Sister Mary John Slonkosky, OP, principal of St. Mary School in Oak Ridge since fall 2021, recently told the community that she is leaving for a new assignment at the motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville. She will be succeeded by Sister Catherine Marie Hopkins, …
Astronaut, rocket scientists visit STAR Ex camp
Students (and parents) get hands-on experience at St. John Neumann School as they explore space By Bill Brewer The 2025 version of the STAR Ex camp did not disappoint when it came to engaging young students in the wonders of space exploration, astronomy, rocketry, telescopes, robotics, satellites, rovers, and drones. …
KCHS’s Lillie Murphy nets 2nd state tennis title
The senior completes an undefeated career in singles play; NDHS, KCHS track athletes stand out as well By Dan McWilliams Lillie Murphy of Knoxville Catholic High School completed an undefeated singles career with her second straight Division II, Class AA state championship on May 23 at Adams Tennis Complex …
A diamond in the faith community
St. Mary gala is a testament to Oak Ridge school’s legacy and future By Dan McWilliams The community of St. Mary School in Oak Ridge turned out in full May 3 for a Diamond Anniversary Gala. The 75th-anniversary event in the school gym, attended by 160, paid a well-deserved tribute …
May Crowning highlights St. Mary School jubilee
Giving honor to Mary, the patroness, who has been with the school from the beginning By Gabrielle Nolan A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was adorned with a crown of flowers at a special all-school Mass on May 2 at St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge. The May Crowning …
Graduates put an exclamation point on high-school careers
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 …
Micah Scheetz named new head coach of KCHS girls basketball program
Knoxville Catholic High School announced May 8 that Micah Scheetz will be the new head coach of the Lady Irish basketball team, a program with two state championships to its name. A decorated former player, Ms. Scheetz brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the game. Most …
Girls basketball coach Travis Mains named new leader of KCHS boys
Knoxville Catholic High School announced March 12 that Travis Mains will take the reins as the next head basketball coach of the Fighting Irish boys basketball program. Mr. Mains has been the head varsity girls basketball coach at Knoxville Catholic since 2020 and has taken the Lady Irish to the …
Defending champion Lady Irish basketball team falls in state semis
The Knoxville Catholic High School girls basketball team made the state tournament for the fifth consecutive year. The two-time defending champion Lady Irish fell in this year’s Division II, Class AA semifinals 50-47 to Christ Presbyterian Academy of Nashville on March 7 at the Hooper Eblen Center on the campus …
St. John Neumann holds 14th Ponytail Drive
Students and adults donate hair to help children who have lost theirs due to cancer or other reasons St. John Neumann School in Farragut held its 14th annual Ponytail Drive on Feb. 28 as students, faculty members, and family donors supported children who have lost hair because of cancer, alopecia, …
Valerie Hanks is new principal at Sacred Heart
Mary Sue Kosky steps down in order to care for her parents, and Mrs. Hanks will succeed her Father David Boettner, rector of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, announced March 12 that Sacred Heart Cathedral School principal Mary Sue Kosky has decided to step down in …
Sisters reflect on St. Mary School’s 75th jubilee
‘A love for learning, a love for the Lord, and a love for other people’ By Gabrielle Nolan St. Mary School in Oak Ridge is celebrating 75 years of education and service of its kindergarten-through-eighth-grade students. The school, which will have jubilee celebrations in the spring and the fall of …
