The disappointment of last season’s playoff exit still lingers for the Mount Carmel baseball team. With a strong core of returning players and intense offseason preparation, the Caravan are determined ...

Words are more powerful than actions. They can hurt more than a punch to the stomach while at the same time can be more comforting than a hug. Literature is important, and what’s even more important ...

As universities are shifting back to requiring test scores from applicants, it is important for students to perform well on their tests. Most American high school students take the Scholastic ...

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 big hit with the audience, ...

Imagine sitting in class, staring at the clock, waiting for that bell to ring. Now, imagine a different class, where the teacher makes learning exciting and fun. Which class would you prefer? Mount ...

Not many high school students can say they were a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at 16. In fact, only one student in Illinois can, David Frausto. Frausto is currently in his senior year at MC and ...

It wasn’t that long ago when my fellow seniors and I started our college admissions processes. Just over a year ago when we were easing into our junior year at MC, most of us were unsure of what ...

Mr. Jason Bienko is in his first year at Mt. Carmel teaching math and physics. He grew up in Oak Lawn and Logan Square, attending Harnew Elementary School and Oak Lawn High School. Throughout high ...

Summer is something that most students spend the whole year dreaming about. Even the most studious among Mount Carmel can not wait for school to end and for break to start. At MC, the annual Walkathon ...

The holidays are a time for relaxation and family gatherings, but returning to school after Christmas Break can be a challenge for many students. For me, transitioning from relaxing mornings and ...

The senior awards are the last time a Mount Carmel Student is recognized for their academic prowess before graduation. As such, the senior academic awards tend to have more weight to them and are ...

Every other Wednesday, head coach Tim Baffoe and assistant coach Bob Szyman ’65 gather Mount Carmel’s sailors after school for practice, except this time it’s from the comfort of the classroom.