Lydia Melli’s generosity will allow for a middle school expansion with state-of-the-art technology By Dan McWilliams St. John Neumann Church and School in Farragut have received a historic gift to build a middle school expansion, which will include state-of-the-art educational spaces and resources for current students and accommodate the school’s …
Two KCHS girls wrestlers place second at state
The young program garners several honors, with Aliya Whaley finishing third at a national event By Dan McWilliams The Knoxville Catholic High School girls wrestling team has a short history, but two of its members recorded program-best state-runner-up finishes at the state meet last month. Senior Rebecca Deyo, competing …
Notre Dame announces new head football coach
Brent Hill takes over the reins of the Fighting Irish and ‘is excited to join the Notre Dame family’ Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga announced on Feb. 7 that Brent Hill has been appointed head football coach. He was introduced in a press conference in the Michael & Eleanor …
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Lady Irish seniors have parent coaches to thank
Caroline Krueger and Sydney Mains’ parents have coached their daughters for years By Bill Brewer and Dan McWilliams Caroline Krueger and Sydney Mains, the only seniors on a Knoxville Catholic High School girls basketball team that won its second consecutive state championship this month, have their parents to thank for …
KCHS girls basketball team wins 2nd straight title
State tournament MVP Sydney Mains leads Lady Irish to 53-39 victory over rival Webb By Dan McWilliams When leading scorer and Miss Basketball finalist Sydney Mains picked up her fourth foul and exited the game in the third quarter of the state-championship contest March 2, the rest of the Knoxville …
‘Teaching Jesus to our students’
It’s not just a job; it’s a ministry; educators encouraged to keep up the good work By Gabrielle Nolan Nearly 370 Catholic school educators and administrators representing all 10 Diocese of Knoxville schools gathered on Feb. 20 at Sacred Heart Cathedral School for their annual professional-development day. The event included …
A celebration of faith and education
Diocese of Knoxville campuses participate in Catholic Schools Week By Gabrielle Nolan Spelling bees, talent shows, and pep rallies. Tournaments, dress-up days, and special Masses. Fun events and programs such as these marked the 50th anniversary of Catholic Schools Week, which was celebrated Jan. 28–Feb. 3 across the country. The …
Knoxville Catholic dedicates STEM Innovation Lab
The Witsoe family and other donors receive thanks for making the ‘really exciting’ facility possible By Gabrielle Nolan A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new, state-of-the-art STEM Innovation Lab took place at Knoxville Catholic High School on Jan. 9. Students, teachers, faculty, families, and local media crews toured …
Knoxville Catholic names new football coach
Philip Shadowens, who has 202 career wins, moves from co-interim head coach into the top role for the Irish Knoxville Catholic High School announced Dec. 19 that Philip Shadowens has been named head football coach of the Fighting Irish. Mr. Shadowens served as co-interim head coach with Steve Matthews for …
Carrying the cross is a spiritual (and school) exercise
Catholic keepsakes offer an effective way to hold the past, raise funds By Bill Brewer There is recycling. And then there is a spiritual aspect to recycling, which the Catholic Church encourages in ways such as Pope Francis’ recent encyclical and exhortation on the environment and care for our common …
Coulter Family Playfield ribbon-cutting held at Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Sacred Heart Cathedral School held a ribbon-cutting and blessing for its new Coulter Family Playfield on Dec. 1. Cathedral rector Father David Boettner presided at an all-school Mass before the ceremony outdoors. Above, Grayson Coulter cuts the ribbon surrounded by his family as Mindy Coulter helps with the ceremonial scissors. …
KCHS, Notre Dame athletes sign with colleges
Seven from Knoxville Catholic High School commit to their futures while three from NDHS do By Dan McWilliams Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga each held a National Signing Day Ceremony on Nov. 8. Seven athletes signed with colleges at KCHS, and three from NDHS …
