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Seven Young Women Receive Archdiocesan Golden Rose Award
On Saturday, December 7th the Archdiocesan Council for Catholic Women (ACCW) Vicariate 1 awarded seven Carmel Catholic young women the Golden Rose Award. These young women were nominated by their parishes for their outstanding contribution to their parishes and for their leadership.
Luzolo Matundu '20 Named QuestBridge Scholar, Matched to The University of Notre Dame
One Carmel student was among 1,127 top high school seniors awarded full four-year scholarships and admission to highly-selective colleges through QuestBridge. Luzolo Matundu '20 was matched with The University of Notre Dame.
Students, Staff and Volunteers Pack Feed My Starving Children
On November 19, the Social Justice Club sponsored a trip to Feed My Starving Children to pack boxes of food to be shipped all around the world to feed the hungry. There were 153 Carmel community members present, mostly students, teachers and parent volunteers. The group packed 177 boxes or 38,232 meals, feeding 104 children for a year.
New Entrance Exam Merit Scholarships Announced
Carmel Catholic has expanded the scope of merit scholarships to recognize the top 10% of entrance exam scorers by providing four-year renewable scholarships.
Students Collect Native Prairie Plant Seeds
Twenty Carmel Catholic students and four science teachers collected native plant seed at Canterbury Park, the field just on the other side of Baker Stadium. This new service project was led by Carmel Alumnus, Jonathan Happ '05, who works for the Libertyville Open Space district. Students learned about native prairie plants, how to collect seeds, as well as the fauna that live in the field. More than 10 pounds of native grass and prairie seed were collected, which will help with conservation efforts and save the township more than $1,000 in native seed costs.
Boys Golf Team Finishes 4th at State; Clint Bailes '21 Earns 9th Place
Much congratulations to our boys golf team, who finished 4th at the IHSA 2A State Tournament on October 19. Clint Bailes '21 tied for ninth place.
Emma Thomas '20 and Reilly McGinn '21 Qualify for State Tennis Tournament
Our girls varsity tennis team finished 2nd at sectionals in mid-October. First doubles pair, Reilly McGinn '21 and Emma Thomas '20, took fourth place and qualified for state! They will compete at the state tournament on October 25 and 26, 2019.
Six Seniors Earn Perfect ACT Scores
A total of six members of the Class of 2020 have earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. The students include Ainsley Dean '20, Benjamin Geoffroy '20, Madeline Kosobucki '20, Jason Hironimus '20, Mitchell Brown '20 and one other student who wishes to remain anonymous.
Isabella Poma '20 Selected for All-State Show Choir
Congratulations to senior, Isabella Poma, who auditioned for and was selected as a member of the Illinois Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) All-State Show Choir.
Our School At A Glance
- Carmel Catholic Community Our welcoming and inclusive community spans nearly six decades and is made up of 1,150 students and more than 16,000 alumni.
- College Preparatory We offer a robust curriculum that prepares students to excel in college. Our College and Career Resource Center provides families with countless resources.
- Mission and Values Above All Building a sense of purpose in our students is at the heart of Carmel Catholic. Our faculty and staff empower students to become servant leaders.
- Embracing Our Catholic Identity We offer daily opportunities for prayer and reflection. Students share their talents with the community through our Christian Service Program.
- Four-Time Blue Ribbon Winner We are one of less than 10 schools nationwide to receive the prestigious Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education four times.
- Students Are Involved The student experience is enhanced by countless activities both inside and outside the classroom, including fine arts, athletics, fundraisers and social events.
