KCHS News

Daily Annoucements

Sylvan Learning of West Knoxville will be offering a FREE ACT practice test for high school juniors and seniors on Saturday, February 25 at 1:30.  Students interested must RSVP to Sylvan at 690-0671 no later than 5:00 on Friday.

All members of the girls’ lacrosse club need to turn in their club fees to Mrs. Turner before the end of today.

Congratulations to the boys’ lacrosse club for winning 2 of its 3 games this past weekend at the Knoxville Lacrosse Jamboree.  The Varsity team won over Lafayette Varsity 9-4 and Lexington Catholic Varsity 6-0.

Birthday wishes go out to Colleen Alley, Adam Karlstad and Emily Kirk, who are celebrating their birthdays today.

There will be an E6 meeting tomorrow morning in the theatre room. All young men are invited to attend.

Peer Ministers will be in the commons during break and lunch this week recording short messages for Mr. Balog. Stop by and give a shout out to him as he recovers from his surgery.

Important information for students applying for AP English III: There will be an informational meeting to discuss the AP application and essay today and Thursday in Mrs. Coughlin’s room B100 at 3:15.

KCHS Parents:  Project Graduation, an all-night, chaperoned event will be held on the night of graduation at Tennova Health and Fitness Center on Emory Road in Powell.  This event is parent -sponsored and can only be a success with a community effort.  There is only one fundraiser for this event, the St. Patrick’s “Luck of the Irish” Casino Night, which takes place on March 17, 2012.   How can you help?  Buy tickets to attend Casino Night, make donation of items for auctions at the event, or items for the gift bags that will be distributed to each graduate. For additional information or if you have questions, please contact Diana Seaver at 924-8784 or at dianaseaver4@aol.com, or Trudy LeBlanc  at 776-0765 or  tdl@knology.net.

Casino Night

March 17, 2012- Be sure to mark your calendars for KCHS’ Casino Night! Casino night will take place in the KCHS gymnasium from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Casino night is an annual fundraiser put on by parents of our senior class to benefit Project Graduation!

Project Graduation will be held on May 19, 2012 at Tennova Health & Fitness from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. The money you raise through the “Luck of the Irish Casino Night” will provide the following for Project Graduation:  D.J., door prizes, inflatables, “Just Dance”, a roaming magician, and endless food and fun! We will also have basketball, wall climbing, swimming, and much, much more!

 

Green & Gold Gala

Knoxville Catholic’s first ever Green & Gold Gala was a huge success and raised nearly $50,000 for the school’s academic programs and classroom technology!  The Gala not only celebrated KCHS and her 80 years of inspiring excellence, but also provided an opportunity to welcome new and old friends! This inaugural event welcomed more than 230 guests, including alumni, past and current parents, corporate representative, and other community friends.

Photographer Terry Depp has posted pictures from the evening on Shutterfly. To view the pictures, please follow this link: http://greengoldgala.shutterfly.com/136#135

Mark your calendar for the 2013 Green & Gold Gala which will be held on January 26, 2013. To become a sponsor,  donate an auction item, or be on the planning committee, please contact: Megan Locke at mlocke@knoxvillecatholic.com.

Shamrock Open

Mark your calendars for the 26th Annual Shamrock Open, which is being held on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Egwani Farms Golf Course.  There will be two flights: 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The cost is $100 per person or $400/team.  We hope to see you on the course

Beeler and Williamson Sign with Tusculum

On November 16, seniors Miranda Beeler and Carolyn Williamson signed on to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.  Both committed to play softball for Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tennessee.  Beeler and Williamson are the recipients of two of the four softball scholarships Tusculum awarded this year.  Congratulations girls!

Adult Faith Formation Classes

The KCHS Religion Department is offering parents the opportunity to learn more abou their faith as they shepherd their children through the high school years. On the third Wednesday of every month, a different faculty member will host a discussion centered around adult faith formation at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. Contact Sister John Catherine at srkennedy@knoxvillecatholic.com for more information.