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Snapshot: Carmel Middle School performing arts groups earn top honors
The Carmel Middle School eighth-grade performing arts groups earned top spots at the 2024 Six Flags Great America Music in the Parks Festival May 10 in Gurnee, Ill. The eighth grade band, choir and orchestra all received the first-place awards in their class, with some of the groups placing first overall in the competition. In addition, the Carmel Middle School band program won the Indiana State School Music Association All-Music award for the third straight year. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Middle School performing arts)
Carmel student a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar
Joining a long tradition of Carmel High School graduates, Claire He, 18, has received the prestigious 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar designation. She was notified May 9. “It’s an absolute honor,” He said. “It feels so unbelievable being one of less than 200 seniors to be receiving this award. I’m in awe of the accomplishments and impact of so many of my fellow scholars. It’s a privilege to meet each of them; the work they’ve done in areas of research and advocacy has been so inspirational.”
Carmel High School teams excel in global investing competition
Each year, the University of Pennsylvania hosts the Wharton Global Youth Investment Competition, an annual event that provides an opportunity for high school students from around the world to learn about strategy, teamwork, risk and more. This year, two teams of juniors from Carmel High School placed in the top...
McCutcheon baseball falls to Westfield in Class 4A regional championship
LAFAYETTE - McCutcheon seniors Parker Nangle and Robert Morrison were placed into the IHSAA Class 4A regional championships in a season that was fading fast after getting outperformed by Westfield. Nangle came to bat and popped out and Morrison walked and later scored on a wild pitch during an ill-fated 13-2 humbling at the hands of the Shamrocks at Loeb Stadium on Saturday night. ...
WHJE manager earns national honor
A native of England, Dominic James has found a home at Carmel High School. James had been the WHJE-91.3 station manager and radio adviser since 2017. The Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees recently honored James for being named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year for Radio by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. The conference and competition were held in March in New York City.
SB Saint Joseph wins first girls tennis state title since 2010
INDIANAPOLIS (WSBT) — South Bend Saint Joseph beat Fishers, 3-2 to claim its third-ever state title in girls' tennis and first since 2010. 1. Molly Bellia (12) Saint Joseph def. Mischa Briggs (11) Fishers 6-1, 6-3 2. Ashi Amalnathan (12) Saint Joseph def. Madelyn Barron (12) Fishers 6-0, 6-1.
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