Mount Carmel High School - El Conquistador Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Rev Brendan Hourihcm. O.Ccxrm. Rev. Eugene McCcxllen. O.Carm. Rev. Aloysius Nagle O Ccxrm Biology and Mathematics Mathemati and Engli Languages and Religion in l934. lt was designed ti meet in every way the stringent regulations of the City Building Commission as they were emphasized in that year because of earthquake shocks. The classrooms are spacious and well-lighted, the laboratories are large and well-equipped, the library provides an ever-increase ing volume of information in very pleasant and studious surroundings. The school chapel, blessed by the Sacramental Presence, greets every boy on his entrance and exit. The gymnasium and swimming pool offer excellent facilities for pupil needs. The play-ground, equipped and maintained by the Fathers' Club, provides splendid opportunities for out-door games and activities. Mount Carmel High School is accredited to the University of California. This accreditation brings with it the privilege of entrance into the University without examination for pupils who have maintained a B average in their high school studies. On the same condition, Carmel students may enter any of our Catholic or non-sectarian Colleges or Universities. The Courses of Studies followed at Mount Carmel are in accordance with those furnished by the Archdiocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools. While certain essentials, such as Religion, English, and U. S. History are obligatory for all pupils, electives are nevertheless available to meet the variety of needs which are found in a large student body. Diplomas earned by graduates correspond to the courses of study fol- lowed. Sixteen credits are required for graduation. A credit in any subject is obtained by completing satisfactorily a course of thirty-eight weeks, five periods a week. Report cards are issued at the usual intervals. The Honor Roll for each grade is published each year, and medals are awarded to those who excel in various subjects. . ' , 1 Brother Lawrence, O.Ccxrm. Mr. William Quinlan Mr. Iohn Newe Office and Physical Education Science and Physical Education History and English

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sth. X rv, t l fl 'J- evfll erVDaly. lQ.Carm. Rev. Albert Schwartz. O.Carm. Rev. Edward Duffy O Carm ff It I ice-Prirtcrpal Languages and History History and Religion . L i - f' Mount Carmel High School began in September, 1934. As most of us recall, the first classes were held in St. Rap-hael's Parish Hall. The Faculty consisted of two Carmelite Fathers, and the Student Body numbered sixty boys. Then in December of the same year our present school building opened its doors for the first time to its first pupils and faculty. Solemn dedication services were held on Ianuary 6, 1935. His Excellency, the Most Reverend .Archbishop of Cantwell, assisted by the Carmelite Provincial and by the clergy of the Southwest District, officiated on this memorable occasion. Our first Glee Club, under the direction of Father Matthias Lani, rendered appro- priate music. A Catholic Boys' High School had long been considered necessary for the ever-increasing Catholic population of the Southwest District of Los Angeles. The Carmelite Fathers of the New York Province devoted their resources and their best efforts to meet this need. Mount Carmel's constant growth and development are evidence of the success which, under Divine Providence, has continued to bless their enterprise. As might be expected, the new High School was named for and dedi- cated to the great Patroness of the Carmelite Order. lts official title is Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School. With the invocation of Our Lady, every class and every activity in Mount Carmel begins. Her statue guards the main portals, her image gazes from its lofty eminence in the School Chapel on the succeeding generations of Carmel's sons. lt is Our Lady who gives life and meaning and inspiration to the work of the school, Hlesus in mente, Maria in corde are the principal objectives of Carmelite education in Mount Carmel High School. The school building was the firs of itspfpe to be erected in Los Angeles 67 I . 609-s I X Rev. Peter T. Liebau, O.Carm. Rev. Bernard ly, O.Carm. Rev, Kevin Morrissey 0 Cam-, ,History and Mechanical Drawing Physics and Chemistry Religlon f . 'Rm.. 'W

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Mr Roger Wagner Mr. George Casey Mr. Virgil Freeman Languages and Music Mathematics and English Aeronautics Religious instruction occupies a regular period in each school day. Con- fessions are heard on each Thursday preceding the First Friday. This latter is General Communion Day for all pupils. On the greater Church festivals, Solemn High Mass is sung in the presence of the entire student body. The ex- cellent Glee Club provides suitable music. Each season of the Ecclesiastical Year receives its proper emphasis by the respective devotions. The Sodality of Our Blessed Lady assists in giving proper place to the regular devotions to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Our Lady's Day has now become a tradition during the month of May in each school year. Cn it takes place the annual enrollment in the Scapular of Mount Carmel. The yearly retreat helps all classes in the school to focus particular attention on spiritual and moral essentials. In athletics Carmel continues to establish creditable records in each suc- ceeding year. This year another all-Catholic Tournament Championship was won by the Varsity Basketball team. The 'BH team too added another cham- pionship in the same sport. The Football Championship was missed by just one game. ln Baseball Carmel divided honors with its opponents. lntra-mural competition was highlighted by the Handball Tournament. The Swimming Team did very well, as usual. Track, wrestling, boxing, and tennis rounded out the athletic program. Mount Carmel is naturally very proud of the alumni, 402 in all, who are now serving their Country in the various branches of the Armed Forces. Their frequent visits and frequent letters are alike proof of the influence of Carmel in their lives. Likewise Carmel is encouraged by the number of its alumni chosen for college work under the several specialized programs. Dartmouth, Colgate, Yale, Harvard, Notre Dame, Columbia, Gonzaga, Kansas State and Texas Tech now number former Carmel boys among their students. Mrs. Frances Newe Mrs. Donald Carr Office Library ! i f