| School History |
| The School Logo |
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Bishop Carroll began in the mind of its founder, Bishop Mark. K. Carroll. Bishop Carroll was installed in the Wichita Diocese on May 6, 1947. From there he began to have a vision. He wanted to establish the first Catholic boys' high school in the Wichita Diocese. He immediately began to follow this dream. By September 1962, Bishop Mark Carroll had installed two Catholic boys' high schools, Bishop Carroll being the second. At first, he named the new school Notre Dame High School, but by May 1964, Notre Dame had closed in order for it to be moved to its current location and reopened. The name was then changed to Bishop Mark K. Carroll High School, and classes began on September 8, 1964. Then, in 1971, Bishop Carroll High School merged with Madonna High School, an all-girls school founded by the Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ and the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph. Bishop Carroll was under extensive renovations last year. The renovations include the new tennis courts, the faculty and visitor parking lot, the new entrance, the addition of a west wing, carpeted hallways, renovation of bathrooms, a new library, chapel, renovated school offices, and new science rooms.
The school logo is found in the front of the school facing Central road. The symbol contains a cross and three chevrons. The cross symbolizes Christ's death for our sins. The three chevrons that support the cross represent the Trinity. The chevrons point up in representation of excellence and point down to symbolize service. The ends of the cross contain points which signifies Christ's suffering when he wore the crown of thorns. This logo is used on anything school affiliated.
Bishop Carroll's Coat of Arms, with Bishop Mark K. Carroll's intent, is based off of the coat of arms on the sermon of Our Lord after the Last Supper. It emphasizes the necessity of unity, charity, and fidelity. The Coat of Arms is composed of a shield with its charges, the school motto and the exterior ornaments. This Coat of Arms can be located at the school's Commons.
