Please support the MCHS Alumni Foundation and Mt. Carmel High School by making a donation. A check to the MCHS Alumni Foundation may be mailed to:
Linda S. (Jones) Brewster, Treasurer
C/O MCHS Alumni Foundation
706 North Cherry Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
MISSION STATEMENT
“It will be the mission of the Foundation to fully serve as a fundraising organization for the betterment of Mt. Carmel High School. All profits made and specific donations received at the end of each year will go directly to support projects and events selected by the Administration of Mt. Carmel High School.
All activities and functions will always be conducted to raise funds or bring awareness to the needs of Mt. Carmel High School.”
The MCHS Alumni Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible.”
MCHS Alumni Foundation Facebook Page
FOREVER AN ACE...
PAST PROJECTS FUNDED
*Eight (8) Commercial Grade Ceiling Fans in MCHS Main Gym
*Purchase of new Overhead Projector/Video Equipment for MCHS Gym
*Supported Academic, Music and Art Competitions for MCHS Students
*Purchase of Warming Ovens for Cafeteria for new Lunch Line Service
*Purchase new Stage Curtain for MCHS Auditorium
*Full replacement of Theatre Seating for MCHS Auditorium
*Purchase multiple Chrome Laptop Computers for Laptop Program
*Purchased new Stage Lighting for MCHS Auditorium
*New Surround Sound System for Main Gym
*New Girls’ and Boys’ Gym Lockers
*Overhead Lights for Auditorium
*Painting and Repair of the Front Lobby and Hallways
*Military Hall of Fame Recognition Plaque
*Annual $1,000 Spirit Scholarship to Two (2) Graduating Seniors
ALUMNI MEMBERSHIPS
The MCHS Alumni Foundation created the “Lifetime Membership Program” in October of 2007.
The only qualification to become a member of the program is to be a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and to make a lifetime gift of $500 to the Alumni Foundation.
This gift entitles the donor to free entry to any academic, art, athletic, drama or music event sponsored by Mt. Carmel High School. The only exclusion of this free entry is to state tournament playoff games which are sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).
The person who has made a gift of $500 will receive a membership card with their name and the year that they graduated. In addition, recognition of our Lifetime members will be made on the Lifetime Membership plaque displayed in the Main Hall of the Mt. Carmel High School.
Beginning June of 2023, two family members may make a Lifetime Membership purchase for $750 and receive the same benefits and recognition as a single donor.
The MCHS Alumni “Annual Membership Program” is $25 per person and entitles the Alumni Member to free admission to the Social Hour and Dance held on Saturday evening during the Homecoming Weekend of activities.
Donations and Membership Fees to the MCHS Alumni Foundation may be mailed to:
Linda S. (Jones) Brewster, Treasurer
706 North Cherry Street
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
Since 1993, the MCHS Alumni Foundation has worked to create a true “homecoming” for our alumni by providing activities and opportunities that bring classmates, friends and families together for the Homecoming Weekend each year.
Beginning on Friday of the Homecoming Weekend, the MCHS parade starts at 3:30 p.m. The Foundation sponsors the Alumni Uptown to provide a gathering spot for our alumni and community members to kick off the Homecoming Weekend and to watch the parade. The Alumni Uptown is held in the Merchants Park with tables and seating provided along with food and refreshments for purchase.
The MCHS Golden Aces hold their Homecoming Football Game at the Snake Pit on Friday evening.
On Saturday morning, the MCHS Alumni Golf Tournament is held where all alumni and any member of the community are invited to play in the 4-Man Scramble. Immediately following the tournament, food and refreshments are served along with the presentation of awards.
On Saturday, a Tour of Mt. Carmel High School is held from 10:00 – 11:00 p.m.
On Saturday evening, the All-School Social Hour and Dance is held from 6:30 – 11:30 p.m.
MCHS MILITARY HALL OF FAME
In addition, a student who attended Mt. Carmel High School and lost their life while serving their country will automatically qualify for the MCHS Military Hall of Fame.
2024 HOMECOMING EVENTS
Friday, September 20, 2024
*Alumni Uptown – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Gathering at Merchants Park
(Food and Refreshments will be available for purchase)
*MCHS Homecoming Parade - 3:30 P.M.
Starts at the Mt. Carmel High School
Call the Main Office @ 618-262-5104 for Entry Information the Week of Homecoming
*Wabash County Museum – Special Hours Open to the Public 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.
*MCHS Football Game
Golden Aces vs. Newton High School – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
*MCHS Alumni Golf Tournament - Shotgun Start at 8:30
(Tournament is open to all MCHS Alumni and Public)
Registration from 7:00 – 8:30 A.M. ($50 Per Player & $50 Per Hole Sponsor)
For Early Registration Contact: Tim Bell @ 618.240.4967 or tbell2@frontier.com
*Immediately following Tournament Play, lunch will be served and awards presentations made at the Mt. Carmel Municipal Pool Concession Area
*Coffee, donuts, snacks and refreshments will be made available during the Tournament.
*Tour of Mt. Carmel High School – 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. (Begins in Main Lobby)
*MCHS All School Alumni Social Hour and Dance – 6:30 – 11:30 P.M.
The Eagles Club – 724 Poplar Street - $15 Per Person, $25 Per Couple (Indoor and Outside Seating Available)
Social Hour – 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. (Featuring full Hot and Cold Food Table)
Dance featuring Partioke (DJ) – 8:30 – 11:30 P.M.
*Area Hotels/Lodging:
Mt. Carmel: Cunningham Cottage – 618.263.7870
Super 8 Motel – 618.262.4800
Swift Sanctuary/Swift Parsonage - swiftsanctuary.rentals.com - 618.262.5797, 618.263.7643 (Stacey), 618.263.8702 (Devan)
Grayville: Super 8 Motel – 618.375.7288
Princeton, IN: Holiday Inn Express – 812.385.4300
Hampton Inn – 812.385.2400
*Other Hotels Located in the Evansville Area