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Athletics
Emma Baynes ’22 Selected as CLC’s Dual Credit Student of the Year
Emma Baynes has been selected as this year’s winner of the Dual Credit Student of the Year Award from the College of Lake County. Emma was surprised with a celebration and virtual visit from CLC on May 18 during class. Emma was selected out of all students from Carmel and other local schools taking a Dual Credit class through CLC.
Dorian Halimi ’22 Named Top 10 in National Innovator Challenge
Dorian Halimi ’22 was among the top 10 winners in the US National Innovator Challenge and will represent the USA at the upcoming Global Challenge.
Fifth Student Earns Top ACT Composite Score
Isabella Pagano ’22 is the fifth Carmel student to recently earn the highest possible ACT composite score of 36, joining Lauren Kelley ’21, William DeKeyser ’21, Kyle Heinz ’21 and Matthew Wolf ’21.
Carmel’s Resident Meteorologist Granted Approval for WeatherBug Weather Station
With an eye always to the sky, Willie Gillespie ’23 received the go-ahead from school administration earlier this year for the purchase of an Earth Networks WeatherBug weather station. Researching, creating, and then using a sizable PowerPoint presentation to gain Principal Jason Huther’s approval, it took just under 30 minutes for Huther to grant Gillespie the go-ahead on the $3,500 a year system. The school’s cutting-edge science curriculum is expected to reap the benefits.
Nate Brill Named New Carmel Catholic Athletic Director
Carmel Catholic High School has named Nate Brill as its new athletic director, replacing Mark Pos, who announced his retirement earlier this spring. As associate director for admissions and an assistant football coach at Carmel since 2020, Brill brings nearly two decades of experience in public, private, and nonprofit educational systems.
“Winning teams are born of winning cultures and sustained success requires an organizational commitment to excellence,” said Brill. “In the near term, I look forward to building relationships with our students, coaches, and support staff, as well as with community members who are dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience here at Carmel. Over time, we will work together to grow a culture that honors our mission as a Catholic school, and that elevates the Corsair brand to even greater heights.” Senior Athletes of the Year Announced
Congratulations to our Senior Athletes of the Year! State Champion Lyndsey Basara, for her accomplishments in gymnastics and soccer, and Jalen Burton for his tremendous contributions in football, basketball and track.
Boys Tennis Competes at State Boys’ State Track Meet Competitors
Jalen Burton ‘21 and Luke Cerwin ‘23 competed at the 2021 IHSA 2A State Finals. 100M - Burton, 4th 200M - Burton, 4th 400M - Cerwin, 21st L. Jump - Burton, 10th
Congratulations to Jack Gallagher ’21 and Miles Whalen ’23 on their run through the state tennis finals tournament going 4-2 over 2 days/6 rounds. CJ Axente ’23 finished his first varsity year with a strong 2-2 showing in the state singles finals.
Four Girls’ Track Relay Teams Qualify for State
At the sectional meet on June 2, the girls’ track team was the runner-up, competing against 13 other teams. The team earned a total of 26 medals, the second most in school history. Four relay teams also qualified for the state meet.
Wrestler Christian Holmes ‘21 Competes in State Championship
Christian Holmes ‘21 wrapped up his stellar career on the mat with an appearance at the 2021 Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association State Championships, where he finished 1-2 at 138 pounds.
COMPASS | Summer 2021
