For the one hundred and forty first time the Academy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel proudly graduates their amazing students. This year’s class is a great group, is really creative and fun, just check out some of their answers and get to know these future leaders!
Congratulations Warriors!
Meet the Class of 2020!
The Class of 2020
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn
Name: Kaitlyn A.
Hometown: Bergenfield
How many years at OLMC?: 11 years
I like being at the Academy because of the supportive environment and the various opportunities we have to find different hobbies.
In the future you will see me as a doctor
Favorite movie: Jumanji
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Ask me about: Volleyball
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Don’t be afraid to do what you love even if people make fun of you.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: I will miss the teachers and the fun but supportive environment while in class.
Adam
Adam
Name: Adam B.
Hometown: Englewood
How many years at OLMC?: 7
I like being at the Academy because my friends are here.
Favorite movie: Captain America: Civil War
Favorite Book: I don’t have one
Ask me about: Anything
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Study hard
What will you miss most about OLMC?: My friends
Jack
Jack
Name:Jack B.
Hometown: West New York
How many years at OLMC?:9 years
I like being at the Academy because I learn a lot and have a great time.
In the future you will see me as an entrepreneur.
Favorite movie: The Lion King
Favorite Book: The Giver
Ask me about: How has Olmc changed my life
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Prepare for the future and work hard.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: All my friends and the teachers that have made Olmc an amazing experience.
Evan
Evan
Name: Evan B.
Hometown: Teaneck, New Jersey
How many years at OLMC?: 9 years
I like being at the Academy because everyone is nice and the academics are great!
In the future you will see me as a successful person.
Favorite movie: Bad Boys
Favorite Book: The Outsiders
Ask me about:Basketball
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Never give up on anything you're passionate about.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: The teachers.
Louis
Louis
Name: Louis C.
Hometown: Cliffside Park
How many years at OLMC?: Two
I like being at the Academy because everyone there is nice and the school is a very supportive environment.
In the future you will see me working as a lawyer or an engineer
Favorite movie: A Christmas Story
Favorite Book: The Boy who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.
Ask me about: My Cats, Aries and Gemini
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: A piece of advice I have is don't be afraid to ask questions or speak up in class.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: I will miss working with both my classmates and my teachers.
Sarah
Sarah
Name: Sarah F.
Hometown: Fort Lee, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 9
I like being at the Academy because I feel part of a loving community.
In the future you will see me as… A Marine Biologist
Favorite movie: Toy Story 3
Favorite Book: As Long As We're Together By: Judy Blume
Ask me about: Traveling
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Always be yourself.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: What I will miss most about OLMC is the teachers/faculty. They are my 2nd family. I will always consider OLMC my home away from home.
Celeste
Celeste
Name: Celeste H.
Hometown: Englewood
How many years at OLMC?: 2
I like being at the Academy because it's a fun environment
In the future you will see me as… a famous chef
Favorite movie: Central Intelligence
Favorite Book: Wonder
Ask me about: Food
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Always do your best work.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: my friends
Rohan
Rohan
Name: Rohan H.
Hometown: Teaneck NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 9
I like being at the Academy because of my friends, teachers, sports, and education.
In the future you will see me as an entrepreneur or something related to sports.
Favorite movie: Talladega Nights
Favorite Book: The Face on the Milk Carton
Ask me about: Basketball and shoes
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Stay focused on school and try to get as many scholarships as possible.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: My friends and playing basketball for the school.
Paige
Paige
Name: Paige I.
Hometown: Fort Lee, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 8 years
I like being at the Academy because… I grew up there.
In the future you will see me as… an adult
Favorite movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Ask me about: Japan, Astrology, Kpop, and dealing with siblings
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: “When you get what you want, that’s God’s direction. When you don’t get what you want, that’s God’s protection.” - Unknown
What will you miss most about OLMC?: Driving home
Shlok
Shlok
Name: Shlok J.
Hometown: Cliffside Park, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 3 [Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)]
I like being at the Academy because…
I love being at the academy since it allows me to communicate with all of my friends and have fun as a student.
In the future you will see me as…
The CEO of Apple
Favorite movie: 3 Idiots (strongly recommend it; it is on Netflix; don’t judge it because of its title; it’s rating is PG-13)
Favorite Book: Jurassic Park
Ask me about: My height
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?:
Do not admire Mrs. Cassidy (That was a joke). In all seriousness, don’t procrastinate.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: I will miss all of my teachers.
Alice
Alice
Name: Alice K.
Hometown: Leonia, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: I have spent 11 years at OLMC.
I like being at the Academy because of the overall welcoming environment that the school exhibits and the strong academic focus that the Academy’s curriculum offers.
In the future, you will see me as a researcher in the environmental sciences field.
Favorite movie: Little Forest
Favorite Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Ask me about: Good movies/books
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Strive for progress, not perfection.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: My friends
Caelyn
Caelyn
Name: Caelyn L.
Hometown: Englewood, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 6 years
I like being at the Academy because of the community here. I feel like everyone is just so nice and welcoming, but I am excited to have another experience like that in high school.
In the future you will see me as a doctor, specifically a pediatrician
Favorite movie: my favorite movie is probably one of the disney princess movies just because of the lessons in them.
Favorite Book: my favorite book is to kill a mockingbird
Ask me about
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: I just want to say that if you work hard and are determined to do and achieve something, it will happen.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: I am going to miss my teachers and the family that I built there.
Jacob
Jacob
Name: Jacob M.
Hometown: Bergenfield
How many years at OLMC?: 10
I like being at the Academy because it gives me social experience and a chance to see other people in many situations
In the future you will see me as a pro tennis player
Favorite movie: Uncle Drew
Favorite Book: Open
Ask me about: Tennis or competitive video games
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: When “school life” is looking pointless, look for experiences to make it part of your “everyday life”
What will you miss most about OLMC?: The challenges presented to me everyday, especially in situations where it looks like I won't win, with a view of the situation as “pointless” it takes a ton of pressure off and can make me enjoy it.
Akshay
Akshay
Name: Akshay N.
Hometown: Cresskill, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 4
I like being at the Academy because I get to learn new things, and make new friends.
In the future you will see me as an Entrepreneur
Favorite movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Favorite Book: Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
Ask me about: Science, and computers.
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Stay focused, and work hard.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: The teachers
Sofia
Sofia
Name: Sofia N.
Hometown: Englewood
How many years at OLMC?: 9 years
I like being at the Academy because… I was able to learn and I had the chance to build great friendships.
In the future you will see me as (hopefully) an artist or cartoonist.
Favorite movie:
Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird
Ask me about:
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Always try your best and don’t be afraid to fail ; you’ll learn quicker that way.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: The people I met.
Isabella
Isabella
Name: Isabella N.
Hometown: Edgewater
How many years at OLMC?: 5
I like being at the Academy because of the positive environment.
In the future you will see me as successful.
Favorite movie: Always Be My Maybe
Favorite Book: My Heart and Other Black Holes
Ask me about anything
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Make lots of good memories.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: my friends
Ethan
Ethan
Name: Ethan O.
Hometown: Teaneck
How many years at OLMC?: 9
I like being at the Academy because education is important.
In the future you will see me as…I’m not completely sure yet, as one needs time to think about these questions.
Favorite movie: I don’t have one
Favorite Book: Magnus Chase series
Ask me about: anything, nothing in specific is important
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Pay attention in school.
Madeline
Madeline
Name: Madeline P.
Hometown: Tenafly, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 10 years
I like being at the Academy because my friends there are like my family.
In the future you will see me as… Maddy
Favorite movie: Blended
Favorite Book: Attack of the 50 foot Wallflower
Ask me about: Music, Kpop, Science, Origami, and Lacrosse
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Be persistent with your work and go for gold.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: snow days
Maximilian
Maximilian
Name: Maximilian R.
Hometown: Englewood (The best town)
How many years at OLMC?: Since kindergarten - 9 years
I like being at the Academy because of the many experiences and memories I have made with my friends and teachers.
In the future you will see me as a friend you can rely on.
Favorite movie: Probably Star Wars: The New Hope
Favorite Book: And Then There Were None
Ask me about: Gaming
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?:
What will you miss most about OLMC?: The people I met along the way.
Samantha
Samantha
Name: Samantha R.
Hometown: Englewood
How many years at OLMC?: 11
I like being at the Academy because of the amazing opportunities I get and the family-like atmosphere.
In the future you will see me as a teacher or a nurse
Favorite movie: A Dog’s Purpose
Favorite Book: The Fault in Our Stars
Ask me about: How the first OLMC volleyball team started
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Never be afraid to try something new such as a sport or club.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: My friends, volleyball team, and the amazing staff.
Nicholas
Nicholas
Name: Nicholas R.
Hometown: Cliffside Park, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 2 school years
I like being at the Academy because of all the friends I have made.
In the future you will see me as a successful person and a trustworthy friend.
Favorite movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Favorite Book: “And Then There Were None” by, Agatha Christie
Ask me about: My annoying brother
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Prepare as much as possible for anything that may come your way.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: The experiences that I had.
Matthew
Matthew
Name: Matthew T.
Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
How many years at OLMC?: 7 years
I like being at the Academy because the student and teacher dynamics are unlike most schools.
In the future, you will see me working hard every day to become a doctor.
Favorite movie: The Star Wars franchise
Favorite Book: And Then There Were None -- Agatha Christie
Ask me about: My Life
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Always work hard and never give up.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: The teachers.
Isabella
Isabella
Name Isabella V.
Hometown: Bergenfield, New Jersey
How many years at OLMC?:8
I like being at the Academy because it feels like my second home
In the future, you will see me as a positive and successful woman
Favorite movie: Mean girls
Favorite Book: Better off as Friends
Ask me about: Volleyball!
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?: Don’t be afraid to try new things.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: I will miss the community and my teachers.
Kelsey
Kelsey
Name:Kelsey V.
Hometown:Bergenfield
How many years at OLMC?:10 years since preK 4
I like being at the Academy because I get to see my friends that I grew up with.
In the future you will see me as an engineer
Favorite movie:6 underground
Favorite Book:The Outsiders
What is one piece of advice you have for the younger Warriors?:Grades don’t determine your intelligence.
What will you miss most about OLMC?: My volleyball experience.