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{{short description|High school in San Diego, California}}
{{short description|High school in San Diego, California}}
{{Infobox School
{{Infobox school
| name = Mt. Carmel High School
| name = Mt. Carmel High School
| image =
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| established = 1974
| established = 1974
| type = [[State school|Public]] [[high school]]
| type = [[State school|Public]] [[high school]]
| principal = Greg Magno
| principal = Yael Bozzay
| street = 9550 Carmel Mountain Road
| street = 9550 Carmel Mountain Road
| city = [[San Diego]]
| city = [[San Diego]]
| state = [[California]]
| state = [[California]]
| zipcode = 92129
| zipcode = 92129
| country = [[United States]]
| country = [[United States]]
| district = [[Poway Unified School District]]
| district = [[Poway Unified School District]]
| enrollment = 1,906 (2018-19)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/dqcensus/EnrEthGrd.aspx?cds=37682963730074&agglevel=school&year=2018-19|title=Mt. Carmel High|publisher=California Department of Education|accessdate=May 1, 2019}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1,831 (2023-2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0631530&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=063153004890|title=Mt. Carmel High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=December 22, 2024}}</ref>
| grades= 9-12
| grades = 9-12
| publication = [http://www.mcsun.org The Mt. Carmel SUN]
| publication = [http://www.mcsun.org The Mt. Carmel SUN]
| mascot = Sundevil
| mascot = Sunny the Sundevil
| team name = Sundevils
| team name = Sundevils
| rival = Westview High School
| conference = [[California Interscholastic Federation|CIF]] San Diego Section
| conference = [[California Interscholastic Federation|CIF]] San Diego Section
| colors = Scarlet {{Color box|#FF2400|border=darkgray}} and Gold {{Color box|Gold|border=darkgray}}
| colors = Scarlet {{Color box|#FF2400|border=darkgray}} and Gold {{Color box|Gold|border=darkgray}}
| website = [https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/MCHS/Home Mt. Carmel H.S. website]
| website = [https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/MCHS/Home Mt. Carmel H.S. website]
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'''Mt. Carmel High School''' (MCHS) is a public high school located in [[Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego|Rancho Peñasquitos]], a community of [[San Diego]], California, United States. The school is part of the [[Poway Unified School District]] and its mascot is the Sundevil.
'''Mt. Carmel High School''' ('''MCHS''') is a public high school in [[Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego|Rancho Peñasquitos]], a community of [[San Diego]], California, United States. It is part of [[Poway Unified School District]]. The school's mascot is the Sundevil.


Mt. Carmel High School is both a California Distinguished School Award winner (1985, 1999, 2005, 2019) and a [[National Blue Ribbon School]] (1989, 2000). Mt. Carmel was named a California Gold Ribbon School (replaced Distinguished School Award for a short time) in 2017. Mt. Carmel was named a California Honor Roll School by Educational Results Partnership for the 2017-18, 2016-17, and 2015-16 school years.
Mt. Carmel High School is both a California Distinguished School Award winner (1985, 1999, 2005, 2019) and a [[National Blue Ribbon School]] (1989, 2000). Mt. Carmel was named a California Gold Ribbon School (replaced Distinguished School Award for a short time) in 2017. Mt. Carmel was named a California Honor Roll School by Educational Results Partnership for the 2017–18, 2016–17, and 2015–16 school years.


==History==
==History==
Mt. Carmel High School was built in 1974, with its first fall semester classes being held at the neighboring Black Mountain Middle School while the rest of construction finished.
Mt. Carmel High School was built in 1974, with its first fall semester classes being held at the neighboring Black Mountain Middle School while the rest of construction finished.


In 1999, the movie ''[[Bring It On (film)|Bring It On]]'' filmed on the campus, with the locker room, weight room and football scoreboard making it into the film.
In 1999, the movie ''[[Bring It On (film)|Bring It On]]'' filmed on the campus, with the locker room, weight room and football scoreboard making it into the film.

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In the spring of 2004, after the passage of California Proposition U and funds approved by district voters, the school received funding for a major renovation which took place from 2004 to 2007. In addition to modernizing existing buildings, including the practical arts and sciences departments, the project constructed several new buildings, including a new facility for the wrestling and gymnastics teams, and a new band room. The "Theater at the Mount" was the last main building that was under construction, completed in September 2007, along with the choir and drama rooms.<ref name=renovation>{{cite news|first=Terry|last=Monahan|title=McClanahan steps down as Mt. Carmel cross country coach|publisher=North County Times|url=http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/01/07/sports/highschool/23_32_551_6_06.txt|date=January 6, 2006|access-date=2007-10-21}}</ref>

== Enrollment ==
As of 2019-2020, the total number of students enrolled is 1,898 students.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020-21 School Accountability Report Card|url=https://www.powayusd.com/PUSD/media/LSS/SARC/MtCarmel.pdf|website=Poway Unified School District}}</ref> Breaking down the number of students by grade level, 438 students in 9th, 480 in 10th, 485 in 11th, and 475 in 12th. The student body is 39.1% White, 24.7% Asian, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.


==Stadium==
==Stadium==
Mt. Carmel's on-campus football field, Sundevil Stadium, is a multi-purpose venue designed for football, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, and the annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, which is held on the 3rd Saturday of each October. The stadium was designed in 1971 and opened in 1974, with a capacity of 6,000. The Mt. Carmel football team's successes in the late 1980s and early 1990s brought Sundevil Stadium its first, and to date, only major renovation after the 1991 season, adding seats to both the home and visitor sides, raising total capacity to 11,000, making it the largest on-campus high school stadium in the state of California. Following the 2002-2003 school year, and in conjunction with the other major upgrades to the school, the natural grass field was removed and artificial turf installed. Renovations started in August 2009 and completed in July 2010 added handicap accessibility to every section in the stadium, handrails were put on every staircase, plus handicap seating was installed at the top of sections 2, 3, 5, 9, and 11.
Mt. Carmel's on-campus football field, Sundevil Stadium, is a multi-purpose venue designed for football, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, and the annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, which is held on the 4th Saturday of each October. The stadium was designed in 1971 and opened in 1977, with a capacity of 6,000. The Mt. Carmel football team's successes in the late 1980s and early 1990s brought Sundevil Stadium its first, and to date, only major renovation after the 1991 season, adding seats to both the home and visitor sides, raising total capacity to 11,000, making it the largest on-campus high school stadium in the state of California. Following the 2002-2003 school year, and in conjunction with the other major upgrades to the school, the natural grass field was removed and artificial turf installed. Renovations started in August 2009 and completed in July 2010 added handicap accessibility to every section in the stadium, handrails were put on every staircase, plus handicap seating was installed at the top of sections 2, 3, 5, 9, and 11.
In August 2007, the stadium was the host of a [[Drum Corps International]] competition featuring [[Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps|Phantom Regiment]], [[Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps|Carolina Crown]], [[Colts Drum and Bugle Corps|The Colts]], [[Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps|Spirit from JSU]], [[Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps|Blue Stars]], [[Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps|Madison Scouts]], [[Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps|Pacific Crest]], and [[Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps|Pioneer]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Blue Knights|url = http://bknights.org/scores/scores.asp?ShowID=5112&Recap=True&OrderBy=MUSb&DisplayRank=False|website = bknights.org|accessdate = 2015-11-01}}{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In August 2007, the stadium was the host of a [[Drum Corps International]] competition featuring [[Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps|Phantom Regiment]], [[Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps|Carolina Crown]], The Colts, [[Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps|Spirit from JSU]], [[Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps|Blue Stars]], [[Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps|Madison Scouts]], [[Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps|Pacific Crest]], and [[Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps|Pioneer]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Blue Knights|url = http://bknights.org/scores/scores.asp?ShowID=5112&Recap=True&OrderBy=MUSb&DisplayRank=False|website = bknights.org|access-date = 2015-11-01}}{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


== Instrumental Music Program ==
== Instrumental Music Program ==
Mt. Carmel's two-time [[Grammy Award]]-winning band<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/10878 |title=Mt. Carmel High School - San Diego, California/CA - Public School Profile |publisher=Publicschoolreview.com |date= |accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> and orchestra, were directed by nationally recognized director Warren Torns (now retired), and are now directed by Garry McPherson.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcsun.org/?p=2115 |title=The Mt. Carmel SUN » Torns prepares to retire after 18 years of making music |publisher=Mcsun.org |date= |accessdate=2010-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002112101/http://www.mcsun.org/?p=2115 |archive-date=2011-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1988, under the direction of Tom Cole, the Marching Sundevil Band was featured in the opening scenes of the movie "Little Nikita", starring Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, and Richard Jenkins. The school's Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble II, and Wind Ensemble I, and orchestra are led by Garry McPherson. The school performed in the 2010 [[Fiesta Bowl]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FiestaBowlBand/status/1388795620 |title=Twitter / FiestaBowl BandChamp: We're happy to have Mount |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2009-03-25 |accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> both in the field tournament and parade. The band took 2nd in the field show competition by .05 and 1st place in the parade making them the overall champions of the Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship. In 2006, the Marching Sundevils performed for the 11th time in the [[Tournament of Roses Parade]] in [[Pasadena, California]]. In 2005, Mt. Carmel's Music Department hosted the Holiday Bowl High School Band Competition. The annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, has been held each October since 1976 and is the most widely attended parade and field competition in San Diego with over 30 bands in attendance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcsun.org/?p=1446 |title=The Mt. Carmel SUN » Marching Band prepares for tournament of bands; largest in San Diego County |publisher=Mcsun.org |date= |accessdate=2010-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002112051/http://www.mcsun.org/?p=1446 |archive-date=2011-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Mt. Carmel's two-time [[Grammy Award]]-winning band<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/10878 |title=Mt. Carmel High School - San Diego, California/CA - Public School Profile |publisher=Publicschoolreview.com |access-date=2010-05-22}}</ref> and orchestra, were directed by nationally recognized director Warren Torns (now retired), Garry McPherson (also now retired), and are now directed by Martin Fierro, former assistant director of [[Westview High School (San Diego)|Westview High School]]'s band program.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcsun.org/?p=2115 |title=The Mt. Carmel SUN » Torns prepares to retire after 18 years of making music |publisher=Mcsun.org |access-date=2010-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002112101/http://www.mcsun.org/?p=2115 |archive-date=2011-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1988, under the direction of Tom Cole, the Marching Sundevil Band was featured in the opening scenes of the movie "Little Nikita", starring Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, and Richard Jenkins. The school's Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble II, and Wind Ensemble I, and orchestra are led by Martin Fierro. The school performed in the 2010 [[Fiesta Bowl]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FiestaBowlBand/status/1388795620 |title=Twitter / FiestaBowl BandChamp: We're happy to have Mount |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2009-03-25 |access-date=2010-05-22}}</ref> both in the field tournament and parade. The band took 2nd in the field show competition by .05 and 1st place in the parade making them the overall champions of the Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship. Mt. Carmel competes against the top bands in Southern California annually at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association ([[Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association|SCSBOA]]) Championships. They have been Gold Medal Champions for the field show tournament in the 6A Division class multiple times to include 5 consecutive years from 2015-2019. In 2006, the Marching Sundevils performed for the 11th time in the [[Tournament of Roses Parade]] in [[Pasadena, California]]. In 2005, Mt. Carmel's Music Department hosted the Holiday Bowl High School Band Competition. The annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, has been held each October since 1976 and is the most widely attended parade and field competition in San Diego with over 30 bands in attendance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcsun.org/?p=1446 |title=The Mt. Carmel SUN » Marching Band prepares for tournament of bands; largest in San Diego County |publisher=Mcsun.org |access-date=2010-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002112051/http://www.mcsun.org/?p=1446 |archive-date=2011-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Mt. Carmel Sports==
[[File:Mt Carmel Gymnastics.PNG|thumb|Image of a former Mt. Carmel High School varsity gymnast competing on the balance beam in Sundevil Arena.]]
Mt. Carmel sports are quite successful, with the girls softball team achieving a four-peat starting in 2006 and continued until 2010. The boys volleyball team achieved back-to-back CIF Championships in 2003 and 2004 followed by a three-peat starting in 2007. In 2010, the team was ranked 17th in the nation, qualified for California State Finals, and lost to the Mira Costa Mustang in three games. In 2010 gymnastics achieved a two-peat in CIF and are trying for a three-peat this 2011 season.
Girls Tennis won three-peat CIF titles in 2007, 2008, 2009 and lost in the final game in 2010.

Sports include: Football, Field Hockey, Tennis, Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball, Water Polo, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Ultimate Frisbee, Baseball, Softball, Gymnastics, Track and Field, Swimming and Diving and Lacrosse.

==Renovation==
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In the spring of 2004, after the passage of California Proposition U and funds approved by district voters, the school received funding for a major renovation which took place from 2004 to 2007. In addition to modernizing existing buildings, including the practical arts and sciences departments, the project constructed several new buildings, including a new facility for the wrestling and gymnastics teams, and a new band room. The "Theater at the Mount" was the last main building that was under construction, completed in September 2007, along with the choir and drama rooms.<ref name=renovation>{{cite news|first=Terry|last=Monahan|title=McClanahan steps down as Mt. Carmel cross country coach|publisher=North County Times|url=http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/01/07/sports/highschool/23_32_551_6_06.txt|date=January 6, 2006|accessdate=2007-10-21}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Eric Anthony]], retired baseball player<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lindgren|first1=Jim|title=OUT OF NOWHERE : After Some Detours, Eric Anthony May Fulfill His Promise With the Astros|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-08-02-sp-445-story.html|access-date=August 2, 2014|work=Los Angeles Times|date=August 2, 1989}}</ref>

*[[Eric Anthony]], retired baseball player<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lindgren|first1=Jim|title=OUT OF NOWHERE : After Some Detours, Eric Anthony May Fulfill His Promise With the Astros|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1989-08-02/sports/sp-445_1_eric-anthony|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=Los Angeles Times|date=August 2, 1989}}</ref>
*[[Billy Beane]], General Manager and minority owner of [[Oakland Athletics]]; storyline of 2011 film ''[[Moneyball (film)|Moneyball]]'' centers around Beane<ref>{{cite news|last1=Krasovic|first1=Tom|title='Moneyball' revolution has ties to San Diego|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/Sep/23/moneyball-revolution-has-ties-to-san-diego/|access-date=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=September 23, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Billy Beane]], General Manager and minority owner of [[Oakland Athletics]]; storyline of 2011 film ''[[Moneyball (film)|Moneyball]]'' centers around Beane<ref>{{cite news|last1=Krasovic|first1=Tom|title=‘Moneyball’ revolution has ties to San Diego|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/Sep/23/moneyball-revolution-has-ties-to-san-diego/|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=September 23, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Darren Balsley]], pitching coach, [[San Diego Padres]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Brock|first1=Corey|title=Passionate Balsley brings out best in Padres' pitchers|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/sd/darren-balsley-brings-out-best-in-san-diego-padres-pitchers?ymd=20140501&content_id=73879556|access-date=August 2, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=May 1, 2014}}</ref>
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*[[Jonathan Blow]], video game designer and programmer, known for ''[[Braid (video game)|Braid]]'' and ''[[The Witness (2016 video game)|The Witness]]''{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
*[[Darren Balsley]], pitching coach, [[San Diego Padres]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Brock|first1=Corey|title=Passionate Balsley brings out best in Padres' pitchers|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/sd/darren-balsley-brings-out-best-in-san-diego-padres-pitchers?ymd=20140501&content_id=73879556|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=MLB.com|date=May 1, 2014}}</ref>
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*[[Eric Chavez]], retired baseball player<ref>{{cite news|title=Diamondbacks infielder Eric Chavez retires|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11287831|access-date=July 31, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=July 30, 2014}}</ref>
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*[[Jonathan Blow]], video game designer and programmer, known for [[Braid (video game)|Braid]] and [The Witness (2016 video game)|The Witness]]
*[[The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show|Jose “J-Si” Chavez]], television and syndicated radio Host
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*[[Eric Chavez]], retired baseball player<ref>{{cite news|title=Diamondbacks infielder Eric Chavez retires|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11287831|accessdate=July 31, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=July 30, 2014}}</ref>
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*[[Steve Cherundolo]], soccer player, [[Hannover 96]] and [[United States men's national soccer team|U.S. National Soccer Team]], [[Los Angeles FC]] coach<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jones|first1=J. Harry|title=Heartbreak in soccer city|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2010/Jun/27/heartbreak-in-soccer-city-team-usa-is-knocked-out/|access-date=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=June 27, 2010}}</ref>
*José "J-Si" Chavez, host of [[The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show]]
*[[Chase Ellison]], actor
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*[[Steve Cherundolo]], defender, [[Hannover 96]], [[United States men's national soccer team|U.S. National Soccer Team]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jones|first1=J. Harry|title=Heartbreak in soccer city|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2010/Jun/27/heartbreak-in-soccer-city-team-usa-is-knocked-out/|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=June 27, 2010}}</ref>
*[[John Hyden]], professional volleyball player<ref>{{cite news|title=Sullivan, Hartin Lead Volleyball All-Stars|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-06-05-sp-575-story.html|access-date=August 2, 2014|work=Los Angeles Times|date=June 5, 1990}}</ref>
*[[Poway synagogue shooting|John Timothy Earnest]], Class of 2017, gunman in the [[Poway synagogue shooting]].
*[[John Hyden]], professional volleyball player<ref>{{cite news|title=Sullivan, Hartin Lead Volleyball All-Stars|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1990-06-05/sports/sp-575_1_volleyball-all-stars|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=Los Angeles Times|date=June 5, 1990}}</ref>
*[[Johnny Jeter]], professional wrestler<ref>{{cite news|title=2000 Boys Best Marks San Diego Section|url=http://crowncity.com/sdtrackmag/2000Track/OutdoorBoysMarks.htm|access-date=August 2, 2014|work=San Diego Track Magazine|publisher=CrownCity.com|date=January 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Johnny Jeter]], pro wrestler<ref>{{cite news|title=2000 Boys Best Marks San Diego Section|url=http://crowncity.com/sdtrackmag/2000Track/OutdoorBoysMarks.htm|accessdate=August 2, 2014|work=San Diego Track Magazine|publisher=CrownCity.com|date=January 11, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Troy Johnson (writer)|Troy Johnson]], food critic, author, and judge for TV [[Food Network]] shows
*[[Troy Johnson (writer)|Troy Johnson]], food critic, author, and judge for TV [[Food Network]] shows
*[[Lars Jorgensen]], Olympic Swimmer
*[[Lars Jorgensen]], Olympic swimmer and college coach
*[[Stephen Koehler]], United States Navy admiral
*[[Adam Lambert]], singer, recording artist, ''[[American Idol (season 8)|American Idol Season 8]]'' finalist<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilkens|first1=John|title='Idol' hopeful banks on theatrics to snag a spot|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2009/feb/24/lz1c24idol193043-idol-hopeful-banks-theatrics-snag/?zIndex=57442|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=February 24, 2009}}</ref>
*[[Eric Munson]], baseball player, [[Houston Astros]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bott|first1=Paula|title=Two for The Show|url=http://legacy.utsandiego.com/news/reports/theshow/19990523theshow.html|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=May 23, 1999}}</ref>
*[[Adam Lambert]], singer, recording artist, ''[[American Idol (season 8)|American Idol Season 8]]'' finalist<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilkens|first1=John|title='Idol' hopeful banks on theatrics to snag a spot|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2009/feb/24/lz1c24idol193043-idol-hopeful-banks-theatrics-snag/?zIndex=57442|access-date=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=February 24, 2009}}</ref>
*[[CeCe Moore]], genetic genealogist and television personality
*[[Eric Munson]], baseball player, [[1999 Major League Baseball draft]] third overall pick, and coach<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bott|first1=Paula|title=Two for The Show|url=http://legacy.utsandiego.com/news/reports/theshow/19990523theshow.html|access-date=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=May 23, 1999}}</ref>
*[[Russell Nelson]], Olympic case manager for the University of California, Berkeley
*[[Justin Ponsor]], comic book colorist for [[Marvel Comics]]
*[[Justin Ponsor]], comic book colorist for [[Marvel Comics]]
*[[Duke Preston]], football player, [[Dallas Cowboys]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Archer|first1=Todd|title=Spiritual studies triumph over NFL for ex-Cowboy Duke Preston|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20100904-Spiritual-studies-triumph-over-NFL-for-659.ece|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=Dallas Morning News|date=September 4, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Duke Preston]], American football player, [[Dallas Cowboys]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Archer|first1=Todd|title=Spiritual studies triumph over NFL for ex-Cowboy Duke Preston|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20100904-Spiritual-studies-triumph-over-NFL-for-659.ece|access-date=August 2, 2014|publisher=Dallas Morning News|date=September 4, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Aodhan Quinn]], soccer player
*[[Aodhan Quinn]], soccer player
*[[Leigh Ann Robinson]], professional soccer player, [[Philadelphia Independence]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Monahan|first1=Terry|title=Collapsed lung doesn't keep Sundevils' Robinson out for long|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2004/Feb/17/collapsed-lung-doesnt-keep-sundevils-robinson-out/|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=February 17, 2004}}</ref>
*[[Leigh Ann Robinson]], professional soccer player, [[Philadelphia Independence]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Monahan|first1=Terry|title=Collapsed lung doesn't keep Sundevils' Robinson out for long|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2004/Feb/17/collapsed-lung-doesnt-keep-sundevils-robinson-out/|access-date=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=February 17, 2004}}</ref>
*[[Rashid Shaheed]], American football player, [[New Orleans Saints]]
*[[John Smedley (video games)|John Smedley]], video game executive and founder of [[EverQuest]], [[Verant Interactive]], and [[Daybreak Game Company]]
*[[John Smedley (video games)|John Smedley]], video game executive and founder of [[EverQuest]], [[Verant Interactive]], and [[Daybreak Game Company]]
*[[Scott Speer]], film director and author<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gang|first1=Alison|title=It’s a big ‘Step Up’ for Scott Speer|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/Jul/27/scott-speer-step-up-revolution/|accessdate=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=July 27, 2012}}</ref>
*[[Scott Speer]], film director and author<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gang|first1=Alison|title=It's a big 'Step Up' for Scott Speer|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/Jul/27/scott-speer-step-up-revolution/|access-date=August 2, 2014|publisher=U-T San Diego|date=July 27, 2012}}</ref>
*[[Kirk Stackle]], Olympic Swimmer for the United States of America
*[[Kirk Stackle]], Olympic swimmer for the United States
*[[Usha Vance]], lawyer and wife of [[Vice President-elect of the United States |
vice president-elect of the United States]] [[J.D. Vance]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-18 |title=Meet Usha Vance {{!}} Wife of vice presidential nominee JD Vance was raised in San Diego County |url=https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/who-is-usha-vance/509-d7fbc066-bc45-4d28-8a71-05ef37cb08f9 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=cbs8.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs Mt. Carmel High School official website].
*[http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs Mt. Carmel High School official website].
*[http://mtcarmel.alumniclass.com/ Mt. Carmel's Alumni class website].
*[http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs/mcsun/ The Sun, Mt. Carmel's student newspaper].
*[http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs/mcsun/ The Sun, Mt. Carmel's student newspaper].
*[http://www.mcbandboosters.org The Mt. Carmel Band Boosters Website].
*[http://www.mcbandboosters.org The Mt. Carmel Band Boosters Website].
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Mt. Carmel High School
Address
Map
9550 Carmel Mountain Road

San Diego
,
California
92129

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1974
School districtPoway Unified School District
PrincipalYael Bozzay
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,831 (2023-2024)[1]
Color(s)Scarlet   and Gold  
Athletics conferenceCIF San Diego Section
MascotSunny the Sundevil
Team nameSundevils
RivalWestview High School
PublicationThe Mt. Carmel SUN
WebsiteMt. Carmel H.S. website

Mt. Carmel High School (MCHS) is a public high school in Rancho Peñasquitos, a community of San Diego, California, United States. It is part of Poway Unified School District. The school's mascot is the Sundevil.

Mt. Carmel High School is both a California Distinguished School Award winner (1985, 1999, 2005, 2019) and a National Blue Ribbon School (1989, 2000). Mt. Carmel was named a California Gold Ribbon School (replaced Distinguished School Award for a short time) in 2017. Mt. Carmel was named a California Honor Roll School by Educational Results Partnership for the 2017–18, 2016–17, and 2015–16 school years.

History

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Mt. Carmel High School was built in 1974, with its first fall semester classes being held at the neighboring Black Mountain Middle School while the rest of construction finished.

In 1999, the movie Bring It On filmed on the campus, with the locker room, weight room and football scoreboard making it into the film.

In the spring of 2004, after the passage of California Proposition U and funds approved by district voters, the school received funding for a major renovation which took place from 2004 to 2007. In addition to modernizing existing buildings, including the practical arts and sciences departments, the project constructed several new buildings, including a new facility for the wrestling and gymnastics teams, and a new band room. The "Theater at the Mount" was the last main building that was under construction, completed in September 2007, along with the choir and drama rooms.[2]

Enrollment

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As of 2019-2020, the total number of students enrolled is 1,898 students.[3] Breaking down the number of students by grade level, 438 students in 9th, 480 in 10th, 485 in 11th, and 475 in 12th. The student body is 39.1% White, 24.7% Asian, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Stadium

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Mt. Carmel's on-campus football field, Sundevil Stadium, is a multi-purpose venue designed for football, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, and the annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, which is held on the 4th Saturday of each October. The stadium was designed in 1971 and opened in 1977, with a capacity of 6,000. The Mt. Carmel football team's successes in the late 1980s and early 1990s brought Sundevil Stadium its first, and to date, only major renovation after the 1991 season, adding seats to both the home and visitor sides, raising total capacity to 11,000, making it the largest on-campus high school stadium in the state of California. Following the 2002-2003 school year, and in conjunction with the other major upgrades to the school, the natural grass field was removed and artificial turf installed. Renovations started in August 2009 and completed in July 2010 added handicap accessibility to every section in the stadium, handrails were put on every staircase, plus handicap seating was installed at the top of sections 2, 3, 5, 9, and 11. In August 2007, the stadium was the host of a Drum Corps International competition featuring Phantom Regiment, Carolina Crown, The Colts, Spirit from JSU, Blue Stars, Madison Scouts, Pacific Crest, and Pioneer.[4]

Instrumental Music Program

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Mt. Carmel's two-time Grammy Award-winning band[5] and orchestra, were directed by nationally recognized director Warren Torns (now retired), Garry McPherson (also now retired), and are now directed by Martin Fierro, former assistant director of Westview High School's band program.[6] In 1988, under the direction of Tom Cole, the Marching Sundevil Band was featured in the opening scenes of the movie "Little Nikita", starring Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, and Richard Jenkins. The school's Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble II, and Wind Ensemble I, and orchestra are led by Martin Fierro. The school performed in the 2010 Fiesta Bowl,[7] both in the field tournament and parade. The band took 2nd in the field show competition by .05 and 1st place in the parade making them the overall champions of the Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship. Mt. Carmel competes against the top bands in Southern California annually at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) Championships. They have been Gold Medal Champions for the field show tournament in the 6A Division class multiple times to include 5 consecutive years from 2015-2019. In 2006, the Marching Sundevils performed for the 11th time in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. In 2005, Mt. Carmel's Music Department hosted the Holiday Bowl High School Band Competition. The annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, has been held each October since 1976 and is the most widely attended parade and field competition in San Diego with over 30 bands in attendance.[8]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mt. Carmel High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Monahan, Terry (January 6, 2006). "McClanahan steps down as Mt. Carmel cross country coach". North County Times. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
  3. ^ "2020-21 School Accountability Report Card" (PDF). Poway Unified School District.
  4. ^ "Blue Knights". bknights.org. Retrieved 2015-11-01.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Mt. Carmel High School - San Diego, California/CA - Public School Profile". Publicschoolreview.com. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  6. ^ "The Mt. Carmel SUN » Torns prepares to retire after 18 years of making music". Mcsun.org. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  7. ^ "Twitter / FiestaBowl BandChamp: We're happy to have Mount". Twitter.com. 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  8. ^ "The Mt. Carmel SUN » Marching Band prepares for tournament of bands; largest in San Diego County". Mcsun.org. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  9. ^ Lindgren, Jim (August 2, 1989). "OUT OF NOWHERE : After Some Detours, Eric Anthony May Fulfill His Promise With the Astros". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  10. ^ Krasovic, Tom (September 23, 2011). "'Moneyball' revolution has ties to San Diego". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  11. ^ Brock, Corey (May 1, 2014). "Passionate Balsley brings out best in Padres' pitchers". MLB.com. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  12. ^ "Diamondbacks infielder Eric Chavez retires". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 30, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  13. ^ Jones, J. Harry (June 27, 2010). "Heartbreak in soccer city". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  14. ^ "Sullivan, Hartin Lead Volleyball All-Stars". Los Angeles Times. June 5, 1990. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  15. ^ "2000 Boys Best Marks San Diego Section". San Diego Track Magazine. CrownCity.com. January 11, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  16. ^ Wilkens, John (February 24, 2009). "'Idol' hopeful banks on theatrics to snag a spot". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  17. ^ Bott, Paula (May 23, 1999). "Two for The Show". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  18. ^ Archer, Todd (September 4, 2010). "Spiritual studies triumph over NFL for ex-Cowboy Duke Preston". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  19. ^ Monahan, Terry (February 17, 2004). "Collapsed lung doesn't keep Sundevils' Robinson out for long". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  20. ^ Gang, Alison (July 27, 2012). "It's a big 'Step Up' for Scott Speer". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  21. ^ "Meet Usha Vance | Wife of vice presidential nominee JD Vance was raised in San Diego County". cbs8.com. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
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