New Beginning for Mr. Medina
Josh Killeen, Staff Writer
Mr. Medina is an alumnus of Mount Carmel class of 2009. This year he is teaching English and 21st Century Media. Mr. Medina graduated with his bachelor's degree in English...
September 20, 2017 • No Comments
Mr. Iglesias reunites with the Caravan
Joseph Egan, Staff Writer
Mr.Iglesias graduated from Mount Carmel in 2013. He first came to Mount Carmel because people from his neighborhood came here, and he wanted to be a part of the traditions...
September 18, 2017 • No Comments
McArdle committed to making MC accessible for all
Emmanuel Terrell, Staff Writer
As a school community, Mount Carmel has always been committed to providing a college preparatory education to every student who truly wants to be part of the Caravan. Mr...
September 15, 2016 • No Comments
Brother’s tip leads Kohn to new role in Advancement office
Kendall Nichols, Staff Writer
The Mount Carmel staff has a new member - Mrs. Rebecca Kohn - the new Advancement Office Coordinator for fundraising. Her job involves researching ways to engage alumni...
September 7, 2016 • No Comments
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MCGSA donates $500 to Center on Halsted
Earlier this year, Mount Carmel introduced its newest club: the Mount Carmel Gay-Straight Alliance (MCGSA). According to the MCGSA, founded by juniors Patrick McKay and Luke...
June 2, 2017 • No Comments
Thomas named Gatorade Illinois Baseball Player of Year
The Gatorade Company announced today that Mount Carmel junior Alek Thomas has been selected as the 2016-17 Gatorade Illinois Baseball Player of the Year. Thomas is the first...
May 30, 2017 • No Comments
Prom offers last dance, last chance to be together
Zach Pasciak, Staff Writer
Prom, for many high school seniors, is a huge event. Dresses need to be bought, plans need to be made, transportation needs to be arranged. However, most seniors find that...
May 17, 2017 • No Comments
Fight Night raises money, requires courage
Jack Lockard, Student Editor
This year's Fight Night takes place on April 29 at 6 p.m. According to organizers, Fight Night has been held at Mount Carmel for at least 4 years. Based on attendance and...
April 27, 2017 • 2 Comments
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Arts and Culture
Alum’s play explores summer violence
Jack Lockard & Zach Pasciak, Staff Writers
Joshua Thorps, a 2013 graduate of Mount Carmel, recently wrote and directed a play titled "A Little More Spring" which was performed at Caplan Theatre Studio in Philadelphia,...
May 25, 2017 • No Comments
Arts Fest showcases MC talent
Zach Pasciak, Staff Writer
On Saturday, April 8, Mount Carmel held its annual Spring Arts Festival, a celebration of the talent and hard work of Mount Carmel's art community. The Fest, which ran...
April 12, 2017 • No Comments
Pickert’s new cookbook offers inspiration to adolescent chefs
Conor Langs, Student Editor
After months of planning, preparation, cooking, and writing, Mount Carmel's newest author is on the verge of publication. The Adolescent Chef, written by senior and chef...
March 16, 2017 • No Comments
February 3, 2017
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Daily Caravan Update
Zack Pasciak, Staff Editor
September 20 Today marks the second day of Freshman IMPACT Week. IMPACT Week is basically just a week of volunteer work for students. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors each...
September 19, 2017
Everyday epics at MC
Jack Lockard and Conor Langs, Student Editors
June 2 . . . Last day of exams --- then summer begins! And that's a wrap for mccaravan.org and "Everyday Epics" for this year. Faithful readers can look for new content...
October 12, 2016
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Features
Gratitude for a “life-changing” school
Jack Lockard, Student Editor
When I first transferred to Mount Carmel, I was a little nervous about making friends and adjusting to...
May 17, 2017 • No Comments
Dang, has it been that long?
Conor Langs, Student Editor
Life is full of expressions and feelings. We often express what we're feeling to others, verbally ...
May 10, 2017 • No Comments
McNamara ’17 to follow in family’s footsteps at U of I
Zach Pasciak, Staff Writer
As we near the end of the year, Mount Carmel seniors are tasked with deciding what their future will...
May 8, 2017 • No Comments
McClurge to pursue his next adventure at Cornell
Jack Lockard, Student Editor
Phazione McClurge first visited Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, in the winter, falling...
May 5, 2017 • No Comments
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Jackson Park field house offers place for community to gather
Zack Pasciak, Staff Writer
One block east of Mount Carmel, the Jackson Park Field House offers members of the community a place to participate in a variety of activities, from pickleball to after-school...
April 7, 2017 • No Comments
South Side YMCA aims to help all generations
Conor Langs, Student Editor
Just across the street from Mount Carmel's campus, the South Side YMCA offers people of all ages the opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic and academic activities....
March 29, 2017 • No Comments
- Prospects for presidential library and world class golf raise Woodlawn’s stock March 1, 2017
- Local coffee house injects life into Woodlawn March 1, 2017
- First Presbyterian Church of Chicago continues to serve South Side December 19, 2016
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Mount Carmel Football Begins
Caravan staff, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2017 • No Comments
MC Sports highlights
Zack Pasciak, Staff Writer
May 30: The spring sports schedule concluded over the weekend with an 8th place finish in the 400 meters for Dave Rogers at the state track finals, and disappointing losses...
March 24, 2017 • No Comments
Correa finishes 2nd in state diving
Zach Pasciak, Staff writer
Junior Eric Correa and the 12 members of the Mount Carmel swimming team took to sectionals on Saturday, February 18, at the University of Illinois at Chicago. For the...
March 13, 2017 • No Comments
Ferguson steps aside; Black to coach MC hockey in 2017-18
When Mr. Craig Ferguson '79 came back to Mount Carmel in 2013, he wasn't expecting to become the head hockey coach for the school. However, the school needed a new coach,...
March 10, 2017 • No Comments
11 student-athletes sign to play college ball
Conor Langs, Student Editor
On February 1, some of Mount Carmel's top student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue playing their respective sports at the collegiate stage. 11 seniors signed...
February 26, 2017 • No Comments
- IMG poses threat to high school sports February 2, 2017
- Swim captains challenge teammates to be their best January 10, 2017
- Facing bounce back year, Caravan breaks through against Vikings December 12, 2016
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Take journalism
Zach Pasciak, Staff Writer
Near the end of sophomore year, we received our course selection sheet for the next year. My schedule was basically set, except for whatever elective I chose to take. I remember...
May 23, 2017 • No Comments
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