The coronavirus forced them to finish their learning at home and miss proms and other events By Dan McWilliams The coronavirus pandemic brought attending school to an early end this spring, and the impact may have been felt most by high school seniors. Diocese of Knoxville seniors Sarah Eiselstein and …
Robotics team uses 3D printing to aid health workers
Special tensioners make mask-wearing more comfortable for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle By Emily Booker In a time of pandemic, even a small piece of plastic can be a big act of charity. The Knoxville Catholic High School robotics team, the Robotichauns, found a way to …
KCHS junior is leukemia society’s fundraising ‘student of the year’
Through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) newest innovation in fundraising, Students of the Year, five motivated Knoxville high school students raised more than $42,545 for LLS’s cutting-edge cancer research and patient services. Gabriela Sweet, a junior at Knoxville Catholic High School, raised the most funds and earned the title …
Knoxville Catholic students earning full ride honored with special video
Knoxville Catholic High School has announced its students who have been offered academic scholarships, covering all tuition, at the college they plan to attend this fall. While the school couldn’t host a live event as it has done in the past with parents, family members, teachers, coaches, friends, and media, …
Knoxville Catholic High School names new girls soccer head coach
Mason McNally has been announced as the new head coach of the Knoxville Catholic High School girls soccer program, according to athletics director Jason Surlas. The spot was vacated when previous coach Vahan Janoyan resigned this past winter. “We are excited to add someone of Coach McNally’s exceptional character and …
KCHS captures first boys basketball state title
The Fighting Irish defeat Briarcrest 50-47 in the finals and set off a celebration 80-plus years in the making By Dan McWilliams This one was for Luke Smith. And for Matt Brown. And for Chris Gettelfinger. And for Matt Parton. And for every player who has ever donned the green …
KCHS soccer players respond to Cookeville relief efforts
Fighting Irish teammates, fathers rally to aid Putnam County community devastated by March tornadoes By Bill Brewer Soccer was played after all, just not how the players had envisioned the match. And it was a few days late, too. However, it was a welcome distraction for Cookeville High School’s boys …
Knoxville Catholic girl wins state cross country title; KCHS, NDHS runners shine
There was little suspense in the TSSAA Division II, Class AA girls cross country state-championship meet Nov.2 at the Percy Warner Park Steeplechase Course in Nashville. Knoxville Catholic High School senior Callie Tucker won the state title on the 5K course in 18 minutes, 56.00 seconds, and by a margin …
KCHS’s Bryn Tucker selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game
By Dan McWilliams Knoxville Catholic High School offensive lineman Bryn Tucker has been selected as one of more than 90 players nationwide to participate in the Under Armour All-America Game, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, in Orlando, Fla. “Bryn has been a great representative of Knoxville Catholic High …
When culture and faith embrace
Fathers of Mercy sprinkle spiritual salt on KCHS Spirit Week By Pam Rhoades The traveling missionary Fathers of Mercy visited Knoxville Catholic High School during Spirit Week 2019 and delivered a spiritual message students may never forget. The priests were invited as part of a new initiative where the KCHS …
Knoxville Catholic’s Jake Renfree adds to his state running championship total
Jake Renfree concluded his stellar running career at Knoxville Catholic High School with two more state titles in the TSSAA Large School Track & Field Championships on May 23 at Middle Tennessee State University. The senior, a University of Notre Dame signee with multiple track and cross country titles on …
KCHS holds Spring Athletic Signing Day
Knoxville Catholic High School held its Spring Athletic Signing Day on May 8 in the gymnasium. Fourteen student athletes signed letters of intent that will chart their academic and athletic careers. Family, friends, and coaches joined the students as they formally committed to their colleges and universities. The following were …