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The Caravan

Mr. Jack Molloy ’90 talks to the Business Club on March 4, 2026.
From Mount Carmel to Motorola, Jack Molloy ’90 shares lessons on leadership and success
Derek Ozuna '27 • March 12, 2026

What does it take to work one’s way from answering phones at a company to running part of a multibillion-dollar global business? For Mount Carmel alumnus Jack Molloy...

Mr. Kenna Odeluga holding the Land of Lincoln trophy above his head
Staying True to Home
Carlos Cerda • February 23, 2026

When Mr. Kenenna Odeluga first arrived on campus in Urbana-Champaign, everything felt new and challenging. Living away from home, balancing practices, classes, and homework,...

Mr. Casey Toner graduated from MC in 2001 and now reports for the Better Government Association.
Following the questions that matter
Derek Ozuna '27 • January 15, 2026

When Mr. Casey Toner graduated from Mount Carmel in 2001, he did not know he would one day spend his career investigating governments and holding powerful institutions accountable...

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Mr. Boehm has taught for a while but is in his first year at MC.
Once a rival, now one of us
Aaron Hyler '27 • September 21, 2026

From opposing sides to being some students’ favorite teacher, Mr. Mike Boehm has already established himself in the Mount Carmel culture.  Mr. Boehm grew up on the South...

Mr. Luc McAlpin joined Mount Carmel this fall as the school’s first counselor dedicated entirely to sophomores.
Mount Carmel’s newest mentor isn’t what you’d expect
Derrick Rucker ‘27 • September 11, 2026

Ask any sophomore what it’s like walking into the counseling office these days, and you’ll most likely hear students say the same thing: it feels like someone already...

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Barbara Burns (far left) chaperones MC student trips to the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago often to make sure all classes can have the opportunity to experience service.
Students exemplify Carmelite values at the food market
Dominic Mancilla '25 • November 1, 2024

Men of Carmel are made inside and outside of the classroom. Every week, two groups of Mount Carmel sophomores generously volunteer to work at the food pantry inside of...

The once-impressive Loretto Academy building presently is unoccupied and in disrepair.
Loretto Academy stirs memories of another era
Artem Massey • March 4, 2021

The former Loretto Academy, located on East 65th Street, just south of Mount Carmel's campus, has always stood out to me. Its sheer magnitude calls out and demands attention....

Schererville, Indiana, is just 50 minutes from Chicago, but it's a whole different world  (Photo credit: Joey BLS via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.)
Schererville offers a quiet alternative
Angel Samperio • February 5, 2021

I have lived in Schererville, Indiana, since March of 2005. The town has a lot to offer, except at night, when there is little to do besides going to the diner or to Dunkin....

View from a house on 86th street that shows just how average this average neighborhood is.
Avalon Park: a tight-knit, friendly community
Freddie Gist • January 25, 2021

I come from a quiet area on 86th Street in the Avalon Park area, and since I have lived here my entire life, I can easily say it is very unremarkable. My immediate neighborhood...

Students fill the floor at this year’s Homecoming dance on September 12, 2026.
Students take charge at Homecoming
Derrick Rucker ‘27 • September 18, 2026

This year’s Homecoming dance took place in the Commons on Saturday, September 12, and it looked different from past years. Not because of a new theme or venue, but rather...

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In the floor hockey tournament of 2026 Spirit Week, Bakanja House (green) takes on Paoli House (blue).
Spirit Week returns to MC
James Weber ‘28 • September 11, 2026

Mount Carmel used to have Spirit Week the week before Homecoming, but last year it was canceled in favor of intramural football. However, because of the work from Senior Class...

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The MC community commemorated the new Our Lady of Mount Carmel statue before an all-school mass on August 27, 2026.
New Our Lady of Mount Carmel statue dedicated
Aaron Hyler '27 • September 4, 2026

On Thursday, August 27, outside Mount Carmel between The Commons and the prayer garden, the entire school gathered to commemorate the Our Lady of Mount Carmel through a newly...

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Freshman Sam Gall performs a solo piece on the piano at Fine Arts Night on April 28. 2026.
MC Fine Arts Night showcases student talent
Anthony Chavez '26 • May 5, 2026

Can a school mostly known for sports also stand out in the arts? Mount Carmel answered that with a night full of performances and creativity. MC hosted its first annual...

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Jeremy Ingram (left) and Aaron Hyler celebrate after being inducted into NHS.
MC juniors inducted into NHS
Anthony Chavez '26 • May 1, 2026

Late night studies, hard work during class, and staying disciplined has paid off as a select group of Mount Carmel juniors were into the National Honors Society on April 27. The...

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(from left)  MC students Daniel Moody, Luke Segroves, Terry Dougherty, Gavin Conjar, William Walsh, Finn Ryan, and Patrick Breakey during Caravan Day/Walkathon.
Caravan Day/Walkathon changes bring new energy to Mount Carmel tradition
Carlos Cerda '26 • April 25, 2026

Mount Carmel‘s annual Walkathon is getting a new look this year combining fundraising with school spirit activities to create a more exciting experience for students. Traditionally...

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February 2026 Students of the Month (from left) senior Rocco Lopez, junior Landon Slawecki, sophomore Alexavier Wong, and freshman Emmett Deering.
Where is student voice in Student of the Month?
Derek Ozuna '27 • September 13, 2026

Four students can be recognized as Students of the Month, but how many deserving students never make it onto the ballot? After most monthly Masses at Mount Carmel, one...

Myself and Brendan Daigler calling the Sectional Championship game.
I guess it really is over
Rocco Lopez '26 • May 7, 2026

“Rocco, want to buy a camera off me?”  David Fidler said to me in Video Media class on November 17th, 2023. I remember this date so specifically because it was the...

TJ McQuillan (right) and I going to prom. (Not together.)
Maywood Legend Signing Out
Anthony Chavez • May 7, 2026

Most people don’t choose the harder path on purpose. For me I did without even realizing it at the time. When I had the opportunity to choose what high school to go to...

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(from left) Brady Blasgen, Martin Roche, Hollis Johnson, and Leonardo Scarsella get together after winning the St. Rita Invitational on September 12, 2026.
Chemistry rides high this golf season
James Weber ‘28 • September 18, 2026

A team entirely of friends. That is what the Caravan team for the 2026-27 golf season considers itself, and they have started off strong under Mr. Mike Minogue ‘83, who...

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(from left) Bryce Daymond, Tyson Miguez, Gavin McGovern, Matthew Clark, Martin Moody, Gabriel Ortega, Micheal Lamantia, Sonjamine Smith, and Bishop Daymond are running long distance for the Caravan this season.
Cross country running its way together
Aaron Hyler '27 • September 11, 2026

Ever wondered what it means to be a part of the Mount Carmel cross country team?  Not usually getting the biggest publicity of MC sports, Caravan cross country continues...

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Caravan soccer is looking to find stability with a new head coach this season.
New season, new beginning for MC soccer
Derrick Rucker ‘27 • September 3, 2026

Having three head coaches in three years is a rare thing and would be a shock to any program. For the Mount Carmel varsity soccer team, they have learned to adapt to the challenge.  This...

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MC sophomores Sam Sullivan (left) and Gabriel Ortega attend an event for the United States Air Force as part of their Civil Air Patrol participation.
MC students lead in Civil Air Patrol
James Weber ‘28 • September 25, 2026

It is not a program for just anyone, but is for those who care to lead. Civil Air Patrol is a civilian...

Mr. Boehm has taught for a while but is in his first year at MC.
Once a rival, now one of us
Aaron Hyler '27 • September 21, 2026

From opposing sides to being some students’ favorite teacher, Mr. Mike Boehm has already established...

Mr. Luc McAlpin joined Mount Carmel this fall as the school’s first counselor dedicated entirely to sophomores.
Mount Carmel’s newest mentor isn’t what you’d expect
Derrick Rucker ‘27 • September 11, 2026

Ask any sophomore what it’s like walking into the counseling office these days, and you’ll most likely...

The cast of MC's production of A Few Good Men rehearses on April 29 in the Barry-Hughes Performing Arts Center.
A Few Good Men is inaugural play in BHPAC
Christos Dimas '25 • April 29, 2025

In the spring of 2023, the Mount Carmel Drama Department returned after a pandemic hiatus and performed a theater festival with several short acts. The performances were a...

All of the musicians from both MC and Notre Dame had a great time.
The fun of playing with the Notre Dame Jazz Ensemble
James McCormac '25 • April 11, 2025

“Oh my god It’s my turn,” were the thoughts running through my head before I started playing. On Friday, April 4, the Notre Dame Jazz Ensemble came to Mount Carmel...

Brother Pedro talks with guests in the Huddle at the 2023 Gala.
Br. Pedro joins MC Campus Ministry
Jack Breakey '24 • December 5, 2023

A new Carmelite intern has joined the Mount Carmel community. Brother Pedro Mira is now working with MC Campus Ministry, and his main mission is to help students in their...

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