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Dedicated to the education and formation of the total person in the image of Jesus Christ. Enjoy updates from our school community. Check out @kmcathletics too!
Wichita, KS
Joined August 2013
KMC defeats St. James 28-27 in overtime. Both teams in prayer after the game. Go Crusaders!
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of KMC cross country and track coach, Bob Lida. Bob was a two-time World Masters Athlete of the Year and holds numerous world records. He inspired so many athletes and will be missed. Keep him and his family in your prayers.
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We are excited to announce the hiring of a new head softball coach. Welcome, Coach Stewart!
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Praise be to God! The remains of our partial namesake Fr. Emil Kapaun have been returned to his family pictured here in today's ceremony in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He will now begin the journey back to Kansas. Fr. Kapaun, pray for us! 📷 Scott Carter
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With great sadness we share the passing of beloved coach Alan Shepherd.Our deepest sympathies go out to Alan's family http://t.co/kHZEdFTf4J.
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We are excited to announce the hiring of a new head baseball coach. Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to the boys soccer team! With a 2-1 win over Maize South, they are the 2017 regional champs! Go Crusaders!
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Senior Claire Bruening was at the bball tournament at El Dorado last week when she saw a custodian fall; she immediately recognized he was having a seizure and called 911. Claire took a leadership role in the situation as adults arrived to assist. Way to go, Claire!
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Congratulations to the KMC Class of 2019! We are so proud of you and wish you the best in your future endeavors! Go Crusaders! #kapaunmtcarmel #kmccrusaders #kmcgrad
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Congratulations to Mr. Brian Carrillo! He and his wife Lauren welcomed their first two children yesterday, twins! Conner Timothy & Molly Elizabeth were born at 2:36 and 2:38 am on Tuesday & weighed just over 5lbs. The Carrillo’s appreciate your prayers!
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KMC wins 42-39 and is headed to the state championship game for the first time since 1987! Go Crusaders!
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School has been cancelled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 7. Friday will be a “B” day and Monday will be a “C” day. Stay safe, Crusaders!.
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Congratulations to Omari Elias ‘24 for winning the Barry Sanders High School Male Athlete of the Year Award from the Wichita Sports Commission. Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to Omari Elias who signed today for football at the U.S. Air Force Academy. We wish him the best! Go Crusaders!
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Today we remember our veterans and all those who have died serving in the Armed Forces. Thank you for 'spending yourself' in service to our country. May we never forget your sacrifice.
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Children, ages 1-18, may pick up 1 breakfast and 1 lunch bag per child per day, free of charge, at KMC, 11:00am-12:30pm, Mon-Fri, beginning 3/25 to 5/22. All children must be present to receive meals. Go to the teacher parking lot on the east side of the campus. God bless!
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Congratulations to the boys soccer team for defeating St. Thomas Aquinas 2-0 to take 3rd in 5A State! Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to seniors Natalie Jorgensen and Emily Rodriguez - two of the newest members of the Wichita State University Dance Team! Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to our seniors who signed yesterday: Will Anciaux for football at Kansas State University, Haylie Sanders for rowing at Kansas State University, and Megan White for softball at Benedictine College. We wish them the best! Go Crusaders!
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We offer our deepest prayers to our friends at @BCCHS_Eagles, especially the Bockovers. Please remember Drew and his family in your prayers as he recovers from his injury.
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Thanks to Evan DePriest for recognizing a student was choking at lunch and successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver. Way to go, Evan!
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Congratulations to senior Cooper Steiner for signing a national letter of intent on Wednesday, November 14! Cooper will be attending California State University Monterey Bay, where he will play golf.
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“He wasn’t dodging bullets, bullets were dodging him,” Mr. Ramirez speaking about Fr. Kapaun on the front lines. Fr. Kapaun baptized Mr. Ramirez during the war. Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Ramirez!
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Congratulations to the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, Will Anciaux and Sophia Gimino!
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Today, our students and chaperones in Washington, D.C. attended Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Congratulations to the 2020 Homecoming King and Queen, Grant Johnson and Isabella Ferraro! We are proud of the entire court and all they have accomplished at KMC. Go Crusaders!
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KMC is pleased to announce new Athletic Director. John Cherne III has accepted the position beginning July 1. @JPCHERNE3EDS
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Congratulations to the boys basketball team for winning the Bluestem Classic! Will Anciaux, Corbin Johnson, and Will Thengvall made the all-tournament team and Anciaux was named the tournament’s most outstanding player. Go Crusaders!
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Crusaders! School is cancelled for Thursday 2/22 due to ice accumulation and deteriorating conditions. Athletic information will be released later.
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In honor of Fr. Kapaun's birthday, we held a military signing today for seniors who have committed to serve our country after high school. Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to KMC teacher Kyle Martens for running in the Boston Marathon today! We are proud of you, Mr. Martens!
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Scott Valentas announced to the 46th annual Shrine Bowl! Way to go Scott!!!!
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Congratulations to KMC Football, City League Champs! Thanks to the seniors for their leadership through an incredible season so far! We aren’t done yet…see everyone next Friday at Stryker! Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to the football team, they are regional champs! They advance to sectionals in the state tournament and will play Northwest at Heights next Friday. Go Crusaders! 📸: Johnny Myers
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A big thank you goes out to our Facilities Manager, Kyle Stevens (also assistant football coach), who spent time up on the roof in frigid temperatures this morning to fix several heaters so everyone has heat in their classrooms tomorrow!
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A big thank you to the KMC community for voting us "Best Private School" in The Wichita Eagle Readers Choice 2017 Awards! We couldn't do it without our awesome students, parents, faculty and staff!
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Science teacher Marvin Estes has been a busy gardener for his classes! Mr. Estes’ students pick one of his plants to take care of during the school year before taking it home.
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Congratulations to our Homecoming King & Queen: Mr. Jairus Kennedy and Miss Maggie Gann! We are proud of our Homecoming Court and their years of involvement at KMC!
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Please keep in your prayers our students and staff heading to Washington, DC for #MarchForLife. Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to senior Will Anciaux for winning the Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Lifelong Learning Scholarship, awarded by the Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation! Will is attending Kansas State University next year, where he plans to study kinesiology and will also play football.
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Congratulations to four-time state champ, Clara Whitaker! Clara took first place in singles over the weekend. Reagan Boleski is the singles state runner-up, and the team placed second at state. Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to our seniors who signed yesterday! Jackson Burrus will swim for the University of Nebraska Omaha, and Kate Tilma will golf for Kansas State University. Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to KMC religion teacher, Beth Ferraro, for becoming a grandmother! Her granddaughter, Elizabeth (Ellie) Blaise Zwick was born on March 17. Ellie’s parents are KMC alumni, Ryan ‘11 and Cabrini Ferraro ‘11 Zwick.
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Today is the day! From student to alumni, all of your hard work has paid off: you’re now a Kapaun Mt. Carmel alumni. Congratulations, we’ll see you on the stage! Share your posts with us using #kmcgrad 💙👩🎓👨🎓🎉
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Over the weekend, several KMC Seniors led by Mr. Lewis took to the streets of downtown Wichita to hand out lunches to some of our city’s homeless. Each bag included a sandwich, fruit, gum and socks. Great job guys! #kapaunmtcarmel #gocrusaders #crusaderproud
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Congratulations to the KMC Class of 2023! We are so proud of you. Go Crusaders!
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Yesterday’s testimonial from POW Joe Ramirez resonated with our students. So much so, that when Mr. Ramirez walked into Felipe’s last night, server and KMC senior Roberto Lujano greeted him by name, shook his hand and thanked him for his service. Roberto makes us #Crusaderproud!
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Congratulations to Nick Channel and Lara Salgado, the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen!
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Sub-State Champs! Good luck at state next week. Go Crusaders!.📸: Johnny Myers
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Today after the all school Mass, senior Kathy Pham was presented with a full tuition scholarship from Newman University. Congratulations, Kathy!
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Congratulations to the KMC Class of 2017! May God guide you in your future endeavors.
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Eli Herlocker ‘19 is spending his #CrusaderSummer launching his modeling career. He has been living in Milan, Italy this summer & modeling internationally. He walked in Milan’s Fashion Week & has represented several designers. He‘ll be going on to Paris this week. Congrats, Eli!
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We are glad to have Coach Eck here at KMC! Not only is he a great coach, but he supervises lunch every day and steps in as a substitute teacher when needed. Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to the KMC Class of 2021! We are so proud of you. Go Crusaders!
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Happy birthday to our chaplain, Fr. Curtis Hecker! We thank you for your endless prayers and support.
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It was a sad day at KMC, but we loved seeing our students again. Most said they wished they were still in school, at school. We are so proud of all our students, especially the class of 2020. We pray for the KMC community and can’t wait to see you all again soon. Go Crusaders!
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Congrats to Principal Chris Bloomer ‘90 for 20 years of dedicated service at KMC. Mr. Bloomer has served as a history teacher, assistant principal, and now as principal. Thank you for all you do for the students, faculty and staff at KMC! #kapaunmtcarmel #kmccrusaders
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Happy birthday to our awesome chaplain, Fr. Curtis Hecker!
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Ebuka Momah '19 is spending his #CrusaderSummer at home in Nigeria before he returns to the States to attend KU. He's pictured here with friend and host family member, Patrick Altenor '19!
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Happy Sunday Crusader Nation! Cool double rainbow captured this week by teacher Noelle Dooley. Gods beauty is amazing!
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Please pray for a safe journey home for our March for Life pilgrims! They leave Washington, D.C. later this afternoon to head back to Wichita. Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to Omari Elias for being selected the Kansas Football Gatorade Player of the Year!
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Congrats to seniors Kaegan Cowan and Kadi Stithem for advancing to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program Competition! They were named Semifinalists in September. As Finalists, they will be considered for all National Merit Scholarships in 2019! Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to the seniors who signed yesterday: Henry Thengvall for basketball at Wichita State, Jude Tran for track at Emporia State, and Bubba Wright for wrestling at US Air Force Academy.
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Congratulations to KMC Volleyball, they are the city league champs! Go Crusaders!.📸: Johnny Myers
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Congratulations to the boys bowling team - they are the city league champs for the first time in KMC history!
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Congratulations to the girls golf team - they are the 5A State Champs! Go Crusaders!
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Today we presented the Teacher & Staff of the Year Awards. Congrats to: new teacher Landon Downing, experienced teacher Michelle Lickteig, and counselor Jim Flax, who is retiring this year. We will miss you, Mr. Flax! Thanks to KMC CPO for sponsoring the awards.
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Congratulations to the girls golf team for a second place finish at the regional tournament today! Good luck at state! Go Crusaders!
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Announced last week, Fr. Gabe Greer has been reassigned to St. Thomas Aquinas as Parochial Vicar. We will miss him, but wish him the best of luck! Thanks for all you have done while at KMC, Fr. Gabe!
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We wish our principal, Mr. Chris Bloomer, a very happy birthday!
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Mr. @James_Lewis_III, religion, teacher, and his wife excitedly welcomed their 7th child on Friday! Levi Robert Lewis was born at 4:04 Friday afternoon. He weighs 9lbs 4 ounces and is 21 inches long. Mr. Lewis says everyone is doing great. Congrats, Mr. Lewis and family!
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Moving day! We are so excited to start using our new weights and training facility. Thanks to the volunteers who helped us move in this morning. Thanks to all our generous donors who made it possible. It is beautiful! Go Crusaders!
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Congratulations to the boys golf team, they are the 5A state champs! Conner Geist and Asher Whitaker tied for second place. Go Crusaders!
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Today our student body, led by the Handmaids of Mary, joined in praying a Rosary together! We hope you too are able to pray a Rosary today in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary.
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KMC defeats the defending 5A state champions Salina South 10-1. Way to go Crusaders!!!! Headed to Emporia for State!.
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Fr. Curtis started off Future Crusader Day with an awesome homily on what what a real hero!
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Congratulations to KMC swim coach, Chris Erickson, for being recognized as the National High School Federation Kansas Coach of the Year! We appreciate Chris' passion for coaching the boys and girls swim teams. Go Crusaders!
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What a special day! Our seniors, staff and choir attended the funeral Mass of our namesake, Fr. Emil Kapaun. It was a humbling, incredible experience. Fr. Kapaun, pray for us.
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Congratulations to Fr. Jonathan Tolberd, 2013 KMC graduate, ordained on Saturday!
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Guess what? Sorry no Christmas sweater day today but please continue studying for finals. No school Monday, December 16. Stay safe and warm!!
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Congratulations to the girls golf team for taking first in regionals! Alexa Garrett placed first with a 79, Abby Wolff tied for second with an 82, and Elea Navarro ties for fifth with an 86. The team will play in the state tournament next week. Go Crusaders!
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KMC won the 5A Sportsmanship Award at the state basketball tournament. Thanks to the students, cheerleaders, players, coaches, and fans for being respectful and demonstrating awesome school spirit! Go Crusaders!.📸: Johnny Myers
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Science teacher Marvin Estes showing off solar powered heating panels manufactured by his Environmental Science Class. They really work!
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Gettin ready for soccer at Bishop Carroll. Go Crusaders!!!
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We are proud to announce that Jada Mayberry is the inaugural recipient of the John Clevenger Memorial Scholarship. Jada plans to use it toward her studies in nursing. Congrats Jada! #gocrusaders #kapaunmtcarmel Congrats Jada! #gocrusaders #kapaunmtcarmel
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Last night, we recognized our Cum Laude students with a special Mass and reception. There are 182 students currently in the Cum Laude program. We appreciate all their hard work. Go Crusaders!
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We ended Catholic Schools Week with a pep rally that included cheer performance, pommie/senior boys dance, and teacher lip sync battle. Congrats to lip sync winners, Therese of Lisieux house, who were represented by Fr. Curtis, Mrs. Ferraro and Mrs. Valdez singing Stayin' Alive!
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Welcome, Fr. Seth Arnold! Today was Fr. Seth’s first day as KMC Chaplain and we are happy to have him here. Go Crusaders!
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