Coach Hagadone: Making Volley Cub History!
Raleigh Lusignan, Writer
January 17, 2020
How are champions made? (Eight times!) With thirteen years of experience coaching MCA’s volleyball team, Coach Hagadone lead our Volley Cubs into their eighth state championship. Coach Hagadone was very hopeful going into the playoffs because she believed that her team has a strong core as well ...
Carmelettes, Cubettes, and Rhythm Get Their Dance On
Raleigh Lusignan, Writer
January 17, 2020
On January 14, members of Mount Carmel’s Carmelettes, Cubettes, and Rhythm teams showcased their talents at the Show of Dances in the MCA Assembly Center by conducting a dress rehearsal to prepare themselves for competitions in the near future. Co-captains —Madison Fricke, Ainsleigh Armand, and E...
Brown Foundation 2019
Echoes Staff
September 22, 2019
The Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation held its annual Service Learning Celebration at the Pontchartrain Center on Sept. 10, 2019. The Foundation awarded Mount Carmel Academy $11574.00 for grants submitted for the school year. The Foundation also awarded each principal with $1000 to foster service...
An Honorable Night for MCA’s Honor Society Inductees
Raleigh Lusignan, Echoes Writer
May 8, 2019
On Monday, April 29, 2019, Mount Carmel Academy students were inducted into multiple honor societies in the Mother Thèrése Chevrel Assembly Center. These societies were Mu Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society, and the French, Latin, Spanish, Tri-M Music, and International Thespian Honor Societies. C...
Fortis Fortuna Iuvat! Latin Students Receive Their Laurels
Raleigh Lusignan, Echoes Writer
May 8, 2019
Latin students had an Award Ceremony and Pizza Social on Tuesday, April 30th. Students from both Mr. Roussel’s and Mr. Marshall’s classes, roughly a hundred participants, were awarded. They received gold and silver medals and certificates for their outstanding work. We are proud of you! Latin I...
Softball Shutout! Cubs Senior Game is a Success
Madison Leze, Echoes Writer
April 1, 2019
On Tuesday, March 19, the Mount Carmel softball team celebrated the senior players, Addy Grundmeyer, Ashley Ortiz, and Madison Savarese, and their commitment to the team over the past couple of years. For the senior game, the cubs played Chapelle High School and won with a complete shutout. Althoug...
Freshmen Pick the Frosh Queen Nominees & Court
Ella Clouatre, Echoes Writer
February 26, 2019
On the night of February 15th, the ninth grade had the time of their lives at the Frosh Queen Dance. Towards the end of the dance, the nominees for Frosh Queen were introduced. The nominees included: Jillian Bruno, Ella Clouatre, Molly Clouatre, Tatum Clouatre, Olivia Edler, Mia Formaster, Lorraine...
(Girls) Run the World: Women in Politics
Anastasia Walker, Echoes Writer
February 26, 2019
Women are getting involved in politics like never before. According to Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics, 23.7% of Congress seats are filled by women, including 43 colored women. The number of women governors have gone up from 6 to 9 since 2018, a record number. Women also hold 28.6% of the st...
Thankful for a Carmelite Education: Reflections from Students
Sophia Sonnier, Reagan Laird, Ella Clouatre, and Audrey Reynaud
February 15, 2019
Sophia Sonnier, Class of 2023: Having the gift of Carmelite education has been a blessing for me. I am fortunate enough to not only go to a very academic and athletic school, but also a Carmelite school. Being able to pray multiple times a day with my peers gives me a deeper connection to them, a...
STK Success at the Louisiana Thespian Festival
Echoes Staff
February 8, 2019
Our amazing STK members traveled to Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA for the 2019 Louisiana Thespian Festival on January 25 & 26. We are so proud to announce that all six of our Individual Events earned a Superior and qualified for International Thespian Festival: Solo Musical...
Humble of Heart: Gym Day 2019
Echoes Staff
January 23, 2019
On Friday, January 11 the big day had finally arrived. The entire school has been preparing for GYM DAY—a day of games and spirited fun. The day began with a prayer centering on the theme HUMBLE OF HEART, a theme that the girls would emulate throughout all the activities of the day. At the ma...