KCHS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students excel in learning environments that provide an outlet for their creativity and challenge their perceived limitations. The club program, under the direction of the Student Council, meets during Break, enrichment class or after school, with each club alternating times and days.
Knoxville Catholic High School offers the following clubs and activities to enrich our curriculum. All student activities and clubs associated with KCHS must have approval of the Principal and operate under the supervision of an authorized person. Activities and clubs may be added or removed based on student interest and participation. |
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The Art Club encourages further leisure and career-oriented development of those students with a special interest in art and studio skills. A wide variety of activities are possible, including art scholarship and portfolio development, workshops, speakers and field trips. Academic standards must be maintained. All students must submit an application for membership.
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Faculty Moderators: Mr. Derrick Harmon and Mrs. Deb Murray
The KCHS Chorus is comprised of students interested in vocal music. The Chorus serves as the choir for school Masses and, as often as possible, serves as an ambassador for the school.
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Faculty Moderator: Mr. Michael Butler
The climbing club competes in the Knoxville-area high school
climbing league. Competitions are held at The Climbing Center (Sutherland Avenue) once a month from November
to February. The club meets for practice once a week during these months.
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Faculty Moderator: Ms. Julie Duncan
The Drama Club, in conjunction with the K.C.H.S. Theatre Department, produces three plays per school year. The Drama Club also sponsors many activities during the school year such as the Coffee Houses (held twice a year) and the Mixer (held at the beginning of the school year). The club is open to all students and participation in the productions is not required for membership.
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Faculty Moderators: Ms. Hope Parks and Mr. Adam Sullivan
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a club for athletes and coaches to promote school spirit, good sportsmanship, and Christian attitudes and behavior in athletic competitions as well as in personal relationships. Back to Top
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Faculty Moderators: Mr. Derrick Harmon and Mrs. Lydia Zinn
The French Club is offered to students in grades 9-12 with a desire to learn more about different cultures. Students should be enrolled in French or have completed a level three course. This group meets about four times a year. Students have the opportunity to hear international speakers, sample foods from other countries, and learn about travel and study abroad. The foreign language clubs also organize Foreign Language Week once a year.
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Faculty Moderators: Ms. Emily Carter, Mrs. Micky Perry and Mr. Steve Souder The Interact Club is a student service club sponsored by the Rotary Club of the District of Knoxville. The club is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in a number of community, national or international service projects. The Rotary Club promotes high ethical standards and builds good will and peace in the world. Membership is open to students by application and nomination by a club board of directors and teachers.
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The Irish Ambassadors are a group of students selected to provide hospitality to transfer students and those incoming freshmen not associated with one of the area Catholic elementary schools. The Faculty selects the ambassadors.
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Faculty Moderators: Mr. Shannon Hamblen and Mrs. Jennifer Parris
The MAKUS program is centered on student driver awareness and their driving habits. The focus of this program is to assist students in becoming more aware of the risks and responsibilities involved as driver or passenger.
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Faculty Moderators: Ms. Linda Coslett and Ms. Ashley Lawrence
The Mock Trial program is sponsored by the University of Tennessee Law School and allows students to compete against many area high schools. Mock Trial is an exciting education program that introduces students to the American legal system and provides a challenging opportunity for personal growth and achievement.
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Faculty Moderators: Mr. Sam Gleason, Mr. Roger Toler and Mr. Tim Scripa
The Model UN is sponsored by Maryville College and provides students with an opportunity to experience various aspects of international politics through a simulation of the official United Nations. Students learn to make compromises and pass resolutions that are in the best interest of the countries they represent.
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Faculty Editor: Ms. Emily Carter
The Blarney Stone Press is the KCHS newspaper. A faculty moderator guides the student staff in the development of each publication. Students interested in print journalism can apply to be on staff.
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Faculty Moderator: Mr. Michael Butler and Mr. Kevin Smith
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Faculty Moderators: Dr. Kelly Kearse, Mr. John LaForest and Mrs. Deb Murray
The Scholars’ Bowl team, comprised of students from grades 9 through 12, participates in academic competitions against area high school teams. The team is open to students who enjoy academic games and competitions.
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Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Sheryl Schwartz
The Spanish Club was founded to promote a greater awareness and understanding of the language, literatures and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The foreign language clubs also organize Foreign Language Week once a year.
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The Spiritual Development Committee is composed of students, a faculty member from the Theology Department and a faculty member from another discipline. The committee aids in retreat planning, school liturgies, and the selection of music and special readings to foster spiritual development in our school community.
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Faculty Moderators: Ms. Ashley Lawrence and Mrs. Tammy Walden
The Student Council officers are elected by the student body and are as follows: President (a senior), Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Presidents and Vice Presidents of the four classes, as well as one representative from each class, serve on the Student Council. The purpose of the Student Council is to: develop good citizenship practices; provide a forum for student expression; provide orderly direction of school activities; assist the principal in management of the school; and, promote the general welfare of the school. The President of the Student Council presides over all student activities.
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Faculty Moderator: Mr. Michael Butler
The Technology Club is an informal group that meets
Mondays after school in room A012. Anyone interested is welcome to
attend.
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Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Dawn Harbin The Shamrock is the school yearbook. A faculty moderator appointed by the Principal guides students in the development of this annual publication. Students interested in KCHS history, graphic design, photography, writing and editing may apply. Yearbook is also offered as a course within the English department.
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Faculty Moderators: Mrs. Kathy Dodson and Mrs. Lynne Sexton
Y-teens is a service club affiliated with the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA). This program allows girls to experience ways to improve the community while learning leadership skills and doing community service.
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Faculty Moderators: Mr. David Bartlett and Mr. Doug Parris
The Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society is open to all students at KCHS who meet the requirements set by the Mathematical Association of America and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The criteria are as follows: (1) complete at least four (4) semesters of college preparatory math courses; (2) be enrolled in or have completed a fifth semester math course; (3) have a 90 or above average for all math classes and no math grade less than an 85; (4) have a 3.50 grade point average for all classes. Any violation of the KCHS Honor Code may jeopardize induction to or current membership in MU Alpha Theta.
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Faculty Moderator: Mr. Joe Hollander
The Pacelli Chapter of the National Honor Society inducts members from the junior and senior classes each year. To be eligible for membership, the following criteria must be met:
- A student must have earned a minimum of 3.5 simple cumulative grade point average at the end of the 1st semester of the junior year (or 3.5 simple cumulative GPA at the end of the 1st semester of the senior year for students who were ineligible the junior year). This GPA must be maintained until a student’s graduation.
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- Current members of the National Honor Society, as well as those petitioning for membership, must be committed to the stated principles and values of KCHS. During membership or the three-semester period prior to induction, these students may not have had any serious disciplinary infractions including, but not limited to, fighting, cheating, stealing, dishonesty, alcohol and/or other drug-related infractions. Any violation of the KCHS Honor Code may jeopardize induction to or current membership in the National Honor Society.
- In addition to service hours required by the Religion Department, the student must perform a minimum of 20 hours of community service within the three-semester period prior to induction.
This work may be done independently or in conjunction with a service club, and it may be performed over the summer. Documentation of the service hours must be attached to the student’s petition for membership. Failure to perform service hours required in religion classes or forgery of documentation of religion service hours jeopardizes induction or current membership to the National Honor Society.
- A student must be active in at least two approved extracurricular organizations. These do not have to be sponsored by the school but are subject to approval by the NHS Moderator.
- Selection for membership in NHS is reviewed by the Faculty upon receipt of a
student’s petition for membership.
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