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Carroll Hires Alumnus Mike Pomfret '07 as Next Head Football Coach
Archbishop Carroll High School has selected Mike Pomfret ‘07 to lead a new era of Patriot Football.
“I am tremendously excited and sincerely honored to return home to Archbishop Carroll High School and Patriot Football in this capacity,” Pomfret said. “Carroll boasts a proud football tradition and a dedicated community to support it. We will redefine Patriot Football and build a consistently competitive program that produces teams who will be remembered for their successes on and off the field.”
Pomfret’s 15 years of coaching experience includes five years coaching high school football in Texas, including serving as Head Coach of Killeen Memorial Academy and winning a State Championship with Austin Veritas Academy in 2018. Additionally, Mike served multiple seasons as a Graduate Assistant with the Texas Longhorns, was the Head Coach of junior college Yuba College, held assistant coaching roles at other junior colleges, and was the Special Teams Coordinator and Linebackers coach at NCAA Division II Eastern New Mexico University.
The Yuba 49ers made drastic improvements following a 90% player turnover rate going into Pomfret’s first season as head coach. The team broke a four-year losing streak and ranked at the top of the California Community College Athletic Association in key statistics such as fewest penalty yards assessed and most turnovers generated.
As a Carroll Patriot, Pomfret was a three-year letter winner and served as a team captain during the 2006 season for the most winning senior class in Carroll program history. After graduating from Carroll, Pomfret enlisted in the United States Army where he rose to the rank of sergeant. During his six-year career, Pomfret served overseas in Iraq and Egypt and earned several medals for his exemplary service and conduct.
“We are very excited to welcome Coach Pomfret home to Carroll" Principal Matt Sableski '91 said. "His ties to the Carroll community and vast array of successful coaching experiences make him the ideal person to lead our football program. We are very excited about the future of Patriot football under his leadership!”
Addison Myers '28: Student of the Week, December 12, 2024
Addison Myers '28, Mercy House member and St. Helen School Alumna, with Mr. Carl Soucek
Addison goes above the call of duty every day in class. More impressive is her dedication to the work that happens beyond the class period. She's very helpful in her efforts to set up and clear the band room so that our space is more welcoming for other students. She's always willing to help, even when the need for help is less evident and unsolicited. She's an advocate for the band program to her peers and students at her previous grade school, St. Helen. She does an outstanding job of spreading the good word about our amazing school and the programs offered at Carroll.
-Mr. Carl Soucek
Favorite Restaurant:
Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Movie:
Coraline
Place you'd love to travel:
Bora Bora
What actress would play you in a movie?
Melissa Fumero
What activities do you participate in?
I participate in marching band and the drama club.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is definitely getting to watch myself improve academically and as a person.
How should school help you succeed?
School should help prepare me for for college and life after my teenage years.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to have my own family and a job that I'm passionate about.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
A lesson that I learned when I overcame a difficult obstacle was that God does what He does for a reason, and that I need to trust His plan.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like to spend my free time practicing my instruments, listening to music, or hanging out with my friends.
Charlie Williams '26: Student of the Week December 5, 2024
Charlie Williams ‘26, Mercy House member and St. Helen School Alumnus, with Ms. Jamie Aubin ’06
Charlie's calm and kind disposition in class lends to good discussions. Once I found out Charlie was a football team Captain, I knew he could help me with students struggling in my drawing class. Charlie heard me out and said he would discuss things with my drawing student. Since that day, my struggling student has made more effort and has been more communicative. Charlie is not only a great leader and student, but he wants to see his teammates and classmates succeed. He is happy to step in and help when needed.
Favorite Restaurant:
Chipotle
Favorite Movie:
Interstellar
Place you'd love to travel:
Greece
What actor would play you in a movie?
Christian Bale
What activities do you participate in?
I am a captain on the football team, I participate in track and field, and I am a student ambassador.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part about being a Carroll student is making new friends and helping others feel welcome in school and sports.
How should school help you succeed?
School should help me succeed in making social relationships in the real world.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to have a successful career to support my current and future family.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
A lesson I learned by overcoming a difficult obstacle is to keep my head up and not to throw in the towel when times get hard.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like to spend my time hanging out with my friends on the weekends by watching football and going out to eat.
Paige Terbay '28: Student of the Week, November 22, 2024
Paige Terbay '28, Charity House member and Incarnation School Alumnus, with Mr. Andy Seyfang
Paige has a great upbeat personality and brings happiness to the classroom. She has recently helped out with a student who was not having the best of days. I pulled Paige aside and explained what was going on before class, and she was great at helping out.
-Mr. Andy Seyfang
Favorite Restaurant:
Chipotle
Favorite Movie:
Tangled
Place you'd love to travel:
Greece
What activities do you participate in?
I play soccer for Carroll and plan to play lacrosse in the spring.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
My favorite part of being a student at Carroll is all of the kind people I have met.
How should school help you succeed?
School can help you succeed because it teaches you valuable life lessons.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to go to college at the University of Tennessee.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
One lesson I have learned is to never give up, and if you fail at something, don't just quit. Work twice as hard to get it the next time.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like spending my free time hanging out with my friends and family.
Claire McEachen '25: Student of the Week, November 12, 2024
Claire McEachen ‘25, St. Mary’s House member and St. Luke School alumna, with Mrs. Julia Gomez
Claire is kind to all, super respectful and helpful in class and has been a true rockstar as Spanish Club President!
-Mrs. Julia Gomez
Favorite Restaurant:
My mom's kitchen
Favorite Movie:
Pride and Prejudice
Place you'd love to travel:
Santorini, Greece
Who would play you in a movie?
Kiera Knightley
What activities do you participate in?
I am a member of the Marching Band, Spanish Club, Swim Team, Military Kids’ Club, NHS, SHS, The Torch Student Newspaper, and an Eagle Scout.
What's your favorite part about being a student at Carroll?
The strong community of Carroll, the wonderful teachers, and the school’s willingness to allow faith and reason to flourish makes it a beautiful place to learn.
How should school help you succeed?
School should provide you with a firm moral, spiritual, and academic foundation on which you can become the best version of yourself and the person God is calling you to be.
What's your biggest dream in life?
My biggest dream in life is to use my writing, debating, and critical thinking skills to serve those around me and defend the most vulnerable members of society.
What's a lesson you learned when overcoming a difficult obstacle?
I have learned that true joy, peace, and understanding comes from trusting in God completely.
How do you like spending your free time?
I like to travel with my family, visit my grandma, spend time with friends, shop, and participate in any aquatic activities like swimming, snorkeling, and surfing.