Summer’s over, time to get to work
August 13, 2007
By: Jaclyn Chen <jchen@hilite.org>
“The smarter the journalists are, the better society is. To a degree, people read the press to inform themselves — and the better the teacher, the better the student body”
- Warren Buffett
… and we’re back. So starts another year at Carmel High School.
I hope this first issue of the newspaper finds you in high spirits for the 2007-2008 school year. The HiLite is back in full force, and we’ve already begun rolling our creative juices to serve you, our readers.
Our mission is to give you food for thought every time you read the paper, and hopefully you’ll find something to ponder. As always, you’ll find solid, objective reporting from our writers and story-telling shots from our photographers. We plan to continue to provide you with up-to-date information that tells you who, what, when and where, but in addition, give you the how and the why. If there’s something happening at school or in the community, not only will we include specific changes, but we’ll spotlight possible ways that the event will impact you.
Last year, we revamped and updated our look for easier reading. This year, our new focus is expanding coverage for convenient access to the news you need to know. On our Web site, www.hilite.org, you will find updated photos from events around the school and weekly sports score updates every Monday. On Mondays before issue dates, you’ll find teasers of what’s to come in the HiLite at week’s end.
On the bottom of the front page, you’ll continue to find the quick-read feature, the “Weekend Patrol.” We try to fill this space with easy-to-access information, such as concert sales and movie releases. Let us know if there’s anything else you’d like to see in the scroller.
In addition, we’ve updated the calendar (on page 3 of this issue) to include more events and happenings between issue dates. It’s now flipped on its side, and you can even pull it out for easier reading. Again, we’ve revamped the look for our ever-changing audience.
In the sports section, we will provide more coverage of JV and freshman sports in addition to the varsity features. As a high school paper, we try to provide stories and photos that you don’t normally see in other professional publications. In addition, we will also include more timeless sports pieces and quick-read features.
The HiLite, at its core, is a service to the school and the community, so we want to make sure your voice is clearly heard. We’re moving your letters to the editor to our perspectives pages, and corrections and clarifications will now be found in the news section. Your comments are important to us, and if you see something you love, hate or have any emotion toward in between, drop us a few lines. We value your input.
Bear in mind that regardless of the minor changes we’re making, we’re still a service to you, our readership. That one goal will always remain the same. Ever have something you’d like to say? Shoot me an e-mail. As always, thanks for reading the HiLite.
Ambassadors expect busy year, several changes to occur
August 13, 2007
By: Renny Logan <rlogan@hilite.org>
After all their victories last year, including winning State, the Ambassadors look forward to another year packed with events. Their first scheduled event of the year is the car wash this Saturday.
One difference about this year is that the Ambassadors will not be going on a trip in the spring. Every four years, the Ambassadors are supposed to travel, but members last year made a decision that traveling this year would simply be too much.
“We’ve quadrupled the amount of performing,” Lamonte Kuskye, director of the Ambassadors, said. “We’ve learned a lot, we’re really successful, but there’s a price to pay.”
Kevin Carlson, junior and new member of the Ambassadors, said he isn’t too disappointed about the trip being canceled. He said with how busy the schedule is, a trip would be overwhelming and too hard to fit in. At any rate, he said he’s still excited about being on the Ambassadors. “I think it’s one of the most exciting things I’ll do in high school,” Carlson said.
Intramural student board in need of new members
August 13, 2007
By: Maria LaMagna <lamagna@hilite.org>
As intramural activities start for this year, intramural coordinators seek new members for the intramural student board. The coordinators have not determined the exact number of students they need yet.
Kathy Buck, co-coordinator of the intramural program and physical education teacher, said she predicts the board will have between 12 and 15 members total this year.
Buck said that coordinators would like students with diverse skills to be members of the board. She said, “(A new member does) not have to be an athlete.
I’m looking for somebody who likes sports, obviously…somebody with leadership ability. Somebody who isn’t afraid to promote the program and advertise it.”
Buck said the board could use new members with skills in a variety of areas. She said students with proficiency in statistics, photography, broadcast, creativity, athletic training, or office-related work could all be helpful. She said students with an interest in sports management might also be interested.
Junior Navya Kumar, who was a member of intramural student board last year, said it was a positive experience.
She said, “I’ve met a lot of people through (the intramural student board). If you like sports, it gives you a chance (to participate) in a lot of sports you wouldn’t play every day, like pickleball.”
Buck said that being on the board is a volunteer position. Students’ responsibilities typically include making posters and announcements to promote the program, setting up before events, and helping to supervise at least half of the events of the year.
For more information on how to apply, students should watch video announcements or contact Buck or another intramural coordinator.
After State appearance, football team looks toward season ahead
August 13, 2007
By: Kristen Bartheld <kbartheld@hilite.org>
After losing to Warren Central in the State Finals last year the football team has big hopes for this season.
“(Our goal is) to be the best football team we can be,” Head Coach Mo Moriarity said.
The team’s first test will come on Friday when they play the 4A powerhouse Cathedral at home. “The first game is always a good test to start the season off,” Jordan Chapman, middle linebacker and senior, said. He also stated that a win there would be big since the Hounds have fallen to Cathedral the past few years.
Although Moriarity agrees that “you always want to get off to a fast start,” he is more focused on the playoffs. “Every game is important, but what is most important is being ready to play our best football when the playoffs get here,” he said.
Chapman said, “Our first priority is to win State, but we are going to take it one game at a time.”
Change includes new coach
August 13, 2007
By: Kristen Bartheld <kbartheld@hilite.org>
Shane Schmidt was named the interim head coach for the men’s soccer team after former head coach Dan Kapsalis resigned after 13 years. This season will be Schmidt’s tenth with the soccer program. He spent eight years as the junior varsity coach before becoming the varsity assistant last year. “I feel that I bring stability to the program. Not much is going to change. I spent the last nine years working with Dan. I know the program, players, parents, and administration,” he said. “I am very excited about taking over the soccer program and look forward to the upcoming season.”
Improvements to come this year in Rising Stars club
August 13, 2007
By: Hera Ashraf <hashraf@hilite.org>
As a new change for this coming year, Rising Stars starts fresh this fall. With new officers and sponsors, Rising Stars begins a new year by bringing their club to the next level.
Jim Peterson is the new sponsor of Rising Stars. He said the club is bringing many improvements. “We are planning to improve participation and make our activities attractive,” Peterson said.
In the fall, Rising Stars will be doing a number of activities. Ella Raymont, president of Rising Stars and senior said, “We will be doing the Studio One Acts beginning in fall. It’s going to be the first show in the season. Before, they were performed in March.”
Along with the Studio One Acts, Rising Stars will also be electing their two freshmen representatives, one representative at large and one technical representative.
These aren’t the only activities Rising Stars is preparing. “We have a lot of activities planned for (this) year. We will have entertainment at our meetings, social activities, conferences and a banquet at the end of the year,” Peterson said.
Raymont said she plans to make Rising Stars more of a visual arts club, not just drama. She also said that she plans to have fundraisers and car washes.
Although there won’t be many major changes, Rising Stars is improving their involvement in the club and making sure everyone is having fun. Raymont said, “I want to make the club more personal. I want to make sure everyone is involved.”
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