Sister Mary Ethel Raulston, RSM, 83, who once served at Knoxville Catholic High School, died Thursday, Nov. 7, at Mercy Convent in Nashville. A Sister of Mercy for 59 years, Sister Ethel ministered in institutions of secondary and higher education in Cincinnati, Knoxville, and Nashville, including KCHS from 1975 to …
KCHS Lady Irish win state soccer championship
Knoxville Catholic High School’s girls soccer team made history Nov. 2, and in doing so made an impact on a state-wide level. The Lady Irish won the TSSAA Girls Soccer State Championship in Murfreesboro, defeating neighboring rival Christian Academy of Knoxville 3-1 in the Class A/AA title match at Richard …
Notre Dame, Knoxville Catholic resume Irish Bowl with much fanfare
According to the United States Congress of Catholic Bishops, the New Evangelization proposed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in this Year of Faith calls us to “to be evangelized and then go forth to evangelize.” Who knew a game of football could do that? On Aug. 23, the Fighting Irish …
Robotichauns’ innovation pays off in regional competition
KCHS students recognized as team’s robot squares off Every cloud has a silver lining and for the Robotichauns (Team 2393), Knoxville Catholic High School’s robotics team, the adage came true when it finished as second-place finalists in the Smoky Mountains regional competition, winning a silver medal. The competition was sponsored …
Five Knoxville Catholic High School students sign scholarships with regional colleges
Knoxville Catholic High School held a signing day ceremony on April 17 in the school’s library, where five senior students announced their plans to study and compete at the collegiate level for the next academic year. The following students signed their letters of intent to continue competition at several schools …
Catholic Charities’ ‘Kids Helping Kids’ Fun Walk attracts all ages
Diocese of Knoxville parishioners numbering between 2,000 and 3,000 took advantage of beautiful spring weather to participate in the 15th annual “Kids Helping Kids” Fun Walk held by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. The event took place at Knoxville Catholic High School on April 21 and was held to raise …
KCHS students enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is more present and alive at Knoxville Catholic High School after students at the school led an Enthronement ceremony and Mass April 18 at All Saints Church. The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus began with sophomore Morgan Briggs, who gave a presentation on …
Knoxville Catholic athletes sign with colleges
Ten Knoxville Catholic High School student athletes signed letters of intent Feb. 6 to continue playing sports in college. It was the first day that high school seniors can accept athletic scholarships to play at a Division I school. The 10 students signed letters allowing them to pursue academic and …
KCHS student athletes sign scholarship papers
Ten Knoxville Catholic High School student athletes signed letters of intent Feb. 6 to continue playing sports in college. It was the first day that high school seniors can accept athletic scholarships to play at a Division I school. The 10 students signed letters allowing them to pursue academic and …
Former NFL player named Knoxville Catholic’s head football coach
Knoxville Catholic High School has hired Steve Matthews, a former NFL player, as its new head football coach. Mr. Matthews was introduced to the team Dec. 21. “We are very excited to have Steve Matthews as our new coach,” said Knoxville Catholic principal Dickie Sompayrac. “Our search committee has been …
KCHS grad named to soccer All-America team
Knoxville Catholic High School graduate Tim Baker, now a freshman at Lee University, was recently named a High School All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Mr. Baker was one of only 78 players nationally recognized. The midfielder was the Gatorade State Player of the Year in 2012 …
KCHS shortstop signs with Middle Tennessee State
Knoxville Catholic High School shortstop Aaron Aucker has signed to play with Middle Tennessee State University. “I really liked the coaching staff and really wanted to stay in-state and close to home,” Aaron told the Knoxville News Sentinel. As a junior with the Fighting Irish, Aaron batted .452 with a …
