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Gil instructs clinic attendees and staff alike from the 14.5 foot ledge, which he had just ran up, at the Pro Ninja Clinic. The Pro Ninja Clinic took place on Feb. 25 at Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis.

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Charlie LaGue, an attendee of the clinic, holds onto the top of a ramp that was 14.5 feet tall, shortly before he pulled himself onto the ledge at the Pro Ninja Clinic. The Pro Ninja Clinic took place on Feb. 25 at Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis.

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Gil gestures to equipment while explaining safety techniques to clinic attendees at the Pro Ninja Clinic. The Pro Ninja Clinic took place on Feb. 25 at Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis.

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Chase Carlson, a fourth-grader at Maple Glenn Elementary, flies through the air after launching himself from the trampoline, aiming to go over the pool noodle Gil was holding at the Pro Ninja Clinic. The Pro Ninja Clinic took place on Feb. 25 at Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis.

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Gil gives a group of attendees instructions on which obstacle he will go to next at the Pro Ninja Clinic. The Pro Ninja Clinic took place on Feb. 25 at Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis.

[Photo] Overcoming the obstacles

March 2, 2023
Mike LaGue, an attendee of the clinic, swings in the air to gain momentum so he can accurately land on his target at the Pro Ninja Clinic. The Pro Ninja Clinic took place on Feb. 25 at Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis.

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Cash Metz, a seventh-grader at Clay Middle School, listens while Gil gives him tips on how to succeed on a particular obstacle at the Pro Ninja Clinic. The Pro Ninja Clinic took place on Feb. 25 at Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis.

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Gil assists Gavin Settecasi, a third-grader at Sand Creek Elementary, with holding on to an obstacle at the Pro Ninja Clinic. The Pro Ninja Clinic took place on Feb. 25 at Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis.

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Junior Barbara Cayama dances to various K-pop songs with other members of Aura8. “Every Wednesday we would have practice from 3:00 pm to 5:15 and then we would all practice that in the segments of the song,” said senior Trinity Ho. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Senior Tina Atmani and Derrer stand in front of Aura8 at the conclusion of their performance and the fair. “We all got to participate by sharing some part of our culture,” said senior Jasleen Kapoor. “Whether that was singing, dances or anything memorial about our culture that we could represent. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

[Photo] An international connection

February 26, 2023
Seniors Zebee Villigran, Sebastian Alejandro-Martinez and Rachel Rays, along with junior Stephanie Javier, perform various K-pop songs with other members of Aura8. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Junior Veda Thangudu performs an Indian classical dance, Kuchipudi, to the song ‘Bharata Vedamuga’. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Abdelshahid performs along to the song ‘Luxor Baladna (Saidi). The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Freshman Sanjana Chenchaiah, sophomore Noopura Nambiar and junior Jahnavi Kondeti perform a Bollywood dance to songs titled ‘Nagada Sang Dhol’ and ‘Kala Chasma’. The dance was a fusion of hip hop and classical dances. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Junior Jocelyn Jun sings ‘Solar System’ by Sung Si-kyung. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Mwangi sings a song titled ‘Daima Mimi Mkenya’. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Junior Stephanie Javier sings ‘Bésame Mucho’ by Alaina Castillo. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Junior Malak Samara performs a speech entitled ‘Free Palestine’ at the International Fair. Samara’s speech described her personal experience with the Palestine-Israeli conflict, as well as her Palestinian pride. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers.

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Senior Barthenia Abdelshahid ties a headscarf for an attendee of the International Fair. The International Fair took place on Feb. 24 at Fishers High School.

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Seniors Cory Wilcher and Grace Mandel dance as King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, respectively, in the opening number at the Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

[Photo] A debut in the spotlight

February 5, 2023
Senior Rose Bohlsen dramatically looks sideways as Mary Boleyn at Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Mandel sings “No Way” from “SIX: The Musical” in Sound’s second number at Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Senior Holly Kalk sings a solo while seniors Maddie Winterhalder, Sarah Holdread and Gracie Phlipot and sophomore Marissa Surette dance behind her at Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Junior Audrey Ehlin freezes to pose in the middle of Sound’s closing number at Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Juniors Justin Zeisig and Grace Arb act as if they are in a ballroom for Electrum’s first number on Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Junior Daniel Hobart beckons to the audience as his character, the White Rabbit, on Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Junior assistant dance captain Noah Greer performs during a dance break in Electrum’s set on Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Phlipot and other members of Electrum pause and smile, shortly before their final costume change in their set on Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Juniors Stephanie Javier and Gracelynn Hyman sing with Wilcher as the Mad Hatter, Alice, and the Queen of Hearts, respectively, on Parent Preview Night. Parent Preview Night took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Student teacher Elijah Gardener conducts the Advanced Jazz band. “I love Mr. Elijah Gardener,” Jacobson said. “Hes a phenomenal jazz teacher and a phenomenal guy.” The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Trahin plays his second solo of the night with the Advanced Jazz band. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Dessent conducts the Advanced Jazz band. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Sophomore Kate Armey plays her bass with the Advanced Jazz band. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Senior Matthew Rhoad plays the drums with the Advanced Jazz band. “The rhythm section, especially drums and bass guitar are a lot different and have a much bigger role, I feel like, than the wind instruments because they are solely responsible for tempo,” Wright said. “Unlike saxes where theres like six of them and four trombones and four trumpets, theres one drummer, one bass guitar player, one guitar player and in a lot of cases, only one piano player, so we all have to listen to each other and build off of what were going with. If one person starts rushing, we all have to listen to each other. So were all responsible for our own music, but in a way, our rhythm section is kind of one big section.” The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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The Advanced Jazz band trombone section plays with the rest of their band. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Junior Luke Trahin performs a solo on the tenor saxophone. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Senior Vaughn Jacobson performs his solo. Jacobson has been playing jazz in a jazz band for the past five years. “I didnt want to audition for jazz band in seventh grade, but Mr. Vile walked up to me and he [said], ‘You should do jazz band,’” Jacobson said. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Walker performs an improvised solo on his baritone saxophone. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Junior J.J. Walker plays with the Advanced Jazz band. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

[Photo] Swingin’ in style

October 14, 2022
Band director Chris Dessent welcomes the audience at the fall jazz concert. “I love all the people that conducted,” sophomore Melia Wright said. “I love all the teachers and student teachers.” The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Senior Braedon Matthews and others play with the Intermediate Jazz band. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Junior Elijah Jenkins performs an improvised solo with the Intermediate Jazz band. The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Junior Rayne Forbes warms up their soprano saxophone right before the concert. “[Jazz] lets me be myself when Im playing,” Forbes said. “ [Jazz] just lets me enjoy music a little bit more than other [genres].” The fall jazz concert took place on Oct. 10, 2022 at Fishers High School.

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Brownell laughs in between taking photos for the class Instagram account that she manages. The student class officers, along with club leaders, contributed their work to make Homecoming week a success. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Junior Talia Mahmoud smiles while drawing her display. A common goal among club leaders was to promote student awareness about club events. “I hope [the Fishers Dance Team] window brings more people out to the football and basketball games to see us perform, and even get more people to audition for the team later in the year,” Gwin said. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

[Photo] They work hard to make this school a home

September 12, 2022
Junior Rufio Frazier smiles while his peers compliment his artwork. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Senior Zebee Villagran admires her work while drawing the display for the Aur8 dance team. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Senior Alyssa Desmet directs senior Lily Touhey on the art for the Bring Change to Mind window. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Junior Caroline Ober looks at her peers as they give her feedback on her art. “I liked how everyone was able to draw something on the window so we could say that everyone was a part of it,” Ober said. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Junior Saanvi Ibrahimpatnam directs artists on what design looked the best on the windows. “I’ve taken art and done all kinds of art projects before,” Gwin said. “But [I] never drew on windows, so it was really exciting to try this new thing.” The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Senior Susan Farlow tapes together balloons for the balloon arch. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Senior Brady Dack prepares to begin sketching a design onto his assigned window. “The best part of decorating was getting to see everyone else’s artistic talents come together and make something that we were all super proud of,” junior Ava Gwin said about the event. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Senior class president April Brownell concentrates while creating a poster displaying a theme for a certain day of the homecoming spirit week. Members of all sorts of different clubs and activities came together to decorate the CCA halls for the upcoming festivities. The window decorating event took place Sept. 11.

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Two members of the Moms Demand Action organization sit and cheer on top of a car.

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A mother and son march with the Moms Demand Action organization in the Indy Pride Parade.“Pride is such a great way to bring people together,” Puccinelli said. “It is an opportunity for all different types of people to express themselves and bond.”

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A ventriloquist and puppet smile with the crowd as Stonewall Sports awaits their turn to begin marching.

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Parade participant triumphantly salutes their pride flag. “I really appreciate the people in the LGBTQ+ community who are not afraid to be themselves authentically,” Goldman said.

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Colorful scarf-like ribbons wave and flap through the air at the hands of happy marchers continuing their trek down the parade route. “I almost cried due to all the positivity that pride presented, if I am being honest,” senior Lindley Scott said. “Being told that someone is ‘proud of you’ without knowing any of your background, but accepting you was a moment I will never forget. It resonated with me deeply because not a lot of the LGBTQ+ community gets to hear that.”

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A preteen laughs and cheers while marching with adults carrying transgender pride flags. “I really like how everyone felt comfortable expressing themselves and…displaying whatever flag represented them,” senior Ari Goldman said.

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A young member of a roller derby who later skated in the parade, dances to the behind the scenes music.

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At the end of the night, the directors and accompanist take a final bow. “None of the directors had been in two years so they kind of forgot what the place was like,” Phlipot said. “The Palladium was a new experience for most people so if we got lost, we were doing it together.” The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Symphony Orchestra looks over their music in between pieces, as they wait for their director to come on the stage. The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Orchestra director Julie Armey bows for the audience after finishing a piece. “Afterwards, the crowd gave us a standing ovation,” Freeman said. “I teared up a little bit when that happened.”

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Freshman Kate Armey concentrates on the timpani, while senior Aiden Huggles watched juniors Matthew Johnston and Bert Quay accompany the Symphony Orchestra. 2021 Fishers graduate Makayla Hansen is seen filming the performance. The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Sound claps their hands and snaps to keep an energetic rhythm in “Las Amarillas.” The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Advanced unisex choir Sound transitions in character into “Las Amarillas.” The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Senior Grace Freeman performs a clarinet solo with Wind Ensemble. “Performing a solo at the Palladium was like a dream come true,” Freeman said. “It honestly did not feel real until after I had performed. I had never been more nervous than I was right before I started playing. The solo I had was a really long one and it had to be memorized. It took so many hours of practice but looking back now, it was very worth it.” The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Wind Ensemble performs one of their pieces. The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Performing arts department director Andy Smith welcomes the audience to the concert. The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Electrum performs “I Am Not Yours” by Z. Randall Stroope. Electrum will perform this piece, along with “J’entends Le Moulin” and “The Music of Living” at the ISSMA state qualifying competition on April 30th. The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Electrum sings “J’entends Le Moulin” by Donald Patriquin. “Mme. Ginter, one of the French teachers, came in during TI and helped us with some pronunciation,” junior Gracie Phlipot said. The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

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Choir director Benjamin St. John introduces Electrum at the Ensemble Showcase at the Palladium. The Showcase occurred on April 26th.

[Photo] Palladium ISSMA preview concert showcases talents of performing arts students

April 29, 2022
Sophomore Morgan Puccinelli and junior Cory Wilcher were inspired by the “Twilight” saga with their performance of “Turning Page” by Sleeping at Last. Coffeehouse took place on March 4.

[Photo] Spring Coffeehouse brews excitement

March 6, 2022
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Photo by Emerson Elledge.