Volume 50, Issue 2 - Carmel Catholic High School

COLLOQUIUM
FROM THE PRESIDENT
VOLUME 50, Issue 2
Dear Families and Friends of Carmel Catholic,
A number of years ago I belonged to a parish community that had a very enthusiastic pastor.
He was a simple man who loved life and engaged fully in his ministry. One of his favorite
mantras to the assembled community was “gratitude is an attitude.”
I was recently asked to interact with our students who had joined the advancement service
club in the hope of helping them to understand what “philanthropy” was all about. I’m
not sure most adults really understand the intricacies of the concept let along high school
students. As I prepared for our time together I was drawn back to the Church’s articulation
of the corporal works of mercy which finds their roots in the Scriptures. “Whenever you do
these things to the least of my friends…” (Matthew 25:34).
The new strategic plan calls us to revisit the underpinnings of our mission statement. Who
we are and why we are certainly won’t be altered, but how we talk about ourselves and our
mission may take a different focus in the years to come.
The Church commemorated the 50th anniversary of Vatican II on October 11th. This
seminal event continues to lead and inform us as we move through history as a people
of God.
By the end of November we will have concluded our own 50th anniversary celebration.
One of the highlights of the year was taking the opportunity to honor our founding religious
communities at the President’s Dinner a few weeks ago. The capstone event will be liturgy
at Holy Name Cathedral in early November.
During this season of thanksgiving, I am drawn into the reality that the life of Carmel
Catholic High School is influenced and enriched by many agents. The people who
remind us to be open to life; the rich teachings which are ours through the Scriptures; the
movement of the Holy Spirit; courageous women and men who take on heroic tasks for the
mere purpose of providing opportunities for others and, our connection to the wider faith
community which keeps us from becoming too insulated and potentially unresponsive to
the needs of our times.
We have many things to say thank –you for this year. Maybe start at home and work your
way out?
Gratitude is the heart’s memory. The heart of Carmel Catholic remembers you this year.
Sincerely,
Judith Mucheck, Ph.D.
President
Colloquium\n, pl: an academic meeting at which information is given on a topic or related topics with questions answered related to them.

From the Principal’s Desk…
“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”
- Winston Churchill
Memories keep us in touch with what used to be and more aware of all that has changed. I smile
as I remember purple ink on my hands from the ditto machine, using carbon paper when typing a
test, coloring in bubbles when readying student report cards, communicating with parents without
the advantage of e-mail, placing attendance slips in the door for someone to collect by hand, having
to write all lessons and exercises on the blackboard and the list goes on. I am grateful that we have
moved beyond these patterns and have upgraded as a result of technology, a reality that is manifested
throughout education.
Carmel Catholic has become a leader in this evolution. Our most recent example is the 1:1 Computing Program. With the
advent of this program a number of parents have commented on their excitement, while others have shared their concerns.
Some believe that the ways of old are the better ways. I was around in those days, and I can tell you with great confidence that
“to improve is to change”. Change is needed in order to educate for the twenty first century. The emphasis on development
of higher order thinking skills, in a setting that allows for investigation and discovery, suits this generation and is essential to
preparing students for their future. Technology allows us to move beyond the limited experience of the traditional classroom,
a teacher-centered room filled with students taking copious notes in preparation for the test to follow. Technology integration
is essential to expanding learning beyond the limitations of this image. A faculty member summed it up best in her comment
that “educational technology is comparable to the industrial revolution when it comes to the impact on school”. It is clear that
the rules have changed. Technology and technology empowered students are here to stay.
Connecting to the adolescent affinity for technology is a proven strategy for engagement, involving students more actively in
the process of learning. High level learning requires students to think critically, apply knowledge to new situations, analyze
information, comprehend new ideas, communicate, collaborate, solve problems and make decisions. In support of this need,
technology based assessments allow for immediate feedback. Students can test scientific theories with simulations, find ways
to prove ideas with multimedia presentations, collect data with hands-on experiments. The internet can be used to experience
the world through virtual field trips, and research. Immediate access to information and communication technologies is
necessary to accomplish what today’s education demands. This insight is supported by the International Society for Technology
Standards (ISTE): “To live, learn, and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information-rich society, students must
be able to use technology effectively.”
Along with these achievements have come some challenges. Instead of broken pencils, pens that run out of ink, and computer
labs not available for use, we are experiencing some time lags with new software and formatting problems. Keeping an eye
out for notes passed or students sharing test questions over the lunch table has been replaced by watching for the use of “kik”
an instant messaging tool which facilitates communication from computer to computer. Students with a habit of staring out the
window are now staring at the games on their tablet. To quote the wisdom of the past one more time “he who lives must be
prepared for changes”. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) And so we are learning as we go to address the challenges while taking
advantage of the vast array of possibilities that the 1:1 Program provides.
Everything happens one step at a time; this is also true of the implementation of our 1:1 Program. In spite of some tripping
along the way, we have taken multiple steps in the right direction. One has only to walk the halls of Carmel during these first
few months of the school year to see that great things are happening as a direct result of the integration of technology into the
learning experience. In addition to the use of the tablets for note taking and traditional research, the 1:1 Program has allowed
the use of technology for collaborative work as well as expanded learning. Examples can be seen in a variety of places:
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q The Psychology class collaborated in small groups, each developing an online survey to support the study of
adolescent stress. Surveys were distributed electronically to students throughout the school, results tabulated
electronically and shared in order to measure against textbook statistics. From this, students supported their
observations with real time data.
q An English class submitted papers electronically through Edmoto, allowing the teacher the benefits of a writing lab with
the ability to communicate digital changes in real time - all of this without bothering a tree. Students are also using
Google Docs for group editing.
q Business classes have immediate access to company financial statements, corporate code of ethics and the stock market
for application in class.
q Blogs provide a level of collaboration in some religion and social studies classrooms enabling online discussions and
responses to outside readings, primary sources, political speeches.

q Science and math classes
utilizing You Tube for some
lecture components, a strategy
of the “flipped classroom” you
may have read about. Access to
Khan Academy is also available
in math to support learning. In
addition, the use of the scientific
calculator capacity of the tablets
has eliminated the need to
purchase this expensive device
needed for the higher level
math classes.
q Choral groups are using the
tablets to display their musical
selections and to visualize
dance moves used in the
performance groups.
q World Languages teachers have
all converted to the e-book. In
addition, they have made use of
the tablets as “language labs” on
which students listen to recorded
lessons and record themselves in
the target language.
q In Health class freshmen
interviewed each other, filming
the responses with their tablets
to be shared with the class.
q P.E. classes have the students
filming each other’s techniques
in various sports so that they can
see themselves in action and
areas that need to be improved.
q Pinterest, Twitter, Google Docs
have been incorporated into a
number of classes for use with
class projects.
q Students have been exposed to
Kingsoft, Evernote, One note and
Google Docs as platforms for
class work, expanding student
knowledge of applications.
You might ask what it is that we want
from these changes and all the
activities that accompany it. The
answer: engaged, self -directed learners
that are mastering both content and
process. I can say confidently that we
are on our way.
Advancement News
Fall is a wonderful time of year with the cooling of
temperatures and the beauty of the changing colors
of the leaves. Another part of this time of year is the
Church’s feasts of All Saints (November 1) and All Souls
(November 2). For me, it is a time for reflection on
some of the best people in the world.
All Saints day honors those who have been canonized
by the Church. I often use that day to reflect on those
I have known in my family, among my friends, and at work that carry within
them the qualities of holiness. All Souls day is another time of reflection. I,
like many of you, spend time visiting the graves of loved ones who have gone
home to God. I enjoy this time of reflection as I use it to be cognizant of the
qualities of these souls and to rededicate myself to the hard but rewarding
work of becoming a better Christian.
Every time I give a tour of the school building I talk about Fr. David Murphy,
O.Carm., the first principal of Carmel High School for Boys. It was his desire
to be able to see all the activity in the hallways that inspired our having
crossroads at each end of the building. Last month the Carmel community
was blessed by Fr. Murphy’s presence at the President’s Dinner. How
wonderful it was to be with one of our founding principals. This “saint”
among us lifted our spirits and applauded our new plans for updating the
building he labored to bring about in 1962.
The first principal of Carmel High School for Girls was Sr. Cecil Kelly, BVM.
The stories told of her are wide and wonderful. Sr. Kelly accepted people as
they were. She was an “old shoe” around the campus interacting with faculty,
staff and students with no pretense or bluster. She had a strong character
(necessary for any principal!), and worked diligently and intentionally to
match people’s skill set with positions on campus. In many ways, Sr. Kelly
set the tone for care and kindness in all things among the Carmel community.
She is one of Carmel Catholic’s beloved souls.
These two great feasts of the Church are coming. Are you ready? Whose
presence calls you to work toward a life of greater vision, insight and
compassion? Who has gone home to God, but lives on in your memory?
As you think about the saints and souls that have touched your life, you are
welcome to join the Carmel community at a mass to remember those who
have died in the past year. The mass will take place on November 4 at 10
a.m. in the Brandsma Chapel. A continental breakfast reception will follow.
Please consider joining with the family and friends of Carmel Catholic’s most
recently departed loved ones. Please RVSP by contacting Alumni Relations at
alumni@carmelhs.org.
As the fall unfurls its changing temperatures and colorful blanket of leaves,
may you be blessed with time to reflect on the saints in your midst today and
the souls who have touched your life along the way. Let us each count our
blessings and rejoice in our membership in the Carmel community.
Blessings,
Mrs. Lynne Strutzel
Principal
Kathleen Sinclair, BVM
Director of Institutional Advancement
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November
Mark Your
Calendars!
Christian Service Opportunities
Students- Remember that Semester I hours and evaluations are due
December 3, 2012…looking for places to serve?
November
1 Parent/Teacher Conferences;
no classes;
offices open 8:30-3:30 p.m.
2 Faculty In-Service; no classes;
offices open 8-3 p.m.
3 Fall play, 2 p.m., Auditorium
4 Memorial Mass, 10 a.m.,
Brandsma Chapel
Open House, 12-3 p.m.
5 Winter sports registration
night, 6 p.m., Hesse Center
6 Induction Ceremony (NHS,
MAT, SC, TRI-M, THESPIAN,
NBHS), 2:30 p.m., Auditorium
9 Fall pep rally, 1:50 p.m., gym
Fall play, 7 p.m. Auditorium
10 Fall play, 7 p.m., Auditorium
11 Anniversary year closing
liturgy, 3 p.m., Holy Name
Cathedral
13 Parent-to-Parent night, 7 p.m.,
South Conference Center
19 Thanksgiving liturgy,
9:25 a.m., Salvi
21-23 Thanksgiving break,
no school, offices closed
The following sites are in need of help from Carmel Catholic students:
• Catholic Charities Lake County, Special Projects
• Feed My Starving Children, Libertyville location
(opening November 2012)
• Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
• Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
• Lake County PADS
• Lake County PADS Emergency Shelters
• Libertyville Sports Complex
• Prairie Crossing Charter School
• Santa Maria del Popolo After School Care Program
• St. Anastasia After School Program
• St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Peer Ministers
• St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Religious Education
• St. Francis de Sales Emmaus House
• St. Gilbert Athletic Program
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church
• Warren Special Recreation Association
• Words on Wheels Inc.
Please see the Christian Service page on Edline or Mrs. French in the Campus
Ministry office for more information.
Parents – Do you work or volunteer at a non-profit organization that could
benefit from student volunteers?
Please contact Kambra French at kfrench@carmelhs.org or 847-566-3000 ext.
438 to submit information to let students know about your opportunity.
Regularly check the Christian Service page on Edline to stay updated on the latest
Christian Service Program news.
2012 Yearbooks Are Now Available For Pick Up
Families who have students from last May’s graduating class or those whose
younger siblings are currently enrolled may claim a yearbook by stopping at
the reception desk between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Current sophomore,
juniors and senior have already received their yearbooks.
Department of Student Services
Seniors are furiously researching their college applications, compiling the various letters of recommendations, and handing
them to counselors for completion. In addition to the college applications, counselors have been visiting with juniors to
introduce them to the college search process. It is at the sixth semester grade point average that initially gets reported to
colleges when one applies. Some colleges follow up with a midyear report, asking the counselor to verify the students’
seventh semester grade point average. Counselors stress the importance of doing well in the junior year to maintain or raise
their GPA.
This is our first year using a software program entitled Naviance. Naviance allows students to search for a college of best fit
and also helps students monitor their applications (i.e. when applications were sent, how many teacher recommendations
were received, etc). We are pleased to report that the application filing process is going smoothly with this new system,
enabling counselors to complete more applications within a short amount of time.
Students in grades nine, ten and eleven were also given standardized tests on October 17th. Freshmen take the Explore,
sophomores the Plan, and juniors are given the PSAT test. The top ten percent of our sophomore class is also given the
opportunity to take the PSAT and make up the Plan later in the week. Carmel has offered to test some of the Stevenson
students who are unable to make their testing date. Once these tests are taken, graded and returned to us, counselors will
share the results with students.
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Open House
On Sunday, November 4, 2012 Carmel
Catholic High School will host its annual Open
House from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. This event will
give prospective families the opportunity to tour
the campus, meet faculty, staff, members of the
administration and many current students, as
well as learn more about the Carmel Catholic
community. Many exciting things are taking
place at Carmel including tablet devices for all
students and a new $6.5 million Information
Commons and Fine Arts Center
Campus enhancements in place for the 2013-14 school year include:
• The addition of a Fine Arts Wing including:
• 3 Visual Art Classrooms
• Gallery
• Choral Room with 3 Practice Rooms
• Instrumental Room with 3 Practice Rooms
• Photography Lab
• Black Box Theater (Drama Room)
• Dance Studio
• 10 Station Mac Lab
• Restrooms
• Teacher Work Room
• Set Construction Space
• Storage
as well as
• The addition of an Information Commons (library) featuring:
• 2 Small Group Study Rooms
• Audio/ Media Studio
• 10 Station Mac Lab
• Complete Wireless Technology Access
• Restrooms
In addition to these campus enhancements, at our Open House you will notice
that we have a completely wireless campus and every student who is guiding a
tour will be doing so by utilizing their student tablet which was distributed to
them in August as part of our 1:1 Student Computing program. The 1:1 Student
Computing program is one of the first of its kind implemented in Lake County
and is one of the largest programs of this nature in scale.
Carmel Catholic High School is an academic and spiritual journey for life.
We would love to have you be our guest at our annual Open House.
Please pre-register for this event at www.carmelhs.org.
Tablet News
Parents, did you know tablet help is
available for students? If your son or
daughter has questions about battery
life, printing at home, formatting
papers, downloading apps…with
anything…help is available on
Carmel’s blog for students
“CCHS Tablet Tips”
http://cchs11startup.blogspot.com.
Popular topics:
• I misplaced my tablet—
what now?
• Tablet safety
• Personalizing a portfolio case
• What is Ice Cream Sandwich
for Android?
• Playing “Whale Trail” for
four hours straight-- will your
battery allow it?
The CCHS Tablet Tips blog is
updated frequently. Encourage your
student to bookmark it and visit
often. Help is also available during
the school day from Mr. Jon Vela in
the TAB LAB, located in the North
Crossroads.
From the CCHS Finance
Department
Carmel Catholic has purchased a
student accident insurance policy to
cover all of our students. This policy
covers students during the school
day and when they participate in
extracurricular activities. If you have
any questions about the policy or
need to request a claim form, please
call John Sheehy at 847-388-3360.
A Carmel Tradition For 39 Years—
2013 Street Scenes Seeks Volunteers
Work is underway for the planning of this year’s Street Scenes event, which will be held on Friday and Saturday,
February 8th and 9th, 2013. In part, the success of the event depends on volunteer assistance and at this time we
are looking for people wanting to get involved with the planning and organization for this event. If
you are a new freshman parent, it truly is a great way to get to meet other Carmel parents. You can get involved as
much or as little as you choose.
Please consider helping out by contacting the Volunteer Director, at StreetScenesVolunteer@gmail.com
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Carmel Catholic Hosts Second
Annual President’s Dinner—
Carmel’s Founding
Communities Honored
Carmel Catholic High School President Judith
Mucheck, Ph.D., and the Board of Directors,
recently hosted the Second Annual President’s
Dinner for the Carmel community. This year,
the event honored the school’s founding
communities—the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary (BVM) and the Order of Carmelites
(O.Carm)— acknowledging their 50 years of
presence, wisdom, and support to the school.
This sold out event was held at the exquisite
Sanfilippo Estate, home of Mr. Jasper and Mrs.
Marion Sanfilippo, in Barrington. Guests
toured the breathtaking Sanfilippo Estate private
residence. The Sanfilippo “Place de la Musique” is
known worldwide for its magnificent collections
of beautifully restored antique music machines,
phonographs, arcade and gambling machines,
chandeliers, art glass, and the world’s largest
restored theatre pipe organ. After the tour of the
private residence, guests then enjoyed cocktails,
dinner, and presentation in the Carousel Building.
“This is the second year we have hosted the
President’s Dinner at the Sanfilippo Estate. Our
guests found the entire experience moving and
memorable—truly an experience of a lifetime,”
explains Laurie Wienke, Director of Special
Events, Carmel Catholic High School.
“The Sanfilippo family is passionate about
supporting organizations that further education
and the arts and they take pride in preserving
these marvelous inventions of the Western World
and sharing the collection with others. Our guests
enjoyed the entire evening,” Wienke added.
“Significant birthdays are often times of deep
reflection. In the case of Carmel Catholic, we
are keenly aware of where we came from and
the courage and tenacity which were required
to start our school 50 years ago. The Sisters of
Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Order of
Carmelites are powerful examples of the good that
can come out of risk taking and collaboration.
I felt that it was especially appropriate to honor
these women and men within the context of our
anniversary celebration,” said Judith Mucheck,
Ph.D., President.
Proceeds from the event support Carmel’s tuition
assistance programs. These programs help to make
Carmel more accessible to a greater number of
students throughout Lake, Cook, McHenry and
Kenosha Counties.
President Judith Mucheck presents Fr. Carl Markelz, O.Carm with a 50th
Anniversary crystal commemorative keepsake.
Several Sisters from Carmel’s Founding Community, Sisters of Charity of
the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), were honored at the event. Pictured left
to right are: Sr. Mary Sattgast, Sr. Mary Fran McLaughlin, Sr. Virginia Stone,
Sr. Joellen McCarthy, Sr. Teri Hadro, Sr. Sheila O’Brien, Sr. Lois Dolphin, Sr.
Carol Ann Spiegel and Sr. Kathleen Sinclair.
Fr. David Murphy, O.Carm. 93 years old, the First Principal for Carmel
High School for Boys, was an honored guest at the President’s Dinner. He
is pictured (center) along with fellow Carmelites (left to right) Fr. Jeffery
Smialek, Fr. Peter McGarry, Fr. Carl Markelz, Fr. Joe Atcher and Fr. Tony
Mazurkiewicz.
Many dedicated Carmel Catholic parents and friends of Carmel attended the
President’s Dinner. Pictured left to right are: Rick and Michelle Smith and
Mike and Sara Santowski.
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Parent Teacher Conferences Coming Soon
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place after first quarter grading on Thursday, November 1st, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
and from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. We have found that it works well for us to not have pre-scheduled appointments. Parents are
given a locator list for finding teachers when they arrive and then they are able to choose their own path for seeing teachers.
These meetings are quite short (five minutes, unless no other parent is waiting), so if there is a need for a longer meeting,
arrangements can be made with the teacher for another less rushed time. This is a good time for teachers and parents
to share specific information related to the learning strategies of the student. One way for us to help students succeed
is to provide opportunities for parents and teachers to work together.
This holiday season send the very best.
Order your Christmas cards with original artwork
from Carmel Catholic High School students!
During the 2011/2012 school year art students were asked to create an original watercolor for a Christmas card. The cards
are beautiful and include holiday ornaments, stained glass images inspired by the Brandsma Chapel and winter scenes.
Congratulations to the following art students whose original art was chosen for the 2012 CCCA Christmas cards: Sam
Hoeft, Anna Morley, Blaze Pullman, Alyssa Karim, Sam Campos, Devin Becker, Kyle Gorzowski, Scott Kehres, Meg Mowery,
Katie Riley, Katie Speth, Julia Song, Abby Nierman, Caroline Grebner, Sarah Dawes. To view the original cards go to Edline
and look under the fine arts tab. Order forms will be available on Edline, the bookstore and at all Fine Arts events. Each
card has the Carmel Crest and artist name on the back of the card and the inside message is:
“May the gentle spirit of the Christmas Season Fill your hearts with love”
Your Name: ____________________________________________________
Students Homeroom: ____________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________________
Quantity Packaging Price TOTAL
___________ 15 Cards – Assorted (1 of each picture) $12 ___________
___________ 20 Cards – Identical : Card # _____ $15 (special order) ___________
Assorted cards are available for purchase from the bookstore. Special orders may be submitted to the book store,
Mrs. Betty Bruns – Fine Arts Chairperson, or Ann Marie Higgins at anhiggins@comcast.net
Make checks payable to Carmel Catholic High School.
Please allow 2 weeks for special orders
Thank you for supporting the Fine Arts at Carmel Catholic High School!
Canoe Trip Announced
Carmel Catholic’s canoe trip into the pristine wilderness of Quetico Provincial Park, which abuts the Boundary Waters of
northern Minnesota, is a week and a half long trip, usually taken sometime during the last two weeks of July and the first
week of August. Starting by bus from Carmel’s parking lot the evening of day one to arriving back at Carmel on day eleven,
the students spend seven days and six nights in the wilderness and a day at the beginning and end of the trip on Voyageur
Island. Voyageur Wilderness Programme makes arrangements for bus transportation, supplies, camping and canoeing gear,
and provides food for the park part of the trip. Each group of five-seven students is accompanied by a Carmel-connected
counselor and every two-three groups have a trained wilderness guide. Students return from the trip with a greater
understanding of the environment, increased self-confidence and a deeper sense of the spiritual.
This trip makes an excellent Christmas/birthday/graduation gift.
For more details or if you have questions, contact Mary Sattgast, BVM by phone at 847-388-3381
or e-mail msattgast@carmelhs.org.
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Battle of the Bands
The Tri-M Honor Music Society sponsored the Battle
of the Bands on October 10, 2012. Tri-M President
Claire Bufalino ’13 organized the event with the help
of seasoned sound and lighting crews. Rosie Short ’13,
veteran on the crew scene summed up the evening
succinctly: “I love Battle of the Bands!! There is so much
hidden talent at Carmel!” Rapper Dan Santos ‘13 invited
dozens of students on stage to sing backup as he jammed
to his version of Lean on Me. The Winning Band was
VanBuren & Wells featuring Carmel’s Pat Petrus on drums
(band mates are Stevenson’s John Williams, Michael
Tobias and Jeremy Feirstein). Moderator Mr. Kent Parry is
proud to share that all proceeds collected from the event
went to Carmelite ministries.
Fall Play
Creighton Budris croons for the band ‘Reclaim the Streets’
Final rehearsals for Carmel Catholic High School’s fall
production of Loving Lives are underway. Cast member Will
Higgins ’14 explains, “This show is a comedy set in January
1948. The gist of the plot revolves around a radio soap
opera and its producers that want to refill its spot with other
entertainment….it’s hilarious!” In addition to rehearsals
after school, students and parent mentors have carried on
the tradition of working side by side building and painting
sets for six Saturdays prior to the show’s opening. Director
Denise Sebastiano brims with enthusiasm, “Once again our
talented students have worked diligently to create a great
show.”
Dates:
Friday, Nov. 2 – 10 a.m. (Dress Rehearsal)
Saturday Nov. 3 – 2 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 9 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10 - 7 p.m.
IMEA
Will Higgins ’14 auditioned for the Illinois Music Educators
Association District Seven Choral Senior Festival on
October 10, 2012. Higgins, a tenor, was selected from
hundreds of students to represent Carmel on November
10, 2012 at Glenbrook North High School at the Senior
Festival.
In addition, Caitlyn Cuba auditioned for the 2012 Illinois
Music Educators Association District Seven Honors Band
on October 10th at Zion Benton HS. Over 1500 students
audition each year for honors band and honors Jazz.
She was selected to be a member of the Clarinet section,
playing the B flat clarinet.
Ben Paulson ‘13 and Erin Noll ‘13 entertain the audience
The honors festival is a daylong event with rehearsals,
fellowship, and a concert at the end of the day with band
choir and orchestra. The Festival is November 10th.
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Athletics
VARSTIY GIRLS’ TENNIS TEAM
CAPTURED THE HIGHLAND
PARK SECTIONAL
(pictured : Brienne Minor, Maclaine
Edwards, Maddie O’Donnel, Megan
Sullivan, Emily Rhine)
G
BRIENNE MINOR IS THE
SECTIONAL CHAMPION AT FIRST
SINGLES
The girls will compete in the IHSA
State Tournament Oct 18-20
(Head Coach-Nancy Fehn, assisted
by Chris Kannenberg)
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Senior Girls Victorious In Annual Powder Puff Football Game
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Carmel Catholic High School’s annual 2012 Powder Puff football game was a great success
with nearly 200 Junior and Senior girls participating with hundreds of Carmel students and
parents cheering them on in the stands. The game took place in Baker Stadium. Carmel’s P.E.
Department officiated the game that was ultimately won by the seniors with a score of 9-0.
The Powder Puff football game was the final event in a week-long, spirit-filled homecoming
celebration—all orchestrated by Ashley Molyneaux, Director of Student Actvities. Laurie
Wienke, Director of Special Events, Office of Institutional Advancement coached the Junior
girls and Brian Stith, Director of Admissions coached the Senior girls. Members of the
Mighty Corsairs football team assisted the two head coaches. The entire coaching staff took
the game very seriously and this professional approach made the event enjoyable for all.
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Carmel Launches New Student Recognition Program
Carmel recently introduced a new student recognition program called “Most Valuable
Corsair” to recognize exemplary service to the Carmel community. Once monthly, a
student from each grade level will be named “Most Valuable Corsair.”
Students who are chosen for this recognition exemplify the spirit of Carmel. They
are successful academically, demonstrate leadership, are involved in extracurricular
activities, and are a positive role model to their peers.
Carmel faculty and staff submit “Most Valuable Corsair” nominations and the
administrative team chooses the winners each month. Students receive recognition over
the P.A., on the digital bulletin boards, on the website and Edline. Plus, honorees have
their choice of several rewards including: front row parking for the month, a speedy lunch pass, breakfast delivered to their
HR, a bookstore gift certificate, and many more.
Congratulations to October’s Most Valuable Corsairs!
Freshman- Emma Scheer
Sophomore-Patrick Lyman
Junior- Nick Groenke
Senior- Emily Rhine
Emma Scheer
Nicholas Groenke
Patrick Lyman
Emily Rhine
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Annual Leadership Induction Ceremony Recognizes Newly Elected Members
Carmel Catholic High School will host the annual Leadership Induction Ceremony on November 6, 2012, recognizing
student leadership in academics, fine arts and service.
“One of the joys of working in a high school is that we are witness to the potential of our young people. As our students
blossom, their gifts become obvious in a variety of areas. As educators we know the importance of supporting their
accomplishments and encouraging continued growth. Our annual Leadership Induction Ceremony is one venue for
recognition of some shining moments: academic accomplishments, service and leadership in the school community, and
involvement in the Fine Arts. We are so proud of our students, said Lynne Strutzel, Principal.
Students will be inducted into the following National Honor Societies and service organizations:
Mu Alpha Theta
Mathematics Honor Society
Moderator: Charlotte Pavelka, Mathematics Faculty
Newly Elected Members: 117
National Business Honor Society
Moderator: Michelle Titterton, Business Education Faculty
Newly Elected Members: 50
National Honor Society
Moderator: Christine Hartnett, Guidance
Newly Elected Members: 157
Student Council Executive Leadership
Moderator: Phil Donner, Religious Studies Faculty
Newly Elected Members: 31
Thespian Honor Society
Moderator: Denise Sebastiano, Fine Arts Faculty
Newly Elected Members: 25
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Moderator: Kent Parry, Fine Arts Faculty
Newly Elected Members: 22
Carmel Catholic High School applauds all of its dedicated student leaders and scholars.
YOU ARE CARMEL!
Leadership
Induction Ceremony
November 6, 2012
Leadership in Academics,
Fine Arts, and Service
Mu Alpha Theta
National Business Honor Society
National Honor Society
Student Council
Thespian Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
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Memorial Mass
Please be our guests at a liturgy in
the Brandsma Chapel on Sunday,
November 4, 2012, at 10:00 AM to
honor and commemorate the loss of
members of our Carmel Catholic
community. All students, parents, alumni,
faculty, staff and friends of Carmel Catholic
are invited to come and participate in this
special memorial mass to remember their
loved ones who have passed on.
At the conclusion of the liturgy, we will
gather in the North Foyer outside the
chapel for a light continental breakfast. If
you plan to attend, we respectfully request
the favor of a reply by contacting Alumni
Relations at alumni@carmelhs.org. Please be
prepared to notify us of the number of guests
in your party.
+Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let
perpetual light shine on them, Amen.