The Diocese of Knoxville’s two high schools, Notre Dame in Chattanooga and Knoxville Catholic High School, bid congratulations and farewell to the class of 2025 last month, with commencement ceremonies held in Blaine Stadium at KCHS on May 16 and at the Chattanooga Convention Center on May 17. During the KCHS ceremony, 168 diplomas were awarded to the graduating seniors, and NDHS awarded 91 diplomas to its graduating seniors.
Bishop Mark Beckman delivered remarks at both graduations, and he was joined by diocesan schools superintendent George Valadie. Notre Dame head of school Eric Schexnaildre presided at the Chattanooga commencement exercise, and Dickie Sompayrac, president of KCHS, presided at the Knoxville ceremony.
Father David Carter, Father Randy Stice, and Father Chris Michelson were diocesan priests who took part.
