Contact: Evan Williams, Coordinator of Public Relations, 410-686-4972, Ewilliams@olmcmd.org

Maryland Science Center Visits
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary

BALTIMORE, MD, April 11, 2008 - Students in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School's Kindergarten through second grades enjoyed a variety of science demonstrations during a recent presentation of The Maryland Science Center's Traveling Science Program: Science to Amaze and Intrigue. Students and teachers enjoyed a potpourri of chemistry, physics and biology as they watched and participated in demonstrations about sound, chemical reactions, and extreme temperature changes. Maryland Science Center's Traveling Science Program brings hands-on, interactive science programs to schools, libraries and other educational venues throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

Class of 1948 Tours School 60 Years Later
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School

BALTIMORE, MD, March 12, 2008 - Members of Mount Carmel Elementary Alumni, including members from the class of 1948, visited the school on March 11, 2008. The alumni group was organized by Mr. Bob Gomeringer who currently lives in Oklahoma. The group attended 8 a.m. Mass in Mount Carmel's Chapel. The Chapel was something new for the alumni since it existed only as the convent during their days at Mount Carmel. After Mass, the group walked across campus to the elementary school discussing how the buildings still very much looked the same. Some alumni commented that they remember the campus having pink buildings and surrounded by lots of wooded area, including the area that exists as our parking lot and soccer field today.

Inside the elementary school, alumni were greeted by Mrs. Lisa Shipley, principal, in the cafeteria with some light refreshments and memorabilia on display. After chatting a bit, the group was led through the building by Mrs. Shipley. They visited classrooms and walked through the hallways. The group seemed impressed at the care that was given to the building that was originally built in the 1920's. They saw some familiar items such as the remnants of the old tin ceilings, coat closets, and the stairs that lead to the kindergarten and first grade, which were stairs leading to the auditorium in the late 40's.

Some things had clearly changed. A computer lab for students and a cafeteria that served hot lunches were not part of Mount Carmel in the late 1940's.

What a treat it was for Mount Carmel and its students to have these visitors. Alumni are welcomed to return to Mt. Carmel any time to witness the wonderful changes and familiar pieces that are Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School.

OLMC 4th Grade Teacher and Local Resident Writes Children's Book
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School

Baltimore, MD, December 20, 2007 - Carol Ruggiero, an Our Lady of Mount Carmel 4th Grade Teacher and Sue Creek Resident, has written a children's book. Rudy the Steam Engine is a simple but heartwarming Christmas story of an old steam engine's determination to help the children who love him. You can find the book in Barnes & Noble's Book Stores or by visiting barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com, borders.com, or by calling toll free: 1-800-882-3273.

About Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Schools
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Roman Catholic co-educational parish school and a member of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School has an enrollment of 275 students, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School has an enrollment of 400 students. The schools are located in southeastern Baltimore County, Maryland.