St. Dominic School in Kingsport on the morning of April 10 welcomed members of the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast that offered a glimpse into the daily life and mission of the school. Guests were greeted by Kings-port mayor Paul Montgomery, and St. Dominic pastor Father Michael Cummins …
Catholic Dads awards School Support Grant of $750
The Catholic Dads board of directors recently presented a $750 check as the first of the organization’s new School Support Grants to the leadership of Sacred Heart Cathedral School in Knoxville. The grant program, which launched in January, allocates resources for schools in the Diocese of Knoxville to assist with …
KCHS boys, NDHS girls basketball reach final four
Knoxville Catholic loses in four-overtime thriller while Notre Dame makes semifinals for first time ever By Dan McWilliams The boys basketball team at Knoxville Catholic High School and the girls basketball squad at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga made state-tournament history in different ways this month. The KCHS boys …
Shaping the Church of the future
Students at the heart of Professional Development Day as diocesan educators meet By Bill Brewer There was a buzz in the air on Feb. 12 as educators from around the Diocese of Knoxville gathered on the campus of Knoxville Catholic High School for the annual Professional Development Day. Yes, Bishop …
Six KCHS football players sign with colleges and universities
Knoxville Catholic High School held its third signing day of the school year on Feb. 4, coinciding with National Signing Day, with six football players signing with colleges and universities. Jeremy George-El signed with the University of Tennessee, Casen Jenkins and Jacob Rice with Emory & Henry University, Dominic Daddabbo …
Chesterton students carry on chalk-art tradition
‘Madonnari’ drawings now seen on driveways or sidewalks hark back to 16th-century Italian Renaissance Since 2009, the Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk, an annual chalk art festival, has occupied Market Square in downtown Knoxville. Jim Dodson, co-chair of Chalk Walk, states: “Beginning with humble roots, this art experience has enriched our …
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Bishop Beckman visits with students at St. Joseph School
Bishop Beckman visits with students at St. Joseph School By Bee Goodman Bishop Mark Beckman had planned to spend Catholic Schools Week traveling throughout the diocese, visiting classrooms and celebrating the educators and students who make Catholic education a defining part of parish life. Winter weather, however, forced changes to …
New superintendent of schools named
Bishop Beckman appoints Martha Mundine of New Orleans Archdiocese The East Tennessee Catholic Martha Mundine, who currently serves as the deputy schools superintendent for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, has been named superintendent of Diocese of Knoxville schools. Bishop Mark Beckman made the announcement on Feb. 11 following a comprehensive, …
KCHS counselor named to UT advisory board
Kat Coy among small group from across U.S. selected to serve university By Bill Brewer Kat Coy, who has served as a school counselor at Knoxville Catholic High School since July 2006, has been selected to serve on the University of Tennessee Admissions Counselor Advisory Board. Mrs. Coy was selected …
Snow days, celebrations, and Catholic schools
‘The fullest and best opportunity to realize the…purpose of Christian education’ By George Valadie For some, the week ended exactly as it had begun. Battles with the weather, shortened schedules, and a whole lot of smiles at the unexpected closures. Catholic Schools Week has again come and gone for our …
Notre Dame High School band shines at All-East auditions
Members of the band at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga did well at the All-East band auditions held on Jan. 10 at Bearden High School in Knoxville and sponsored by the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association. The Notre Dame band had a perfect attendance of 11 at …
Knoxville Catholic student earns QuestBridge scholarship to Penn
By Jaclyn Holloway Knoxville Catholic High School senior Genevieve Jenkins recently earned a full-ride scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania through QuestBridge National College Match, one of the most competitive scholarship programs in the country. The good news came while she was sitting in her family’s car with her mother …