5.18 Senior Issue

the senior issue | 5.18

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02 | table of contents

movies and music | 4 sibling letters | 5

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cover and

best of instagram

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shiva vallabheneni

HiLite Managing Editor

senior superlatives

teachers | 8 best excuses | 9

ROTC headline | 11 twins and triplets | 12

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senior athletics

Shiva has been on staff for three years and will attend Purdue University next year.

14 favorite places at chs

Changes at CHS | 15 transformations| 16 Long term couples | 17 timeline of class of 2017 | 18

prom and distinguished grad

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20 dear chs our future

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foreword | 03

Foreword As our (I’m including myself this year) last few days at CHS start going by, many of us are reflecting on what our legacy might be. You have heard when you arrived here four years ago, the quote from long time principal, Dale Graham, “you only take with you what you leave behind.” Our legacy is those things we have left behind.

While we all take with us things that will make each of us better people, we hope what we are leaving behind us also made our school better.

All of us who have been a part of Carmel High School can leave knowing that we have been a part of a very special place. We can all take pride in our contributions to the many successes that our school has enjoyed during our time here. So to some extent that is our legacy. What has Carmel done in my time here?

We have all helped to make Carmel great; but, it is not enough to just count the trophies and remember the amazing accomplishments during our time. A legacy is not about what you do, but rather how you do it. Our true legacy is not games we have won or accolades we have received. It is how we have gone about our work here. Did we give our best? Were the decisions that we made, made with the best interests of students, friends and teammates in mind? Did we help to create and maintain an environment and culture where kids are

challenged, cared for and given opportunities to grow and to prepare for their futures?

Our ability to determine our legacy is now behind us. It will be left for others to decide the answers to the questions above. What I hope that we are left with, is a sense of satisfaction knowing that we have loved our school and that we have invested our talents and efforts into making it a better place.

Carmel High School is such a unique place. It is that rare combination of a long and treasured tradition of excellence faced with the never-ending task of never being satisfied and constantly searching for ways to get better. We have learned during our time at CHS that we must never allow the pride we feel turn into contentment. Contentment obstructs growth and improvement. I hope that our legacy is to have joined that long list of students and staff who have come before us, and helped make Carmel High School the amazing place it was when we arrived. Like they were to us, I hope that we can be examples and models to those who follow. That as we leave, taking so much with us from our time at CHS, we are satisfied that we also left so much of ourselves behind.

As I have said to graduating classes for the last 13 years, “Because of our time here, we will always be Greyhounds, and we can believe that our school is better because we were here.”

editor in chief

news

social media

Photography

grace zhang

mary salzmann

managing editors

student section

gabby perelmuter angela sun

divya annamalai elliot choy mike johnson

asim dhungana katie long shiva vallabhaneni melissa yap jenny zhao

lilly st. angelo

entertainment teresa chen

selena qian sitha vallabhaneni

web

sports

adam stockholm

kelsey atcheson adam gostomelsky

reporters

perspectives

STAFF

acumen

gillian paxton

janzen greene luke gentile

graphics ray jiang vishnu vaid

adviser jim streisel

principal john williams

superintendent nicholas wahl

04 | top movies and music

movies, music, MEMORies Highlights of movies, music released in past four years TOP MOVIES

Here are highlights of the best movies by year according to Rotten Tomatoes. Graphs show distributions of genres among the top 50.*

2016

Moonlight

Action

Documentary

Historical

Film presents three stages of life of main character, a black boy in Miami who explores difficulties with identity and abuse.

Adventure

Drama

Sci-Fi

Zootopia

Comedy

Family

Other

$27M box office revenue

$341M

In a city of harmonious anthropomorphic creatures, the main character investigates the sudden disappearance of carnivores.

2015

Mad Max: Fury Road

$129M

Film presents a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland as the main character escapes a cult leader, culminating in a road battle.

Inside Out

$264M

As a young girl moves from the Midwest to San Francisco, the emotions inside her head begin to complicate the transition.

2014

Boyhood

$18M

Filmed over the course of 12 years, the film follows the life and misadventures of a boy as he progresses from age 6 to 18.

The Babadook

$964,000

This horror depicts a single mother and her son as they read an eerie pop-up book and a mysterious visitor knocks at their door.

2013

MOVIE GENRES

Gravity

$274M

A pair of astronauts on a space shuttle become detached from their ship and stranded in space when flying debris hits them.

12 Years a Slave

*Some movies have multiple genres.

asim dhungana

content

HiLite Managing Editor

janzen greene

Asim has been on staff for three years and will attend Johns Hopkins University next year.

Janzen has been on staff for two years and will attend IU next year.

Reporter

TOP MUSIC

2016 Lemonade Beyoncé pop Blackstar David Bowie rock Coloring Book Chance the Rapper rap 2015 To Pimp a Butterfly Kendrick Lamar rap 25 Adele pop If You’re Reading Drake rap This It’s Too Late 2014 Songs of Innocence U2 rock High Hopes Bruce Springsteen rock Turn Blue The Black Keys rock

$50M

A free black man is captured and sold into slavery in New Orleans, discovering a world of deceit, jealousy and violence.

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Highlights of the top albums by year according to Rolling Stone.

ROTTENTOMATOES. COM, ALLMOVIE.COM, ROLLINGSTONE.COM, COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG, BOXOFFICEMOJO.COM | SOURCES

2013 Modern Vampires Vampire Weekend indie Yeezus Kanye West rap Random Access Memories Daft Punk disco

sibling letters | 05

Senior Ray Jiang (right) and siblings Allen Jiang and Amy Jiang design text ray jiang

Graphics Artist

Sibling Letters

Ray has been on staff for two years and will attend Harvard College next year.

To my brother, To me, you have always been my role model. I look to how you act to a problem and I follow. It’s like when you’re driving the car, dad’s in the shotgun, and I’m in the backseat watching.

I remember how you showed me (not by purpose) that life is not how you think it is. Life is hard, and you have to work hard to life it. Now that you made it to Harvard, you have proven to me that you have to work hard for life. I felt a weight on my shoulder. I felt the burden that Mom and Dad expect me to go to Harvard and my fear/ burden is to fail. So, my solution is to look up to what you do. I don’t know how I can do when you go to college, when there’s nobody to control Amy. I don’t know how I will react when I see a problem I can’t solve. Every day, when I’m getting the eating utensils ready, I’ll think about you. I’ll think how there’s only four chopsticks and not five. I’m proud of you, honored that you are my big brother who went to Harvard. From the day you go to Harvard, I know, that one day, I will be driving that car, and you will be sitting next to me.

Love, Allen Jiang

Senior Mike Pitz (left) and Junior Jacob Pitz (right) Dear Michael, Growing up as your brother has shaped my life. You’re the reason I got involved in student government, why I didn’t play basketball, and why I take the classes I take. Being the only child for the first time in my life is going to be a very boring experience, though I’ll enjoy being spoiled by Mom and Dad. Good luck at IU, I know you’ll kill it there.

Love, Jacob Pitz

grace zhang

To the people who have made this an unforgettable ride #TRIPLECROWN #StateDoublesChamps #StateSinglesChamps - Oct. 23, 2016

@kathrynnscott

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06 | best of instagram

@t_scott

HiLite Editor in Chief Grace has been on staff for three years and will attend Case Western Reserve University next year.

always retire on top - April 30, 2017

@taylorbickett content gabby perelmuter

Mark’s not in the pic, but one of the best feelings I’ve ever had tonight - Nov. 25, 2016

Social Media Editor Gabby has been on staff for three years and will attend IU next year.

We did that !! #CARMELSWEEP - Feb. 18, 2017

honorable mentions content

@melo_gao_loveswhales

@graceeton

@drewtbaker

@max_toubin3

Carmel Dance Marathon 2017

Carmel Choir Senior Boys

Mr. Carmel 2017

angela sun

Social Media Editor Angela has been on staff for three years and will attend the University of Pennsylvania next year.

World Guard WGI World Champs

hs seniors

senior superlatives | 07

SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Mike Pitz Best school spirit, Nicest, Most

Odelia Satchivi Best Laugh

involved, Most likely to become president

Jake Greene & Chuck Burton Best Bromance

Ethan mcandrews best dressed

Kathy Huang Smartest girl

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Additional Senior Superlative awards will be posted online at hilite.org/seniorsuperlatives2017.

Michael Wang smartest boy

jessi cowen best female athlete

08 | favorite teachers, top headlines, best excuses

OUr favorite

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teachers “What I like about having Mr. Bates as a teacher is that he’s efficient with our time and he doesn’t waste it doing silly activities or projects...Basically he treats us like responsible adults that get our work done” Senior Jacob Jenkins

“I think it’s important to give students what they need to know. But students today do 100 times the amount in terms of workload than we did when when we were in high school. Kids are busy—I mean really busy. I think it’s important to respect their time because of that.”

Economics teacher Dan Bates

luke gentile

AUG

lilly st. angelo

Reporter

Student Section Editor

Luke has been on staff for two years and will attend the University of Maryland next year.

“In (Mr. Ellery’s) class, we can go off one a tangent and if it’s something we find interesting, he’ll take the time to talk about it and he always finds a way to tie it back to what we’re learning. He makes it so applicable and he cares so much about what he does.

As a student, it’s phenomenal to be in a class with him.”

Lilly has been on staff for two years and will attend IU next year.

“I’ve done 23 years of teaching and this is one of my favorite classes. Every time I felt like we accomplished something, we did it with a positive atmosphere. I had fun with this group. There’s a collective spirit about this class that I have not seen in my 23 years.”

IB History and block teacher Will Ellery

Senior Olivia Miller

Top headlines from a memorable senior year Hottest August to date U.S. tops medal count in Rio summer Olympics

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USNEWS.COM, WORLDREPORT, CBSNEWS.COM, BBCAMERICA.COM, ESPN.COM, NBCNEWS.COM | SOURCES

Former POTUS Barack Obama’s final address to the United Nations

Robbery of Kim Kardashian in her private Paris residence Hurricane Matthew

The Chicago Cubs win the World Series (ending a 108year drought) Donald Trump elected President

Berlin terror attacks Rogue One: A Star Wars Story released Carrie Fisher dies

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OCT

NOV

DEC

President Trump inaugurated Controversial travel ban

JAN

favorite teachers, top headlines, best excuses | 09 “I think that this senior class had an exceptional number of students that were relatable and had great personalities. I admire this year’s Senior Class because they work so hard and they’re committed to learning and committed to school, and that’s something I respect greatly.”

“Mrs. Hargrove is different from other teachers because she doesn’t just want to help you academically; she’s also there whenever you need her. Her door is always open for any personal advice and to just get you through the year, especially junior year. She knows that there’s way more to you than just your grades.”

US History teacher Allison Hargrove

Senior Claire Elliott

“This year’s group seemed to rally around others and the school community more. It seemed like when it came time to help others, they were more on board with that. They’re more compassionate. Also, on a personal level of statistics, I think this year’s carnival went above and beyond any of the prior years and I think the students were more creative about it.”

AP Statistics teacher Matthew “Stat” Wernke

“(Mr. Wernke) is able to connect with students in a way that most teachers aren’t in terms of making the material fun, which it already is obviously. But he just makes the class more enjoyable by connecting with students and telling jokes.”

Senior Stone Chen

Best excuses for senioritis slacking “If all else fails, you can steal the stack of homework from the teacher’s desk when he or she isn’t looking. This will make the teacher think he or she lost it, when really you stole everyone else’s. You’re helping everyone else out.

True story. ” Senior Hunter Crouch

“I’m not going to name names, but with some people, we have purposefully corrupted files on Microsoft Word so they don’t work when you try to see them.

It’s a long process, but at the end it makes the files so you can’t open them. It looks like you actually did it. ” Senior Zach Miller

New England Patriots win Super Bowl Moonlight wins Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards

FEB

UN warns the world that it is facing its biggest humanitarian crisis since World War II, starvation UK formally withdraws from the EU

MARCH

President Trump ordered the launching of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at a regime air base in Syria The strikes significantly damaged USRussia ties

APRIL

“So if my homework is late, and the teacher asks me why it’s late, I’ll usually stick to the truth: ‘I didn’t do it, because I didn’t want to.’”

Senior Sam Botkin

10 | athletics

athletic

BY THE NUMBERS

217

seniors participated in varsity athletics

74

seniors signed to play collegiate athletics

34%

of seniors who participated in varsity athletics are committed to play in college

6%

of the Class of 2017 will participate in collegiate athletics

ELLIOT CHOY | PHOTO, APPEARED IN 9/16 ISSUE

CHS seniors commit to play collegiate athletics FOOTBALL Jacob Abrams - Purdue Brit Beery - IU Elliot Charlebois - Ball State Kylan Cole - Eastern Illinois University Ethan Merriweather - Ball State Austin Newland - University of Dayton Kurt Rafdal - University of Nebraska Trevor Scott - Butler Mark Stickford - Purdue Jalen Walker - Miami University (OH)

WOMEN’S SOCCER Jessi Cowen - IUPUI Jennifer Eggert - McKendree University Greer Glover - Ball State Ali James - Indiana State Bridget Mallin - Capital University Emily Roberts - Miami University (OH)

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Rachel Anderson - Purdue Christina Geisler - Boise State University

MEN’S GOLF Jeff Doty - University of North Florida Kevin Stone - Ohio State University

MEN’S SOCCER Taylor Crull - Xavier University Tyler Gainer - IUPUI Reece McDaniel - Anderson University Brenno Pecora - Barton Community College Jared Richey - Ancilla College Matthew Skaar - IUPUI

WRESTLING Adam Jerde - University of Indianapolis Dominc Pecoraro - Trine University

WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING Katie Blystone - Manchester University Sammie Burchill - University of Georgia Annie Decker - Wheaton College Erin Farley - Eastern Illinois University Alex Feys - American University Morgan Grout - University of Iowa Ellie Kight - American University Morgan Miller - Brown University Emma Nordin - Arizona State University Caroline Schultz - Kansas University

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Samuel “Sam” Baker - Taylor University

MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING Matthew “Matt” Baquero - Xavier University Charles Vaughan - Harvard University design and graphic adam gostomelsky

Sports Editor Adam has been a part of staff for two years and will attend Northeastern University next year.

military and rotc | 11

Academy Awareness

CHS seniors explore ROTC, military options MITCH LIPE

air force academy “I actually started thinking about going to the Air Force Academy really late. I found out about it my senior year, so I didn’t really know about it until they contacted me about track, and that’s when I started looking into it and found out it was a really cool school.”

ALEX FEYS

rotc american university

“(ROTC is) a great opportunity for people who want to get into military service but aren’t quite ready for the military to be their complete college experience. I want more of a typical undergraduate experience, so I chose that instead of applying to the academies.”

JOSEPH LECHER naval academy

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“It’s a prestigious college to go to, and I think later in life that will benefit me, having that kind of name stuck with me. Also, it helps grow my leadership abilities, and I think that’s important, especially if I want to be an officer and lead other people. And then I feel like it would teach me better life lessons than going to a typical college.

“It’s more comparable almost to high school, where it’s really structured. You have set classes, set class times, and you can’t miss classes like you

can in normal college. There’s also set workouts.

“I think the military academies and going a ROTC route are kind of overlooked. The benefits you get of going to one; not only do they pay for your college but you’ll also get a guaranteed job upon graduation. And you’re not just enlisted—you’ll also be able to lead and do other things in the field.”

design, quotes and photos selena qian

Acumen Editor in Chief Selena has been on staff for three years and will attend Duke University next year.

Achievement WOMEN’S TRIATHLON Kenzi Wilson - Arizona State University

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Olivia Christy - Colorado Christian University

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Alex Hicks - University of Illinois-Chicago Kaye Lesure - Elmhurst College Morgan Seaman - Miami University (OH)

MEN’S BASKETBALL Sterling Brown - Marian University

MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Jonathan “Jon” Balda - Grace College Mitch Lipe - United States Air Force Academy Ryan Lipe - University of Alabama Austin Pratt - Cornerstone University Nick Smith - Indiana Wesleyan University WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Rachel Anderson - Purdue Natalie Cotherman - Indiana Wesleyan University

BASEBALL Colin Donahue - DePauw University Aaron Ernst - University of Dayton Justin Greene - Gulf Coast State College Max Habegger - Libscomb University J.C. Hanley - Stevens Institute of Technology Parker Massman - Miami University (OH) Chris McNally - Wabash College Cameron Pferrer - University of Missouri Shawn Roop - Manhattan College Tommy Sommer - IU Drew Stanton - Wabash College Rhett Wintner - Ball State

SOFTBALL Karly Combs - IU Audrey Hansen - Amherst College

MEN’S LACROSSE Kaleb Boyl - Hobart and William Smith Colleges Logan Brinson - Lindenwood University Erik Schoonover - Hope College A.J. Shaheen - Wabash College WOMEN’S LACROSSE Rachael Coleman - Allegheny College MEN’S TENNIS Ethan McAndrews - Hunter College WOMEN’S TENNIS Zoe Woods - University of Dayton

12 | senior sibling letters

twins and triplets Senior CHS sibling sets write letters to each other Twins Ally Fleckenstein (right) Dear sister, Being “roommates” for our whole lives has had its ups and downs. I truly prefer when we were babies in separate cribs, for sure, because you couldn’t really bother me from across the room at night.

There’s a lot that I’ll miss, but you won’t be far. Luckily for you, you’ll always have me by your side. I know it’s not fair that I got all of the responsibility when we were born, so I’ll keep watching out for you and making sure you’re getting stuff done on time.

Thank you for always listening to me rant and dealing with me in the mornings before I have coffee. I know we will both thrive in college and have the best four years of our lives, still as a team. I would like to note that it has been weird being a twin. Most people truly will never understand it, because I even don’t. But, it’s brought a lot of positive experiences for me.

I like that we can be unique, but at the same time, look identical. I like all the questions we get; it’s a part of our lives and still will be in college. I was scared of losing that if we went to different colleges. Without you nearby, people wouldn’t know that I am an identical twin. So, I think I’ll keep you close!

Also, both of our new roommates are named Olivia, but I found mine first! So, stop copying me. Like, really, you already copied my face.

Keep being awesome, smile more and just being you!

I love you, sister dear. I am so excited for college and hope that we can keep having fun adventures and confusing people wherever we go.

Sincerely, Ally <3 P.S. Smile more :)

ALLY FLECKENSTEIN | SUBMITTED PHOTO

Emily Fleckenstein (left) Dear Ally, design melissa yap

HiLite Managing Editor Melissa has been on staff for three years and will attend Cornell University next year.

Growing up with an identical twin has always been a unique experience. Like most siblings, we’ve had our ups and our downs, but we are closer because of it all. Actually, we’re probably closer than most other siblings.

Growing up, I remember the countless times we’ve spoken the same words at the same time or finished each other’s stories and sentences.

Even though I’m three minutes older, you always acted like the “older sister.” In my eyes, you might as well be, with how much I look up to you.

You’ve helped me countless times without expecting anything in return. I’m thankful that I have an identical twin—the best one there is.

Love, Emily

senior sibling letters | 13

Triplets Conner Feeney (right)

Cooper Feeney (left)

Cooper and Carlee,

Dear Conner,

I can’t believe in four months we’ll be apart. We’ve been together for everything the past 18 years. Being without you just won’t be the same. I’m so excited to start a new chapter in our lives, but I’m going to miss you guys. You’ve been the most constant thing in my life, so to not have you with me is honestly going to be pretty hard.

We’ve been doing the same things together almost every day of our life. We’ve tried to beat each other in just about everything, whether it be grades, sports or games.

That part of our life is about to come to an end. And while it will be different, I think it’s the best thing that could happen. You can finally not be called Cooper every day. Good luck in Bloomington, buddy; I’m excited to see what you do. I’m lucky to call you my brother.

Don’t forget to hang out with each other once in awhile. You’re lucky to be able to do that. Come visit me at IU too. You’ll probably want some excuse to get out of West Lafayette anyway, and hopefully you’ll be missing me as much as I’m going to miss you.

Love you guys, Conner

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Visit hilite.org for Ally Fleckenstein’s thoughts about having her sister’s back and Cooper Feeney’s thoughts on sharing one car with his two siblings.

Dear Carlee, Thankfully, you aren’t my brother; I’d get mixed up with two siblings instead of one. We’ll do different things in college, but one thing will be the same. Summer will end and we’ll move into our dorms; it’s only fitting we’ll get in our car and start a new drive to school. Together.

Sincerely, Cooper

Carlee Feeney (center) Dear Cooper and Conner, We’ve shared some pretty special memories these past 18 years. You guys have not only been my two identical brothers, but my two best friends. Even if you would rather not admit it, you both are two of the most caring people I have ever met, and I appreciate both of you for always looking out for me.

Although the time is approaching when we all won’t be under the same roof anymore, I have absolutely no doubt our special friendship will endure. No worries, Conner—I promise I won’t like Cooper more once you go to IU while we are at Purdue.

I will always cherish the friends we’ve made together, the laughs we’ve shared and even the fact that we all shared the same car. Being a triplet is something special, and I have no doubt we will continue to make the most of our uniqueness. I’m so thankful to have brothers like you. Much love.

Your sister, Carlee CARLEE FEENEY | SUBMITTED PHOTO

14 | favorite places

Favorite Places

Here are some of the Class of 2017’s favorite spots in the school “My favorite place at (CHS) is definitely senior hall because all of my friends are usually there, so I always have someone to socialize with.

Then I start my day there and end my day there, so it’s what I remember Carmel High School with.”

Senior Shayan Khurram

“My favorite place at CHS is C123. We work really hard to change lives for those kids at Riley Children’s Hospital and it is just a great place to be with all my (Cabinet) fam.

Senior Brendan Shemer

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jenny zhao

divya annamalai

Hilite Managing Editor

Hilite Photo Editor

Jenny has been on staff for three years and will attend IU next year.

Divya has been on staff for three years and will attend IU next year.

“My favorite place at (CHS) is the orchestra room, P100, because I have done orchestra for the past four years and I can’t imagine my high school career (without it). It is just a big part of me.”

Senior Pooja Jeyakumar

“My favorite place at CHS is the commons because there is a lot of space to hang out with my friends in between passing periods.”

Senior Jonathan Balda

money matters | 15

Where did the money go?

Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of renovations.

Here are the biggest expenditures from our time.

Sports Building at Murray Stadium What: Added locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, maintenance/storage areas When: Completed for 2016-2017 Cost: $1.6 million

Synthetic Turf and Stadium Renovations What: Track renovations, turf replacement, practice field constructions When: Completed for spring 2014 Cost: $2.4 million

Weight Lifting Gym What: Allowed new space for students and athletes to train and exercise with new equipment When: Completed for 2014-2015 Cost: $6.8 million

Natatorium Renovations What: Roof over pool, metal roof deck, ventilation system repair When: Completed for 2016-2017 Cost: $611,000

Main Cafeteria

writing adam stockholm

Hilite Photo Editor Adam has been on staff for two years and will attend IU next year.

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What: Improved line times, allow students to serve themselves, more variety When: Completed for 2016-2017 Cost: $1.1 million

elliot choy

Photographer Elliot has been on staff for one year and will attend Vanderbilt University next year.

SPEAK UP! Do you think these expenditures were worth it?

“I think some of the money could be going to other things. I think the balance between academics and athletics is not very even, and there is too much going to athletics.

It would be nice to see the money go towards something like upgraded WiFi, because everyone uses that.”

Senior Will Bankston

“I’m on the soccer team and I do think the locker room and field updates were needed, because they were pretty bad before and multiple teams use them. However, I don’t think (the changes in) main cafeteria was really that necessary and probably should have gone to academics.”

Senior Ethan Abbott

“I do think that the renovations were really good, like the one in the main cafeteria was really nice. I do feel like Carmel High School has too much of an emphasis on sports, so I don’t know if spending $6.7 million on the weight lifting gym was appropriate. (I’d rather see the money) go to classroom supplies or increasing teacher wages.”

Senior Joanne Song

“If the money was donated under no certain terms, I’d say (the money was not spent well). Classrooms and other academic fields could’ve been upgraded. More portable laptop carts and just making classrooms better in general is what I would like to see.”

Senior Jacob “Jake” Hughes

16 | senior transformations

senior transformations Take a look at how some CHS seniors have changed over the years

senior larry chen

senior alaina schallwig

senior zach miller

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design katie long

HiLite Managing Editor Katie has been on staff for three years and will attend Columbia University next year.

photos elliot choy

Photographer Elliot has been on staff for one year and will attend Vanderbilt University next year.

speak-ups sitha vallabheneni

Acumen Associate Editor Sitha has been on staff for three years and will attend IU next year.

senior superlatives | 17

GOING THE DISTANCE CHS couples share their perspectives on relationships senior elizabeth galus and senior john carroll Together for 3 years, 8 months Galus: “Having a person you can rely on for all four years of high school is really nice. After the initial year, it gets a lot better. You can be study buddies, which is super helpful.

We’re going to different colleges, but I think we’ll be okay.

We know how to manage without being together all the time, which is good. I’ll be living at home, but I still visit him on weekends if I want to. Or vice versa. But we can also FaceTime, so I don’t think it’s going to be that bad.”

Carroll: “It’s been absolutely fun. First, she remembers my schedule when I forget it. Another great thing is we’re always there for each other, which is a nice thing. It kind of helps with teamwork stuff in a way because a relationship is all about teamwork.”

senior ali thrasher and senior kylan cole Together for 3 years, 7 months Thrasher: “A lot of people are afraid of long-term relationships in high school. I don’t think you should be because if you find somebody that treats you really nicely and is really good to you, I don’t think you should break up with them just to date other people. (Kylan’s) really sweet, and he’s always really good to me. He’s also just one big, dumb idiot, and he makes me laugh.”

Cole: “A lot (of) people are immature during high school, and they’re just looking to have fun. But with someone that you can trust with all of your heart, you have that connection and understanding that, ‘We know this is high school, but at the same time we know we can trust each other.’ We know we can be mature about this and attack everything head on. That’s probably the best gift she’s given me.”

Timeline 18 | class of 2017 timeline

Class of 2017

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6-7 Strict cheating policy established

H.U.M.A.N, yucky vending machines introduced

lost state football game

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

DECEMBER

Freshman Year

teresa chen

Entertainment Editor Teresa has been a part of staff for two years and will attend IU next year.

PROm Ambassadors perform in Europe APRIL

‘Lesions’ mentioned Snowpocalypse gives 23 times at AIDS convo an extra week of break FEBRUARY

DECEMBER

sophomore Year

New choir directors introduced in performing arts OCTOBER

Carmel Cafe and Market opens OCTOBER

Orchestra goes to Austria to perform APRIL

junior Year

Science Olympiad wins 30th State Win Mr. Han leaves CHS State for first time since ‘96, heads to Nationals for women’s swimming to pursue doctorate MARCH

JANUARY

JANUARY

Did you guys ever dream of becoming prom king or queen?

Emily McGill: I guess, it was kind of like a surprise, but I didn’t think I’d actually run... It’s so funny, I mean you see it on movies but you don’t think it would happen to you.

Connor Feeney: I never even thought we’d be nominated, so winning is definitely a surprise. I see people I don’t even know congratulating us.

senior Year

5,000+ students enrolled, CHS is largest Main Cafeteria renovated over summer high school in Indiana AUGUST

AUGUST

Homecoming game Marching Band was a huge comeback wins Grand Nationals SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

Football State Champs, Ambassadors perform game winning FG in OT 9/11 tribute competition set.

DECEMBER

MARCH

distinguished grad zach gartenhaus

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What was your reaction when you learned you were the distinguished grad?

For me, I was just really excited. You know, its really a huge honor, obviously, with all the kids in our class that have done so much and have been so involved. I was just really genuinely excited to know that I am representing them and have the opportunity to speak at graduation.

What advice would you give someone looking to become the distinguished grad?

I would really say don’t focus on becoming the distinguished grad.

Just do things you enjoy. For me, that’s really how I treated my high school experience. I just found things I really liked and got involved in them, and it just worked out in the end that I ended up being the distinguished grad. Its not something that I would say you should focus on trying to accomplish because then you’re probably doing things you don’t want to be doing. It’s more just doing what you enjoy and finding those things.

Tell us a little bit of how you got here.

E: Conner was in California when we got nominated and I just got to sign a piece of paper and then I realized like “Oh I got nominated” and then we tried to get out of it and then we couldn’t so then we were just like “might as well get king and queen then” so I campaigned really hard.

C: I just kind of watched the campaign go along.

She went really hard in it.

It paid off.

What are your plans for next year?

I’m going to be attending Notre Dame (University) as a Malpass scholar so I’ll be studying finance and working in the investment office there, interning each year.

These are some activities Gartenhaus has participated in.

Cross-country Track German National Honors Society DECA Band Key Club

GKOM Cabinet House NHS Basketball

photos and quotes mike johnson

Photographer

Dance Marathon raises $424,116.25

Mr. Carmel is a hit; Blaine McBroom wins

125 students qualify for DECA ICDC

Principal John Williams announces retirement

One of the most Ivy League enrollments in the history of CHS

MARCH

MARCH

APRIL

APRIL

MAY

Graduation!

MAY

Mike has been a part of staff for three years and will take a gap year next year.

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dear College Board

Dear CHS...

ow writing this, i am completely open that ends up not doing much for their major at all. The to the idea of one of the board members ACP program is offered through IU where students can reading this and demolishing all of my AP take a variety of different courses, more similar to the IU scores because I spoke out against your course than AP and get real life credit for their major. monopoly, but jokes on you, I’ve already gotten This is different from AP because students actually take credit and placement for all of my AP classes. the IU midterms and final exams rather than an AP test Don’t get me wrong, you gave me the opportufrom years prior that teachers take and give to their stunity a lot of students don’t get to have. Without AP dents as practice.

I would have never been able to take college level But what is so wrong with all of this is the vast differcourses in high school. It is a great opportunity. But ence in classes from teacher to teacher within the same I strongly urge you to reconsider actions that have school. If you want the programs to be taught a certain recently been taken. However, when you pay almost way with certain standards, there needs to be a College 100 dollars per exam, and everyone in your class Board standard as well, where teachers grade equally gets the exact same form, it makes you think how and provide students an equal opportunity to much time these people are really spending in makearn the AP score of three or higher in order ing this monopoly. to get credit, even if it is only elective credRecently, this monopoly has been it. Even with all of my AP exams I have vastly reduced. The International Bacca- column taken from my freshman to junior years, I laureate Diploma, ACT and ACP program pass out of classes that I would never have have played vital roles in doing this. Still, gabby perelmuter taken anyway, that, in reality, have no real students would rather take “easier” classes Social Media Editor life application to my major. that are still full weight and get more col- Gabby has been on staff for three years lege credit in the end than sitting through and will attend IU The views in this column do not necessarily a year of an intense class and getting a next year. reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Gabby simple three credit hours of elective credit Perelmuter at gperelmuter@hilite.org.

dear Stressed students T

he word stress For me socially and at comes up a lot, and school, it became a matter of for a lot of stuevaluating situations. Does dents here, it never “I think a lot of people feel this affect me? If so, the most seems to stop. Over important question comes the past four years, I think they don’t have a choice. My next. Can I change it? From it’s safe to say we’ve all ex- response to that is always yes, there, if I can’t change someperienced a lot of stress. you do.” thing (like a person’s attitude The most important thing I or behavior, or a family situlearned (and am still learnation), it’s a matter of what I ing) is a person’s mindset can do to make it easier. If I about the stressful situations can change something, it’s a matter of doing so in the most can matter more than the actual events. productive way possible. I can’t change the fact a project is Academically, it’s definitely a matter of picking due the same day I have two tests. I can give myself your battles. I swam for four years, and there were a fake deadline of a week or a few days before, times I’d go to two practices a day after only getting or ask my teachers or peers for extra help retwo or three hours of sleep. This led to a viewing test material. plethora of issues physically and mentally, I think the worst thing people can do to but I thought it was more important for me column themselves in high school is forgetting the to get my work done. In cases like these, I bigger picture. Since making minor changes think a lot of people feel they don’t have a mary salzmann like that consistently, I’ve become a much choice. My response to that is always yes, News Editor happier person. you do. Email your teachers, talk to them Mary has been on staff for two years if you have something going on, and in my and will attend IU The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the experience, not one teacher has refused to next year. views of the HiLite staff. Reach Mary Salzmann at work with and accommodate me. msalzmann@hilite.org.

dear Freshman me G

Senior COLUMNS

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what’s in store. I also ask you to lend me some of that reetings! if you’re reading this, that means strength you don’t even know you have. See, I’m in a you’re about to enter your very first year of high very similar position to you. Sure, I’ve got a few more school. You don’t know me, but I promise, I years under my belt, but ultimately I’m being placed know you very well. You went to freshman oriinto an unfamiliar place entation and wondered how you were with new challenges, just going to fit it all into your schedule like you. And to be hon—harder classes, this odd new thing est, I’m a little nervous, called marching band you signed up just like you. for and who knows what else. For so “You learn from those misSo, the real reason I long, high school was sort of a vague takes and keep moving on, tell you all of this is not eventuality. You never knew you’d even when it seems imposto directly help you out even make it there. sible. Even when the ending is (since obviously until Well, surprise, surprise, you do, time travel is invented, and you make it all the way to the unknown and out of sight. It’s that’s kind of impossible end, too. I’ll be honest, the four years a nice reminder that I can do anyway), but to remind you’re about to experience won’t be the same.” me of how unprepared easy. You have no idea what you’re you feel now, and how getting into with marching band, you fought through it and you’re right that classes are goanyway, coming out the ing to be tough. There’s also a host of other end better for it. You’ve already done and challenges headed your way you’ll never see accomplished so much. Sure, you’re young, coming. How does being a section editor of and you’re going to make mistakes (lots of a school newspaper sound? Bet you never them), but you reach the end regardless. You considered that. design, learn from those mistakes and keep moving on, Yet, you make it to senior year. You column, graphic even when it seems impossible. Even when the grow a lot. You get to know incredible perspective ending is unknown and out of sight. people, some you already know and some gillian paxton It’s a nice reminder that I can do the same. you’ve yet to meet. Most importantly, you Perspectives Editor Much love, get to know yourself. (She can be hard to Gillian has been on Senior Gillian deal with sometimes, but I promise she’s staff for two years worth knowing).

The views in this column do not necessarily reflect the and will attend IU next year.

But I don’t write this letter to you, a views of the HiLite staff. Reach Gillian Paxton at hypothetical freshman me, only to tell you gpaxton@hilite.org.

dear Freshmen...

How Being a Freshman Feels Freshman Year

How Being a Freshman Looks Senior Year

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Senior PLANS A

Abbott Abes Abrams Acker Adams Adams Adnan Adzema Ahmad Ahmed Aikman Akbar Akerele Alas Allman Altman Ammons Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Anderson Angelopoulos Angus Annamalai Anselm Antoine Apley Appelquist Ardery Ardizone Arland Arlt Arriaza Arroyo Ashburn Ashworth Atcheson Ausec Awad Ayres Azer Baines Baker Baker Baker Baker Baker-Alfeld

B

Balasubramanian

Balber Balda Ballard Ballard Ballone Bammidi

Ethan Hannah Jacob Izabel Harrison Justine Shiza Mitchell Hira Saira Emma Zain Olivia Roberto Thomas Atalie Jackson Bailey Anthony Lauren Rachel Laura Christie Dottie Jackson Divya Daniel Jacob Shelby Lauren Samantha Andrew JD Mimi Vanessa Lucas Emily Joshua Kelsey Spencer Matthew Cristopher Michael Sydney Cole Nicholas Sam Drew Ariel Gayatri Dylan Jonathan Jessie Judah Robert Megana

IU IU Purdue Ivy Tech IU IUPUI IUPUI IU Depauw Purdue

Loyola Marymount University

IUPUI

University of Southern Indiana

IU Ivy Tech Hillsong College Ball State IUPUI Ivy Tech Purdue Purdue University of Iowa Vincennes University IU Ball State IU Purdue IU Ball State Carthage College IU Purdue

University of Nevada Las Vegas

IUPUI University of Cincinnati Purdue Trade school Arizona State University

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Ivy Tech IU Xavier University IU IUPUI IU Trine University IUPUI IU University of Dayton IU Ball State University of Indianapolis Ivy Tech University of Cincinnati Declined to comment IU Franklin College Workforce Ball State Samford University IU IU IU IUPUI IU Purdue IU Purdue CHS Indiana State Ivy Tech

“I think you should be serious about what you do because this is it. This is the only life you’ve got. ” -Philip Seymour Hoffman Submitted by Mitchell Adzema

United States Marine Corps

IU Ivy Tech IUPUI Butler Ferris State University Liberty University Taylor University University of Minnesota Ball State Harvard University University of Arizona Grace College SCAD Undecided IUPUI Purdue

Jacob Will Matt Brianna Joshua Yasin Grant Kasan Paul Nicholas Maria Noah Cassandra Caleb Emily Adam Britt Joey Lilah Grace Isaac Alex Nicholas Tanner Brady Grant Olivia Katherine Nik Joseph Justin Ethan

Berry Best Bickel Bickett Bieszk Biette Billeisen Binder Birsfield Bishara Bishop Bitandaro Bitting Bixler

Erin Tyler Tyler Taylor Taylor Sarah Brady Sabra Anthony Sabrina Quinten Joshua Annie Lexie

Ball State IU

University of Indianapolis

Belmont University Gap Year Gap Year Ivy Tech IU Ball State Ivy Tech IU

Baldwin Wallace University

IU

senior future plans | 23 Bizila Blackburn Bloom Blystone Boatright Bockelman Bodkin Bognanno Bogner Boleman Bond Bonenberger Bonilla Bonnell Bonner Bonnet Boom Boothe Bopp Borgard Borlik Botkin Botros Boucher Bouillet Bourke Bowling Boyd-Ryan Boyl Boylan Brady

Bramall-Watson

Brand Brandt Brannock Brannon Brannon Breeden Breedlove Breland Brennan Brinson Broadwater Brooks Brooks Brooks Brough Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Bruning Bruns Brygger Buchholz Budnick Buis Burch Burchill Burgess Burkhard Burkholder Burkle Burks Burnell

Alex Sean Joseph Katie Allie Blake Ann Samuel JJ Eric Chloe Nicholas Astrid Nathan Harrison Sammy Daphne James Justin Riley Elizabeth Samuel Antony Anna Evan Kenneth Erica Emma Kaleb Danni Cameron Louie Natalie Gabby Jack William Christopher Nathaniel Ellie KaTiana Ellen Logan Jessica Meredith Jade Alex Thomas Sterling Catherine Jack Andrew Nevian Abby Becca Ashton Katie Amber Faith Alexander Sammie Logan Dan Meghan Isabel Ethan Jacob

IU University of Kentucky Ball State Manchester University IU Undecided IUPUI Boston University IU Purdue Ball State Ivy Tech Anderson University IUPUI IUPUI Belmont University IU Ivy Tech Ohio State University Purdue IU Purdue IUPUI IU Purdue CHS Ball State Ball State Hobart & William Smith Colleges

IU

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

Western Michigan University

Kent State University IU Purdue IUPUI Workforce

Columbia College Chicago

IU IUPUI IU Lindenwood University IU

Olivet Nazarene University

The New School Vincennes University CHS Don Bosco Prep School IU IU Keio University Ohio State University Purdue Northwestern Workforce Ball State Ivy Tech Ivy Tech Ball State University of Georgia Ball State Purdue Valparaiso University IUPUI Trade School IU

Burns Burton Burton Buschur Butt Butterworth Cacciavillani Cahya Campbell Campbell Campins Campos Canler Cannon

C

Niall Chuck Cooper Daria Hibah Kyle Matias Cynthia Jacob Colleen Isabella Alejandro Drew Andrew

Northern Arizona University

IUPUI IUPUI Ball State IU CHS IU IU Ivy Tech Purdue Purdue IUPUI IUPUI

“Everything in the world is either a noodle or not a noodle.”

Submitted by Jack “Spaghetti” Brannock Carafiol Carlson Carmona Carr Carroll Casati Cater Cavanaugh Cederdahl Celis Cerulli Chae Chaille Chance Chang Chapman Chapman Charlebois Chattin Chen Chen Chen Chitwood Choy Christy Clark Clark Clary Clevenger Clidence Cline Cloonan Coble Coffman Cohen Cohn Cole Cole Coleman Coleman Coleman Collier

Camille Will Zoleanny Emily John Austin Victoria Madelyn Lilly Kathy Gina Hyeyun Tanner Bradly Darren Meg Mallory Elliot Elizabeth Larry Teresa Stone Cory Elliot Olivia Hannah Colby Meleesha John Jacob Megan Devin Gunnar Nicole Emma Jessica Kylan Bailey Rachael Grace Kelly Ja’Quan

Butler IU Ball State IU Bradley University Purdue Miami University (OH) Saint Louis University IU IUPUI IUPUI Swarthmore College IU Navy Cornell University IU CHS Ball State Purdue IU IU

University of Pennsylvania

St. John’s University (MN) Vanderbilt University Colorado Christian Ball State Workforce Indiana State Ball State Purdue IUPUI Purdue IUPUI Gap Year IU IU Eastern Illinois University

Paul Mitchell Beauty School

Allegheny College Purdue University of Dayton IU

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Collins Colosi Combs Connell Conour Cooley Cooper Cooper Coraggio Cornwell Costlow Cotherman Cottrell Cowen Cox Crabb Craig Crediford Crouch Crull Crum Crump

Patrick Anna Karly Isabelle Tyler Grant Jason Matt Erika Ailish Hannah Natalie George Jessi Abi Stephen Callie Andrew Hunter Taylor Adam Olivia

Military IU IU IU University of Arizona IUPUI Ball State IU Ball State IU Nebraska University Indiana Wesleyan Ball State IUPUI

Central Michigan University

IUPUI

Community College of Denver

IU Indiana State Xavier University Purdue Indiana State

“Daddy of many, father of none.” -Unknown Submitted by Dan Burkhard Cruz

Cuellar-Arteaga

Culpepper Cunningham Cunningham Daddone Dahlka Daron Dauby Davis Davis Davis Dawson Deady Deam Decker Dedinsky DeHeer Delph Dennison Denny Deskins Desormiers Detke DeWitt Dhungana Dick Dickson Dietmeyer Dill Dillon Ding Dodson Doger

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Jose Bianca Morgan Christopher Allison Lexie Zackary Alex Blake Mitchell Trevor Mallory Kayla Jessica Riley Annie Nicholas Alex Jared Andrew Paige Isis Liz Clayton Leanna Asim Jillian Joseph Thomas Sara Kate Anna David Shaurya

Ivy Tech Hanover College IU IU Purdue

Middle Tennessee State Uni.

Henry Ford University Workforce Workforce CHS Clemson University Purdue Purdue IU IU Wheaton College IU IU University of Kentucky U.S. Army Ball State Seton Hall University Purdue Purdue Ball State Johns Hopkins University Ivy Tech Ball State IUPUI Indiana State Purdue Purdue

Doherty Donahue Donatelli Donnelly Doron Dossey Dosunmu Doty Downin Doyle III Duerksenok Duke Duncan Dunn Durrett Ebraheme Eckstein Edwards Eggert Ehrlich Elkin Elliott Elshire Emmert Endris Erbeck Ernst Eskew Euler Evans Evans Evanson Evelo Fagundes Fairweather Falender Fan Farag Farley Favors Febres Feeney Feeney Feeney Fehn Fei Feliciano Felipe Ferguson Ferracciolo Fesler Feys Figueroa Fine Fischer Fish Fisher-Gest Fitz Fitzgerald Fleck Fleck Fleckenstein Fleckenstein Fleitz

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Makenna Colin Enrico Jack Clay Sarah Shalom Jeffrey Kaylan John Natalie Georgia Bryce Max Danielle Patricia Dallan Cereys Jennifer Elise Ashley Claire Dominic Joseph Elaine Cassy Aaron Kobe Olivia Ally Emily Case James Artur Mitchell Alexander Selena Kristine Erin Jada Angelica Conner Carlee Cooper Paige Nathan Daniel Kimberly Cole Zachary William Alex Erick Sawyer Brandon Taylor Jonathan Blake Tyron Andrew Justin Ally Emily Kirby

Purdue Depauw Ivy Tech IU Ivy Tech IU Andrews University

University of North Florida

Ball State IUPUI Butler IUPUI University of Cinncinati University of Evansville IU Undecided IU Xavier University McKendree University Purdue IUPUI Babson College Marine Corps Ball State University IU University of Dayton Ball State Ball State IU Online Ivy Tech Purdue CHS

Columbia College Chicago

Miami University IU IU U of A- Birmingham

Eastern Illinois University

Indiana State

Nova Southeastern University

IU Purdue Purdue Virginia Commonwealth Purdue Workforce IUPUI IU IU IU American University Arizona State University Workforce IU Ivy Tech IU Ball State IU IU Ball State Ball State IU

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Ford Forkin Foster Fox Frank Frausto Freeland Freiberg Frund Frye Fuentes Gaebler Gainer Galantsev Galardi Galligher Galus Gans Gao Garcia Gargiulo Gartenhaus Geddes Geisler Gengenbach Gentile George Gerkerov Germann Gibson Gilbert Gilmer Gimeno Ginn Ginn Gish Glazier Glover Goeman Goetz

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Gogulis-Danenman

Gold Goldman Goldner Gonzalez Gonzalez Gostomelsky Gottlieb Gottschalk Gottschild Gouge Goyke Graham

Grandmain-Westfield

Granju Grant Grasso Greaser Green Greene Greene Greene Greenman Greven

Jakob Natalie Adam Jacob Abby Miranda Kelly Allie Avery Samantha Danny Noah Tyler Dmitrii Owen Sean Elizabeth Carter Meloddy Jacob CeCe Zach Ramon Christina Anastacia Luke Hannah Natalia Celia Syrus Elizabeth Kathryn Alex Emily Jada Matthew Sydney Greer Jubilee Jamie Sophie Grant Max Franci Ethan Allyson Adam Mitchell Andy Ella Natasha Madison Holden Christopher Louis Ray Vincent Ryan Jonathan Jacob Justin Janzen Brianna Alex

Ball State IU IU Military IU IUPUI Misericordia University IU IU IUPUI IU IUPUI IU Ivy Tech Miami University (OH) IUPUI IU U of C- Boulder IUPUI Notre Dame IUPUI Boise State University University of Maryland IU

St. Jones River State College

Purdue

IU IU IU IUPUI IU IU Ball State Taylor University University of Utah CHS University of Arizona Eckerd College IU IUPUI Northeastern University IU University of Cinncinati

University of Duisburg-Essen

IUPUI IU IU IUPUI Gap Year Ball State Purdue Purdue Military

George Washington University

Gulf Coast State College IU Hope College Purdue

Grindstaff Gross Grout Grzeskowiak Guimaraes Gummalla Gunderman Guo Guo Habeck Habegger Habib Habimana Hach Hackworth Haehner Hajj Hakanson Halbert Hale Haley Hallett Halsell Hamilton Hamilton Hamilton Hammond Hancock Hanley Hanna Hansen Hansen Hansen Hardesty Hardy Harrington Harrison Harshberger Hartman Hartmeister Hatton

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Jacob Colleen Morgan Ashley Andre Bharat Joel Dave Vivian Phoebe Maxwell Angie Nathan Alexandra Jonathon Alexander John Stuart Olivia John Maryann Bailey Jerome Liz Marie Isabel Maxwell Brian JC Mark Audrey Sydney Skye Micah Duncan Mallory Lyla Caitlin Ethan Samuel Claire

Gap Year Gap Year University of Iowa University of Iowa Ball State IU Wabash Purdue Purdue Purdue Lipscomb University IUPUI IU IU Army Indiana State IU Purdue Ball State Ivy Tech Ball State

Grambling State University

IU University of Cincinnati IU IU

Stevens Institute of Technology

Ivy Tech Amherst College University of Cinncinati University of Indianapolis

Taylor University IU Indiana State IUPUI IU Depauw CHS University of Alabama

“This is mandatory? But is it really?”

Submitted by Case Evanson Hauck Hawkins Hawkins Hawley Hayden Haydon Hayes Hays He Hecht Heck Hedlund Heger Helding Helgeland Hellalat Hemingway

Kayla Elle Kate Justin Matthew Emily Alexandria Sydney Caleb Rani Leigh George Claire Erika Riley Dean Claire

Florida Gulf Coast University

IU Purdue IUPUI IU Ivy Tech IUPUI Workforce Harvard University Elon University

Colorado State University

IUPUI

University of South Carolina

IU SCAD IUPUI Purdue

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Henderson Henderson Henry Hernandez Hernandez Hester Hewitt Hicks Hicks Hidding Hindi Ho Hoberty Hoffman Hogan Hoggard Hokanson Holforty Hollingsworth Holloway Holtzlander Hood Horvath Hosfeld Hostetler Houck Houser Howard Huang Hudock Hudson Huff Hughes Hughey Hull Humphrey Hunt Hunter Huster Hutchinson Ille-Potter Imperial Inglis Ingraham Irwin Jacko Jackson Jacobs Jacobs James Jarosinski Jenkins Jennings Jenson Jerde Jeyakumar Ji Jiang Jimenez Johns Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson

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Truman Hope Ania Carolina Ethan Courtney Aden Ronald Alex Rachel Omar Kathleen Olivia Matthew Patrick Jacob John Jackson Aspen Jacob Adam Joely Emily Anna Michael Hanna Kylie Kaylin Kathy Cameron Aleksander Nicholas Jacob Jacob Zechariah Emily Andrew Bryce Maria Ariana Rece Tessa Connor Jordan Lucas Hannah Jessica Payton Mary Alicia Griffin Jacob Kayleigh Mitchell Adam Pooja Anthony Ray Owen Sara Christopher Mike Kenzie Hollyn

IU University of Missouri Air Force IUPUI Purdue Ball State IUPUI IU

University of Illinois Chicago

Berea College IUPUI IU Ball State Ivy Tech IUPUI Purdue IU

University of Southern Indiana

undecided IUPUI

University of Dayton IU IU Miami University IU IU Kokomo Stanford University IU Purdue Ivy Tech Purdue Ivy Tech Ivy Tech Purdue Workforce Ball State Purdue Kent State University Travel IU University of Michigan Purdue Workforce IU

Jones Jordan Julian Junkersfeld Justice Kaehr Kahlow Kahn Kallach Kampenga Kandil Kandula Kane Kane Kangai Kannmacher Kantner Karr Karuman Kasper Katz Kavanaugh Keck Kelb Kelley Kellum Kelly Kemple Kennedy Kenyon Khachatryan Khantsis Khilevich Khurram Kiesle Kight Kiley Kim Kim

K

Brigham Young University

Purdue IU University of Indianapolis IU Yale University Harvard University Marion University Ball State Ball State Gap year undecided Workforce/Trade School

Ball State IUPUI Purdue Depauw University IU IU IU IU Western Kentucky University

Purdue Ball State undecided Purdue Purdue

University of San Francisco

Purdue Undecided Clemson University IU Ball State IUPUI Purdue Adult Program Indiana Wesleyan IU IU Ball State Arizona State University IU IU IU IU IU American University Butler IUPUI Purdue

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Gemological Institute of America NY

Ivy Tech Purdue Indiana State IUPUI

Gideon Bailey Parker Collin Sydni Elise Brett Matthew Aaron Marshall Micheal Sailesh Phoebe Mary Elizabeth Madison Chris Karly Kirsten Shayna Rachel Cece Angie Danielle Carrie Katie Joel Ryan Jackson Ryan Ari Gabriela Josh Hannah Shayan Maddie Ellie Ben Joy Amy

Kim King King Kingston Kinnett Kiritsis Klepinger Klingstein Klutzke Knickrehm Knight Knight Knipscheer Koenig Koh Kolic

Sam Sarah Audrey Kelly Kelsey Magdelina Morgan Emily Morgan Hannah Mia Kenzie Jack Cade Mei Wei Valerie

University of Texas Austin

Ball State IU Butler Ivy Tech IU Purdue Taylor University IU Butler IUPUI Purdue IU IU Purdue Ball State

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Kolli Kolodkin Koneru Konkoli Kontarzhy Krall Kranz Krauss Krieger Kuehl Kultgen Kurniawan Kuster LaBell Labuzan Lach LaFon Lambert Lamie Lane Lang Langland Largura Latham Latona Laughlin Lawburg Layman Layne Le Lecher Lee Lee Lee Lehman Leinheiser Leitch Lemen Lents Leonard Leslie Lesure Letts Lewis Lewis Liechty Lindgren Lipe Lipe Liu Liu Livermore Lobastov Lockridge Logan Long Lopez Lorch Love Lueking Luna Lynem Lyon Mabbitt

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Venkata Kaila Tarun Nick Eldad Kyra Annabell Karsten Lauren Natalie Kelsey Andrew Adam Andrew Brynne Conner Allyson Hannah Jodi Jonah Nate Brittany Mirabella Elizabeth John Mylene Alex Bella Tori Anna Joseph Cindy Braxton Kris Cammie Sarah Hannah Lindsey Tori Abby Aaron Kaye Jacob Nicholas Lauryn Caroline Matt Mitch Ryan Emily Kevin Jonathan Nikita Wyatt Thomas Katie Sara Parker Abby Meggie Maricruz Nick Corby Jesse

IU University of Louisville IU Full Sail University IU Goshen College IUPUI IU Purdue

Michigan State University

Purdue Ivy Tech Workforce Butler Depaul University Purdue Indiana State

IU IUPUI IUPUI Belmont University

Parsons School of Design

Ball State IU

Colorado State University

Ball State IU Ivy Tech IU

United States Naval Academy

IU IUPUI

IUPUI Iowa State University Ohio University IU Yale University Ivy Tech Elmhurst College Ball State Butler Spelman College Workforce IU Air Force Alabama University Purdue Purdue Purdue IUPUI Ball State IU Columbia University University of Cinncinati Army CHS Ball State Ivy Tech University of Florida University of Kentucky

M

MacNulty Madden Maglio Mahajan Mahmood Mallard Mallin Maltman Manlick Mann Mann Massman Matly Matthews

Michael Jacob Dayln Tim Huda Tyler Bridget Brandon Ellie Sami Shaina Parker Isaac Graham

Purdue Ball State CHS IU Butler IU Capital University Vincennes University Purdue University of Cinninnati University of Missouri Miami University (OH) IUPUI Tulsa Welding School

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Andrew Hanna Jimmie Ethan Blaine Haley Tommy Wes Jackson McKenzie Reece Spencer Emily Natalie Maddy Emma Gabrielle Christopher Max Remi Molly Dana Cara Zane Jamie Abby Kaya Ethan Julianna Dylan Jack Miranda Ashley Bailey Morgan Jaden Jordan Olivia Renee Zach Alyssa Elizabeth Isabelle Julia

IUPUI

Colorado Mountain College

Trade School Hunter College

Columbia College Chicago

Gap Year Purdue IUPUI Purdue Purdue Anderson University Workforce Ball State Purdue Notre Dame University of Michigan Ivy Tech Wabash College Hobart Welding School Gap year Trade School Taylor University Miami University (OH) IU IU Butler Miami University (OH) Ball State IU Purdue Purdue Purdue IU Kokomo Ball State Brown University Indiana State IU IU IU IU Miami University (OH) Purdue Purdue Purdue

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Mills Misak Missler Mitchel Mitchell Mitchell Mitra Mo Mobley Moeller Molloy Moloy Monson Montgomery Moon Moore Moore Morales Morcos Morgan Moriarity Morin Morton Moskal Moustafa Mowery Murphy Myers Nadaraj Nagaraj Nahmias Nakeeb Nasser Nasser Nassimi Natarajan Navarro Neal Neely Neidlinger Neterer Newhouse Newland Newman Newton Nguyen Nguyen Nichol Nicolaou Nicolazzi Niese Nixon Noble Noppenberger Nordin Norwalk Novak Novitski O’Hara O’Rear O’Scanaill O’Toole Oakley Oehler

N

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Taylor Sara Jack Thomas Miles Will Ayon Stella Tayler Andrew Maddie Liv Moira Taylor Jarrod Camden Sam Sammy Kerolos Jessica Maggie Ian Emma James Abdel-Rohman Odin Kelin Daniel Rhaameshaan Rohit Drew Kayla Colton Nicole Zac Jay Tony Jake Michaela Kate Molly Danielle Austin Cameron Hannah Tiffany Richard Jonah Polymnia Lexi Shahyon Eliza Alex Caitlin Emma Devon Alex Shelby Jack Rayah Maggie Lora Max Grant

Ball State Ball State IU Wabash College Gap Year Purdue Johns Hopkins University University of Toronto Vincennes University IUPUI Purdue Taylor University Ball State Undecided IU Ball State Ivy Tech

Ohnemus Ohrn Okano Okon Oladeinde Oleck Oliphant Olson Orr Orr Orth Oscherwitz Osherenko Otten Ottinger Overpeck Owen University of Southern Indiana Pacilio Pagan IU Palmer Xavier University Pannu Erasmus University Rotterdam Parker Butler Parnella Purdue Parra IU Patel Eastern Illinois University Patel IUPUI Patel Workforce Patel IU Patton Penn State University Pattyn University of Arizona Paul Wellesley College Paul Ball State Paxton Purdue Pecora Declined to comment Pecora Kent State University Pecoraro IUPUI Pecoraro Pellicone Pence IU Penman IU Pennant-Jones Purdue Perelmuter University of Dayton Peretich Indiana Wesleyan Pergl Ball State Perkins IU Perkins Pferrer Xavier University Philleo Purdue Phillips Ball State Phoebus Purdue Pietras Purdue Pietras Yale University Pitchford IU Pitcock Arizona State University Pittler IU Pitz IU Pleasant Purdue Plumlee IU Polizzi Ball State Pollard Ball State Popowics IU Porter IU Posley Davenport University Postel

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Evan Hannah Hiroki Matt Samuel Brooke Abby Emily Aneesa Sarah Alicia Jeffrey Martin Richard Bailey Hayden Baylie Kaitlyn Delayna Rachel Herleen Kyle Tyler Joseline Anuj Payal Yash Amee Will Emily Meredith Emily Gillian Brenno Beatriz Olivia Dominic Sam Luke Lauren Brooke Gabby Charlie Nicole Ethan Peighton Cam Sam Olivia Alex Joey Jennifer Alex Paige Matthew Mike Rachel Beau Jack Lolli Danny Brooke Jorden Eric

Purdue IU Gap Year University of Dayton IUPUI Military IU Purdue Ball State IU Workforce IUPUI Ivy Tech IU IU

Pima Community College Columbia College Chicago

IU Purdue Harding University IU CHS Ball State Ivy Tech IU IU IU Purdue IU Ball State Purdue University of Chicago IU

Barton Community College

IU Trine University Purdue IU IU IU University of Kentucky

United States Marine Corps

IU Declined to comment University of Missouri University of Miami (FL) IUPUI IU IU University of Kentucky IU Purdue University of Louisville IU Hanover College University of Indianapolis

University of Arizona IU Gap Year Ivy Tech IUPUI

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Powell Powels Prasanna Pratt Prodger Purcell Qian Qualls Quigley Rafdal Rafferty Ramanathan Ramesh Ramkumar Ramseier Ramseier Ranney

Spencer Nicole Sheetal Austin Matthew Nick Selena Mallory Jack Kurt Frances Indhu Meena Rahul Abhi Josie Diego Julia

IU Ball State IUPUI Cornerstone University Gap Year Undecided Duke University IU Purdue University of Nebraska Loyola University Chicago Purdue IU University of Pennsylvania Gap Year IU Ball State

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spent 113,880 hours for a paper and a handshake.â&#x20AC;?

Submitted by Ali Thrasher Rao Rasmussen Ratzman Rauh Ravenna Raver Reaves Redmon Reed Reichard Reilly Reisinger Renfroe Rewolinski Rich Richard Richardson Richey Ringis Ringis Roberts Roberts Roberts Robinson Rodgers Rodrigues Roebuck Rogers Rogers Rohrabaugh Roop Rose Rossiter Roth Rubendall Rubendall Ruiz Rumreich Rusnak

Hari Grace Emma Jacob Grace Devyn Jonathan Rosemary Meghan Braxton Lauren Alex Hannah Jack Raquel Nathan Kailey Jared Chelsea Marissa Tommy Emily Cooper Ioni Hannah Sarah Katie Jamie Zach Cole Shawn Maggie Andie Lauren Cami Kyle Belle Natalie Matt

IU Ball State Vassar College Purdue Purdue Purdue Samford University Undecided High Point University IU IU Ball State Culinary School IUPUI IU Ball State IUPUI Ancilla College IUPUI Ivy Tech Ball State Miami University (OH) Undecided Earlham College Ball State Travel IU IU Undecided Manhattan College DePaul University Ball State Ball State Vincennes University IU Purdue Purdue

Russ Russomanno Sachs Saffa Safranek Safrin Salazar Sallay Salyers Salzmann Samra Sams Sanders Sandifer

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Santiago Burgos

Sarda Satchivi Sauder Saunders Sayar Saylor Scales Scammahorn Scanlon Schaefer Schaefer Schallwig Schlick Schmalhofer Schneider Schoonover Schott Schrader Schrader

Schrader-Dobris

Schrock Schroyer Schuchman Schug Schuh Schultz Schultz Schultz Schultz

Schwamberger

Scott Scott Scott Scott Seal Seals Seaman Searle Sechrest Segal Sehgal Seketa Selvio Shaffer Shaheen Shammas Sharp Sharp Shelton

Jonathan Evan Noah Jasmine Tony Haley Brianna Christian Jacob Mary Imranjit Kristin Austin Betsy Genesis Bhavi Odelia Chad Lexie Anita Isaiah Carter Veeda Chase Kyle Brandon Alaina Natalie Garrick Elena Erik Alex Logan George Alexandra Taylor Dalton Zachory Jason Sheila Daniel Linnea Kyle Caroline Kurt Trevor Kathryn Sydney Michael Gabby Chris Morgan Xavier Chris Jack David Drew Angela Nick Alvin David Amanda Bryce Elizabeth

Bowling Green State University

Ball State National Louis University University of Kentucky Purdue University of Cincinnati IU IU

University of Indianapolis

Ball State Gap Year Purdue IU IU

Brigham Young University Idaho

Purdue IU Undecided IU Ball State IU Purdue Trine University University of Michigan Purdue IUPUI Hope College

Kent State University Purdue IU Indiana State Undecided IU Taylor University Purdue Ball State Illinois State University Taylor University University of Kansas Ivy Tech Butler IU Purdue Wabash College IU Ivy Tech Miami University (OH) Undecided IU IU Notre Dame IPFW Southeastern University Wabash College Butler Arizona State University IU Louisana State University

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Shemer Shepherd Shi Shi Shinaver Shumate Sickels Siebu Siefker Siitari Siitari Sikora Simmons Simmons Simons Simons Simpson Simpson Simpson Sinder Singh Singh Sinnett Skaar Skiles Sleugh Slosarek Smit Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith Snider Snow Snyder Snyder Snyder Sommer Song Speck Sperandio Spitler Spraetz Springer Sridhar Srivastava St. Angelo Stacy Stahly Stanley Stanton Stanton Stawick Steere Stella Stevens Stickford Stigter Stock

Brendan Addison Evelyn Jenny Jake Drew Christian Raphael Grant Sam Emma Bernadette Georgia Tyler Samuel Matthew Danielle Alexandria Blake Sam Rameet Karan Ali Matthew Morgan Toni Brett Arlen Zachery Nick Francesca Colin Riley Peyton Caleb Addison James Teâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Nicholas Stephen Allen Alecia Thomas Joanne Stephanie James Kurt Kate Noah Abhishek Sanjana Lilly Abigail Christian Sophia Will Drew Nicholas Alexander Caci Allison Mark Hannah Jacob

IU School of the Arts Institute of Chicago

Purdue Purdue Ball State Ivy Tech Adult Day Program Ball State

Central Florida Fire Academy

IUPUI Purdue Vincennes University Emerson College Gap Year Adult Day Program Columbia University IUPUI IUPUI Ivy Tech Tulane University Purdue

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Robert Morris University IUPUI IU Iowa State University Purdue Ball State Anderson University

Eastern Indiana Wesleyan University

IU IUPUI IUPUI Purdue Purdue undecided University of Alabama IU Purdue Ball State University of Arkansas

IU Purdue Volunteering IU IU IU Notre Dame IU Ohio State University IU Ball State Purdue Loyola University Chicago Purdue Wabash College IUPUI IUPUI Ball State Purdue Purdue Butler Ball State

Stock Stockholm Stoebick Stone Strackbein Strickler Strohm Su Su Sud Suggs Sumner Sun Surface Swain Swanson Switzer Syed Syeda Tadikonda Tan Tanchon Tang Tawadrous Taylor Taylor Teo Terwilliger Thatcher Thielmann Thomas Thomas Thompson Thompson Thompson Thompson Thrasher Ting Tocci Tom Tomozawa Toubin Townsend Tracena Trejo Trivedi Troy Troyer Tubbs Turton Tutton Ty Uhrig Vaid Vaidh Valera Vallabhaneni Vallabhaneni

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U V

VandenBranden

Vanderwall Vandeveer VanNatter Vanneman VanZetta

Brenden Adam Gabby Kevin Jessie Connor Carson Henry Janet Dave Olivia Emma Angela Conner Liam Noah Jackson Saad Sumera Ananya Janice Natalie Joyce Andro Aaron Courtney Nina Trent Sebastian Alessandro Gabriel Ashley Alan Luke Philip Garrett Ali Bruce Drew Mattie Kenji Max Becca Andrew Miguel Gabrielle Kevin Grant Madison Taylor Hadley Carolyn Benjamin Vishnu Dhwani Arjay Sitha Shiva Vincent Keegan Will Seth Allie Alise

Purdue IU IU Ohio State University Ball State Air Force IU IU Tulane University Purdue

University of Pennslyvania

IU IU Ball State

Brigham Young University

IUPUI

University of Southern Indiana

Purdue

University of California Davis

University of Georgia IU Purdue Trade School Purdue Butler IU IU Air Force Academy CHS IU Purdue Purdue Trine University Ball State IU IU IU

University of Southern California

IU IU IUPUI IUPUI CHS Military Purdue IU IU IU IU Purdue Indiana State Butler IUPUI IU Purdue IU IUPUI Miami University (OH) Ball State University of Iowa Ivy Tech

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Varma Varnau Vatistas Vaughan Ventura Villeneuve-Utz Vincent Visor Vohs Von Bargen Vonderohe Waddell Wagner Walchle Walker Walker Walker Wallace Walls Walschlager Walton

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Jordan Aaron Kalena Charles Amanda Jarod Maxine Jazlyn Nicole Madison Kate Taylor Anna Gina Ava Samuel Jalen Sarah Jordyn Justin Noah

University of Mississippi Purdue IU Harvard University Purdue IUPUI University of Southern Indiana

Central State University Purdue Lewis-Clark State College

Ball State

Columbia College Chicago

IU IU IU IU Miami University (OH) Purdue Ball State Purdue IU

“I see now that the circumstances of one’s birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.”

-MewTwo Submitted by Justin Walschlager Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Waples Ward Ward Waseem Wasik Watson Watson Watson Watson Weaver Weaver Weifenbach Wenos Werner Wettersten Wheeler White White Whited Whitehill Whitley Whittaker Whitten Wible Willeman Williams

Alisha Haocheng Michael Jeffrey Gabriella Yunping Jake Alyssa Eddie Rayyan Zak Drew Romari Arjhonna Christian Austin Lilian Samuel Delaney Madeline Ross Natalie Alexa Ashley Alexander Jordyn Taylor Jaelin Alexandra Alexandria Simon Taylor

IU IU Princeton University Purdue Purdue IU IU IUPUI Purdue IU IU

Claremont McKenna College

Ivy Tech Online School

University of Indianapolis

Purdue Vincennes University Army IU IU IU IU Ball State IU Ball State Ball State Ivy Tech IUPUI Purdue Hanover College University of Cincinnati AMDA Los Angeles

Williams Williams Williams Williams Wilska Wilson Wilson Wilson Wimmer Winders Wintner Wishon Wolf Wolfert Wolff Woloshin Wolseley Woock Woodcock Woodling Woods Wooldridge Worland Wozniak Wozniak Wright Wright Wright Wroblewski Xing Xuan Yager Yan Yang Yang Yap Yap Yin Yost Yu Yuan Zachman Zachodni Zak Zakrajsek Zaky Zatkulak Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhangchen Zhao Zieba Ziems Zipes Zirkelbach Zuckerberg Zweig Zwinski

X Y Z

Justin Sarah Lucas Genesis Tyler McKenzi Alix Geoffrey John Luke Rhett Samuel Carter Kathryn Jacey Eric Matt Ryan Jessie Pierce Zoe Zach Emmy Geoffrey Alexis Miriam Lucy CJ Leo Kevin Thomas John Eileen Jackie Ashley Melissa Brendan Sara Adie Jane Tiffany Andy Anne Daniel Mary Carmen Martina Evan Grace Boda Mark Michael Amy Kevin Jenny Alex Noah Lily Erica Jacob Nathan Sydney

Ball State Ball State Ivy Tech undecided Arizona State University Ball State IU Purdue Ohio Technical College Ball State Purdue Ball State Purdue Columbia College Chicago

University of Kentucky Vincennes University University of Michigan Vincennes University Purdue University of Dayton University of Cincinnati IUPUI Purdue Gap Year Ivy Tech Purdue Purdue Purdue IU

Beijing Language & Culture Uni.

Purdue IU Ohio State University Cornell University MIT Purdue Ball State Yale University IU IU Ball State Workforce Marian University Ivy Tech IU Case Western Reserve IUPUI Purdue Purdue Purdue IU IU Purdue Purdue University of Cincinnati Butler IU Purdue IU

Editor’s Note: The HiLite staff attempted to contact each senior. We apologize for any discrepancies.

Shake Principal William’s hand Park “illegally” up the trail Get dress coded Sneak into the media center during SRT Buy Square Donuts in mass amounts during late start Get stuck in the traffic down the trail after school Plan a “college visit” during school

Gradfest

WHILE AT CHS

PARTY HARD

WHEN Gradfest will be May 25, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

POST-GRADUATION Actually come back to visit CHS???

Eat the Big Ugly at Bub’s Live somewhere else other than “The best place to live in the country” Get frowned upon for saying you’re from Carmel Set up a LinkedIn account and accept all of those contact requests Friend all of your teachers on social media. You’ve been waiting four years for this.

WHERE Will take place in the CHS Freshman Cafeteria

COST Free! After all these four years, why would you pay for this celebration!

WHY GO? Free food, fun, prizes, music.

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VISHNU VAID Graphics Artist Vishnu has been on staff for two years and will attend Indiana State University next year.

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