Volume 50, Issue 1 - Carmel Catholic High School

COLLOQUIUM
FROM THE PRESIDENT
VOLUME 50, ISSUE 1
Dear Families and Friends of Carmel Catholic,
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope that the summer months provided many
opportunities for rest, relaxation and quality time with family. Besides all of the things going
on around the campus, namely construction and preparations for the 1:1 student computing
program, the summer brought one of my favorite four year events – the OLYMPICS!
I have never traveled to Europe so I was interested to learn about the U.K. I always think of
them as our distant cousins so it’s fun to see where our similarities and differences lie. Good
weather, national pride, historic places (the Tower of London!), a sitting monarchy – there were
many things I found fascinating about the host country. Of course the big stories came to the
viewers through the mini-biographies of the athletes. No two were identical but there certainly
were some common themes which transcended gender or type of competition.
Each athlete gave accolades to parents, coaches, teammates, sponsors, and members of
competing teams. Tales of long hours and hard work, skipped vacations and rigorous diets
were cited as some of the sacrifices that contributed to each one’s moment in time – this
competition. Among the hundreds of athletes, there was one who stood out as a most amazing
person, nothing any sports aficionado had ever seen.
His name is Oscar “The Blade Runner” Pistorius from South Africa. When I first heard of
him, I was sure that the commentator was previewing the Paralympics. I was wrong. This 25
year-old young man, double amputee before the age of one, was going to run in the Olympic
competition. I kept checking the schedule to make sure that I didn’t miss his race. This was an
event of historical significance. It was Sunday morning and I was watching the clock so as not
to be late for Mass. I watched him take his mark, listened for the pistol fire, and off he went
like nothing I had ever seen. Before he reached the finish line, I was reaching for a Kleenex.
I had just seen one of the most courageous people in the world. He did not think he would
win – he just wanted to RUN!
What is your race this year Where will you be called upon to exhibit courage Who will
be the people to support you Will you take that one shortcoming (we all have them) and
circumvent its power to limit you Will you turn it into strength and share it with the world
We have Corsair GOLD…
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.
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From the Principal’s Desk…
When I became an English teacher,
oh so many years ago, my education
classes prepared me for teaching
writing, grammar and literature by
requiring my own personal study
in those areas. The additional
requirement of education classes
focused on lesson plan development,
Illinois Education Law, and various
learning theories. As I look back, I
realize that all of this had little to do
with what I now understand education
is all about.
My first few years were rough. I wanted to be the best teacher
and I thought that meant being the most popular. It was pretty
easy to be popular; I was 21 and my senior students were 18. I
wasn’t their teacher; I was their “BFF”. After six weeks I realized
I had absolutely no classroom management and when I tried to
recover that, I lost my popularity. They saw me as the “buddy”
who turned on them. As I approached my second year, I was
determined not to let that happen again, so I became the wicked
witch of the west – I had great control of the class, control built
on fear. In both cases I failed as a teacher.
Failure was a powerful lesson – much stronger and more effective
than anything I garnered from my education classes. I had
wanted to be a teacher my whole young life, I wasn’t about to
end in failure. I started my third year, only this time, I started
to focus on what education really needed to be, on what was
necessary for the kids as they struggled to learn and to grow. I
started to let go of myself and focus on what they needed. In a
sense, I needed to let them teach me. In doing that it became
very clear that my students, all students, needed more than
information for the sake of information, rather they needed to
understand the relevance of what they learn and how knowledge
reveals the truths and beauty of life. Along with this, I learned
that ignorance is a product of blind obedience and for that reason
students need to question and investigate and discover.
It is very gratifying to see that education in its evolution is now
built around this philosophy. It is no longer acceptable to be a
teacher who spouts information from the front of the classroom.
The successful teacher must be a facilitator who empowers
students to master learning through inquiry, analysis, research,
evaluation and comparison in order to draw conclusions of their
own. This is the platform that best prepares students for life long
learning and for life itself.
I learned that students need structure but they don’t need to be
controlled; they needed to be respected and challenged and
to understand that choices have consequences. They get the
structure they long for from knowing what is expected and from
a consistent response to failures to meet those expectations.
Respecting students means the educator must call them to
responsibility for their actions, a signal to them that we care
enough to respond and that we rely on their follow through.
This approach supports their maturation. In recent years I have
noticed that this philosophy contradicts a mindset in some social
circles that promotes denial, and a refusal to acknowledge
consequences while encouraging a pattern of deflecting
responsibility as the way to go. Placing blame, avoiding
challenges, promoting attitudes of entitlement accompanied by
a blatant disrespect for others are a direct contradiction to what
the students need to move into the world with a foundation
that strengthens them. This false message educates them to the
process of personal and moral failure.
I learned that students need a lot more than the academic lessons
to navigate life. They need to recognize their strengths in order
to build on them, their weaknesses in order to work on correcting
them, their own personal responsibility so that they can accept
the opportunities and struggles that come their way. They need
faith to sustain them, comforting them with the knowledge that
they are never alone and that they have purpose. They find
faith through experiences that validate the existence of God in
their lives: the love and support of family and friends, service to
the greater community which defines their value and purpose,
struggles and pain which allow them to discover inner strength.
These realizations began in my third year and continue to grow
to this day. The underlying current of all that I have learned rests
on the knowledge that holistic development is the only way to
define true education - education in which the components of
mental, physical, social and spiritual development work together,
each supporting the other for the purpose of allowing the child
to blossom.
Mrs. Lynne Strutzel
Principal
Principal Search Process
The first step in Carmel Catholic’s search for a new Principal will begin in the month of October. Our national
search will include advertising in a wide array of educational publications. We will also have a link on our
website where interested, qualified persons may inquire. A full position description and on-line application will
be available on the link.
Please join us as we use this prayer of discernment for our next Principal:
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people and ignite in them the fire of your love.
Send your Holy Spirit that the earth may be renewed.
God, you sent the Holy Spirit to instruct us that we would seek wisdom and be confident in your love for us.
We ask you, now, keep us faithful.
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Advancement News
It’s that time of year again. School has
begun and the hallways are buzzing
with the sound of student’s voices
and the (new this year!) clicking of
keys on their tablet computers. Board
committees are back in full swing as
the leadership of the school returns
to address the present reality and the
future plans for Carmel Catholic. These
signs of life on campus leave no doubt
that it is time to kick-off our Annual
Fund campaign.
Our Annual Fund addresses the void between the cost of tuition
and the actual expense of operating this magnificent educational
institution. The theme of the campaign remains the same:
One Goal, One School, One Community. The items the fund
underwrites, however, do change each and every year. This
year our donors will provide for new whiteboards in classrooms,
choral risers for the Auditorium, instructional software for the
Business Department, and upgrades to our computer network.
Visible or invisible, used by your family or your friends, these
elements will allow Carmel students to experience an education
consistent with the demands of the 21st century.
As a new member to the Advancement Office, I am grateful to
be writing to you today. I come to this position having served
for two years as the Director of Student Activities. That position
allowed me to experience first-hand the joy of being a member
of the Carmel Community. While I was leading activities and
working with clubs I was also completing a master’s degree in
Nonprofit Administration. I join Carmel’s class of 2012 in having
celebrated my graduation in May.
As a member of one of Carmel’s founding communities, I am
grateful to bring my many years and varied experiences here. I
am grateful to have the opportunity to offer my expertise to this
wonderful school that is grounded in faith and guided by the
spirit and charisms of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin
Mary (BVMs) and the Order of Carmelites (O.Carms.).
It’s that time of year again. May it be a wonderful time for
you, too!
Blessings,
Sr. Kathleen Sinclair, BVM
Director of Institutional Advancement
Carmel Catholic High School
2012-2013 Early Dismissal Dates/Times and No School Dates
For your convenience, here is a list of early dismissal dates and times along with no school dates for the 2012-2013 school year.
Please note: On all early dismissal dates, if your child is involved with any club or activity, they will meet on those days.
August 30 2:30
September 3
No School
September 10
2:15 pm
September 18
2:15 pm
September 21
No School
September 24
2:15 pm
October 2
2:30 pm
October 5
(Maybe Noon Dismissal)
October 8
No School
October 16
2:30 pm
October 17
11:45 am
October 22
1:50 pm
October 25
2:30 pm
November 1
No School
November 2
No School
November 6
2:30 pm
November 14
1:50 pm
November 21
No School
November 22
No School
November 23
No School
November 27
1:50 pm
November 30
Late Start 9:15 am
December 5
2:15 pm
December 10
1:50 pm
December 18
Special Exam Schedule
December 19
Special Exam Schedule
December 20
Special Exam Schedule
December 21
Special Exam Schedule
Dec. 24- January 7, 2013 No School
January 8
January 11
January 16
January 21
January 22
January 25
January 29
February 6 - February 12
February 20
February 25
February 28
March 5
March 8
March 11
March 19
March 22
March 25 – April 1
April 4
April 9
April 12
April 17
April 19
April 23
May 1
May 3
May 15
May 22– May 24
May 27
May 28
1:50 pm
Late Start 9:15 am
1:50 pm
No School
1:50 pm
1:50 pm
2:00 pm
No School
1:50 pm
1:50 pm
1:50 pm
1:50 pm
No School
1:50 pm
1:50 pm
Late Start 9:15 am
No School
1:50 pm
1:50 pm
2:15 pm
2:15 pm
No School
2:15 pm
2:15 pm
11:00 am
Late Start 9:15 am
Special Exam Schedule
No School
Special Exam Schedule
(Last Day of School)
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Carmel at the Threshold—
Library Update
With all of the construction going on in the building, the library
has moved to room 605 until our gorgeous space is completed.
This is a prime spot for us to view the construction of the new
library space.
With students working with tablets this year, we anticipate a
growth in information use. With this use comes responsibility. This
is where the library fits into the puzzle. We provide students with
numerous online databases for scholarly research, help students to
become analytical about the way they research, and help students
follow through by giving credit to the creators of the information.
All of this is called “information literacy” and you can learn more
about it by visiting http://www.ala.org/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/
learningstandards/standards
Courtyard view to the south.
Courtyard view to the north.
Part of the 3000 sq. ft. addition to the existing space.
Student Services
August was an exciting month as we welcomed our freshmen to
Carmel Catholic and assisted them in transitioning into their new
school. We are proud of our school’s freshmen orientation process,
and stress with parents the importance of making connections early
with school personnel.
This year we are welcoming the new 1:1 tablet program by
incorporating the tablets into our counseling program. Students
will receive electronic passes on their tablets inviting them to
meet with their counselors. Students are assigned counselors
based on the alphabet (first letter of their last name). Counselors
see students regarding academic, social, and general concerns
that arise during their daily activities. During these meetings
counselors review the students’ four-year plans, grade point
averages, and discuss career goals. As students approach their
junior and senior years, counselors assist students in matching
colleges with their career choices.
meeting with senior students the first month of school to answer
questions about the application process.
Elizabeth Carlson, our Social Services Director, will be providing
group sessions for transfer students to ensure a smooth transition.
She will assist them in selecting clubs or activities to join so they
get connected to our school. Mrs. Carlson is also planning our
Red Ribbon Week and organizing Sigma Alpha Delta.
As our school continues to be innovative with the new computer
tablets, counselors will be working with students to use the tablets
to manage their course loads by entering their four year plans
on the Naviance website. We are excited about the new school
innovations and we look forward
to assisting students in finding
new ways to use their new
instructional tools!
Counselors are currently meeting with seniors, assisting
them in using the software “Naviance” for their college
searches, monitoring their college applications and teacher
recommendations. Seniors may bring their tablets and log onto
Naviance to work with counselors on their college applications.
Carrie Egan, our College and Career Coordinator, has begun
hosting senior application meetings. Seniors struggling with
completing their application attended one of the senior application
completion nights. In addition, individual counselors will be
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Christian Service Opportunities
Students- Remember to review program guidelines contained
in the electronic contract and submit on or before Monday
September 24, 2012…looking for places to serve
The following sites are in need of help from Carmel
Catholic students:
• Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
• Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
• Lake County PADS
• Lake County PADS Emergency Shelters
• Libertyville Sports Complex
• Santa Maria del Popolo After School Care 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
• Super Sibs of Chicagoland
• Warren Special Recreation Association
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.
New Faces of Carmel Catholic High School
On August 16, 2012 Carmel Catholic High School officially
welcomed the Class of 2016. Over 360 new faces walked through
the many entrances of our high school, anxiously awaiting the
start of their Carmel Catholic experience. Students from over 65
different grade schools were beginning their academic journey
together. Although this was the first time this class came together
in a formal academic setting, these students were already familiar
with one another, with over 97% of the incoming Freshmen Class
participating in the Freshmen Experience.
The Freshmen Experience is a one-day retreat that serves as a
social catalyst, where the freshmen come together to participate
in team building and icebreaking activities led by a retreat group
from LaSalle Manor, in Plano, Illinois and a group of dedicated
Carmel Catholic upper-class students who acted as peer leaders.
Some activities are active and others are thought provoking, and
participation in these activities allows students the opportunity to
branch out and meet other students in their class. The Freshmen
Experience is geared towards fostering new friendships within the
freshmen class while strengthening existing ones.
For the third consecutive year, the Freshmen Experience took place
on the campus of Carmel Catholic and was very successful. Hosting
the Freshmen Experience on campus gives our Freshmen Class a
unique opportunity to have an organized event on campus prior
to the start of the school year allowing students to become more
familiar with one another while acclimating to the larger campus
(for most). The Experience was held over August 3rd, 6th and 7th.
On August 16, 2012, I expected the halls to be alive with more
excitement than anxiety, and they were. These students reaffirmed
my belief that we are very fortunate to have them join the Carmel
Catholic family! Their energetic and accepting nature has been on
display from day one and are certainly hallmarks of this class.
I am very proud to welcome the Class of 2016!
September
Brian Stith
Director of Admissions
Mark Your Calendars!
September
21 No classes; Faculty In-Service; offices
open 8:00-3:00
24 First semester Christian Service
contracts due
27 Freshman Induction Liturgy;
7 p.m.; Auditorium
October
5 Special Schedule B; Street Scenes ad
drive ends
8 Columbus Day; no school;
offices closed
9-12 Homecoming Spirit Week
9 Parent-to-Parent night; 7 p.m.; South
Conference Center
10 Battle of the Bands; 7 p.m.; Auditorium
12 Homecoming End Zone Tent Party; 6 p.m.
Homecoming Varsity Football game;
7:30 p.m.; Baker Stadium
13 Homecoming dance; 7:30-10:30 p.m.,
Salvi Arena
17 EXPLORE, PLAN, PSAT morning testing;
office hours 7:30-3:00
19 8th Grade Sports Night, 6:30 p.m.,
cafeteria/lounge
23-27 Red Ribbon Week
27 Snowball, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Dramatic Arts
The Dramatic Arts Fall play, Loving Lives, under the direction of
Mrs. Denise Sebastiano, has been cast and begun rehearsing.
It’s 1948, in the dead of winter and it’s time for ‘Loving Lives’, a
radio soap opera which is on its last legs. The show is written and
sponsored by the Nightengale Soap Company. The setting for the
once great running radio show is now in an old run down theatre
building. As the story unfolds, you see how each character adds
their own unique talents and personality in making the story come
alive and how each person has contributed to the hilarious demise
of the radio show.
Show dates:
Choral Arts
Saturday, November 3rd at 2 p.m.
Friday, November 9th at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 10th at 7 p.m.
Students chosen for this year’s Co-choir were auditioned for the
group in May of last year. Incoming freshmen auditioned during the
first full week of school. The Co-Choir will participate in multiple
contests this school year in the state of Illinois and possibly
Wisconsin. The group will also have Saturday rehearsals.
Mr. Parry attended a week long Showchoir Camp at Millikin
University over the summer. The camp was Showchoir Camps
of America.
Parkway Singers sing vocal Jazz. No dancing, just tight
jazz harmonies.
Co-choir sings popular songs and show tunes, with uptempo
choreography to all their songs while singing.
PARKWAY SINGERS 2012-13
SOPRANO
Claire Bufalino ’13, Gabrielle Fiandaca ’13, Erin Pauly ‘14
ALTO
Adriana Castanos ’13, Erin Noll ’13, Lily Noonan ‘13
TENOR
John Dicks ’16, Will Higgins ’14, Jacob Schneider ‘13
BASS
Marc Malandrino ‘13 Peter Meehan ‘13 Brian Wulf ‘14
Rhythm Section Piano: Zachary Balitaan ‘13
We are also in need of a drummer, Bass Guitar Player and Rhythm
Guitar Player. Please contact Mr. Parry if interested.
2012-2013 Fine Arts Calendar
September 28 Marching Band Performs at Football Game
October 2 CCCA Meeting – 7 p.m. (Board Room)
October 4 IMEA Choral Auditions
October 9 IMEA Strings Auditions
October 10 Battle of the Bands – 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
October 11 Vocal Jazz Auditions
October 12 Homecoming—Marching Band Performs at
Football Game
October 19 Marching Band Performs at Football Game
October 28 Cabaret Concert – 2 p.m. (Gym)
November 2 Fall Play – Noon (Dress Rehearsal)
November 3 Fall Play – 2 p.m. (Auditorium)
November 6 CCCA Meeting – 7 p.m. in the Board Room
November 9-10 Fall Play – 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
November 10 IMEA Festival
November 17 IMEA Jazz Festival
November 28-29 Musical Auditions
December 4 CCCA Meeting – 7 p.m. (Board Room)
December 9 Christmas Concert – 2 p.m. (Auditorium)
January 15 CCCA Meeting – 7 p.m. (Board Room)
February 7 Street Scenes Student Show
February 8-9 Street Scenes Show—(doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
February 16 Millikin University Jazz Festival
February 19 CCCA Meeting – 7 p.m. (Board Room)
March 1 Mr. CHS – 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
March 2 IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest
March 5 CCCA Meeting – 7 p.m. in Board Room
March 8 Co-Choir Tour
April 2
CCCA Meeting – 7 p.m. (Board Room)
April 21 Spring Musical – 2 p.m. (Auditorium)
April 26-27 Spring Musical – 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
April 28 Spring Musical – 2 p.m. (Auditorium)
May 1
Jazz/ Percussion Concert and Instrumental
Awards – 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
May 7
CCCA Meeting – 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
May 9
Spring Choral Concert – 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
May 15
Spring Instrumental Concert – 7 p.m.
(Auditorium)
May 17
Oscar Night and Drama Awards (Auditorium)
May 18
Orchesis Performances – 7 p.m. (Auditorium)
Seniors To Order Caps, Stoles,
Gowns, and Announcements
Information on ordering caps, gowns, stoles, announcements,
and other items associated with graduation will be distributed
in homeroom mid-October. All seniors must order a cap, gown,
and stole with correct sizing. The rental cost for caps and
gowns has already been included in the graduation fee. Todd
Crandall, the representative from Jostens, will be at Carmel on
Thursday, October 18th and Friday, October 19th during
the lunch periods to take cap, gown, and stole orders and
payments for announcements and other items. Please e-mail
the senior class moderators, Ms. Rebecca Monterastelli at
RMonterastelli@carmelhs.org or Mrs. Celeste Render at
CScully@carmelhs.org with questions.
The marching band debuts their pre-game show to parents during
Band Camp on August 12, 2012.
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Carmel Catholic Fine Arts Student Wins State Art Contest
Carmel Catholic High School art student, Brooke Kamins ‘14 recently won first place in the
Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) Student Art Contest for her still life acrylic painting
of a Raggedy Ann Doll and flowers. Her winning artwork was selected for its quality and
creativity. Brooke’s still life acrylic painting will be in a traveling art exhibit for the entire
school year. Additionally she has been invited to a reception in November at the Illinois Art
Education Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle, IL.
“I am very proud of Brooke’s accomplishment. She is exceptionally talented and she was just
a sophomore when she completed her painting. Her painting was very carefully executed
and it has great depth,” said Sheela Gladwell, Carmel Catholic Arts Instructor.
The IAEA is a professional organization for the advancement of excellence in art education.
It is the intent of the IAEA to recognize outstanding scholastic and professional achievement
in the visual arts and art education, and to encourage continued professional excellence in
art education in schools.
“On behalf of the school, I congratulate Brooke for her impressive accomplishment,”
Gladwell concludes.
Carmel Catholic Council for the Arts
President
Jerry Higgins
847-840-4480
Vice President
Kevin Liden
847-837-8672
Instrumental Arts
Chris Ramos
708-807-5648
Public Relations
Ann Marie Higgins
847-529-6095
HOMECOMING WEEKEND is
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
at its BEST!
Show your Corsair spirit and join us!
Carmel vs. St. Pat’s
Friday, October 12
Varsity kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Treasurer
Ron Nickel
847-968-4480
Secretary
Cindy Noonan
224-629-6598
Vocal Arts
Patti Wulf
847-287-7950
Dramatic Arts
Deb Long
847-736-3178
Visual Arts
Betty Bruns
847-951-4439
Volunteers
Rita Tarpey
847-650-7647
Marching Band
Dana Yocum
847-204-4503
Performance Attire
Stacey Stickle
847-922-0321
Website
Jean-Marie Geoffroy
847-644-2183
Concessions
Anne Marie Collins
847-340-3683
HOMECOMING TENT PARTY
in the NORTH ENDZONE
$7.50 includes endzone admittance, dinner and
great seats. Tent opens at 6 p.m.
Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 13th
The Homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, October 13th
from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the Salvi Arena. Tickets will be on sale at
the bookstore from Monday, October 1st through Friday, October
12th. Ticket prices are $25 per couple/$12.50 single tickets
purchased in advance at the bookstore or $30 per couple/$15
single at the door. Only seniors have the choice of attending as
singles or couples. Students from the freshmen, sophomore, or
junior classes are expected to attend as couples given the formal
nature of the Homecoming Dance.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning Carmel
Catholic High School’s fine arts programs, please contact one
of the CCCA Board Members.
Please visit http://cchsfinearts.shutterfly.com to view
CCHS fine arts students in action! Fine arts students have
the opportunity to earn letters, chevrons, pins, and stars for
their participation in fine arts activities. These are awarded
to students at the end of the year during the Fine Arts
Awards Ceremony.
Female students wear either long or short party dresses and male
students wear either a suit, sports coat or dress slacks with tie.
Please check with Dean Cathy Smolka prior to purchase of dresses,
if you are in doubt as to the appropriateness of the dress (no bare
midriffs, high slits, etc.) Pricing sheets and ordering information
for photography purchase available at the bookstore. Additional
questions should be e-mailed to the senior class moderators, Ms.
Rebecca Monterastelli at RMonterastelli@carmelhs.org or Mrs.
Celeste Render at CScully@carmelhs.org.
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A Carmel Tradition For 39 Years—
Street Scenes Ad Drive Underway—Volunteers Needed For Collection Days
Carmel Catholic High School’s
Street Scenes Ad Drive began
Thursday, August 30th and
extends through Friday, October
5th. This important fundraiser
supports Carmel’s annual
operating budget—providing
funds to meet normal operating
expenses. Funds raised help to
keep Carmel’s tuition lower than
any other Catholic high schools
in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
As outlined in the Student Handbook, each student is required to
raise a minimum of $150 in the Street Scenes Ad Drive. Possible
ways to fulfill this quota include: selling ads, selling admission
tickets, and/or making a donation to the school. Extra ad drive
order forms and admission ticket forms are available in the
Business Office and Attendance Office. Students who do not
bring in the mandatory amount of $150, will have their tuition
account billed during the fall semester.
There are many ways to help your student or his/her class
become the big winner this year:
1. Sell tickets to your family, neighbors and friends; or buy
tickets for yourself. Why not give tickets as a gift to your
secretary, boss or co-worker for Christmas Tickets are mailed
in the middle of January to the address on the ticket form,
so please print legibly. In the meantime, you can give a ‘gift
certificate’ or ‘IOU’.
2. Sell ad space to businesses, colleges, churches,
organizations, etc; or place a personal ad for your family.
All ads are placed in the comprehensive and professionally
produced 400-page advertising directory—given to every Street
Scenes guest!
3. You receive free tickets with each ad purchase.
4. Make a tax-deductible donation. Please ask your employer
for a Matching Gift Fund form.
Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of volunteers, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the
Street Scenes Ad Drive Collection days; September 5th, 10th,
18th, 24th, 27th, Oct 2nd and 5th. Please call Mrs. Collette at
847-388-3377 if you can provide assistance any or all of these
days.
Thank you very much for encouraging your student to do his/
her part for this important Carmel fundraiser.
Strategic Planning Process Completed
At the June 7, 2012 meeting of the joint boards the results of the
strategic planning process were unanimously affirmed. The 2012-
2017 plan articulates issues surfaced by the four focus groups.
Special thanks to all of those who participated in the process!
Catholic Identity and Mission
1. That Carmel Catholic High School promotes an academic
environment where students question, understand, and
develop authentic faith encouraging a conversion of heart that
allows them to own and live that faith.
2. That, recognizing parents’ role as the primary faith educators
of their families, Carmel Catholic High School creates
opportunities for their spiritual enrichment in the
Catholic tradition.
3. That Carmel Catholic High School nurtures a more dynamic
and collaborative relationship between the school and the
surrounding parishes and churches to foster ongoing spiritual
growth and active parish participation.
4. That Carmel Catholic High School evaluates and updates the
mission statement of the school.
Curriculum
1. Enhance critical thinking within a rigorous, supportive climate,
which differentiates for individual learning styles and abilities.
2. Implement and evaluate effective technology use to empower
students, teachers, and administrators to expand learning the
learning opportunities at Carmel.
3. Collect academic data from appropriate resources to analyze,
make improvements, and communicate results.
4. Evaluate and update curriculum and educational opportunities
to prepare students for college, career, and life.
Finance and Sustainability
1. Evaluate the anticipated need for financial aid and
scholarship for the next five years and compare to the internal
and external resources available to fund that need; develop
additional funding.
2. Increase investment in marketing/admissions in order to grow
enrollment to reach optimal capacity.
3. Increase investment in alumni and community outreach to
substantially grow the endowment and annual fund.
4. Increase and promote the summer program offerings to
prospective students to strengthen exposure in all areas –
athletics, fine arts, academics.
Organizational Processes
1. Implement a centralized, electronic communications
system that is accessible and customizable by internal and
external stakeholders.
2. Develop a facilities planning tool for reserving all physical
spaces on campus.
3. Re-evaluate outdoor space and remedy traffic flow throughout
campus to accommodate growth and all users.
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Athletic Booster Club Selling Tickets for Annual Pro Football Championship Party
The Carmel Catholic Athletic Booster
Club is currently selling tickets for
its largest annual fundraiser—NFC/
AFC Championship Party. The
Championship Party will be held on
Sunday, January 20, 2013.
Currently, the club is seeking
assistance from each Carmel athletic
team to sell 10 tickets per team.
If each team sells 10 tickets, then
$500 will be designated to that
particular sport. If each team sells 20 tickets, then $1,000 will be
designated to that particular sport. The sport with the most tickets
sold will receive an additional bonus of $2,000 in designated
funds. (Football can receive up to the $1,000, but would not be
considered for the additional $2,000 bonus funds.)
To purchase tickets, please go to Edline and click on the link
located on the “Athletics” page. Questions Please contact
Charlotte Nielsen, O.D., at visioncare@tds.net or 847-223-2000.
Here are a few additional details regarding the tickets and the
Championship Party:
• Tickets are $100, which includes one entry into the $10,000
raffle and entrance for two to the party. Entrance includes open bar
(beer and wine), sodas, snacks and a catered dinner.
• Raffle prizes are $10,000 first prize, $2,500 second prize, $500
third prize, $400 fourth prize, $350 fifth and sixth prizes, $250
seventh through tenth prizes.
Over the past two years, thanks to the support of the Carmel
family, the Athletic Booster Club has fulfilled all of the coaches’
wish lists—totaling over $100,000 in athletic uniforms, gear,
and equipment.
Here are some highlights:
• Two new spectacular scoreboards in the Salvi Arena
• Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball jerseys and travel gear
• Volleyball uniforms, “spike it” equipment
• Wrestling score clock/takedown machine, camera, and uniforms
• Hockey jerseys
• Performance pom pons and long sleeve uniforms
• Soccer nets
• Softball field sound system
• Gymnastics sting mat and leotards
• Track and Field high jump mat
• Cheer mats and banner
• Golf rain jackets, umbrellas, and bags
• Trainer hydration units and attachments
• Field Groomer for baseball and softball fields
• Wrestling mats
• Concession stand registers and equipment
• Basket raffle prizes are divided into three categories - $2, $5
and $10 tickets.
• Games of squares will be offered at the event.
Notification Concerning Asbestos Content and Management Plan for
Carmel Catholic High School
In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency
Response Act (AHERA). That law requires all schools,
kindergarten through twelfth grade, to be inspected to identify
any asbestos-containing building materials. The law further
requires the development of a Management Plan, based upon the
findings of the inspection, which outlines our intent in controlling
the potential for exposure to asbestos fibers in our school.
In the past, asbestos was used extensively in building materials
because of its insulating and fire retarding capabilities. Virtually
any building built before the late 1970’s contains at least some
asbestos in pipe insulation and structural fireproofing. We, too,
have buildings that contain asbestos materials. The primary
concern arises when these materials begin to deteriorate or
become damaged.
The inspection of this school is complete and some asbestoscontaining
materials were identified in the building. The
materials are distributed in various locations and include pipe
insulations and mechanical areas not readily accessible to
building occupants or students.
The Inspection Report and Management Plan outlines in detail
the methods we will use to maintain the materials in a safe
manner. Carmel has had, or is in the process of having, people
properly trained to successfully administer this program.
Every three years the asbestos in this school is required to be
re-inspected. The re-inspection report notes any changes in the
condition of the asbestos since the previous report. The last
three-year inspection was conducted at this school in December
of 2011 and has been added to the management plan. This past
summer, asbestos removal was performed in the student lounge,
library and monastery. A copy of the three-year inspection report
and the management plan is on file at Carmel Catholic High
School in the Academic Office for your review if you so desire.
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Carmel Catholic High School—Semester II Honor Roll—June, 2012
Superior Honors (GPA 4.25 or above)
Seniors
Elizabeth Bergen Patrick Hannon Marybeth Martin Lauren Nonnenmacher
Anna Brandmeier Thomas Hauff Sarah Matthews Katherine Oosterbaan
Geoffrey Butler Michelle Hill Sarah McHugh Seamus Quilty
Alexander Case Natalia Jelen Nicholas Metzger Alexa Rollins
James Fagan Lauren Jones Brian Miller Nicole Roy
Mason Fiascone Brian Kadowaki MaryAlise Murawski Brendan Schedler
Steven Fisher Margaret Karich Nicole Murgas Kathleen Skorcz
Christina Fleres Michael Logue Nicole Nerup William Topel
Ryan Geusz Matthew Maher John Nikitas Cameron Wieczorek
Juniors
Mary Brinkman Krista Gauger Kelly Moon Matthew Schafer
Claire Bufalino Raymond Godlewski, Jr. Caitlin Murphy Michael Scheer, Jr.
Margaret Carvill Sarah Heimberger Reed Nikolich Emily Smith
Arielle Casaclang Nicholas Heinlen Michael Norek Holly Sprow
Matthew Crisp Kyle Henn Danielle Pullano Caroline Thompson
Caitlyn Cuba Peter Kolb Margaret Ramont Dana Wegge
Emily DeCicco Mary Elizabeth Koptik Emily Rhine Rachael Wulf
Anne DiVenere Brienne Lubor Michelle Ross Lynn Zemaitis
Stephen Feely Alexis Miles Daniel Santos
Sophomores
Sarah Bergen Michael Hendricks Anne Lentino Sanjana Singh
Jihyun Choi Rebecca Hickey Sophie Lombardo Megan Sullivan
John Daniels Sadie Jung Dillon Novak Alexandra Svoboda
Olivia DeKeyser Timothy Karich Theaphania Patterson Nicholas Tasch
Michael Diambri Kathryn Kehoe Abigail Poplawski Megan Thompson
Kathryn Edwards Joseph Kenar Lukas Porter Jacqueline Timmins
Rebecca Galuska Inessa Kolomayets Alyssa Rao Ammar Ujjainwala
Michael Georgen Isabella Kwiecinski Elizabeth Rengers Timothy Vanco
Zachary Gleason Leah Lach Yu Jin Shin Brooke White
Theresa Gray Joseph Lacher Minji Shon Andrew Wloch
Freshmen
Angela Andaleon Mia DiCara Anne Horcher Mary Murphy
Carter Bedward Madison Edwards Nicole Lococo Kelsey Reed
Jennifer Behrens Katherine Galuska Samuel Lubor Amy Stark
Anna Cebulski Liam Griffin Laura Matthews Kelly Vogel
Alexander Chan Kayla Handel Jessica McGowan Carter Wietecha
Samantha Cook Nicole Hefner Julia Metzger
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High Honors (GPA 4.0 to 4.24)
Seniors
Colleen Black Lauren Engel Jacqueline Moriarty Mackenzie Rutledge
Laura Brandmeier David Esterquest Brandon Motzel Charles Santoro
Megan Burns Nicole Granato Cindy Nunez Matthew Schultz
Tayler Covers Maxwell Heinrich Amanda Pullinger Amanda Seidl
Emily Davenport Megan Hunzeker Colin Quinn Melody Shearron
Kelley Dodge Caitlin Jung Megan Reily Kelsee Simons
Henry Dominicis Sonya Lara Lauren Rejman Jessica Trunzo
Kelly Edwards Shelby Lueders Matthew Riedl Mitchel Trychta
Elizabeth Edwardson
Juniors
Mark Atkins Jacklyn Durnil Connor Lynde Jacob Schneider
Cristian Avalos Taylor Gries Hayley May Erika Schoenfeld
Nolan Bedward Jacob Gromala Steven O’Block Emma Schuckenbrock
Brett Blum Connor Gustafson Seoyeon Park Martin Schwartz
Olivia Bounadere Nicholas Harma Mary Paterkiewicz Mollie Shutter
Martin Buckley, Jr. Mary Housner Corey Pitzo Clarine Stephens
Matthew Campbell Bryan Hunt Kara Podgorski Molly Stickle
Adriana Castanos Alyssa Karim Blaze Pullman John Sullivan
Christina Clement Patrick Kotek Patrick Reardon Alex Warkenthien
Kristine Doetsch Graham Kowalke Anna Santowski
Sophomores
Amy Abel Anthony Gattuso Lauren Kenny Carli Sacramento
Abigail Andrejek Paige Gauthier Cassidy Kloss Joseph Salvi
Sarah Applebey Allison Gonzalez Thomas Kobitter Thomas Seabright
Michael Barr Kyle Gorzowski Kelly Kolpack Michael Stearns
Sophia Butz Emily Helle Nathan Lowe Blake Sullivan
Nicole Caratas William Higgins Patrick Norek Brittany Tarpey
Derek Clement Samantha Isidro Ian O’Connor Veronica Tutaj
Adam Cloe Adam Jenke Hannah Pelfresne Andrew Warzecha
Ronald Cox Theodore Johnson Jerry Pitts Cassandra Wilson
Brandon Fleres Jacob Kane Martha Reilly William Winegard
Megan Fox Michelle Kannenberg Cassandra Reineke-Ryskiewicz
Freshmen
Nissiya Adjei Sai Amulya Kandikonda Cassandra Lecinski Adam Stull
Ellen Barhorst Kyra Kauffman Chantal Lim Riley Sykes
Nuriel Canlas Sierra Kepski Patrick Lyman Andrew Thompson
Maeve Daw Caroline Kornak Kally Morozin Austin Truesdale
Lucien DeLacluyse Ryan Kowalski John Reily Mary Vanco
Mary Hull Tanner Krenzien Gianna Rizzo Emma Wagner
Kevin Hunt Alyssa Kruft Jake Schoenfeld Kylie Yocum
Jason Kadowaki Kelsie Lamb Madalyn Seveska Kyle Zeman
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Honors (3.5 to 3.99)
Seniors
Nikko Alba Madeline Felipez Jasmine Lamb Kathleen Queenan
Anna Avampato Michael Fujara John Laughlin Michael Reed
Brian Badyna Allison Gauthier Michael LoMastro Nicole Reynolds
Shannon Baucus Patrick Gray Brigitte Lyman Marissa Ritter
Heather Bear Chrishelda Green Kaitlyn Lynch Carly Rogers
Devin Becker Elizabeth Green Alex Marsalek Nathan Rydel
James Blaida Tessa Guido Anna Martin Joseph Salvi
Brittany Blum Brigitte Hartnett Morgan Mason John Samuelian, Jr.
Antonio Bosco Stephanie Hartnett Kenneth Matuszak Rachel Schmidt
Madison Bowes Megan Hebb Julia McAndrews John Schoen
Nicole Brate Brian Hefferan Kelsa McAndrews Mary Schuster
Brian Brennan Anna Heinrich Kelly McInerney Emily Sheridan
Gabriel Brouillette Ian Heinrich Jaclyn Meier Kathleen Short
Megan Butz Eleanor Henning Renée Meyer Emily Solan
Elizabeth Campbell Nathan Holaday Abigail Monsalud Joshua Song
Sarah Campbell Todd Holup Shannon Moree Katherine Speth
Hayley Carlson Christian Horcher Megan Mowery Thomas Tomsovic
Madelyn Collins John Housner Mitchell Nelson Luke Urbanik
Philip Davies Nicole Jurasik Danielle O’Brien Kathryn Vallorano
Jenelle DeWald Jennifer Kargol Sean O’Bryan Alexandria VanErden
Nicole Doetsch Manhattan Keller Emily O’Connor Sean Walsh
Jennifer Dompke Jordan Klahs Jade Park Grayson Watson
Alexander Dunlap Kelly Klein Ronald Paulson Taylor Welborn
Elizabeth Edwards Damyan Kolomayets Elise Payette Brendan Zawaski
Zoe Evangelides Ryan Kwak Victoria Prybell Tina Zenzola
Blair Feldman
Juniors
Sebastian Allen Natalie Geoffroy Ryan McCarthy Thomas Paslaski
Peter Alnajjar Christian Gerdes Nicholas McGuire Craig Paulson
Emily Anderson Elyse Gomez Cristian Migliarese Corey Pett
Margaret Avampato Leslie Gomez Brett Milazzo Nicholas Pullano
Zachary Balitaan Caroline Grebner Erin Miller Abhisek Rameswaram
James Barr Daniella Guerin Joseph Morris Chase Rieger
Camille Bower Tanya Gupta Brigit Murphy Kathryn Riley
Christopher Calvert Nicholas Hadjis Tyler Murphy Mark Scarpelli, Jr.
James Casey Andrew Harwardt Caitlin Nelson Isabella Schneider
Paul Cho Laura Hefner Samuel Nguyen Colleen Scott
Kathryn Clements Rita Hull Landen Nickel Alexandra Senycia
Nellie Cocks Eleanor Hunt Erin Noll Austin Shepard
Luciano Consdorf-Mozzone Gretchen Jaraczewski Lillian Noonan Taylor Smith
Desmond Cooney Allison Kane Melanie Noonan Michael Speranza
Joel Dodich Elizabeth Kelly Lillian O’Connell Macartan Sullivan
Francis Drennan Mariana Kolomayets Claire Ogrinc Bridget Swanson
Kasey Duffy Julia Koukol Madeline Olson Matthew Szotek
Gregory Edkins Kathryn Larson Anthony Orticelli Jerome Tutaj
Maclain Edwards Lindsay Laske Karen Osowski Mitchell Wimmer
Evan Epperson Nathan Maciag Ryan O’Toole Adam Wojciechowski
Lauren Feely Margaret Majewski Jamie Pabst Daniel Wojcikowski
Dominic Fusco Joseph Markiewicz Nara Park Maura Zawaski
Andrew Gauger
Paige Massarelli
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Sophomores
Christopher Amato Anthony Goeckner Sarah Massarelli Peter Rattin
Jizelle Bacani Tara Grandolfo Gabriel Matelski Anica Rebollar
Marie Bartz Claire Greenberg Andrew McKernan Emily Ritter
Samuel Bishop Nicholas Groenke Richard Melnick Steven Russell
Nicole Bitter Elizabeth Gutierrez Maliwa Mensah Brittany Rygiel
Madeline Bitto Taylor Hanssen Nelly Meyer Natalie Santoro
Tracey Brolley Corinne Hart Aaron Monsalud Ariel Serrano
Patricia Bucci Megan Healy Alaina Murphy Monica Shearron
Kaitlin Buckley Jessica Heinz Haley Nedelka Austin Stolzer
Rachel Buenaobra Taylor Hirsch Kelly O’Bryan Kyra Strutzel
Sarah Burke Garrett Hughes Nicholas Orchard Colleen Swanson
Jennifer Capparelli Jake Johnson Kelly Palecek William Thompson
Nicholas Cutro Kotryna Jukneviciute Daniel Paulson Nicholas Tyndorf
Samuel Dawes Brooke Kamins Erin Pauly Keenan Walsh
Emily Erickson Andrew Kantor Cecelia Payette Rose Watson
Chelsea Escoto William Kirby Patrick Petrus Andrew Wienke
Kathleen Felicelli Caleb Klahs Kayla Podgorski Jackson Wietecha
Elaine Foley Brandon Liden Daniella Propati Molly Zadell
Lauren Fournier Christian Maravilla Brett Pullman Kelly Zeller
Thomas Garrity
Brennan Margiotta
Freshmen
Nicholas Anderson Morgan Etienne Joseph Longo Christopher Reardon
Jennifer Behan Lorena Fernandez Joseph Lythcke McKenzie Runyan
Erik Berrones Myles Fiascone Mark Markosyan Grace Schofield
Blasine Besore Jacqueline Friello Eric Mas Emily Scott
Abbey Bond Jordan Fuller Amanda McArthur Vince Seely
Mary Brinkman Joshua Gleason Thomas McGrail Carl Senger
Justin Bush John Godziszewski Joseph Messink Brianna Serrano
Shea Collins David Goeckner Samson Niemotka MacKenzie Sheehan
Richard Comber Abigale Grosskopf Italy Nunez Allison Skorcz
Ethan Ray Dado Matthew Hadjis Meghan Olson Allyson Sledz
Ian Davies Madeline Harma Patrick Pastika Meredith Smith
Michelle Deme Patrick Hogan Adeline Patterson Mitchell Stafiej
Cassandra Jane Diaz Ryan Jones Abigail Paulson Eric Steiner
Nicholas DiCola Dillon Kane Devan Peplow Marianne Sullivan
Anthony Dinkel Austin Knauer Lorraine Pono Megan Teehan
Kaitlyn Edicola Emma Kobitter Collin Psenka Collin Verwijst
Justin Ehren Madeleine Kozak Margaret Purtell Katelyn Wnek
Patrick Ergastolo Alessandra Grace Legaspi Barbara Ramont Anne Zidek
Elizabeth Erickson Amanda Lindsey Christina Rao Claire Zupec
Brian Esterquest
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Distribution of the President’s Monthly Newsletter - COLLOQUIUM
_______ Check if you would like to electronically access the President’s Newsletter via EDLINE. No printed copy will be
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Please complete the information requested below.
Note: We highly encourage you to set up and access your EDLINE account. EDLINE is extremely user friendly! If you
have questions, please contact Carmel Catholic High School’s Associate Principal of Technology, Mrs. Jane Hilliard via
e-mail at EDLINE@carmelhs.org
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Please return this form by October 19, 2012 to:
The President’s Office
Carmel Catholic High School
One Carmel Parkway
Join Us As We Honor...
Sisters of Charity
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Spanning three centuries, the spirit of Mother Mary Frances
Clarke has inspired the life and mission of some 4,500 women
pioneering in church and society. Going wherever needs are
greatest, followers of that foundress from Dublin still live out
the Congregation’s core values: freedom, education, charity,
and justice. Carmel Catholic High School has been blessed to
benefit from their dedicated work for fifty years.
Order of Carmelites
province of the most pure heart of mary
The Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary traces its history
back to the time of the Crusades. Carmelites became quite well
known for their writings, their preaching, their art, and lifestyle.
Members of the order search to serve God, the church, and
others seeking a deeper relationship with God. The Carmelites
opened the doors to Carmel Catholic High School in 1962.
Their legacy is alive today!
To register for this event please go to:
www.carmelhs.org/presdinner
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Who should I contact for...
Mrs. McBreen
mmcbreen@carmelhs.org
Serna Learning Center
Mr. Stith
bstith@carmelhs.org
Admissions
Mrs. Molyneaux
amolyneaux@carmelhs.org
Student Activities
Ms. Egan
cegan@carmelhs.org
College Admissions Process
Mr. Bitto
abitto@carmelhs.org
Athletics
Dr. Kuhr
kkuhr@carmelhs.org
Guidance Services
Sr. Kathleen Sinclair, BVM
ksinclair@carmelhs.org
Advancement
Mrs. French
kfrench@carmelhs.org
Christian Service Program
Ms. Budris
lbudris@carmelhs.org
Curriculum
Mrs. Smolka
csmolka@carmelhs.org
Dean M-Z (last name)
Uniforms, Discipline, Attendance
Mr. Nolan
jnolan@carmelhs.org
Dean A-L (last name)
Uniforms, Discipline, Attendance
Mrs. Gille
sgille@carmelhs.org
Registrar/Transcripts
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Non-Profit
Organization
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The year long celebration of Carmel Catholic’s 50th
Anniversary will come to a close with a liturgical
celebration on Sunday, November 11. Carmelite Prior
Provincial Rev. Carl Markelz, O.Carm. will celebrate the
mass. Family, friends, neighbors – all are welcome!
CCHS is offering complimentary coach bus rides to Holy
Name Cathedral for your convenience. More information
at www.carmelhs.org/50liturgy
Questions Call Laurie Wienke at 847-388-3390
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