Advancing Carmel

February 11 & 12, 2022

Street Scenes 2021 “Home Sweet Home” was a great success! Our virtual event was well attended, and for the first time in history, we can say we reached people from around the world. We heard from one alumnus who watched from Ireland! The funds raised brought strong financial assistance to our students. The 2021 event featured some awesome bands and entertainment, but there is nothing like everyone coming together in person.

We are excited to be back on campus on February 11 and 12, 2022 for “Street Scenes Celebrates Carmel’s 60th Year.” Next year’s event will look a little different, but we are excited to feature some parts of the campus that we have not featured in the past. Of course, our traditional Student Show will be back along with some of the tried and true shows from the past. We will also continue our live music and feature some student groups as well. We can’t wait to gahter in person to enjoy the camaraderie that Street Scenes has provided for so many years on our campus!

Keep a lookout for our Street Scenes Ad Drive that will kick off in August. Our Ad Book is a great resource all year around and will be continuing for 2022!

Please reach out to Michelle Ptasienski ’92, Director of Street Scenes, at mptasienski@carmelhs.org, if you are interested in becoming part of the Street Scenes team. We have volunteer roles that are in need of filling, and we would love to have you on the team!

Celebrates Carmel’s

Since 1962, the Blessed Titus Brandsma Chapel has welcomed generations of Carmel Catholic students who have encountered Christ in Word and Sacrament under the luminous gaze of Mary, our Mother and Lady of Mount Carmel.

Beginning this summer, the Brandsma Chapel is undergoing an enhancement of its natural beauty. Our intention is to preserve the tradition of this place and reflect the legacy of our founders, while creating a timeless aesthetic worthy of the celebration of the Eucharist.

“The chapel transformation is a true spiritual gift to our community. So many formative moments of students’ lives at Carmel, and when they return as alumni, happen in this sacred place,” said Mrs. Kambra French, Director of Mission Effectiveness and Campus Ministry.

It is expected that the Chapel renovation will be complete this fall, along with a new Mary Frances Clarke Spiritual Center and an outdoor gathering space.

Our new interactive donor wall display, which will showcase Carmel’s philanthropic donors will be installed in the Kathy A. Nemmers Welcome Center at the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Please make sure to come by and take a look next time you are on campus. There will also be additional donor wall displays throughout campus by the Salvi Arena, Brandsma Chapel, and Auditorium. We are able to add these beautiful displays throughout campus thanks to our faithful donors and their strong commitment to Carmel and our mission.

Visit carmelhs.org/donate/ to see if your employer will match your donation to Carmel Catholic. We always appreciate your generosity toward our students!

COMPASS | Summer 2021

The Carmel Catholic Golf Classic returns to Glen Flora Country Club in Waukegan on Monday, August 23, featuring 18 holes played in a scramble format across the beautiful and challenging Glen Flora layout. In addition to golf, participants will be treated to lunch, a myriad of on-course games, raffles, prize giveaways, and a pig roast and open bar following the round.

A pair of par 3s will offer a 2021 Chrysler 300 and 2021 Jeep Renegade, both sponsored by Liberty Auto City for any player who is lucky enough to record a hole in one. Participants are also invited to meet former Chicago Bear and current Carmel Head Football Coach Jason McKie.

Entry fees are $400 for individuals and $1,500 per foursome and include a special gift bag, golf, boxed lunch, and dinner. Not a golfer? You can be a part of the action by joining us for the pig roast and social part of the day.

Sponsored in part by Iskalis American Floor Show, the Carmel Golf Classic supports families that have experienced financial hardship, assists students who have lost a parent during their time at Carmel Catholic, and helps bridge the tuition gap of $1,205 per student.

“Our hope is to make Carmel Catholic High School accessible to every family wishing for their student to be part of our faith-filled community,” said Carmel President Brad Bonham.

Registration, raffle ticket sales, and driving range privileges begin at 10 a.m. A boxed lunch will be available starting at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start promptly at Noon. The 19th hole cocktail reception will be held from 5-6 p.m., and the pig roast and open bar will be held from 5:30-9 p.m.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, offering premium exposure to a unique audience. Many sponsorships include golf, allowing you to enjoy a round in this pristine setting while networking with current and potential future clients. Sponsorships range from $175 to $7,500.

Designed in 1911, historic Glen Flora Country Club is a classic layout with lightning-fast greens that have withstood the test of time. Playing this private course is a unique and challenging experience, with towering oaks that frame nearly every hole, and a meandering stream that carves through the property, providing for natural ravine typography typically seen in the Chicago area. To learn more about the golf classic, visit carmelhs.org/golf/.