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Sounds of the Seasons was a festive start to the holiday season

Archbishop Carroll’s Band and Chorus Concert, Sounds of the Season, was the perfect start to the holiday season.

Barbie Volpe commented that the concert was "fabulous" and that the "students were so talented!"

Thank you to our gifted band and chorus students and their teachers, for making the Christmas concert so special. 

The entire event was LiveStreamed. Click here to hear the Sounds of the Season!

Carroll-ers bring Christmas cheer by conducting 4th annual Christmas Tour at Broomall Rehabilitation

On Saturday, our Carroll Carolers from CSC, Best Buddies, and the Band conducted our 4th annual Christmas Tour at Broomall Rehab! They performed two Christmas shows to bring Christmas cheer to the residents and dementia unit at Broomall Rehab. They enjoyed a nice lunch at Joes Pizza in Broomall to wrap up the day. Thirty-five Carroll students with Mr. Larimer and Fr. Spez gave up their Saturday morning to spread Christmas joy to these great people. Thankful for Ms. Mscisz and St. Katharine’s Day School students for joining us as well! #CarrollChristmas

Archbishop Carroll family shows holiday spirit with nearly 200 Christmas inflatables

A Sea of Inflatables makes up “The Christmas House” located on Fairview Road in King of Prussia, home to Christopher Anderson ’18 and Tommy Anderson ’20.

The Anderson Family moved into their King of Prussia home in December 2006, and have been decorating for the holidays ever since.

Through the years, Chris became increasingly involved in the holiday decorating. “Our family loved Christmas and it was a fun way to celebrate. We started out with 7-8 inflatables. Every year after Christmas we would buy more when they were on sale. Year after year, it grew and grew to what it is today.”

Today, nearly 200 inflatables sit on the King of Prussia property during the Christmas season. The Anderson Family even upgraded their electrical panel to handle all of the added electricity.

“The community has always been very supportive of the display each year,” said Chris. “The kids in the neighborhood are so excited to drive by, and seeing the smiles on their faces is worth all the hard work. The amount of cars that drive by each night is extremely rewarding and reminds us why we do the display each year.”

If you’re looking for something special to do around the holidays, check out this unbelievable Christmas display! Thank you to the Anderson Family for bringing so much spirit to the holidays!

Patriothon's Trivia Night a Terrific Turnout!

We saw a great turnout yesterday for Patriothon's Trivia night, as both students and alumni enjoyed an evening of fun! There were minute to win it games for bonus points in addition to the trivia games! Mr. Scanlan was the host of the evening. Over $350.00 was raised for Patriothon. #CarrollCares

Brendan Gould ’20, President of Archbishop Carroll’s Interact Club, attended a Christmas Party at the Wayne Rotary. At this Christmas party, Archbishop Carroll’s Interact Club was formally introduced to the Wayne Rotary through Brendan. Brendan then spoke about Carroll happenings and the planned service projects at Carroll. It was an evening of great food, speakers and fun.

St. Katherine's and Carroll Students were #FreezinforaReason!

Last Friday Archbishop Carroll and St. Katherine's participated in the Polar Bear Plunge at Souderton High School. The entire bocce team and one team member from every Spring and Fall sport jumped in and helped raise over $1,600.00 for Special Olympics!

Game Club experiences PAX Unplugged

There was no school on December 6th, and 11 students from our Game Club enjoyed the day off at PAX Unplugged, a board game convention at the Philadelphia Convention Center!

Calling all Scholars!

Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is an academic summer enrichment program for outstanding high school students from around the world. Each summer, students from over 125 countries participate in one of five interdisciplinary, 2-week sessions at Yale’s historic campus. Immerse yourself in a global learning community at Yale this summer. YYGS offers sessions in the humanities, social sciences, STEM fields, and a new cross-disciplinary track that incorporates all of the above. Regular Decision Deadline is Jan 15, 2020. Learn more: https://globalscholars.yale.edu/how-to-apply . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected].

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Featured Teacher: Mr. Gallagher

Broadcast Journalism & Media Production

Why did you want to be a teacher? ”Before teaching I did web design work for a wholesale company. I was unhappy with the monotony of a desk job in an office and the lack of creative expression. I wanted a job that would be dynamic and mentally stimulating every day, and would allow me to have fun and express myself I recalled my time in high school, and thought of the teachers who made a lasting impact on me in my formative years and realized I wanted to help young individuals in the same way they helped me. I could help teens mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, while sharing the various loves for which I had originally went to school- video production and digital media.”

Why do you enjoy teaching your subject? ”I grew up with computers and technology and always had an interest in movies and TV, so everything I teach has been a lifelong passion of mine. My first ever job was working at a theatre, and my undergrad degree is in Film and Video with a minor in web development. It is so fun to discuss with students the intricacies of a movie, and analyze them in the same way they do a novel in their English class. Entertainment is such a big component of their lives and I think it is important for them to understand what they are absorbing subconsciously while watching something.”

How long have you been teaching at Carroll? “This is my fifth year at Carroll. There were students who graduated last year that I had known since they were freshmen so it felt a little weird at the start of the year when I no longer saw them in the TV studio or the halls every day.”

Fun Facts:

- I am an extremely avid movie fan and am at the theatre several times a week. Last calendar year I saw 144 different movies in theatres. My current count for 2019 is 104... so I have some catching up to do if I want to break my record.

- I married my senior prom date, who I originally met on Kairos. It's always fun to tell the seniors this because you can tell from their facial reactions that they are thinking about who they're taking to prom or who they met on Kairos.

- I have three dogs, Nelson, Murdock, and Jessica Bones. The boys are Australian Shepherds. Jessie is a shepherd mix.

- In addition to movies I collect board games and comic books. Carroll's Game Club is largely fueled by games on loan from my personal collection.

Don't miss the Dominic L. Coyle Memorial 3V3 Tournament!

Please click here to register!

Dominic would have graduated with the Class of 2017. He personified what it means to be engaged in the world. His outreach to his peers, to his community and to anyone whose path he crossed resonated and remains with them. Join us for this day of fun, where we remember Dominic's loving spirit. 

College Acceptances and Scholarships

Seniors should bring in their college acceptance letters and scholarships to the Guidance Office. All scholarship information for both the college you plan to attend and scholarship money you receive from other colleges will be included in the graduation booklet. 

Essay Help

Sister Marianna in the Guidance Office is available to help students with their essays for college. Stop by Guidance to set up an appointment with Sister. Or, click here to email Sister to set up a time.

College Visits

A list of colleges visiting Carroll can be found on our website under CarrollU.   College sign-up sheets are available in the Guidance Office. Students must sign up for the visit by the end of 6th period the day before the visit.

Scholarships

Students are encouraged to check the scholarship list in Naviance on a regular basis. Scholarships are constantly being added. A list of scholarships is also available on our website under CarrollU. Students can also access FastWeb.org which is another resource for scholarships.

FAFSA Reminder

Just a reminder that the FAFSA application opened October 1st. It's a free application for federal student aid. Go to    fafsa.gov    to apply.

Archbishop John Carroll High School (ID#: 26487) has the opportunity to earn cash from Giant A+ School Rewards, a great fundraising program run through your local here , each time you shop there! Last year, Giant awarded more than $4,000 to Carroll!

 

All you have to do is designate Archbishop Carroll as the school of your choice at GiantFoodStores.com, and we will receive cash each time you shop at Giant and use your Bonus Card, Sept. 6, 2019 through Mar. 14, 2020. It takes just a couple minutes to sign up and can have a tremendous impact on our school!

 

Please click here for instructions or visit our website for more information. Thank you for all you do for Carroll and our students!

 

PLEASE NOTE: You DO NOT need to re-register your card if your school selection(s) remains the same as last year.

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Carroll. Be sure to designate Archbishop Carroll Fund for Catholic Education as the charity of your choice on AmazonSmile.com.

Archbishop Carroll defeats West Catholic in first PCL Basketball Game

Archbishop Carroll’s boys’ basketball team defeated West Catholic 63-60 in an exciting Catholic League season opener yesterday. They are currently 4-0, and 1-0 in the Philadelphia Catholic League. Photograph by Salvatore Monastero

Carroll Crew

By Audrey Becker, The Carroll Times

Archbishop Carroll offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from Game Club to football, but one sport that seems to fly under the radar is crew. Crew, also known as competitive rowing, is a sport that focuses on strength, unity, and willpower. The main goal is to propel a boat through the water, using oars, past a certain distance as quickly as possible. In Carroll’s case, each boat takes either four or eight people to row, although there are other types of boats such as a double (two rowers) or a single (one rower) and, while individual performance is important, the best crew teams work in unison. Team members are not limited to the role of rowing, though, as there is another important member in each team’s success; a coxswain (pronounced cox-en). While a coxswain’s job doesn’t involve the physical strain of rowing, the role is just as important; a coxswain acts as the “director” of the boat, making calls of when to put more pressure into the stroke and how high the stroke rate should be, and steering the boat as it advances down the course. 

Recently, the scenery has changed in the locker room, as former coach Bill Gennaro stepped down from his position with the team, and his brother, Steve Gennaro, took over as head coach. Coach Steve had a fruitful career as a rower in high school at St. Joe’s Prep, where his team went undefeated in his junior year, earning a trip to Youth Nationals, and at the collegiate level, where his Temple Owls team won the Dad Vail Regatta, setting a course record, and earning an invitation to the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta in England. He hopes to coach Carroll to similar levels, using his first season as a “big adjustment period to set ourselves up for success.” Gennaro believes that his nine years as a rower have had the largest impact upon his character, and that while the sport is intensely physical, it is a great way to learn mental toughness and how to work as a group to reach a common goal.  Think crew might be for you? Talk to Bill, Coach Steve, or any crew member, and maybe come spring you will find yourself rowing the Schuylkill!

Erin Sweeney honored for her 1,000th career point!

Congratulations to Erin Sweeney ‘20, who was honored at the Bonner-Prendie game on Friday for reaching her 1,000th career point! Our lady Patriots defeated Prendie 47-36! 

Both our boys and girls basketball teams sponsored families through City Team! We are thankful for the generosity of our student-athletes! #CarrollCares

Student of the Week: Megan Curry '20

Congratulations to our student of the week, Carroll Vice President Megan Curry!

Grade School: Saint Katharine of Siena

Why Megan Chose Carroll: “I chose Carroll because of the strong community and faith. I knew I would be welcomed with open arms as soon as I started here.“

What Megan is involved in at Carroll? "At Carroll I was a captain of the Field hockey team, Student Council VP, and a member of Student Ambassadors, CSC, NHS, SNHS."

Favorite Subject: Math

Favorite Teacher: “My favorite teacher is Mr. Kirsch because he teaches my favorite subject and he makes funny jokes. He is one of those teachers who really gets to know his students and that is admirable to me.”

Fun Fact: “My older sister, Mom, Dad, 4 aunts, & 2 uncles all attended Carroll!”

Favorite Carroll Memory: “When my field hockey team won the PCL championship in 2018.”

Archbishop Carroll Scrip Program

PATRIOT SPIRIT STORE

HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Give you favorite Patriot the gift of Carroll gear for the holidays!

Carroll’s online Spirit Store features men’s and women’s tee shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, accessories and more. The online store will be active all year, but please note that the items available will be updated regularly and may only be available for a limited period of time. Orders are usually filled within two to three weeks, and items can be shipped to you or picked up at the school.

 

For more information, access the store online .

 

You can also stop by the school’s Patriot Spirit Store next to the East Gym. The store is open Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., during the school year.

#PatriotNation

Important Dates

Athletic Recognition Night 2019-2020

December 18th: Honoring Jack McQuaid '19

Wrestling 100 Wins

December 20th: Honoring Chuck Crieghton

Girls Basketball Head Coach 2007-2013

January 13th: Honoring Ryan Daly '16

Catholic League Basketball MVP

January 31st: Honoring Paul Romanzuck '95

Boys Basketball Head Coach, 2003-2018 

The first number to ever be retired, #42

If you have a Carroll News story, student or staff highlight, alumni story, or have heard something share-worthy, please email Archbishop John Carroll High School Director of Communications Courtney Peters at [email protected] . To stay up to date on Carroll happenings and highlights throughout the upcoming year, be sure to follow the Patriot Post e-newsletter; as well as Archbishop Carroll on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

#WhereSuccessBegins