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With club yearbook photos starting tomorrow, take a look at all the information that you will need to know. This includes the photo schedules and information for students.

NOTE: These are the most updated versions of club photo schedules. If there are less than 5 members for the photo, it will not be used in the Pinnacle yearbook.

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Check out October photos taken through the lenses of our photographers. See the full gallery at hilite.org.

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After the 2024 presidential debate, Taylor Swift said, “I think she [Kamala Harris] is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.”

Swift’s post received more than 2.3 million likes in a half hour and drove over 400,000 Americans to vote.

Along with Swift, there are many other celebrities who have come out in support of Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, including Elon Musk, Billie Ellish and Kesha.

Now, the question being asked is: what makes certain celebrities endorse political candidates and what impact can they make?

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Students, teacher weigh impact of celebrity endorsements on students’ political views. See the full story at hilite.org.

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The Rise’n Roll Bakery recently opened a new branch in Westfield on Sept. 27, 2024. The bakery focuses on selling Amish-made baked goods. Read the full story at hilite.org.

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Assistant principal, students discuss career pathways providing targeted career experiences and opportunities. See the full story at hilite.org.

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Counselor, students examine social media habits and doomscrolling’s effects on mental health. See the story
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In honor of Chinese Golden Week, students, Chinese teacher reflect on discussions about Chinese American culture, heritage. See the full story at hilite.org.

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With election season approaching, this staff believes this school should place a greater emphasis on voting in general. See the full staff editorial at hilite.org.

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Tomorrow, on Oct. 22, all grade levels except for seniors will take the PSAT. Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9; sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT. The test duration starts from 9:05 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will be dismissed from school after finishing testing.

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Amid the recent release of Netflix’s popular movie “Uglies,” learn about changes in the YA dystopian genre within the last decade. See the full story at hilite.org

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As athletes look into colleges to apply to, see just how much college recruitment plays a role in their college decisions. See the full story at hilite.org

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Former One Direction member Liam Payne died yesterday at the age of 31. Swipe to learn about CHS staff and students’ reaction to the songwriter’s death.

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Carmel Studio Theatre’s Studio One Acts premiers tonight. Read a Q&A with a director and actress on hilite.org.

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Take a look at this graphic perspective: Dating advice found online is unrealistic and out of control. See the full graphic perspective at hilite.org.

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44 of CHS students qualified as National Merit Semifinalists and have the chance to advance to the Finalist status, with the opportunity to receive one of 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth around $28 million. In addition, CHS recognizes 58 students who have been named Commended Students. For more information, check out the CCS website.

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College career programming coordinator, students evaluate the benefits, drawbacks of in-state, out-of-state college choices. See the full story at hilite.org.

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The varsity football team played against Ben Davis on Oct.4. The game’s theme was Pink Out and began at 7 p.m. The Hounds lost 30 to 58.

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The new Pawz Pet Cafe in Carmel emphasizes a healthy environment for adoption. See the full story at hilite.org.

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Students, counselors discuss TCP restrictions, weigh benefits of TCP for seniors transitioning to college. See the full story at hilite.org.

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Check out August and September photos taken through the lenses of our photographers! See the full gallery at hilite.org

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Artist’s Association had a meeting on Aug. 27. The club plans to display their members’ art and participate in art-related activities. Read the full club spotlight at hilite.org.

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