Mount Carmel Academy - Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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mmf awmnl Arahrmg minhita, Zkanzfas b Qlnnhurteh bg the Sistgrz nf Gllyaufifg nf the 0 ' Elezzfeh Hirgiu cillllatg Zinratinn This institution, established in 1887 and originally known as All Hallows Academy, is pleasantly situated two and one-half miles west of the city of Wichita and is surrounded by sixty acres of picturesque ground. Thus the location is free from the noise of the city, and at the same time is easily accessible from the car line. The healthfulness of the locality conduces to activity and energy, while the quiet seclusion affords every facility for study. The spacious grounds are supplied with tennis court, basket ball and hockey fields, swings and other amusements, thus inviting the pupils to invigorating exercise. p Quilhings Owing to the ever-increasing number of students, new additions were made to the original All Ha1lows until the present academy is of magnificent proportions, with a front- age of 300 feet and accommodations for more than 250 students. The buildings, elegant and commodious, are supplied with every essential to health and comfort. The addition erected in 1900 contains dining halls, music and art studios, reception rooms, library, dormitories, andchapelg a spacious auditorium occupies the entire third floor, and affords' excellent facilities for concerts, recitals, and dramatic work. -

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6 Mo UNT CARMEL ACADEMY The latest and chief addition, completed in.1906, is in erfect architectural harmony with the former Wing, and no p. e has been spared in the furnishing of the various Zplaglnients. These comprise recreation parlors, gymnasium, laboratory, dormitories, private rooms, and study halls. ' St. ,jRHm:g's 'liall St. Mary's Hall is a separate building set apart as a resi- dence for the graduates. It is a handsome two-story .struc- ture of pressed brick, with trimmings of Bedford stone, and the interior is finished throughout in White enamel. It contains, besides attractive, well-ventilated private rooms, a sunny and cheerful living room, tvvo bathrooms, a kitchen and pantry. 1 . The Chrnttn nf Gm: Zgahg nf Cfgnurhes sv The grotto, erected on the campus to the north of the academy, is an architectural gem, attractive in design and appearance. In form it is an irregular dome about thirty feet long, sixteen feet wide, and twenty-eight feet high. It is constructed of small, . irregularly-shaped rocks, put to- gether so as to resemble the Work rather of nature than of art. In a niche Within stands, as a lily among thorns, the beautiful life-size statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, imported and presented to the institution by its ever-generous friend and benefactor, Rt. Rev. J. J. Hennessy, D. D. From a rock near the base of the statue, a little spring pours out its Spflrlfllng waters, which run along their rocky bed to an 0139111118 near the door, where they disappear from view. The grotto is a favorite retreat of the devout clients of our Blessed .Mother and many a fervent prayer goes up to her throne in heaven from this secluded shrine. A Satnitatinn car Flilnce the. health .of the students is of first importance, e attentlon 1S g1V6l1 to all its details. On every floor are numerous bath1'00111S, Supplied with hot and cold Water.