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May 2007
Colloquium\n, pl: an academic meeting at which information is given on a topic or related
topics with questions answered related to them.
An Open Letter to the Graduating Class of 2007 from Carmel Catholic High School
In the popular Broadway play RENT the characters perform the song entitled, Seasons of Love
which answers the question, how do you measure a year in the life? The lyric response is:
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty five thousand moments so dear
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure a year in a life?
As I reflect on your impending departure from our daily life here at Carmel Catholic, I can’t
help but hum a derivation of that same song over and over in my mind, with these adaptations
– How do you measure fours years in our life together, countless hours, infinite minutes, too
short a time – all moments so dear.
All of us know that the world now summons you as young adults to assume your rightful place.
You have contributed your strength, your wisdom, your insight, and your gifts to us; it’s time for
you to go and do the same for others who need you. The compassion and understanding you
have shown us, take to your college campuses. The love and forgiveness you have shared with
us extend to each person who wrongs you (and there will be some!). The loyalty you have
shown to Carmel Catholic, now give to your workplaces and new friends.
While your life will take you to different places geographically, and your studies and new
interests will move you intellectually, remember that place in your heart that Kairos touched.
Remember in your heart the strange comfort you felt when you heard the words, “It’s 8:15 and
time for school to begin.” Remember the pride you had when you took back the town in
September with the win against Mundelein (remember?). Remember. And smile.
No matter where you go, no matter what your accomplishments or failures, you have a home
here. For the rest of your life, you have a home here. You are a proud Corsair and we send you
into the world that so desperately needs your goodness and your generosity and your talents.
All 1,300+ of us send you with such pride and respect and a twinge of sadness.
Jesus said it best when he told the disciples to go out among the people, spread the word –
make the world a better place. You are ready!
How do you measure four years in a life – Carmel Catholic High School.
We love you, now go get ‘em!
Judith Mucheck
President
P.S. Phone home!

Carmel Senior Earns Prestigious Gold Key Art Award
Carmel Catholic senior Katie Roberts recently
earned a Gold Key art excellence award in the
2007 Region-at-Large Scholastic Art and
Writing Awards for her digital photograph
titled, "Damaged Bird House in Mississippi
After Katrina."
Carmel Catholic senior Katherine Roberts recently earned a Gold Key
art excellence award in the 2007 Region-at-Large Scholastic Art and
Writing Awards, a program of the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Inc.
Ms. Roberts won her Gold Key art excellence award in the Digital
Imagery category for an image titled, “Damaged Bird House in
Mississippi After Katrina.” This artwork was among 600 Gold Keys from
approximately 5,000 art submissions from across the nation to the
Region-At-Large Program of The Scholastic Art Awards. A select panel
of artists, educators and arts professionals such as curators, critics, and
editors judged the artwork.
“This is a remarkable achievement and milestone for Katie as a young
artist,” says Sheela Gladwell, Carmel Catholic Arts Instructor. “Katie’s
artwork was recognized by a
panel of art professionals and
now it will be sent on to the
national level of recognition in
The Scholastic Art Awards of
2007,” she adds.
Each year approximately 100,000 works of visual art from across America
are submitted to The Scholastic Art Awards by teenagers in grades 7-12
enrolled in public, private, parochial, home schools and arts education and
community organizations. These works are submitted to the 80 Regional
affiliates of the Alliance, and to the Region-at-Large administered by the
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers in New York City. Students whose
works are recognized as the most accomplished in Region-at-Large
programs earned a Gold Key Art Award.
Student Services
Summer Availability
If for some reason you need to
contact Student Services, a
Guidance Counselor will be on
duty on Wednesday mornings
during the summer. Please feel
free to call Student Services at
847-566-3000 with any
questions.
Carmel Students Shine — The Carmel Catholic High School
community extends congratulations and praise to:
Katie Roberts ‘07 (violin) and Laura Biersteker ‘09 (flute) both of whom played as part of the Midwest Young
Artist Symphony Orchestra with William Preucil, violin concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, performing
Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto at Chicago's Civic Opera House. Great job!
Christianna Patterson ‘08 and Christopher Renkosiak ‘08 who were named Co-Editors-In-Chief for Carmel
Catholic Crossroads newspaper for the 2007-2008 school year. Congratulations!
Mimi Daluga ’10 conducted a science experiment for St. Anne’s of Barrington’s school science fair and the
results of her science experiment were recently printed in the March, 2007 issue of Clinical Pediatrics. The
experiment focused on the high levels of lead in children’s vinyl lunch containers. Congratulations!
Erika Wenson ’10 skates on a synchronized skating team and her team recently earned a gold medal as the
National US Champions. The team will now compete in the World Skating Championships in Sweden.
Congratulations!
The editors at the Pioneer Press newspapers recently named Mr. John Ryan, Carmel Catholic Guidance
Counselor, “Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year.” Great job, Mr. Ryan!

Class of 2011 —
Academic Scholarships Announced
Congratulations to eleven 8th grade students who took the
Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic on January 13th and qualified
for partial academic scholarships! The following eight students
scored in the 99th percentile and will receive a $1500
scholarship: Jessica Bond, Libertyville, Highland Middle School;
Christopher Georgem, Kildeer, St. Mary School of Buffalo Grove;
Elena Gonzalez, Mundelein, Fremont Middle School; Joshua
Sagartz, Grayslake, Prairie Crossing Charter School; Daniel
Simpson, Grayslake, Woodland Middle School; Sierra Slade,
Lindenhurst, Millburn West School; Lauren Stark, Hawthorn
Woods, St. Francis De Sales School; and John Thumel,
Libertyville, St. Joseph School.
In addition, three 8th grade students scored in the 98th
percentile and will receive a $750 scholarship: Julia Hart,
Mundelein, Carl Sandburg Middle School; Chloe Morris,
Mundelein, Fremont Middle School; and Ryan Ruddell,
Gurnee, Woodland Middle School.
Jr. High Math Students Excel At Carmel’s Annual Mathematics Competition
On an annual basis over the past twenty years, Carmel Catholic High School hosts a mathematics competition
targeted to area junior high schools, under the direction of Mrs. Ann Petraitis, CCHS mathematics instructor and
Department Chair. This year a record 23 junior high schools participated in the event. The math students were
asked questions regarding arithmetic computation, pre-algebra, basic geometry and elementary statistics and logic.
The event began in the mid-1980’s and the competition has continued to thrive ever since.
“The objective of this annual event is to encourage academic competition in preparation for high school
mathematics. Area junior high schools are invited to compete and the participating schools are divided into
sections depending on enrollment and grade level. The students love to compete and receive recognition for their
efforts,” explains Mathematics Department Chair, Mrs. Ann Petraitis.
Carmel’s Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society members helped to register and coordinate the 250 students who
were contestants. Special thanks for all of your efforts!
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
Laura Beske - President
Caitlin Griffin- Vice- President
Tarah Kraft - Treasurer
Danny Michel
Dan Jackson
Brian Beske
Eighth Grade Teams
First Place Trophies:
Hawthorn Middle School (South)—Division A
St. Gilbert School—Division B
St. Patrick School—Division C
Second Place Trophies:
Twin Groves Junior High—Division A
Stanton School—Division B
St. Thomas of Villanova—Division C
Kaitlyn Howard
Megan Paterkiewicz
Bryanna Gauger
Patrick Trigg
Mike Hohman
Gillian Hessing
Summer Office
Hours Outlined
Please take note of Carmel’s summer
office hours:
May 30 - June 1: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 4 - June 8: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 11- August 3: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Offices will be opened during the times
noted and Carmel staff will be on hand to
help parents and students with any needs
that may arise over the summer.
Seventh Grade Teams
Nocole Taylor
Emily Tourdot
Molly Fitzgibbons
Jacqueline Jaskowlak
First Place Trophies:
Hawthorn Middle School (South)—Division A
St. Gilbert School—Division B
St. James School—Division C
Second Place Trophies:
Woodlawn School—Division A
St. Patrick School—Division B
St. Thomas of Villanova—Division C

Carmel Students Earn High Marks at Illinois High School
Association’s State Solo and Ensemble Contest
Carmel Catholic’s Fine Arts Department recently competed in the Illinois High School Association’s State Solo and
Ensemble Contest. Carmel Catholic High School received 156 points out of a possible 288 points receiving 21
Division I Ratings, 12 Division II Ratings, and 3 Division III Ratings. Carmel senior Daniel Fairfield won “Best of
the Day” recognition for his solo performance on the cello and Carmel’s Strings earned a perfect score at the
contest!
The following Carmel students received a “Division I” Superior Rating: B-Flat Clarinet Solo – Emily Kind ’09,
Cello Solo and Best of the Day Award – Daniel Fairfield ’07, E-Flat Alto Sax Solo – Geoff Schau ‘08, Patricia Smith
’07, Female Voice Solo – Grace Abernathy ‘09, Alex Agos ‘08, Courtney Das ‘08, Ashleen Davey ‘10, Maggie Love
‘09, Jacqueline Patz ’09, Flute Solo – Laura Biersteker ‘09, Grace Peterman ‘09, Kathleen Vadnais ’08, Male Voice
Solo – Sean Ronayne ’09, Piano Solo – Erin Donegan ’10, String Ensemble – Katie Herdmann ‘07, Daniel Fairfield
‘07, Patrick Trigg ‘08, Allegra Jarrett ‘08, Audra Kick ‘07, Katie Roberts ‘07, Nicholas Sturm ’10, Trombone Solo –
Erin Donegan ’10, Tuba Solo – Joe Kopecky ‘08, Robin Donegan ’07, Violin Solo – Nicholas Sturm ’08, Treble
Ensemble – Kelli Little ‘10, Katie Schmitz ‘09, Megan Drangines ‘09, Maggie Watson ’09, Marisa Lastres ‘10,
Michelle Crisp ‘10, Catherine Mihaljevic ‘09, Brandi Horton ’09 and Jenn Haining ’09.
The following Carmel students received a “Division II” Excellent Rating: Female Voice Solo – Erin Donegan ‘10,
Catherine Kruger ‘08, Natalia Lamberti ’10, Patricia Smith ’07, Flute Solo – Molly Thompson ’09, Piano Solo – Emily
Kind ’09, Sean Ronayne ’09, Piano Duets – Emily George ‘10, Erin Donegan ’10, Piccolo Solo – Alexandra
Zirkelback ’09,Treble Ensemble – Jessica Lugowski ‘08, Grace Abernathy ‘09, Katie Schmitz ‘09, Michelle Crisp
‘10, Marisa Lastres ‘10, Michelle Cohan ‘07, Tricia Smith ‘07, Jenn Haining ‘09, Brandi Horton ’09 and Violin Solo
– Katherine Roberts ’07.
The following Carmel students received a “Division III” Good Rating: Female Voice Solo – Emily Edkins ’10, Male
Voice Solo – Joe Kopecky ’09 and Piano Solo – Natalia Lamberti.
Carmel Students Serve as DARE Program
Role Models
Recently, the Mundelein Police Department invited several Carmel
Catholic students to serve as role models for the police department’s
anti-drug DARE program. In this role, the students assist the police
officers in their efforts to provide information and education about
staying safe and substance free to area grade school children. DARE
role models must submit an application and recommendation in order
to participate in the program.
Special thanks to the following Carmel students who agreed to serve
as role models for this worthy program:
JoAnna Nannini
Casey Schiedel
Ashley August
Tessa Horton
Brandi Horton
Lukas Manieri
Kassie Contreras
Kiki Schmitz
Jenna Hines
Dan Schuster
Johnna Van Dien
Allyson Turner
Brandon Verwijst
Katlyn Mathy
Michelle Lebrun
Becky Tazioli
Kara Tamayao
Kathleen Vadnais
Kristen Lehman
Liz Suelzer
Clare Hewson
April Booster Winners
Announced
Congratulations to our April Booster
Winners! We sincerely appreciate your
support of Carmel Catholic High School.
$250 - Jonathan Burandt,
Lake Villa
$100 - Margaret Hannigan,
Mundelein
$50 - Michael Taylor,
Mundelein
$50 - Victor Diaz,
Libertyville
$25 - Marian Butler,
Mundelein
$25 - Mr. and Mrs. Dan Redfearn,
Hawthorn Woods

May 2007 Student Activities Calendar
May 3 - 7 PM Potpourri Concert (Auditorium)
May 4 Noon Dismissal
Prom 6:15 PM (Marriott/Lincolnshire)
May 7 - 8:30 AM Honors Assembly (Auxiliary Gym)
May 10 – 6 PM Visual Arts Show
7 PM Spring Choral Concert (Auditorium)
May 13 Happy Mother’s Day!
May 16 –2:15 PM Improv Club Performance
(South Conference Center)
May 17 – 7 PM Spring Instrumental Concert (Auditorium)
May 18 – 7 PM Fine Arts Awards Night (Auditorium)
May 25 – 11 AM Senior Brunch (Country Squire Restaurant)
Students Only
May 27 – 10 AM Graduation
May 28 Memorial Day – No Classes
Student Activites/Club Members: Please also consult your Carmel
Catholic Handbook for a complete schedule of meeting times for
clubs and activities.
CCHS Guidance Department Offers Students College Planning Advice
According to the most recent statistics, ninety-nine percent of the students in the Class of 2007 have chosen to
continue their education at four-year and two-year institutions! The most frequently chosen schools were:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois State University, Marquette University, DePaul University,
Purdue University, Loyola University Chicago, Western Illinois University, and the College of Lake County.
Looking forward to the Class of 2008, CCHS Guidance Counselors offer college planning suggestions:
Read the 2008 Carmel Catholic High School College Planning Guide!
Think about your reasons for going to college. What are your goals? Do your college plans include career plans?
Talk with your parents, counselors, teachers, and friends.
Identify important factors in choosing a college: two-year or four-year; location; cost; kind of atmosphere; variety
of study programs available; entrance test requirements.
List colleges you are considering, collect information, and visit colleges.
Plan on taking or retaking the ACT and/or SAT. There are numerous books and web sites available on how to
prepare for these tests.
Start checking into scholarships. If you plan to apply for scholarships, you will need to complete the majority of
your scholarship applications during the first half of your senior year.
Choose meaningful activities for the summer months. You may want to consider one of the summer programs
many colleges offer to outstanding juniors.
College Planning Suggestions for the Classes of 2009 and 2010
New Testing Preparation
Service Planned for the
2007/2008 School Year
Carmel Catholic High School Administration
is pleased to announce that the school has
contracted with TestWatch TestPrep Institute
to offer their services for Carmel’s ACT test
preparation for the 2007-2008 school year.
TestWatch TestPrep has been in the field of
test preparation since 1971. Currently, they
provide services to over 20 schools in the
Chicago area including Deerfield, Libertyville,
Stevenson, Lake Forest, Evanston and St.
Viator High School. This program replaces
the in-house ACT Prep that Carmel has
offered in the past. In addition TestWatch
will offer a PSAT Prep course. Parents of
students who will be taking these tests will
receive information in the mail regarding
this new service. The mailing will address
costs and the registration process.
Take some time to learn about college requirements and continue exploring careers. Review your four-year high
school curriculum plan. Review your EXPLORE and PLAN test results. Try job shadowing. Plan on getting involved
in extracurricular activities at school and in your community. Your college years are just around the corner! It is
important to plan ahead to ensure success.

Carmel Catholic High School — Third Quarter Honor Roll
Superior Honors (All As)
Seniors Laura Beske April Giles Michelle Knight Patricia Smith
Caitlin DeRango Catrina Green Kristin Lastres Jessica Tripicchio
Domenica Devitt Matthew Gutantes JoAnna Nannini Sara Waddelow
Melissa Edmonds Katherine Herdmann William Olson Amanda Waldhauser-Boyle
Daniel Fairfield Michael Hohmann Daniel Schuster Timothy Wilson
Colleen Gallagher Robert Irelan
Juniors Rachel August Erin Glogovsky Laura Nozicka Kathleen Vadnais
Molly Brennan Allison Hamman Deanna Paulson David Venegoni
Christopher Bretzlauf Kathryn Kelly Carina Petrucci Shannon Walsh
Kevin Doetsch Michael Konrath Lauren Schmidt Alecia Wright
Kelsey Fischer Lynn Macrowski Vanessa Toby Westley Zimmer
Kristen Gattuso Kenneth McCurdy Emily Tripicchio Christina Zizzo
Bryanna Gauger Jordan Nasenbeny
Sophomores Brandt Bernat Taylor Howeth Sean Lyman Jacqueline Patz
Laura Biersteker Kathleen Hull Malcolm McCleary Grace Peterman
Gina Black Emily Kind Kolin Meehan Kevin Stone
Lynn Deasey Laurie Knauf Peter Miodonski Molly Thompson
Megan Dennis Alexander Krempely Alexa Orticelli Meghan Toth
Andrea Gonzales Michelle Kunkler Hannah Palmer Emily Tourdot
Stephanie Groeninger Trysta Lee Thomas Patek Rachel Zeitlin
Jessica Hamman Spencer Look
Freshmen Luke Andrejek Melissa DeCicco Kelsey Howard Jaclyn Migliarese
Antonio Anima Katherine Geusz Kevin Kadowaki Kelly Miller
Matthew Baloun Zachary Gorak Anabel Kelly Sonya Smith
Donald Bauer Thomas Gray Robert Lange Maureen Thompson
Kyle Bessa Stephanie Gutkowski Marisa Lastres Alison Thumel
Ashley Brate Kerry Hannon Lauren Lehman Nicole Titus
Rachel Campbell Allison Hartnett Alexander Matelski Taryn Triveline
Marion Daluga John Hartnett Robert McDonagh Jaclyn Vresics
Ashleen Davey Elizabeth Horcher
High Honors (All As and Bs, G.P.A. 3.5 and above)
Seniors James Allen Kelly Donovan Valerie Kramer Tyler Pletz
Jennifer Allen Allyson Fabry Jonathan Krizman Kelley Quinn
Timothy Anastos Anthony Fedrigon Kelly Krzmarzick John Rambo
Karyn Anderson Selina Fesik Amelia Lagowski Mary Reilly
Kathryn August Amanda Folta Alexandra Lehman David Salaza
Justin Baker Christine George Stephen Linder Jennifer Saltiel
Lauren Baloun Tara Gille Garrett Long Pablo Sanchez
William Battistone Kevin Gleeson Allison Luka James Schaser
Patrick Bender Jessica Gries Brittany Martinson Samantha Sokup
Caitlin Biarnesen Caitlin Griffin Katie May Eduard Speth
Megan Bickner Gregory Hall Kyle McAllister-Grum Daniel Stratman
Brendan Boston Shana Hall Jeffrey Mellor Jessica Styx
Bridget Callaghan Rebecca Hamman James Merlo Megan Thickpenny
John Cerney Shaun Hamman Alexandra Moree Daniel Tombasco
Molly Chamberlin Erin Heatherman Erin Nyre Christopher Toth
Michael Chan Daniel Jackson Gregory Obert Caitlin Trevillyan
Daniel Chen William Janssen Kathleen O'Rourke Eric Urbanski
John Cipolla Meghan Jedloe Megan Osterhout Michael Vadnais
Curtis Crotty Kimberly Jones Jonathan Otto Kristin Vehlow
Michelle Dayiantis Alexandra Keller Megan Passella Christine Waldron
Garrett DeGross Eric Knauf John Perrin Allison Zawaski
Alexis Delaney Joshua Korte Michael Pirih
Mary Dolan Ellen Kozak

High Honors (All As and Bs, G.P.A. 3.5 and above - continued from previous page)
Juniors Ashley August Kelsey Fredrick Brigitte Mason Aubrey Simmons
Joseph Ausdenmoore Marisa Giangrasso Katlyn Mathy Laura Simpson
Amie Bauer Jillian Granato Stephen McCarthy Lauren Stolz
Matthew Berg Daniel Grum Thomas McKee Elizabeth Suelzer
Brian Beske Matthew Halvorson Joseph Moriarty Catherine Swanson
Rebecca Blake Samantha Hart Timothy Orlowski Stephanie Swanson
Andrew Buchholz John Heid Megan Palecek Jacqueline Swindell
Hannah Burkert Gillian Hessing Mary Parsons Ashley Thorp
Claire Cepla Meghan Hosken Megan Paterkiewicz Patrick Trigg
Kelly Cook Kaitlyn Howard Jessica Patrone Katherine Tritschler
Jennifer Davis Benjamin Jarona Loren Pavel Dean Turner Jr
Denise Del Vecchio Michael Jeffrey Caitlin Pfleger Nicholas Vallorano
Ann Dickow Zachary Jung Dennis Porebski Jessica Van Heirseele
Kelli Doll Michael Karich Danielle Prigge Erin Volpentesta
Caitlin Duffy Cameron Keller Christopher Renkosiak Michael Vresics
Marcin Dzido Catherine Kruger Kent Rieger Zachary Weber
Erin Egan Melanie Kudra Bret Roessler Lindsey Weick
Reid Etter Michelle LeBrun Timothy Ruddell Charles Wifler
Kelly Fagan Kirsten Lehman Stephanie Rydel Sean Wilson
Sharon Falen Michael Levasseur Anthony Sacramento Stephanie Wilson
Joseph Ferrari Kent Liederbach Maria Sapienza Stephanie Zdon
Anne Fijalkiewicz Robert Lyne Julie Schaser John Zeffery
Evelyn Fisher Michelle MacAulay Lisa Schostok Charles Zern
Molly Fitzgibbons Thomas Magna Erin Sheehy Alejandra Zuniga Penaranda
Sophomores Grace Abernathy Shari Garzonetti Margaret Love Andrew Rapinchuk
Scott Adinolfi Catherine Gas John Luvisi Cameron Rieger
Claire Anastos Meredith George Denise Lynch Sean Ronayne
Jeremy Andreasik Alyssa Gries Lukas Manieri Ashley Ruddell
Genevieve Arnold Sean Griffin Steven Mathe Jeunesse Rutledge
Daniel Avampato Tom Gromko Michael Matranga Timothy Sachs
Tara Becker Jennifer Haining Anne Mattingly Elizabeth Scheer
Anastasia Beiriger Rebecca Hauff Megan McDonagh Kelly Schoen
John Berg Elizabeth Hauser Molly McGillivray Alexander Sheridan
Christine Bezouska Lindsey Helm John McKay Daniel Sliwa
Christian Biarnesen Kevin Hendricks Keara McKee Bradley Smith
Morgan Boban Tiffany Hendrickson Megan McNamee Alyssa Speranza
Austin Bockwinkel Andrew Herrnreiter Cecille Medina Karl Speth
Elizabeth Boehmer Jenna Hines Mitchell Meyer Zachary Starzyk
Anna Brodarick Ryan Hrabak Alexis Mientus Andrew Stearns
James Brzezinski Luke Jackson Frank Migliarese Jr. Brooke Stevenson
Joseph Burg Taylor Jaraczewski James Miller David Stream
Wendelyn Chilicki Kelley Jazdzewski Neil Misak Andrew Sullivan
Shea Crowley Kylie Jeffrey Jeff Moree Katie Swanson
John Csiha Therese Jung Seamus Mullin Nicole Taylor
Jackson Davenport Samantha Kargol Michael Mulroy Vethina Ashley Tercias
Erin Delaney Katherine Karich Abigail Nazarian Alyssa Tworek
Kourtney Dhiman Salome Khizanishvili Holly Nishiguchi Joseph Urbanik
Megan Drangines Audrey Killarney Patrick Noonan Kaitlin Wegrzyn
Evan Eichhorn Jenna Korte Madeleine Ogrinc August Winter
Kevin Eiden Tessa Kraft Rachel Palczynski Jessica Wright
Kayce Fabry Colin Kramer Samantha Patrone Erin Ziebro
Dominick Fedrigon Rachel Kwiecinski Emily Pokrop Alexandra Zirkelbach
Nicholas Fedrigon Stephen Lehocky Kacie Poll
Megan Fowler Erik Liederbach
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High Honors (All As and Bs, G.P.A. 3.5 and above - continued from previous page)
Freshmen Daniel Albright Matthew Felicelli Ashley Masnik Katherine Rill
Stephen Ark Chelsea Fesik Matthew McHugh Mason Rosenbarger
Anthony Bader Connor Fitzgerald Kristen Meehan Kristina Rudman
Sandra Baker Sean Froelich Bryant Merryman Kristine Ruhl
Diana Balitaan Lauren Fujara Ashlen Meyer Kevin Sabato
Taylor Barber Connor Garvey Bonnie Micelli Bradley Schafer
Meghan Barry Brittany Hagan Savannah Milazzo Kevin Schwartz
Stacey Bear Hilary Halford Kelly Mitchell Connor Sexson
Michelle Boston Austin Hall Joseph Monroe Maria Skorcz
Alexia Bounadere Ryan Healy Lauren Moon Emily Slominski
Amelia Brackett Tobias Heinrich Francesca Moree Margaret Smith
Christopher Brandmeier Emma Hickey Regina Munji James Stephens
Jay Brannan Lauren Hoos Kieran Murphy Blake Stone
Christopher Brzezinski John Paul Hough Mary O'Connell Gwyneth Sullivan
Erin Burke Shannon Howell Kristen Orlowski Franklin Swindell
Christopher Butler Jonathan Huisel Alexander Pabich Rachel Tack
Lorna Cagann Isaac Kadera NaMu Park Kimberly Topel
Kevin Campbell Zachary Kerkorian Alyssa Pelfresne Ashley Tworek
Blair Carlson Alice Kim Katrina Peralta Tracy Uchi
David Cook Hannah Kipp Annmarie Perrelle Kaitlin Walsh
Michelle Crisp Donald Kolb Denys Pilecky Kevin Warden
Donald Devitt Lindsey Kos Michael Pindara Eden Warnke
Aleece DeWald Jacqueline Kwiecinski Ashley Poczekaj Margaret Watson
Dominic Diambri Madalyn Lake Michael Pudlo Michelle Wegge
Kathryn DiProva Rene Lamb Alexandra Puzzolo Emily Weismann
Emily Edkins Jennifer LeBrun Anthony Ramirez Amanda White
Michael Edmonds Daniel Longo Matthew Rejc Kate Wilson
Bridget Egan Sullivan Maciag Jason Reuse Peter Zizzo
Kathleen Egan Katharine Majewski Stephanie Richartz Nicolas Zuniga Penaranda
Eric Fall Austin Martinez
Honors (All As and Bs, GPA 3.0 and above
Seniors Charles Cohen Elizabeth Etling Sean Kane Christina Riebandt
Bridget Cronin Mark Galera Audra Kick Stephanie Smuda
Patrick Doyle Megan Josupait Margaret Millar Brett Taylor
Matthew Eckhart Christopher Kalchik Angela Pitzo Sean Wegge
Juniors Demetria DiCristofano Albert Gehrke Joseph Jeka Nicholas Rudman
Zachary Engels Jordyn Hansen Kelly Lynch Kevin Skiffington
Lindsay Falk
David Gagliano
Austin Heinrichs Michelle Robin Joseph Sponseller
Sophomores Neal Anderson Caitlin Cox Virginia Ley Catherine Roy
Margaret Barrett Matthew DeFiore Andrew Nerup John Ryan
Jack Baucus Nicholas Dollenmaier Elizabeth Perrenot Ashley Santoro
Autumn Bradfish Kelly Garland Daniel Petry Autumn Unrein
Samuel Chilicki
Raveena Cornelious
Thomas Kalchik Justine Pomierski Drew Wycoff
Freshmen Madeline Allen Mackenzie Daniels Eric Nielsen Elizabeth Stephens
Andrew Argol Alexander Kane Joseph Pullano Eric Stevenson
Katharine Barrett Cassandra Martinez Amanda Sandoval Jon Vogel
Kelly Brennan Robert Merlo Kellie Shutter Erika Wenson
Patrick Campos Thomas Nemmers Cale St. Clair

Faith In Action — Carmel Students Support Operation Rice Bowl
Carmel Catholic’s Lenten Operation Rice Bowl project to benefit Catholic Relief Services and the special collection
to benefit the Carmelite Missions of East Timor both were very successful thanks to the effort and commitment of
the Carmel students. In one week, the students raised $3700 to benefit the Carmelite missions in East Timor. The
“Battle of the Bands” special fundraising event raised $1191 to benefit Operation Rice Bowl and $3467 was
collected through donations in the individual rice bowls located in the classrooms and cafeteria and "Fitz's coffee
can." In total, the students raised $8,358!
The Operation Rice Bowl project is sponsored and carried out through Carmel Catholic’s Student Council including
the Executive Board and homeroom representatives. The Battle of the Bands is a Tri-M event. Mike Fitzgibbons,
Director of Campus Ministry spearheaded the East Timor collection effort. Operation Rice Bowl, now in its 30th
year supports Catholic Relief Services’ development projects in 40 countries around the world as well as local
parishes. These projects include: agricultural enrichments, water sanitation, maternal/child health, micro finance
and job training. This Lenten tradition encourages students to put their faith into action.
Book Sales Update
Varsitybooks.com will be at CCHS on Thursday, May 31, from 7:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m., and on Friday, June 1, from
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Student Lounge to buy back textbooks.
Prince of Peace Parish in Lake Villa will host a Used Book Sale on Saturday, June 9, 9a.m.- 11a.m. (book drop off
June 7 and 8); call Barb Bauer at 847-356-6196 for details.
Carmel Catholic will host the Annual Used Book Sale on Saturday, June 23, from 9a.m. to 11a.m. in the Student Lounge.
The Varsity On-Line Bookstore at Varsitybooks.com will open for the 2007-2008 school year on Thursday, July 12.
If you have any questions, please call Wanda Pucci, Bookstore Manager at 847-388-3317. Please watch for a
special mailing during the month of May outlining information regarding Book Sales and the 2007-2008 Book List.
Carmel’s Co-Choir and
Parkway Singers Tour Area
Grade Schools
Carmel Catholic High School’s Co-Choir
recently toured six area grade schools to
showcase their talent and give young students
the opportunity to see first-hand a high quality
high school music program. Carmel’s Co-
Choir visited St. Joseph School (Libertyville),
St. Joseph School (Round Lake), Santa Maria
del Popolo School (Mundelein), St. Bede
School (Ingleside), Prince of Peace School
(Lake Villa), and St. Peter School (Antioch).
The vocal ensemble is composed of freshmen
through senior students. They performed a
medley of Broadway and popular tunes as
well as additional selections. Carmel’s
Parkway Singers also entertained the grade
school audiences.
Ensemble members perform under the
direction of Mr. Kent Parry, Fine Arts
Department Chair and Choral Music Director
at Carmel Catholic, with choreography by
senior Jen Saltiel.
Senior Exams and Graduation Activities
May
21 Senior Exams, Periods D, E and F
22 Senior Exams, Periods B and C
23 Senior Exams, Periods G and H
25 Senior Honors Assembly, 8:30 a.m.,
Patrick A. Salvi Arena
Senior Brunch, 11 a.m. (Optional by pre-purchased
ticket only), Country Squire Restaurant, Grayslake
27 Baccalaureate Liturgy and Graduation, 10 a.m. (by
ticket only), Patrick A. Salvi Arena
Mark your Calendars!
Important Year-End Events
May
17 Spring Instrumental Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
18 Fine Arts Awards Night, 7 p.m., Auditorium
30 Semester Exams, Periods B and C, Offices open
7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
31 Semester Exams, Periods D, E and F, Offices open
7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
June
1 Semester Exams, Periods G and H, Offices open
7:30 a.m.-2p.m.

A Friendly Reminder —
Walkathon Donations Due
In order to participate in the 28th Annual Spring
Walkathon, each student was required to secure
donations of $50 or more on or before the day of the
event. Students who failed to meet their $50
minimum fundraising requirement, will be billed on
their tuition account which is due before exams are
taken in May. Special thanks to everyone who
supported this annual event!
Sign Up Today —
Transportation Reimbursement
Deadline Drawing Near
The online registration for the State of Illinois
Transportation Reimbursement is available in the
Business Office. In order to receive these funds,
parents/guardians must incur expenses for
transportation of their child/children during the 2006-
2007 school year. Parents/guardians must visit the
Carmel Catholic High School Business Office to
register online by June 30, 2007 in order to qualify for
the reimbursement. You will need your social
security number and exact mileage from your house
to Carmel Catholic High School.
Help Us Help Carmel!
Thanks to the generosity of two area retailers—
Dominick’s and Target—there’s a simple way for all
Carmel parents to help the school raise funds!
Dominick’s shoppers simply can pick up a Dominick’s
Fresh Values card at the store and then register the card
at www.escrip.com. Once your card is registered and
Carmel Catholic High School is designated as your
“school of choice,” Dominick’s will contribute up to 4%
of your purchases to the school every time you shop and
present your card. It’s that simple! Please take the time
to register your Dominick’s card so Carmel can benefit.
Every dollar matters at Carmel!
Target shoppers, through the stores’ Take Charge of Education program, simply need to visit target.com/tcoe or call
1-800-316-6142 to designate Carmel Catholic High School as your school of choice. Then, every time you use
your Target Visa or Target card a percentage of the amount of each purchase you make goes back to Carmel Catholic
in the form of a cash donation from Target twice a year. This money can be used for things that are not in the
budget, like new computers and equipment—items that can directly benefit the students.
Please sign up today!
Carmel’s 2006-2007 Annual Fund
Needs You!
Carmel Catholic’s 2006-2007 Annual Fund hopes to
surpass the $300,000 mark this year for the first time
in Carmel’s history! The school’s Annual Fund
supports many programs and people at Carmel
Catholic, helps to slow tuition growth and helps to
keep CCHS on the leading edge. While this goal is
attainable, it is only possible with your help! Your
participation is essential to helping the school reach
this goal of raising $300,000 to the Annual Fund. If
you have not yet contributed to the Annual Fund this
year, please consider doing so before June 30th. Your
contribution, at whatever level you can manage, is
important and will help the school to achieve this
goal and continue the great programs for which
Carmel is known. For more information regarding the
2006-2007 Annual Fund, please contact George
Rattin, Development Director, at (847) 388-3342.
Annual Fund Progress to Date: $279,255
Parent Participation in the AF by class:
Class #of Donors % giving
2007 69 19%
2008 84 21%
2009 60 22%
2010 62 22%
TOTAL 275 21%

From the Development Director
By the time many of you read this, you will have received our annual Donor Proof in the mail. For those who have
not received it, the Donor Proof is a printed communication piece we use to communicate with our donors as we
draw close to the end of the Annual Fund year. It lists all of our donors in the categories in which they will be listed
in our fall Annual Report. We send this proof for several reasons. The Donor Proof allows donors to review how
their names are listed and categorized, correct any errors, reposition themselves to a new donor category, or add
themselves to the list of donors. While the Donor Proof serves a valuable function at CCHS, that isn’t the point to
this month’s article. This year, what struck me while reviewing the Donor Proof is the meaning behind the 800+
names on this document.
The Donor Proof provides a wonderful history lesson. The names of our supporters go back to parents and
grandparents who were involved in the creation of CCHS, to alumni who represent our founding classes and
beyond, to our current parents who actively support us with their time, talent and treasure, to friends who have
been inspired by our mission, spirit and community. All of these people work together to help Carmel provide the
best for its students. This has always been the Carmel way.
When you receive your Donor Proof, please use it to affirm or correct your gift listing, adjust your gift club giving
level or make a first gift of the year—use it as it was designed. However, when you are finished, please go back
and spend a few minutes reading the names of those who support the school. You will see alumni 40 years
removed from their graduation, still supporting their alma mater. You will see grandparents and past parents who
worked hard to help start a Catholic high school in Mundelein, helped to initiate Street Scenes…as well as so many
other traditions. By reading the Donor Proof you will be reading the Carmel success story—a story that faculty,
staff and administration, alumni, parents and friends together have helped to write.
Our community is strong, involved and diverse. Thank you to all who step forward, whether you are asked or not,
to help Carmel Catholic be the best it can be. You serve as positive proof of the vibrancy of our community and
you help to ensure that Carmel’s future remains full of possibility!
George Rattin, Development Director
Carmel Art Students Earn First Place Recognition at Lisa Show
Carmel Catholic High School art students recently participated in The Lisa (Life Is Simply Art) Show, sponsored
by The Great Frame Up in Vernon Hills. Four Carmel students received First Place prizes for their artwork.
Congratulations to:
Arline Collado—Geisha—Ink Drawing
Mikhail Leonon—Vase of Flowers—Painting
Lisa Warach—House—Photography
Erin Glogovsky—Anti-Drug Poster—Graphic Design
These top four winners now will compete for $15,000 in scholarships in the Best of the Best Show at the
Thompson Center in Chicago on May 20.
Other Carmel art students who participated in The Lisa Show included: Brandi Horton, Katrina Peralta, Elizabeth
Suelzer, Laura Cantanos, Michelle Knight, Maggie Celulski, Emina Ademovic, Amber Spula, Ali Zirkelbach,
Catherine Lantvit, Tracy Uchi, Okan Esmez, Jessica Hamman, Kristi Walin, Brooke Stevenson, and Lela Grant.
“Every year the Lisa Show reminds us that celebrating great art is truly a community affair. The Great Frame Up
has been supporting high school art programs for over a decade, and we hope to continue this tradition for many
years to come. The Lisa Show is targeted to everyone—the artist, the parent, the instructor and the community.
We want to recognize all the behind-the-scenes efforts from the hard-working young talent to the enthusiastic
and dedicated art departments,” explains Cheryl Bitz, Lisa Show Coordinator, The Great Frame Up—Vernon
Hills, Illinois.

Exchange Student Opportunity
Still Available
For the past six years, Carmel Catholic has hosted a
student from Divine Word School in Japan. We are
looking for a host family to share their home and family
life with a female sophomore student from this school for
the 1st semester of the 2007-2008 school year (mid-
August until semester exams). The student speaks English
well, and will be carrying a full schedule of classes at
Carmel. The student’s school can be viewed via the
internet by searching “Nanzan Kokusai School” in Japan.
Please contact Father Bob at 847-388-3333 if you may be
willing to host this student or if you have any questions
about Carmel Catholic’s Foreign Student Exchange
Program. Thank-you in advance for your consideration.