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Mr. Jack Molloy ’90 talks to the Business Club on March 4, 2026.
From Mount Carmel to Motorola, Jack Molloy ’90 shares lessons on leadership and success
Derek Ozuna '27, Staff Writer • March 12, 2026

What does it take to work one’s way from answering phones at a company to running part of a multibillion-dollar global business? For Mount Carmel alumnus Jack Molloy...

Mr. Kenna Odeluga holding the Land of Lincoln trophy above his head
Staying True to Home
Carlos Cerda, Staff Writer • February 23, 2026

When Mr. Kenenna Odeluga first arrived on campus in Urbana-Champaign, everything felt new and challenging. Living away from home, balancing practices, classes, and homework,...

Mr. Casey Toner graduated from MC in 2001 and now reports for the Better Government Association.
Following the questions that matter
Derek Ozuna '27, Staff Writer • January 15, 2026

When Mr. Casey Toner graduated from Mount Carmel in 2001, he did not know he would one day spend his career investigating governments and holding powerful institutions accountable...

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Mr. Jake Litman is in his first year as a substitute teacher at MC.
Welcome MC’s new “Super Sub,” Mr. Litman
Rocco Lopez '26, Staff Writer • February 26, 2026

What happens when a sports-obsessed journalism major steps into a classroom for the first time? For Mr. Jake Litman, the answer is simple: you embrace it. Mount Carmel’s...

Coach Trey Ross has coached on the varsity football staff for 5 years and is in his first year teaching physical education at MC.
Coach Ross happy to be back full-time at MC
Anthony Chavez '26, Staff writer • December 5, 2025

At Mount Carmel, students know Coach Trey Ross from two places, the gym and the football field. By being the physical education teacher and varsity outside linebackers coach,...

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Barbara Burns (far left) chaperones MC student trips to the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago often to make sure all classes can have the opportunity to experience service.
Students exemplify Carmelite values at the food market
Dominic Mancilla '25, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Men of Carmel are made inside and outside of the classroom. Every week, two groups of Mount Carmel sophomores generously volunteer to work at the food pantry inside of...

The once-impressive Loretto Academy building presently is unoccupied and in disrepair.
Loretto Academy stirs memories of another era
Artem Massey, Staff Writer • March 4, 2021

The former Loretto Academy, located on East 65th Street, just south of Mount Carmel's campus, has always stood out to me. Its sheer magnitude calls out and demands attention....

Schererville, Indiana, is just 50 minutes from Chicago, but it's a whole different world  (Photo credit: Joey BLS via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.)
Schererville offers a quiet alternative
Angel Samperio, Staff Writer • February 5, 2021

I have lived in Schererville, Indiana, since March of 2005. The town has a lot to offer, except at night, when there is little to do besides going to the diner or to Dunkin....

View from a house on 86th street that shows just how average this average neighborhood is.
Avalon Park: a tight-knit, friendly community
Freddie Gist, Staff Writer • January 25, 2021

I come from a quiet area on 86th Street in the Avalon Park area, and since I have lived here my entire life, I can easily say it is very unremarkable. My immediate neighborhood...

Freshman Sam Gall performs a solo piece on the piano at Fine Arts Night on April 28. 2026.
MC Fine Arts Night showcases student talent
Anthony Chavez '26, Staff writer • May 5, 2026

Can a school mostly known for sports also stand out in the arts? Mount Carmel answered that with a night full of performances and creativity. MC hosted its first annual...

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Jeremy Ingram (left) and Aaron Hyler celebrate after being inducted into NHS.
MC juniors inducted into NHS
Anthony Chavez '26, Staff writer • May 1, 2026

Late night studies, hard work during class, and staying disciplined has paid off as a select group of Mount Carmel juniors were into the National Honors Society on April 27. The...

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(from left)  MC students Daniel Moody, Luke Segroves, Terry Dougherty, Gavin Conjar, William Walsh, Finn Ryan, and Patrick Breakey during Caravan Day/Walkathon.
Caravan Day/Walkathon changes bring new energy to Mount Carmel tradition
Carlos Cerda '26, Staff Writer • April 25, 2026

Mount Carmel‘s annual Walkathon is getting a new look this year combining fundraising with school spirit activities to create a more exciting experience for students. Traditionally...

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Students rehearse Julius Caesar in the BHPAC on April 15th, 2026.
MC staging production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
Rocco Lopez '26, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026

The Mount Carmel theater program is preparing for its latest production, Julius Caesar, bringing themes of political conflict and loyalty to center stage. Students and directors...

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The 2026 MC Women’s Panel answers student-created questions on March 27, 2026; from left, Ms. Samantha Lazzaro, Mrs. Kristina Luster, Mrs. Vanessa Miguez, Ms. Jennifer Ramirez, Mrs. Jennifer Smola, and Mrs. Valentina Sorescu.
Women’s Panel discusses respect, gender issues
Derek Ozuna '27, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026

On Friday, March 27, in the Barry-Hughes Performing Arts Center, Mount Carmel held its second annual Women’s Panel to discuss issues of gender through the perspectives of...

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Several Mount Carmel students and faculty sacrificed their hair for the important cause on March 17, 2026.
Mount Carmel holds 20th annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser
Rocco Lopez '26, Staff Writer • March 21, 2026

As clippers buzzed and hair fell to the floor, Mount Carmel students and staff came together on March 17th for a cause way bigger than themselves. The school's annual St....

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Myself and Brendan Daigler calling the Sectional Championship game.
I guess it really is over
Rocco Lopez '26, Staff Writer • May 7, 2026

“Rocco, want to buy a camera off me?”  David Fidler said to me in Video Media class on November 17th, 2023. I remember this date so specifically because it was the...

TJ McQuillan (right) and I going to prom. (Not together.)
Maywood Legend Signing Out
Anthony Chavez, Staff writer • May 7, 2026

Most people don’t choose the harder path on purpose. For me I did without even realizing it at the time. When I had the opportunity to choose what high school to go to...

(from left) Anthony Chavez, Christian Clark, me, and TJ McQuillan traveled to Las Vegas for Caravan baseball.
More than just high school
Carlos Cerda '26, Staff Writer • May 7, 2026

As someone about to graduate, I reflect on my time at Mount Carmel with a regret. When I first walked into Mount Carmel as a freshman, I did not really understand what...

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Jacob Matise throws a pitch for the Caravan against Brother Rice on April 23, 2026.
Caravan baseball plays Brother Rice at Wrigley Field
Carlos Cerda, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

Playing on a big league field is something most high school athletes never experience, but Mount Carmel’s baseball team had that opportunity this season. On April 23...

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Senior Captain Ryland Supurgeci (left) and Freshman attackman Paddy Hogan rest together during a timeout vs Evanston on March 24th, 2026.
Mount Carmel lacrosse builds on foundation entering new season
Carlos Cerda '26, Staff Writer • March 27, 2026

With a bigger roster and more experience, the Mount Carmel lacrosse team is entering the new season with confidence and higher expectations. Head coach Matthew Kelly, now...

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(from left) Mick Carr, Luke Segroves, and Mihailo Popovic all are in leadership positions for the Caravan volleyball team this season.
MC volleyball eyes repeat success with new core
Anthony Chavez '26 March 27, 2026

What happens when a team loses most of its varsity roster but still believes in being able to get the job done? Mount Carmel’s volleyball team is heading into the new...

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Newly-named Student Body President Aaron Hyler talks at the Scholarship Breakfast on April 22.
Aaron Hyler steps into student presidency in new era
Derek Ozuna '27, Staff Writer • May 28, 2026

Student leadership at Mount Carmel has always meant responsibility, but there will be a change in the...

Sophomore Hunter Hawkins records one of his daily “poker face” TikToks.
The MC student with the ‘poker face’
Derek Ozuna '27, Staff Writer • April 29, 2026

What happens when the recognition that comes with being a high school student revolves around his TikTok...

Eugene McIntosh '94 is in his tenth year Running TheBIGS.
From MC to the Big Leagues
Rocco Lopez '26, Staff Writer • April 29, 2026

What does it take to turn a passion for sports into a platform that gives an entire community a voice? In...

The cast of MC's production of A Few Good Men rehearses on April 29 in the Barry-Hughes Performing Arts Center.
A Few Good Men is inaugural play in BHPAC
Christos Dimas '25, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

In the spring of 2023, the Mount Carmel Drama Department returned after a pandemic hiatus and performed a theater festival with several short acts. The performances were a...

All of the musicians from both MC and Notre Dame had a great time.
The fun of playing with the Notre Dame Jazz Ensemble
James McCormac '25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor • April 11, 2025

“Oh my god It’s my turn,” were the thoughts running through my head before I started playing. On Friday, April 4, the Notre Dame Jazz Ensemble came to Mount Carmel...

Brother Pedro talks with guests in the Huddle at the 2023 Gala.
Br. Pedro joins MC Campus Ministry
Jack Breakey '24, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023

A new Carmelite intern has joined the Mount Carmel community. Brother Pedro Mira is now working with MC Campus Ministry, and his main mission is to help students in their...

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