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Juniors Arnav Samuel and Kaarthik Nagarathanim read How to Love: A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone by Alex Norris at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Dec. 9. “Both people in a relationship are trying to make an effort to love more than the other, sort of like a competition,” Samuel said. Samuel and Nagarathanim both read the book to learn more about human connection and how they can apply those lessons to their relationships.

Seniors Gaia Shields (left) and Miles Habegger (right) discuss the two hour delay before school on Mar. 2. CHS had a two hour delay due to cold weather and snow conditions. “I don’t like two hour delays,” Shields said. “It messes up my days and the school schedule is confusing, I would rather a snow day.”

Juniors Matthew Mayberry and Nene Barry get ready for a round of brain games during SSRT on Feb. 26. After doing some practice questions, they began the competition. “Doing brain games is a lot more fun than I thought it’d be,” Mayberry said.

Senior Manvi Musunuru watches a sample video for her Travel and Tourism DECA event on Feb. 26 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Musunuru and her partner, senior Tashvi Pydimarry practiced exams as well as role plays with various case studies leading up to the upcoming DECA competition on March 1-3.

Senior Sarah Rezk revises her AP Government notes before class begins. The course, taught by Mr. Joshua Miller, educated students about the American political system and fostered informed and active citizenry. “I think AP Gov and government classes in general are very important to take because they educate students on how our country operates and how they can use their voices for good,” said Rezk.

Junior Joshua Martin converses with other members of the Japanese Culture Club (JCC) on Feb. 24. JCC held their meeting at the end of February and did origami.

Senior Venkata Gummidi (left) and junior Neo Dong (right) watch the Laufey Tiny Desk concert on YouTube at the Carmel Clay Public Library on Feb. 18. Laufey’s music was featured in Alysa Liu’s short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Junior Bella Fu serves food during a Lunar New Year celebration in room A227 on Feb. 17. The event featured red envelope creation, Chinese food and paper crafts. It brought together students and staff to recognize the holiday. “I have a chance to cook and feel productive because I am still doing homework,” said Fu.

Senior Robert Prettyman eats a hamburger at Greyhound Station during the lunch period on Feb. 13. “My favorite entrée they serve is the pretzel. I’m always a little disappointed when it isn’t pretzel day.

Juniors Harshita Vallepalli (left) and Marium Naeem (right) study before their quiz on Mar 2. Many students, such as Vallepalli and Naeem, had to make up assessments due to absences caused by illness.