Mount Carmel Academy or Mt. Carmel is an all-girls, private, Catholic high school in the Lakeview area of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It is located in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. It is conducted by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who have educated young ladies in New Orleans since 1833. The campus of Mount Carmel is located in the Lakeview area in New Orleans at Allen Toussaint Boulevard, between West End Boulevard and Canal Boulevard. Mount Carmel's sports teams are known as the "Cubs", and its school colors are brown and white. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Louisiana Department of Education.

History

The Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel began in Tours, France, focused on a mission of educating young girls. Julie Thèrése Chevrel joined the community in 1825, and immigrated to New Orleans in 1833, and the sisters began to educate young women in Southern Louisiana. In 1916, Mother Clare Coady built the foundation for the present-day Mount Carmel Academy by establishing accredited high school programs and requiring that sisters receive the proper professional teaching training. Sister Mary Angela Duplantis was the first principal of the school, serving from 1926 to 1955. Sister Mary Grace Danos, who was principal from 1955 to 1980, expanded the school. Beth Ann Simno served as vice-president and vice-principal under Sister Camille Anne for many years, and in 2014, she became the school's fourth principal. Sister Camille Anne is currently continuing as the school's president.

Fight song

Take off your hats to Carmel Give a cheer as we go by Throughout the years Our many victories Will echo through the skies RA RA RA Steady and always ready Marching with our heads held high Take off your hats to Carmel high And give a cheer as we go by-yyy M-T, M-T, M-T-C-A R-M, R-M, R-M-E-L M-T-C-A-R-M-E-L M-T-C-A-R-M-E-L Mt. Carmel, Mt. Carmel YEAH CUBS!!!

Awards

Athletics

Mount Carmel athletics competes in the LHSAA. Sports teams:

Championships

Since 1992, the athletics program has earned 121 district titles, 35 state titles, 19 state runner up titles, and 37 individual titles.

Notable alumnae

Hurricane Katrina

Mount Carmel is located near the 17th Street Canal, and suffered extreme flood damage during Hurricane Katrina. The school remained closed for several months, but made repairs at a fast pace. It re-opened in January 2006. It was the first school in the New Orleans area that re-opened.