By Heather Collins
A new program at Carmel High School is helping bring together the minds of the young and old.
SilverHounds is a book club for high schoolers and senior citizens. The group meets at the CHS library throughout the year to talk about books, views and experiences.
Theresa Ramos, department chair of media and communications at CHS, said she saw the program implemented at Hobart High School several years ago and wanted to bring the idea to Carmel.
“I was immediately drawn to how spectacular it could be,” Ramos said.
The program launched last year.
This year, 10 Carmel students and 10 senior citizens are getting together to read “Beneath a Scarlett Sky,” by Mark T. Sullivan.
McVey said the program helps members get a multigenerational look at the questions and topics presented in the book.
An older member of the group, Sherry McVey, said it’s been an eye-opening experience to share her thoughts about books with much younger readers.
“The insights offered by the students are interesting, informative and often very different than mine, which I enjoy very much,” McVey said.
CHS senior Ellie Clapp said she joined the club to continue to diversify her group of friends.
“People of all ages have a lot in common apart from really liking reading. I wanted to learn the wisdom,” Clapp said.
Clapp said she also enjoys hearing the stories first-hand from other members.
“I think it’s cool because it’s different,” Clapp said. “None of the other clubs I’m in have anyone outside of high school involved.”
Senior citizens and high school students are encouraged to contact Theresa Ramos to sign-up for the program at 317-846-7721, ext. 7521 or at [email protected].
