Chronicle
Catholic
A Newsletter for the Knoxville Catholic High School Community
Summer 2012
Volume 7, Number 3
Bishop Richard Stika with
Liz Morris, Valedictorian of
the Class of 2012.
Knoxville Catholic
High School,
in partnership with
parents and
supporting parishes,
is dedicated to
teaching the
Gospel, igniting a
love for learning,
and nurturing
individual growth
in mind, body and
spirit, as students
are prepared to be
Disciples of Christ
who influence
a constantly
changing world.
from the
principal
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Dear Parents and Friends of KCHS:
As we begin these summer months, it’s always appropriate that we reflect on our past
in preparation for the upcoming school year and our newest group of students – the
class of 2016. This year, KCHS celebrated her 80th year of serving the Knoxville area as
the cornerstone of Catholic education. As we look back on this past year, I have great
pride in our KCHS family and especially our seniors, the class of 2012 – what an
impressive group! Here is a snapshot of their many accomplishments during their
time here:
• 75 percent of our 146 graduates have been offered scholarships to college, totaling more than $9.5
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million.
12 seniors were honored through the National Merit Scholarship Program as Semifinalists or
Commended Scholars.
Members of the class of 2012 have been accepted to colleges and universities, including: Virginia,
Stanford, Notre Dame, West Point, The Naval Academy and Xavier.
Countless hours of service to Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest, Catholic Charities, Schools for
Schools, Children’s Hospital and numerous other agencies that support those who are most needy.
Two Gatorade Players of the year for the state of Tennessee in Soccer (Tim Baker) and in Track
(Megan Ferowich).
The Class of 2012 exhibited tremendous leadership and were instrumental in enhancing school spirit.
This year, Knoxville Catholic also enjoyed a successful accreditation visit with the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS) in March that recognized the school’s strong commitment to providing a
genuine Catholic education. The SACS Visiting Team also recognized that our school’s faculty is among the
best of the best – certainly the backbone of our great school!
Much is happening on our campus in preparation for the 2012-2013 school year. We anticipate our
enrollment will exceed 700 students when we reopen our doors in August. Through the generous support of
our community, synthetic field turf is
being installed in Blaine Stadium which
will allow football, soccer and lacrosse
teams to have access to the very best in
practice and playing facilities.
Sincerely in Christ,
Dickie Sompayrac
by ProPhoto
On behalf of our faculty and staff, allow
me to extend a big thank you to our
parents, alumni and friends of KCHS.
Your prayers and support enable us to
enjoy a richness of blessings. It is my hope
that these summer months will provide
some much-needed relaxation and family
time to all of our KCHS families.
academic
highlights
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For Wisdom is mobile beyond all motion, and she
penetrates and pervades all things by reason of her purity.
- HEBREWS 4:9-11
Dear KCHS Families:
As one year closes we take advantage of a change of pace to
prayerfully and peacefully prepare for a new year’s beginning.
The end of the 2011-2012 school heralds staffing changes:
• Senior Counselor, Ms. Katie King, leaves us to take a job in
China counseling American students abroad as they
explore college choices in the U.S.
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Ms. Barrie Smith, Dean of Admissions and Freshman
Advisor (to name only a couple of hats she has worn here),
will be leaving us to rejoin family in Montana.
Ms. Kristie Hopwood (Sophomore Religion) and Ms. Alex
Nelson (Spanish 2) will be leaving to pursue new
opportunities.
Mr. Will Ramsay (Spanish) will be leaving us to head back
to school to earn a degree in English.
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English teacher, Mrs. Mimi Coughlin, looks forward to her
retirement.
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Finally, Mr. Jentry Tillman, Student Assistance Program
counselor, is leaving Knoxville for a counseling career in
the U.S. Air Force.
We wish these dedicated and unselfish individuals all the best
and we are pleased to announce a few new additions to our
staff!
• The Guidance Department welcomes two new School
Counselors: Dr. Karen Haas, who comes to us from
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School in Florida, and
Mrs. Melinda Kirk, who has generously given of her time
over the past two years as an intern at KCHS.
• The Religion Department welcomes Ms. Grace Burnham,
who has recently graduated from Franciscan University in
Steubenville, Ohio.
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Mrs. Susan Clifton, from Sacred Heart Cathedral School,
and Mr. Ben Wilkinson, a Wake Forest grad who has most
recently taught in the Johnson City area, will join us in the
English Department.
Ms. Amy Sheridan, a ’97 alumna, will be joining us as a
Spanish teacher.
Mr. Andrew Garland, a current UT lecturer in
Communication Studies, will join us to run our bookstore
and to take over various classroom duties.
The 2012-2013 school year will bring curriculum changes. The
Religion Department will teach a year-long course on Morality
and Catholic Social Teaching to Juniors and will teach semester
-long classes of Christian
Vocation and Morality to
seniors. This will enable the
department to continue to
present Morality and
Catholic Social Teaching to
juniors in school year 2013-2014 and to offer Christian
Vocation and Apologetics courses to seniors that same year. We
especially want our Seniors stepping out into the world to search
for the vocational call imprinted on their hearts in Baptism and
also to thoroughly know and defend their faith.
In order to more accurately reflect course content via its title, the
current freshman Writing and Research course will adopt the
new moniker of Grammar and Composition. Students have
shown encouraging interest in the Speech classes which will be,
once again, a valuable elective in our curriculum. Following
cutting edge trends, the Math Department has changed the
sequencing of courses from Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
to Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. The sequencing change
will solidify the extensive algebraic skills used in geometry, will
give students a chance to develop the complex critical thinking
skills needed to more easily master geometric though processes,
will give students a fresher transition into geometry-laden PreCalculus courses, will lessen the review time needed between
Algebra courses, and will potentially enhance test scores on the
geometry-heavy ACT/SAT standardized tests.
The Science Department will be offering Ecology Honors this
year and will also offer a year-long course in Oceanography. A
semester-long Dual Enrollment course, EMR (Emergency
Medical Responder), will be offered through Roane State
Community College on the Hayfield Campus (off Parkside
Drive). The Fine Arts Department will up-the-ante on two of its
courses by giving Portfolio and Digital Photography Honors
designation. Two new courses round out the offerings in our
burgeoning Performing Arts realm: Beginning Chorus and
Theater 2.
For your planning purposes, please expect to see student
schedules activated on August 13, 2012. School Counselors
plan to be in their offices a week in advance to iron out last
minute scheduling conflicts. Students will receive locker
numbers and books on Registration Days (8/14 Grades 10-12
and 8/15 Grade 9).
May our eyes be ever open to God’s summer graces!
Jane Walker
Academic Dean
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Award Presentations
SEDES SAPIENTIAE AWARD:
CC Hermes and Gyucheol Lim
VALEDICTORIAN:
Liz Morris
SALUTATORIAN:
Jake Dovgan
TOP TEN PERCENT OF THE CLASS OF 2010:
Katherine Adorati, Jake Dovgan, Elyse Eilerman, Megan Ferowich, Anderson
Gass, Connor Gilhula, Duncan Greeley, CC Hermes, Jim Hunter, Gyucheol
Lim, Katie McCarty, Liz Morris, Claire Northern, Julie Rich, and Luke Wegryn
THE KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS:
Kristen Botica, Jacob Clary, Kathleen Connelly, Luke Mishu, and Lydia Prevost
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS:
CC Hermes, Liz Morris, and Julie Rich
NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS:
John Cortese, Kevin Curtin, Elyse Eilerman, Megan Ferowich, Connor Gilhula,
Jim Hunter, Laura McCarty, and Kevin Nicholson
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST:
Reece McKenzie
MONSIGNOR FRANCIS D. GRADY CITIZENSHIP AWARD:
Cathy Varga
ASHE—BONNYMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:
Tommy Conaty
IRISH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Alison Giecek and Joe Polakiewicz
BLANCHE AND CLAIRE SHEA AND JAMES MCDONALD SHEA SCHOLARSHIP:
Katherine Adorati, Matt Armstrong, Stephen Barnes, Ariel Basa, Henley Baugh,
Emily Boone, Shaun Breslin, Nicolas Brewton, Rachel Carlson, Jakob
Christensen, Patrick Conaty, Tommy Conaty, John Cortese, Catie Cox, Sarah
Doktycz, Jake Dovgan, David Dunn, Elyse Eilerman, Megan Ferowich, Brianne
Geist, Connor Gilhula, Stevie Gleason, Alexis Hamilton, Jim Hunter, Paige
Jackson, Amanda Jones, Yvette Kayumba, Rob Kosky, Kelly Lehman, Colin
Mann, Nicole Mann, Laura McCarty, Arianna McElyea, Roch Monnig, Jordan
Mullins, Laura Otey, Alyssa Penpek, John Pickering, Joe Polakiewicz, Andy
Remetta, Matt Rumbolt, Rebecca Sauter, Claire Schmidt, Hannah Seaver, Claire
Stauber, Libby Sullivan, Anna Truong, Cathy Varga, Carolyn Williamson, and
Brad Windle
ALL SAINTS CHURCH MEN’S MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP:
Anderson Gass, Stevie Gleason, Jim Hunter, and Libby Sullivan
HELEN J. KENNEDY AND JOE KENNEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Liz Morris
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Mrs. Erin Chady
All photos this page by ProPhoto
IRISH PARENT NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP:
Matthew Armstrong and Matt Krebs
faith
and service
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Campus Ministry 2012-2013…
By the Numbers!
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22,341
Retreats
Hours of Christian
service completed
7
First Friday opportunities
for Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
16
Students involved in
Class of 2012
Baccalaureate Mass
31
New members of the
Peer Ministry Team
Masses celebrated with
the school community
20
54
14
Group Masses
Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion
162
Daily Masses
70
Students recognized as
“Students of the Month”
FAQs by Christina Eder
Knoxville Catholic’s Registrar answers some frequently asked questions received from
parents and students.
What do I do if my student is sick or will be tardy?
The student’s parent must call the 24-hour attendance line (560-0313 ext. 3550) before 9:00
a.m. to inform the school of tardiness or absence. The student is encouraged to check Renweb
and email each teacher for assignments or missed work.
Where do I find sports’ schedules, game times, directions to other schools,
summer camps, and coach contact information?
All information is listed on the athletics section of knoxvillecatholic.com.
Where can I get the specific dress code requirements?
Uniform guidelines are listed in the parent-student handbook (the complete handbook is posted on Renweb).
I just got my driver’s license. How do I get a student parking spot?
Parking pass forms can be downloaded from “Resource Documents” on Renweb. Submit the completed form to Mr. Branson in the
administrative office. The student can pick up their assigned parking space and sticker from Mr. Branson’s office approximately 1-2 days
after application is submitted.
If my student forgets something and I want to bring it to school, what do I do?
In an effort to build personal responsibility, KCHS administration asks that parents not bring forgotten lunches, homework, PE uniforms,
books, band instruments, and sports equipment to school.
How do I find out about service hour requirements and approved service projects?
Log onto knoxvillecatholic.com and click on the Faith and Service tab. You may also view the service requirements and projects on Renweb
and in the parent-student handbook. Upcoming service projects are read over the morning announcements.
class
of 2012
Lauren Elizabeth Adam—East Tennessee State University *
Dane Franklin Adkins—Western Kentucky University
Sarah Madeline Adkins—University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Taylor Morrison Adkins—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Katherine Adorati—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga *
Matthew Jared Armstrong—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Griffin Carberry Asplund—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Timothy Edward Baker—Lee University
Stephen Daniel Barnes II—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga *
Ariel Belcina Basa—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Arthur Christopher Bates—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
John Thomas Batson III—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Franklin Henley Baugh—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Laura Michelle Beeler—Morehead State University *
Miranda LeeAnn Beeler—Tusculum College *
Jacob Adam Blazier—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Nicholas Peter Bonfini—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Emily Frances Boone—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Ellen Marie Bradford—United States Naval Academy *
Shaun Elizabeth Breslin—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga *
Nicolas Cleavland Brewton—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Rachel Anne Carlson—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Erika Johanna Carvajal—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Gisela Guadalupe Chaparro—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Nicole Marie Charitat—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Kenneth Jakob Christensen—Maryville College *
Patrick Murphy Conaty—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Thomas James Conaty III—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Brent Alan Cooper—Tennessee Technological University *
John Paul Cortese—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Catherine Rose Cox—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga *
Victoria Paige Cox—East Tennessee State University *
Meghan Nicole Crisp—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Trisha Lynn Crowell—East Tennessee State University
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Kevin Grady Curtin—Georgia Institute of Technology *
Jessica Nicole Davis—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Robert Frederick Devrnja—East Tennessee State University
Sarah Rose Doktycz—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Jakob Thomas Dovgan—Creighton University *
David Andrew Dunn Jr.—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Meagan Ann Dwyer—Xavier University *
John Michael Dykes—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Elyse Nicole Eilerman—University of Virginia *
Megan Rose Ferowich—Stanford University *
Megan Clare Fisher—Appalachian State University *
Sarah Elizabeth Flammang—University of Alabama *
Margaret Sullivan Fleming—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Alexander Scott Forester—University of Alabama
Mackenzie Katherine Fox—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
James Anderson Gass—Samford University *
Brianne Marie Geist—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Alison Rae Giecek—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
James Connor Gilhula—University of Chicago *
Donald Keegan Gill—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Stephanie Ray Gleason—Maryville College *
Duncan Alexander Greeley—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Caitlyn Annette Griffin—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Alexis Marie Hamilton—Furman University *
Carolyn Cape Hermes—Auburn University *
Jacob Daniel Horihan—University of Tennessee, Knoxville
James Thomas Hunter—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Anthony Lee Inklebarger—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga *
Paige Alexandra Jackson—University of Alabama *
Amanda Carol Jones—Xavier University *
Yvette Mugwaneza Kayumba—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Samuel Callahan Keener Jr.—East Tennessee State University
George Strobbe Keough—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Emily Ruth Kirk—Agnes Scott College *
by Patrick Murphy-Racey
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class
of 2012
by Mark Balog
Robert Hall Kosky III—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga *
Andrew Louis Kraft—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Matthew James Krebs Jr.—University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lauren Michelle Kukla—Lee University *
Kurtis Anthony Kyle—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Karlie Danielle LeBlanc—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Kelly Marie Lehman—Clemson University *
Gyucheol Lim—Georgia Institute of Technology
Mauricio Luna—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Matthew Edmund Mackle—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Colin Michael Mann—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Nicole Elizabeth Mann—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga *
Leann Nicole Martin—University of Alabama *
Thomas Oliver Matthews—East Tennessee State University
Kathryn Maureen McCarty—University of Notre Dame
Laura Stowe McCarty—University of Alabama *
Megan Elizabeth McClamroch—University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Arianna Colleen McElyea—Lees-McRae College *
Reece Alicia McKenzie—University of Alabama
Katharine Madison Mire—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Roch Earl Monnig Jr.—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Elizabeth Maria Morris—Auburn University *
Jordan Russell Mullins—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Jose Alfonso Nazario—Case Western Reserve University
Ryan James Nelson—Quinnipiac University *
Kimberlee Thien Nguyen—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Kevin Tyler Nicholson—Miami University at Oxford *
Abbie Danielle Nipper—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Kelly Lynn Nix—Saint Mary’s College *
Claire Noelle Northern—University of Alabama *
Alyssa Nicole Novak—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Mark William Ostrowski—Maryville College
Laura Christine Otey—Middle Tennessee State University *
Jaesung Park—Purdue University
Hailey Rachel Parton—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Kaitlyn Paige Patterson—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Alyssa Marie Penpek—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Lucas Garrett Petr—East Tennessee State University *
John Clancy Pickering—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Thomas Adam Pickering—Xavier University *
Joseph Robert Polakiewicz—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Ian Andrew Powers—University of Alabama
Phillip Ward Prevost—Berry College *
Jessica Logan Punch—Clemson University
Andrew Michael Raabe—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Alexander Carter Redd—Tennessee Technological University
Richard Andrew Remeta III—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Julie Tia Rich—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Emily Rose Riley—Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Travis West Rodgers—Bryan College
Joseph Randolphe Roulier—Miami University at Oxford *
Matthew Gregory Rumbolt—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Matthew Arthur Russ—University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Rebecca Kathryn Sauter—United States Military Academy at West Point *
Kenzi Nicole Sawyer—Maryville College *
Michael Jacob Scariano—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Mary Catherine Scheb—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Claire Langhorne Schmidt—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Michael Alan Schoonover—University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
McKenzie Erin Scott—University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Hannah Alyse Seaver—Carson Newman College *
Jessica Anne Sellers—Morehead State University
Macie Elizabeth Solomon—Tennessee Wesleyan College
Claire Elise Stauber—Wofford College *
Lucas Taylor Stiles—University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Elizabeth Clare Sullivan—East Tennessee State University *
Thuy Dung Tran—University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Anna Ngoc Kim Truong—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Clayton Eugene Valentine—East Tennessee State University *
Catherine Michelle Varga—Pellissippi State Technical Community College *
Lukas John Wegryn—Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Thomas Michael West—Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Phoebe Rose Wheeler—College of Charleston *
Carolyn Elizabeth Williamson—Tusculum College *
Bradley Harris Windle—University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Melanie Rose Young—Furman University *
* Scholarship Awarded
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athletics
Tennis
The girls tennis team ended the regular season 11—2,
winning in both the district and region. The boys finished
their season at 9-3, placing second in the district. The
boys won the prestigious Chattanooga Rotary Tournament
this year.
Baseball
The Fighting Irish
baseball team finished
with a record of 22-11,
with a fourth place
finish in the regular
season. The team won
two games in the double
elimination district
tournament before
eventually bowing out in
the semifinals.
by ProPhoto
Soccer (Boys)
The soccer team ended the regular season as the number
one seed in the district tournament, with an overall record
of 15-2-3. However, the Irish were upset by Maryville 3-1
in the semifinals. Senior Tim Baker was named Gatorade
Tennessee Boys Soccer Player of the year...congratulations
Tim!
Track & Field
At the state qualifying sectional track meet on May 11,
Megan Ferowich won the 1600 and 3200 meter. Ashley
Welborn placed fourth in the 3200 meter. Camille Baker
placed third in the high jump, and Kevin Nicholson
placed fourth in the 400 meter. Both the girls and boys
4x800 meter relay teams shattered school records by more
than 10 seconds (girls team placed first, boys third).
All photos this page by ProPhoto
Softball
The softball team competed in their most successful
season in several years! The Lady Irish finished the regular
season with a record of 16-11.
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athletics
Baker Named Gatorade Tennessee Boys Soccer Player of the Year
This award recognizes not only the athletic excellence of the student-athlete, but also his
or her academic achievement, and exemplary character on and off the field. Baker scored
29 goals and passed for 16 assists this season. The senior midfielder was selected to First
Team All-State by both the Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches Association and the
Tennessee Sports Writers Association. In addition to being an outstanding athlete,
Baker has maintained a 3.78 GPA in the classroom.
by ProPhoto
On May 15, the Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS, announced senior
Tim Baker as its 2011-2012 Gatorade Tennessee Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Baker is
the third athlete from KCHS to win the award (Joanna Thompson ‘11 and senior Megan
Ferowich were recognized for cross country).
Seniors Sign to Play in College
Ten students in the Class of 2012 have signed
commitments to continue their athletic careers at the
collegiate level. Congratulations to these studentathletes for this incredible achievement!
Tim Baker, Soccer - Lee University
Miranda Beeler, Softball - Tusculum College
Ellen Bradford, Swimming - Naval Academy
Megan Ferowich, Track & Field - Stanford University
Stevie Gleason, Volleyball - Maryville College
Ryan Nelson, Baseball - Quinnipiac University
Rebecca Sauter, Soccer - West Point
Kenzie Sawyer, Volleyball - Maryville College
Claire Stauber, Soccer - Wofford College
Carolyn Williamson, Softball - Tusculum College
KCHS Runners Compete in
National Event
Three KCHS students traveled to New York to
compete in the 2012 New Balance Indoor
Nationals on March 9-11. Junior Ashley
Welborn ran the 5000M with a time of
19:16.25. Junior Elliot Consoli competed in the
Emerging Elites 2 mile, while Joe Bindner
boasted a personal best in the Freshman Mile.
Hollin Field at Blaine Stadium
The KCHS football/soccer field at Blaine Stadium is currently
undergoing a major renovation. The natural grass playing surface and
surrounding areas have been removed, and an artificial surface is being
installed. The renovation will be completed by late July, just in time for
the 2012 football and girls soccer seasons. Hollin Field is named for
principal donors Tony and Kim Hollin.
class
notes
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Free Test Prep for
KCHS Students
KCHS is proud to
announce we will be
providing a free,
online test preparation
program – PrepMe –
to all students. The
program helps
Junior John Clary received his Eagle Scout award in a Court of students as they prepare for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT. PrepMe
Honor ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral. He has earned 33 can be accessed through Naviance, a website used by the
merit badges and served as a patrol leader, chaplain's aide,
Guidance Department for academic, college, and career
troop guide and instructor. For his Eagle project, he restored
planning. Contact Kat Coy, School Counselor, at
the fencing, gates and handrails on the grounds of Sacred Heart [email protected] to learn how to access the tutorial
Cathedral and School.
video.
Cortese and Clary Receive Eagle Scout Rank
Congratulations to senior John Cortese who was awarded the
rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America on April 15.
He is a member of Troop 25, chartered to the Fountain City
Presbyterian Church in 1917. John's Eagle project included the
design and construction of 21 portable room dividers for the
Ladies of Charity (Baxter Avenue).
Swap & Shop at the Uniform Closet
KCHS offers an exciting service to our students and parents—
the Swap & Shop uniform closet. Swap & Shop, located in the
hallway near the Athletic Director’s office, offers “gently worn”
basic uniform items.
Congressman Duncan Visit KCHS
On April 20, Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. and
Representatives Ryan Haynes (District 14) and Bill Dunn '79
(District 16) visited campus to speak to Knoxville Catholic's
"We the People" club. Congressman Duncan discussed current
political issues, advocated civic engagement, and encouraged
students to reach out and help others.
During the school year, the uniform closet will be open the first
Wednesday of the month from 8:00—9:30 am and the third
Wednesday from 11:30 am—1:00 pm. The closet will open for
special summer hours on July 26 from10 am—Noon. Visit
knoxvillecatholic.com for information on pricing or to
download an order form.
Staley Accepted to Military
Academy Seminars
Junior Reese Staley has been accepted
to West Point’s Summer Leaders
Seminar, as well as the Summer
Seminar at the United States Air Force
Academy. The one-week program at
West Point includes academic classes,
military training, physical fitness
training, and intramural athletics.
The Air Force Academy seminar provides insight into life as an
officer with the U.S. Air Force. Participants will attend
workshops instructed by Academy faculty on fields ranging
from aeronautics to humanities.
Summer Math Tutoring Sessions
Algebra 1, 2, College Algebra, and Pre-Calculus
When: July 24, 25, 26, 31, and August 1, 2
Where: Knoxville Catholic High School
What: Sharpen basic skills, prepare for success next school
year, get a head start on using the TI-83 calculator, and be
proactive in response to the new 4 credit math requirement!
Cost: $200 per student (6 days for 90 minute per day)
Contact: Jennifer Parris—[email protected]
KCHS Students and Alumni Honored by THSPA
The Tennessee High School Press Association (THSPA) held its
annual awards ceremony at Lipscomb University on March 8.
The following KCHS yearbook students and graduates received
recognition:
Nicole Nabozniak ‘11 and sophomore Tia Knight
Best Academic Copy, Honorable Mention
Nicole Nabozniak ‘11
Best Color Photo, Honorable Mention
Amanda Cutting ’11 and senior Griffin Asplund
Best Student Life Copy, Honorable Mention
Our yearbook, The Shamrock, was evaluated last fall and received
a “Superior” rating from THSPA.
SShamrock
hamrock Open
26th Annual
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Knoxville Catholic High School hosted another very successful Shamrock Open Golf Tournament on
June 8 at Egwani Farms Golf Course. More than $40,000 was raised for capital improvements and
classroom technology. We would like to thank our tournament sponsors for your generosity. Please
support those who support KCHS!
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
Bridgestone Golf
EPRI
Stephen & April Harris
Kelsan
Lensgraf Clinic, P.C.
McDonald’s
The Mynatt Family
Principle Group USA
Rick McGill’s Toyota
RIVR Media
Rouse Construction
Duncan Automotive
Educational Outfitters
Eagle Distributing
Facility Systems Consultants
FESCO
First Tennessee Bank
Five Star Food Service
Forester Benefits Management
Friend of KCHS
Dr. TJ Fowler, DDS
Gillespie Import Services
Golden Media
Grange/Brown Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Greer
Harvest Towne Wine & Spirits
Higginbotham Heating & Air
Hilliard Lyons
Hodges, Doughty & Carson
John Huber – Markets @ Choto
Johnson Architecture
Jostens
Kramer Rayson, LLP
LBMC
Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.
Litton’s Market & Restaurant
Mac’s Pharmacy
Madison Media Works
McScrooge’s Wine & Spirits
Meridian Realty Advisors
The Murphy Family
Dr. Gibbs Prevost, DDS
Pro Photo
Rita’s Bakery
Reno Sporting Goods
Revenue Recovery Corporation
Rose Mortuary
Salon Prive Suites
Neil Schmitt – State Farm
Sew N’ Vac West
The Sheridan Family
Smoky Mountain Brewery
St. Albert the Great Church
Standard Electric Service Inc.
St. John Neumann
Catholic Church
Take out Thyme
The Trust Company
Threds
TIS
Tennessee Valley Audiology
Vinyard Floor
Covering & Carpet Co.
White Realty
Wrigley/Mars
Hole Sponsors:
ADS Phoenix
Abercrombie Radiology
Allan Associates Architects, PLLC
Applical Decal Company
Ashes Wine & Spirits
Associated Therapeutics
Beaty Chevrolet
Bistro at the Bijou
Blaine Construction
Bob’s Package Store
Bonnie’s Garage Door
Bunstine, Watson,
McElroy & Becker
Ceilings Etc.
Chick-Fil-A
Clancy Optical & SPEX
Closet Solutions
Dr. Michael Clary, DDS
Coca-Cola Company
Mr. Chris Coffey
Coleman’s Printing & Awards
Collectibles of the Game
Connor Concepts
Consolidated Products
DeNuke Contracting Services
Direct Mail Services
The Ducote Family
KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC
HIGH SCHOOL
Non Profit Org.
US Postage
PAID
9245 Fox Lonas Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37923
Knoxville TN
Permit No. 134
865.560.0313
www.knoxvillecatholic.com
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IPN Board
Irish Parent Network (IPN) is the KCHS
version of PTA. You are encouraged to
participate in some of the IPN Programs at
KCHS.
IPN Cookbook!!
The IPN will be developing a KCHS
Cookbook as a new fundraising initiative.
Please contact Beth Schmitt, 603-1877, if
you are interested in participating on the
Cookbook Committee.
President:
Beth Schmitt
[email protected]
Past President:
Joni Punch
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Carla Bower
[email protected]
Secretary:
Margaret Paulus
[email protected]
Volunteer Co-Chairs:
Diana Patterson
[email protected]
Renee Hamilton
[email protected]
Hospitality Co-Chairs:
Pam Schaffer
[email protected]
Kachelle O’Conner
In Touch Co-Chairs:
Juliet McVay
[email protected]
Irene Matthews
[email protected]
Uniform Closet Chair:
Kirstin Kropilak
[email protected]
Fine Arts Chair:
Beth Giecek
[email protected]
Service Hours Chair:
Linda McDermott
[email protected]
Catholic Schools Week
Co-Chair:
Lisa Iman
[email protected]
Clara Mathien
[email protected]
Freshman Representatives:
OPEN
Sophomore Representatives:
Kathy Aucker
[email protected]
Angie Jostes
[email protected]
Junior Representatives:
LeaAnn Fields
[email protected]
Trish Gerkins
[email protected]
Senior Representatives:
Betsy Erickson
[email protected]
Beth Hamil
[email protected]