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Herman Bueno proudly holds up a fish he just caught. Fishing was one of his favorite hobbies.

'Buenoism'

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Alumna Hannah Mathews smiles at the camera while riding on the SHS booster club float.

SHS' 2025 Homecoming Parade cancelled

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On Friday, Oct. 4, Senior JD Stanovic fixes his helmet as he walks to the sideline. The Cards won their last regular season game, 36-0 against Terre Haute South. This game would be Stanovic's final game of his high school career.

Road to recovery

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Junior Wesley Sailo and senior Zen Cing (left to right) sing "We are the world," during the closing act of the cultural showcase. Alongside them, 45 students filled the stage carrying various countries flags that represent all of SHS. At the end of the performance, Sailo said "Unity is a choice'."

'Unity is a choice'

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Seniors Adyson Stansberry (top) and Allyson Kiefner (bottom) have a sister-like bond, setting them up for success on and off the diamond. Photo contributed by Kiefner

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Award-winning stories
Don't give it power
Don’t give it power
Simran Baidwan, Managing Editor • February 13, 2026

At 6:41 a.m., on June 30, 2017, the bright morning sun shone through the curtains, illuminating my room. As I laid in my bed, I was wide awake,...

Senior Adelynn Davis manages the controls at the cockpit of one of the planes that her flight school owns. She goes to ATP Flight school every Sunday for her weekly lesson.
Over the horizon
Marissa Par, Reporter • February 8, 2026

For the first time, senior Adelynn Davis steered the wheel in a packed aircraft, feeling every bump, turn and thud.  Glancing at the zoomed...

Features
Art teacher Kris Brennan moved to Indiana from New York 15 years ago. "Home is more of a feeling than a place," she said.
Settling in
Sara Tam, Reporter • May 28, 2026
SHS alumna Emily Mertz (right) discusses the work she had compiled for Senator Donato. She was a Press Secretary Intern at the time, a job in which she was offered during her junior year of college at IU. (photo contributed by Mertz)
‘Appeal’-ing to the future
Marissa Par, Reporter • May 26, 2026
Science teacher Olivia Brown rock climbs at her local gym, North Mass Boulder. She has been instructing rock climbing for five years. (photo contributed by Brown)
Teaching with grace
Derek Stanley, Reporter • May 26, 2026
News
Behind the ceremony
Behind the ceremony
Tori Million, Reporter • May 27, 2026
English teacher Brent Bockelman teaches students advertisement skills.
Star of the Year
Jose Garcia-Cleofas, News Editor • May 27, 2026
School nurse Tracy Chupp answers the phone. Nursing is one of the "unprofessional" degrees, according to the bill.
One Big Beautiful Bill
Caiden Lents, Reporter • May 27, 2026
Sports
The SHS Boys Lacrosse team breaks it down at the start of the game.
Split Decision
Kiley Bowman and Caydence Davis • May 22, 2026
Senior Malia Breedlove walks off the field towards the team huddle on April 17. The Lady Cards won against Perry Meridian, 2-1.
All-around threat
Daphne Kerr, Reporter • May 22, 2026
On par
Lorelei Bennett, Sports Editor • May 22, 2026
Culture
Next stop: home
Next stop: home
Ari Tajonar, culture reporter • May 22, 2026
The birth of a debate
The birth of a debate
Zeid Alsalloum, Culture Editor • May 12, 2026
40 days of service
40 days of service
Ari Tajonar and Zeid Alsalloum • May 8, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Study Hall Monitor Kojo Turner has been working on his comic book since 1998.
Frame by frame
Jordyn Doty, Reporter • May 22, 2026
Made for the stage
Made for the stage
Kaitlyn Willey, Reporter • May 22, 2026
Orchestra teacher Thomas Wright conducts the SHS orchestra during a concert. This was around the beginning of his career at SHS. Photo contributed by Thomas Wright
Same passion, different setting
Susie Cheek, Reporter • May 8, 2026
Lifestyle
Ditch the college stress
Ditch the college stress
Karen Sui, Reporter • May 3, 2026
Budgeting for the ballroom
Budgeting for the ballroom
Lucy Len Dim, Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2026
Locking in locally
Locking in locally
Ava Miller, Managing Editor • April 23, 2026
Opinion
'Be you'
‘Be you’
Beau Kellams, Business Manager • May 28, 2026
Collapsing academically
Collapsing academically
Marissa Par, Reporter • May 28, 2026
A voice to the voiceless
A voice to the voiceless
Lucy Len Dim, Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2026
Photos
The SHS Boys Lacrosse team breaks it down at the start of the game.
Split Decision
Kiley Bowman and Caydence Davis • May 22, 2026
Seniors Matthew Moreno and Adelynn Davis slow dance together during prom at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. They were named 2026 Prom King and Queen.
Midnight in Manhattan
May 22, 2026
Junior Wesley Sailo and senior Zen Cing (left to right) sing "We are the world," during the closing act of the cultural showcase. Alongside them, 45 students filled the stage carrying various countries flags that represent all of SHS. At the end of the performance, Sailo said "Unity is a choice'."
‘Unity is a choice’
April 29, 2026
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Q&A with The Journal
Jimena Velazquez, Daphne Kerr, and Ethan Hilario • May 8, 2026

Holder Field speed tour
Gabe Harman, Daphne Kerr, Ava McBride, and Lorelei Bennett • April 18, 2026

In-Depths
English teacher Brent Bockelman has been awarded both the Alumnus of the Year and Teacher of the Year accolades for the 2025-26 school year.
Going full circle
Ava Largent, Reporter • May 25, 2026
Junior Katelyn Strader smiles as she waits for the scrimmage to begin. She was a blocker during this time.
Born to skate
Gabe Harman, Reporter • March 13, 2026
A school on edge
A school on edge
Ari Tajonar, Reporter • February 20, 2026
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