, one may see the occasional “Go Green” shirt or recycled handbag. These purchases may be fashionable and trendy, but some believe that they are not necessarily helping the environment.
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Home, Sweet Home?
October 2, 2008
While recent studies point to Hamilton County’s quality, some question whether the grass is really greener here
By Shireen Korkzan
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Senior Mary Hon found huge differences between this school and Normal Community West High School when she first moved to Hamilton Country at the beginning of her junior year. For one thing, the environment is totally different.
“As much as I loved my old area, (Hamilton County) seems to be a lot more safe and well-kept,” Hon said. “It’s like communities here are a lot more involved. It’s a huge difference. When people found out I was new here they asked if I needed help or anything.” Read more
Sophomores, juniors to take PSAT on Oct. 15
October 2, 2008
By Beverly Jenkins
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On Oct. 15, most sophomores and juniors will report to their assigned testing rooms to take the PSAT exam.
The exam holds importance for all taking it, according to Assistant Principal Ronda Eshleman. For juniors, it will prepare them for the regular SAT and also determine if they qualify for the National Merit Qualifying Scholarship Test (NMQST) semifinalist position. Sophomores, who also have the option of taking the exam, will also reap the benefits from taking the PSAT.
“(The PSAT) better prepares you because it teaches you how to take the test,” sophomore Daniel Goldberg said.
In addition to learning how to take the test, the PSAT prepares students by providing cohesive test results and showing students their strengths and weaknesses in each of the three sections the test covers, Eshleman said.
“Students get access to College Board, which provides them with a study guide and a personalized study plan,” she said. Eshleman also said that College Board enters all qualifying juniors into the NMSC scholarship competition.
Goldberg, who took the PSAT for the first time in his freshman year, said that the exam shared qualities similar to the ISTEP+ exam.
As far as preparation for the PSAT goes, junior Blake Markley, who received a score that would have qualified her for the NMSC in her sophomore year, said that in order to do well on the test, especially within the days before, students should do a little studying every day.
“I know there are SAT questions and words of the day that can be e-mailed to you daily,” Markley said. “I think getting a good night’s rest helps a lot. Just stay calm and, if you don’t know the answer to a question, don’t stress over it. It helps if you skip that question and come back,” she said.
According to Eshleman, students here do very well on the PSAT, and, subsequently, they do just as well on the SAT. Thirty-two students were recently recognized as National Merit Scholars, a title that opens many doors.
Eshleman said that the administration expects excellence in everything and that this elevated level has become the usual. However, Eshleman said she credits students more for the above average trend in scores than the administration.
“More and more students are taking AP and IB courses, courses that are college level and challenging,” Eshleman said.
Not every school has such a broad academic course selection as Carmel does. Both Markley and Goldberg agree that if students are used to being challenged in an accelerated course, then the exams won’t seem as daunting.
When many students take the exam on Oct. 15, the administration is working to put together alternative activities for those who are not, like many freshman and seniors.
Eshleman said, “We may have the magazine convocation with the freshman. We are also thinking about holding a fitness day.”
Spring Core 40 assessments to replace fall ISTEP+ this year
September 10, 2008
By Beverly Jenkins
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Beginning next Tuesday, sophomores will be the only class sitting in an assigned testing room, preparing to take the state-wide ISTEP+/GQE exam. Read more
Identity Crisis
September 10, 2008
As teens become the number one target for identity thieves, online protection is more important than ever before
By Aili Arnell
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Senior Morgan Mewhinney logged onto her computer after school and was shocked and disturbed to discover that her Facebook account had been hacked. Read more
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