Forty Years of Cheers
October 2, 2017
This year’s Spirit Days marked the fortieth anniversary of our beloved Mount Carmel tradition! Echoes went into our archives to find out what we said four decades ago about the first-ever Spirit Day celebration for the Pink Panthers, Purple Butterflies, Ragdolls, and the freshman theme for 1977-78, the ...
Echoes: October Edition
October 1, 2017
What's new at Mount Carmel Academy and around the greater New Orleans area?
Jamie Leak & Vivien Poche Sing their Hearts Out
Emily Schexnayder
October 1, 2017
Have you ever fantasized about being on television? On Thursday, September 7th, two Mount Carmel students, Vivien Poche and Jamie Leak, took a step towards making their dreams come true by auditioning for the new rebooted season of American Idol. Tenth grader Jamie Leak sang “Before He Cheats...
October’s Music Countdown
October 1, 2017
Today’s music has such an impact on young adults today because of how it expresses the emotions so many of us are feeling. Music can help us cope no matter how we feel, whether we are hanging out with friends or relaxing alone. "Look You Made Me Do" After Taylor Swift’s long break, she is finally m...
The Old Coffeepot: Dependable Fuel for MCA Students
Emma Little
October 1, 2017
Students of Mount Carmel Academy heavily rely on a morning cup of coffee to keep up their energy throughout the day; The Old Coffeepot’s classic Creole-Cajun cuisine provides the same boost in spirits from enjoying original Louisiana soul food dishes in a homey environment. The Old Coffeepot is a ...
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Amstutz
October 1, 2017
Mrs. Kelly Amstutz is a Western Civilization teacher at Mount Carmel Academy. It is her third year teaching at the school, and she is very excited for this school year. She has fallen in love with Mount Carmel’s community; Mrs. Amstutz says she loves how the school is like one big family, even though...
October in NOLA: Event Roundup
October 1, 2017
October in New Orleans brings cooler weather (hopefully!) and lots of festivals and events to attend. Haven't decided what to do this month? We've got the events roundup to help you decide. This year is the second annual Beignet Fest in City Park. Attendance is free, and there will be music and lot...
Statue of Fatima Touches Students
Abbigail Alonzo, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2017
On Thursday, September 21, Mount Carmel Academy’s Assembly Center, which normally hosts athletic events, pep rallies, and class dances, was transformed into a sacred place of worship. Earlier this year, Pope Francis blessed six statues of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and sent them off to six d...
Anchors Aweigh for Spirit Day
Abbigail Alonzo, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2017
This year’s Pink Panther Senior class of 2018 chose the theme “Seniors Treasure their Last Adventure.” The students were dressed as pink, white, and black pirates and sported a panther with crossbones on their backs.
Snowballs in SNOLA
October 1, 2017
Snowball season runs from March to October yearly, so it’s almost time to say goodbye until next year. Which snowball place is your favorite? Where will you be going to get the last snowball of the warm weather season?