Some 1,000 participants took part in the 16th annual Kids Helping Kids Fun Walk benefiting Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s Columbus Home. More than $40,000 was raised for Columbus Home at this year’s one-mile Fun Walk, held May 4 at Knoxville Catholic High School. Children and adults of all ages …
Catholic schools exhibit a flair for education
Catholic Schools Week in the Diocese of Knoxville showcased the talents of students, faculty and parents who exhibited flairs in a variety of areas—from singing, dancing and playing instruments, to fashion design, cooking and even stand-up comedy. And there were volleyball, basketball and dodge ball feats thrown in for good …
KCHS athletes commit to colleges on National Signing Day
Five Knoxville Catholic High School student athletes committed to play at the next level in a National Signing Day ceremony Feb. 5 in the school library. Offensive lineman Patrick McFall signed with East Tennessee State University. Track athlete Camille Baker committed to Missouri University of Science and Technology. Three soccer …
KCHS girls soccer team wins state title
The Lady Irish capture the first state crown for a girls team in Knoxville Catholic history Knoxville Catholic High School’s girls soccer team made history Nov. 2, and in doing so made an impact on a statewide level. The Lady Irish won the TSSAA girls soccer state championship in Murfreesboro, …
KCHS Interact Club members serve breakfast to veterans
In September, members of the Interact Club at Knoxville Catholic High School participated in the Honor Air Knoxville project to serve breakfast to the veterans of World War II and the Korean War. This Honor Air pre-flight informational meeting was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral. This is the fifth year …
Funeral Mass held in Nashville for Sister Mary Ethel Raulston
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 …