INDUCTEE It became apparent very early in his freshman year that Joe Sinkovich was going to be something special. During that first season with head coach Joe Diminick, Sinko would establish new freshman records with his 80 attempts for 418 yards, a 124 yard single-game effort against Blue Mountain and 60 tackles as a starting […]

INDUCTEE It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since Margot Guinan McDonnell starred at MCA, both on the track and in the hardwood. She would graduate from Mount Carmel Area in 1985 from one of the most prolific athletic classes in MCA history. It included Frank Bolick, Mike Diminick, Maria Fantanarosa, […]

INDUCTEE Coming out of small Mount Carmel Catholic High School, Frank Luchnick had no idea as to the part he would play in reviving the football program at then Bloomsburg State Teacher’s College. In 1946, coach John Hoch took over the Huskies and led them to their finest season since 1935 with a 4-3-1 record. […]

INDUCTEE Edward Kupchick is one of those athletes who stood out among his peers and has had to wait a long time to finally be recognized as one of the greats. Edward payed both football and track and field at Kulpmont High School in the late 30’s and early 40’s. He was a three year […]

INDUCTEE Everyone believes that you have to get your kids involved in athletics at a young age in order to be competitive. Some start as early as 4 and 5 years of age. Walt Gronski can show you that it is never too late to begin your athletic career. Walt didn’t start running until the […]

INDUCTEE Whenever athletics at Mount Carmel Area High School are discussed, coaching legends Joe Jazz Diminick and Gerald Breslin are always included in the discussion. Today’s inductee Angela Farranato has earned her way into the conversation by virtue of her 368 varsity wins in cross country boys, girls cross, and girls track. Diminick remains number […]

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT On Saturday, December 10, 1994, Mike Boyer, Joel Gonzalo, Corey Hepler, Eric Higgins, Mike Higgins, Shawn Jayman, Joe Scicchitano, and Brett Veach walked off the field at Mansion Park in Altoona as the 1994 PIAA State Football Champions. ON Monday Dec. 12th, that group, along with teammates Jared Bender, Jamie Bressi, Adam Czponis, […]

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT The hall would like to recognize Zack Tocyloski on the achievement of reaching 1000 points during his basketball career at Mount Carmel Area High School. Zack becomes only the 12th player in MCA history to surpass the plateau, joining Tom Vershinski, Al Klokis, Bob Zavarick, Jed Karpinski, Paul Szymanski, Ron Zaleski, Mark Vottero, […]

RUSS AND JO ANN CESARI SCHOLARSHIP Christian Kelley fits perfectly into the criteria established by Russ and Jo Ann Cesari for their scholarship – an MCA lineman who has distinguished himself in the classroom as well as on the field. He must be accepted into an institution of higher learning. Christian is currently ranked fourth […]

MICHAEL FRANCIS MYCHAK TORNADO HERITAGE AWARD Isabella Stellar has been selected as the second-ever winner of the Mychak Tornado Heritage Award given to a student athlete who excels in the classroom, on the playing fields and has shown exceptional pride in representing Mount Carmel Area High School. Ms. Stellar has been chosen by her peers […]