12.14.07

Obituary
Shaail Abbas
Freshman Shaail Abbas died Saturday night in a traffic accident in Carmel, along with her mother and two sisters. Abbas was a student at Carmel High School. Read more?

A message from the editor-in-chief:
Hi everyone,

With the semester winding down, we will soon reach Winter Break! But at the HiLite, we have continued coverage for you, both in print and online. In this issue, you can find a front page and features story on the changing message and direction of the holidays for some students. In the sports section, look for photos recapturing the excitement and proud moments of the State football championship. We also have more photos online.

This issue, we also have an Acumen focusing on self-identity. Several students comment on what identity means to them and how it has shaped their lives. Contact Acumen editor Tian Yang at tyang@hilite.org with any comments or ideas for upcoming issues.

Questions, comments or concerns? Feel free to email me at jchen@hilite.org.

As always, thanks for reading.

Featured Article
The winner for the best caption is senior Matt Louden. Please congratulate him! Also, thanks to everyone who else participated!!

Top Story - Front Page
A different kind of Christmas
Writing out your wish list, rushing to get everything wrapped, opening presents under the tree. Isn’t that what the holidays are all about? Read more?

News
A different kind of Christmas
Web sites allow for easy giving
DECA gears up in time for Districts
A Vacant Vacation
Side-by-side, note-for-note
System lets school to notify parents quickly
(Beat) Jazz ensemble season begins, practices for spring events
(Beat) Police to enforce “no parking” fire lanes with ticketing Carmel Clay Parks will commence teen council to plan events
(Beat) CHS Angels Club prepares for gift wrapping benefit project
(Beat) NHS markets final exam survival kits
(Beat) Ballroom Dancing Club kicks off first year in Carmel High School
(Beat) CCPL to sponsor student poets in contest