This week, November 8-14, 2020 is “Discover Catholic Schools Week” around the country! Parents, teachers, students and other community members play a vital role in Catholic education. Not only do they work and volunteer at the Academy, they instill values and expectations for academic excellence in their children at home. In a new limited series, we asked some of our Warrior Nation community members “Why Catholic Schools, and Why OLMC?” Today we check out the answers from our alumni community and stay tuned for more in a series of posts as we celebrate the best in Catholic education!
Carmel Chronicles
OLMC alumni share how OLMC made an impact on their lives!
Christian Ross '18
"Speaking as a graduate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel I can say that this school holds a very special place in my heart. I have made countless memories and friendships over the years. OLMC taught me so much and I am forever grateful. When I would wake up in the morning to go to school, I was so excited and couldn't wait to get into the building to see my teachers and friends. This just goes to show you how much of a second home OLMC was for me. I am Mt. Carmel! I will always be Mt. Carmel!"
Gabrielle Angresano '08
"The foundation of my Catholic faith began at OLMC decades ago. From the beginning years when my family became parishioners, to the later years where I participated in community and sports events; Mount Carmel has provided me with the joy and energy to be a part of something greater than myself- a community of people who share in the commitment to making our collective faith known and spread in its inherent goodness."
Justin Fernandez '07
In the spring of 2015, shortly after I had accepted a position as OLMC's Youth Minister and Middle School Religion teacher, Sr. Nora Lohan greeted me after mass with the words "welcome home." OLMC has always been my home; it's the place where I took my first steps in a lifelong journey of academic and spiritual learning, and it's the place where some of my most cherished friendships were born. But most importantly, Mount Carmel has taught me to be part of a larger family of believers who are striving towards the Love and Happiness beyond all worlds."