Best Laid Plans: Restricted freedom in high school may hinder transition to college
May 21, 2009
KEEPING TIME: Junior Jessie Garner reviews notes after school. According to her, while the restrictions her parents place on her limit some of her freedom, they do help her keep on top of her responsibilities. MICHELLE HU / PHOTO
By Michael Wang
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She is not allowed to go on the Internet without her parents’ permission. She has an 11 p.m. curfew. She has to regularly call her parents to tell them where she is. She doesn’t have cable. Read more
Summer school provides students with advantage
May 21, 2009
By Celina Wu
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Despite the upcoming break, school will still be a primary aspect of junior Emily Tweedy’s summer this year.
“This summer I will be taking government because I struggle with some classes, so by doing it over the summer, it’s easier and I only have to focus on one class,” Tweedy said. “Also, since I will be done with a class over the summer, I will get free space during the year to take other classes I want to take.” Read more
From Veg. to Veg.
May 21, 2009
Ex-lacto-ovo vegetarian switches over to vegan to save more animals , finds new lifestyle easier then expected
By Ellie Seta
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For almost his entire life junior Rahul Gattu has been a lacto-ovo vegetarian. But just recently, Gattu decided to take the next step in meat-free living by becoming a vegan. The only difference between the two is that lacto-ovo vegetarians do not eat any animal meat products and vegans do not eat or wear anything originating from an animal. While Gattu admits he is still just in the early stages of becoming a vegan, he said it has not been very hard. Read more
Carmel Clay Public Library’s summer reading program begins June 1
May 21, 2009
By Michael Wang
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The summer reading program will begin June 1; and the Teen Library Council (TLC) applications will be due June 15.
According to Hope Baugh, the Young Adult (YA) services manager at the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL), the summer reading program is the library’s largest event. It is from June 1 to Aug. 3, and it is for all middle school and high school students. Read more
No Horsin’ Around: Equines can make a good pet choice
May 21, 2009
By Erin Lowe
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Standing large and majestic, horses are fairly popular animals for students here as they have been friends to man for centuries. Today, though, they’re used for competitions, pulling wagons or carriages and riding. Athena is one of these horses.
Belonging to senior Avery Sanders, Athena is purely a friend. No longer a competition horse, Sanders said Athena provides a friendship like no other.
“I have had Athena since the sixth grade. I used to do competitions with her but I found out that I prefer just riding for fun,” Sanders said.
According to a 2007 About.com poll, there are about 13.8 million horses owned in the United States. Although that number is fewer than the amount of most common animals owned, horses still beat out reptiles at 13.4 million. Read more
Rising Stars recognizes members at banquet tomorrow
May 21, 2009
By Stephanie Hodgin
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The Rising Stars’ banquet is scheduled for tomorrow, May 22 at the Fishers Conference Center, according to Jim Peterson, Rising Stars sponsor and drama teacher.
He said via email that this banquet gives Rising Stars a chance to celebrate the accomplishments that they have acheived throughout the year with the many events they particiapted in.
He also said that students will incur many different awards from throughout the year, including best actor/actress, best supporting actor/actress, Outstanding Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and
Senior Rising Star, as well as various awards for the technicians for their hard work throughout the year.
These awards will all be student-elected awards.
“One of those (accomplishments) will be the induction of new members into the International Thespian Society. Students must have earned at least ten points by working on stage and off in order to be eligible for induction into this honor society,” Peterson said.
“We will have a short induction ceremony at our banquet to welcome new students into the (International) Thespian Society,” Peterson said.
He also said that students will also receive State conference scholarships and awards that they won at different events.
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