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The Caravan
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The Caravan
The student news site of Mount Carmel High School

The Caravan
James McCormac '25

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor

James McCormac is a senior at Mount Carmel. He lives in Bridgeport and attended Old Saint Mary’s Grammar School.

James is a member of the varsity football team, the chess team, boxing, Student Council, Caravan Media Group, and The Merchant. Outside of school James enjoys doing volunteer work and training for his pilot’s license, for which he has close to 100 hours of flight time. His hobbies are reading and lifting. He notoriously does not check his email.

 

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Malloy stands proudly with his award and scholarship at the Scholistic Press Association of Chicago's annual conference at Northwestern University on March 14, 2025.

Matt Malloy named SPAC Journalist of the Year

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
March 22, 2025
Father David Dillon was one of the most beloved members to ever grace the Mount Carmel Community.

Fr. David Dillon 1939-2025

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
March 4, 2025
Frausto has proved himself to be a true Man of Carmel through his hard work and perserverance through adversity.

David Frausto: CNA

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
March 1, 2025
The MC chess team, pictured at the 2025 State Tournament in Peoria, has grown and thrived.

Check and mate: MC chess sees increased success

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
February 19, 2025
MC students play at the All Saints Day Mass on November 1, 2024.

Instrument electives, a note-worthy choice

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
February 18, 2025
Blake Lopez '20 has already become one of MC's more accomplished recent graduates.

From MC to Oxford, Blake Lopez ’20 accomplishes academic greatness

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
January 15, 2025
James McCormac '25 sits in a cockpit on his discovery flight that he took when exploring an interest in aviation.

Caravan students taking to the skies

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
November 12, 2024
Caleb Tucker lines up against the St. Rita Mustangs’ offense in their matchup during the second week of the regular season. Tucker and his defensive teammates led the Caravan to their first and only shutout so far this year.

Bonecrusher makes MC football history as varsity freshman

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
October 24, 2024
Senior James McCormac poses for a photo before his first day of school as a freshman on August 23, 2021.

A senior’s advice for freshmen

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer, News and Features Editor
September 11, 2024
The two state championship trophies that were won this year.

The best athletic year of this century

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
June 5, 2024
Mrs. Chappetto speaks at Holy Name Cathedral on May 14, 2024, as the first woman to give an MC commencement address.

Mrs. Chappetto makes MC history with commencement speech

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
May 18, 2024
(pictured left to right) Ms. Eleanore Menke, Mr. KC Perlberg, Mr. John Stimler, and Mr. Walter Perez are some of the most dedicated employees at MC.

Appreciating some of MC’s most dedicated workers

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
(left to right) Wyatt Knight, Alex Kazmierczak, Gavin McGovern, Matthew Potter, and (background) Kyron Wright return from practicing in Jackson Park Outer Harbor on May 4, 2024.

MC sets sail with a new Caravan team

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Dale Twine '25 is a tennis player at MC and is in the honors program.

Dale Twine–Caravan Superfan

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
The Caravan students do their walk along the Lakefront in 2023.

Straggling students need to step up for Walkathon fundraising

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Members of the cast rehearse a scene for the upcoming production of A Separate Peace.

Drama Club returns with A Separate Peace

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
MC shavees raised money to fight childhood cancer before getting their heads shaved in front of the school.

MC goes bald for Baldrick’s

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
March 23, 2024
The tennis team is ready to dominate this season and live up to the standards other MC sports have set this year. Pictured from left to right are junior Marty Wilmes, senior Roshan Kalubi, and junior Dale Twine.

Game on–tennis team is ready to play

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
The Caravan wrestling team finished with a dominant win over Yorkville for another state title.

Wrestling team pins down another state championship

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
The STEM Cohort had the unique opportunity to check out the Chicago Auto Show.

STEM Cohort rolls out to the Auto Show

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
The Caravan chess team competed in the State Tournament on February 9th and 10th at the Peoria Civic Center.

State tourney success for Caravan chess

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Mr. Wilson is excited to help the young men of Carmel improve their algebra skills.

Mr. Wilson jumps into the Caravan

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
The Alumni Gym has hosted much of Mt. Carmel’s legendary history.

Nothing beats events in the Alumni Gym

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
The Development offices are located above the Commons and Cacciatore Gym.

MC Development team doing important work behind the scenes

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
January 12, 2024
The Caravan Cup trophy with Brother John’s spitoon on top has been dormant in recent years.

The Caravan Cup should make a return

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
December 22, 2023
The swim team practices after school in the MC pool.

Back in the swim of things

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
MC students help prepare the donated food drive items for delivery to the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry.

MC completes another annual Thanksgiving food drive

James McCormac, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
The three writers for The Caravan in the 21st Century Media course this year are (from left) Matt Malloy, Jack Breakey, and James McCormac.

In this season of thankfulness, it’s great to have The Caravan back

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
Scholastic Bowl starters Naath Kulatunga and Leonard Siegal

Scholastic Bowl rings in new season

James McCormac, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
MC junior Leonard Siegal speaks to assembled veterans and the MC community at the Veterans Day gathering.

MC shows appreciation at Veterans Day assembly

James McCormac, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
The mural on the wall of in first floor hallway features some current and past alumni staff.

The importance of Caravan alums coming back to serve

James McCormac, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Caravan Connections flag football team came in first place in a recent competition.

Caravan making connections through new organization

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
On Board Three, junior Declan Deering plays chess with fellow teammate junior Alex Urban.

MC chess is back and booming

James McCormac ’25, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
Ryan Clark tapes quarterback Jack Elliott's wrists pre-game.

The unsung workhorses of the MC Athletic Department

James McCormac, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
Juniors and seniors in Mr. Scheuring’s Studium teach freshman poker with Connect 4 chips.

MC shifts back to Studium

James McCormac, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
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Mrs. Miguez works in the new counseling offices on the first floor of the Graham Center.

Mrs. Miguez Begins First Year of Mount Carmel Counseling

James McCormac, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
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