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A basketball standout at Archbishop Carroll in the 1970s, Mr. Fran Lynam (center, wearing a red necktie) came back to his alma mater in 2014 to be an assistant basketball coach and a guidance counselor.

Guidance counselor and Carroll grad Fran Lynam passes away

Michael Livingston, Staff writer January 6, 2025

Mr. Francis J. Lynam, 69, an Archbishop Carroll guidance counselor and a basketball standout from Carroll's Class of 1973, passed away in his Phoenixville home on New Year's Eve surrounded by family and...

Mr. Michael Benecke's junior homeroom won student council's annual door decorating contest with a Polar Express theme.

Junior homeroom wins door decorating honors

Riley Schwarz, Staff writer December 20, 2024

Mr. Michael Benecke's junior homeroom won Archbishop Carroll student council's annual door decorating contest. Using the theme of Polar Express, a 2004 movie starring Tom Hanks about a boy's Christmas...

This is a conceptual image of the proposed turf field.

Turf field may arrive as soon as fall 2025

Lucy McGuire, Staff writer December 15, 2024

The Archbishop Carroll campus will include a new turf field, maybe as early as next fall, according to Dr. Tricia Scott, Carroll's president of Archbishop Carroll. “Turf field is on the horizon,"...

The new glass-enclosed entrance at Archbishop Carroll has two ID-activated locks for safety. Users must activate the first lock with an ID. If they don't have one, they have to get buzzed in by an employee, show ID, and get a visitor pass. After that, users have to activate the second lock -- or get buzzed in -- to enter the school.

Beginning of the school year brings building renovations

Francis Pham, Staff writer November 14, 2024

This year, the Archbishop Carroll community has seen changes to its school building following summertime renovations. For instance, the main entrance received new glass doors to ensure the safety of...

A poster hangs near Room 200 to remind students of the homecoming week dress down day themes.

Homecoming week comes to Carroll

Grace Sammartino, Staff writer October 14, 2024

Homecoming week arrives at Archbishop Carroll with traditions students expect, like dress down days, Mass, a pep rally, a powder puff game, a football game, and a dance. The week also includes something...

The Class of 2024 graduates

The Class of 2024 graduates

June 11, 2024

During a sunny June 5 that matched the mood of those gathered, 153 members of Archbishop Carroll's Class of 2024 moved their tassels from right side of their mortar boards to left side and then tossed...

One week of AP testing down; the next begins

Francis Pham, Staff writer May 12, 2024

May 6 marked the start of the testing week for students who take Advanced Placement (AP) courses.  Beginning May 6, those enrolled in AP classes have gone to Room 409 for a few hours each day to take...

Students explore the history and culture of countries around the world through projects created and presented by classmates during World Language Week.

World Language Week gets student accolades

Mia Sottovia, Staff writer May 5, 2024

From April 29 to May 3, Archbishop Carroll celebrated its annual World Language Week, inviting students to embark on a cultural journey spanning the globe. The event aimed to introduce students to various...

Seniors surround theology teacher Mr. Louis Valenti on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Seniors enjoy trip to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kadie Kutlus, Staff writer May 5, 2024

On Tuesday, 50 Archbishop Carroll seniors embarked on the annual trip to New York hosted by theology teacher Mr. Louis Valenti. The main activity on the trip was visiting the Metropolitan Museum of...

Mr. Ronald Cummings, who teaches engineering, gets ready to deal a hand at Archbishop Carroll's C.A.F.E. fundraiser.

Las Vegas comes to Carroll to raise money

Kadie Kutlus, Staff writer April 21, 2024

On April 13, Archbishop Carroll gambled the night away during the Carroll Auction for Education (CAFE). The Las Vegas-themed event raised $24,000 for the school, according to Brianne Branco, assistant...

A junior shows off his new school ring following Carroll's annual Ring Mass.

Juniors begin transition to becoming school leaders with Ring Mass

Mia Sottovia, Staff writer April 9, 2024

Archbishop Carroll's juniors were feted last week during the Ring Mass, an annual tradition that marks the Class of 2025's imminent transition to school leadership. Carroll chaplain Father Joseph McCaffrey...

The 14 Stations of the Cross are images depicting events that happened during Jesus' journey from his condemnation to his burial.

Members of the Carroll community mark Lent by praying the Stations of the Cross after school

Mia Sottovia, Staff writer April 2, 2024

During the recently concluded Lenten season, members of the Archbishop Carroll community gathered informally after school on Fridays to pray the Stations of the Cross in the Dominic L. Coyle Memorial Garden,...

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