Irish Ink Fall 2013 - Knoxville Catholic High School

Irish Ink
Knoxville Catholic High School Alumni Newsletter
Volume 24, Number 2, Fall 2013
1967-1968 Fighting Irish Basketball Team
Father Thoni and the1953-1954 team
This summer, Knoxville Catholic High School’s gymnasium floor was refinished and named in
honor of Monsignor Philip Thoni. From 1952 through 1956, Father Thoni was a much-loved
teacher, basketball coach, and eventual athletic director at KCHS.
The 2013/2014 basketball season kicks off November 14. Join us for a game or two this year
to cheer on the Fighting Irish as they compete on Monsignor Thoni Court! (Inside Cover)
Alumni Spotlight
On January 11, 2014, Knoxville Catholic High School will pay tribute to the extraordinary athletic accomplishments of Eugene Zanolli ‘69. Zanolli, now a physician specializing in emergency medicine in Utah, was a star athlete at KCHS—
playing both basketball and baseball. During his senior year, Zanolli was named
All-KIL and an All-Tournament player.
The Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish take on Notre Dame on January 11 at 6:00
pm. Please join us for a special pre-game presentation on Monsignor Philip
Thoni Court as we retire Zanolli’s #54 jersey. KCHS Alumni will receive free
admission to the game!
In This Issue
2
Alumni Spotlight
3
From the Principal
Stay Connected!
Irish Ink is the official newsletter for the alumni
community of Knoxville Catholic High School.
4-5
Alumni News
Many thanks to the following for their contributions
to the publications of the Alumni Office:
5
Irish Archives
6-7
Annual Fund “Honor Roll”
8
Irish Pride
9
Save the Dates
10
In Memoriam
Memorial Garden
11
27th Annual Shamrock Open
Sponsor Recognition
12
Reunion Spotlight
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Mark Balog
Barbara Carter
Dawn Harbin
Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey
East Tennessee Catholic
Pro Photo
Dickie Sompayrac
From the Principal
Dear Alumni and Friends of KCHS:
We have completed our first quarter of the school year and
I am happy to report that life is good at Catholic High.
Teachers are teaching, students are learning and the spirit
of good ole KCHS is alive and well!
One significant change that we all have experienced over
these last few years is the ability to communicate through social media
using outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. With that in
mind, we have created a new Facebook group called "Knoxville
Catholic High School Community.” It is my hope that we can get all
of our alumni and friends of KCHS to join this group so that we can
use this as an extra layer of communication with our community. I
know that it is easy for us to communicate on a daily basis with our
immediate community, but I want our alumni to have a greater sense
of connection to what is going on at Catholic High. On the group
page, click on the link that says "Join Group" and you will be
approved as a member. facebook.com/groups/KCHSCommunity/
Speaking of spirit, we just finished Spirit Week a couple of weeks ago
and what a week we had with our students! This special week
continues to be a cornerstone for our student body in terms of overall
morale and school spirit, and this year did not disappoint. Between
Halls and Walls, Junior Olympics and Dance Competitions, our
students were fully vested in this week and the results showed. We
even gathered our students for a lip dub performed to “Roar” by Katy
Perry. Search “Knoxville Catholic High School Lip Dub” on
YouTube to see why your alma mater is roaring.
On a personal note, I want to thank our Alumni Community for your
continued and growing commitment to our Annual Fund. Last year
was a record year for alumni contributions. Your generosity enables
our students and staff to enjoy the very best in education. It is easy to
see why our students ACT scores continue to rise. Catholic High
students are currently averaging a 25.3 composite on the ACT (see
article on page 8). Last year, KCHS seniors were offered over $16
million in scholarships to colleges and universities in over 20 states.
If you haven't visited the KCHS campus in a while, please know that
you are always welcome and we would love for you to come and see
your school. While our physical plant continues to grow, the spirit
and sense of community which has been a hallmark of our
community hasn't changed.
Thanks for all that you do!
God Bless and Go Irish,
Dickie Sompayrac
Stay
Connected!
Knoxville Catholic High School has more
than 5,400 graduates that live across the
country and around the world. The Office
of Alumni Affairs serves this community by
keeping our alumni connected through the
following outlets:
Facebook
Like the “Knoxville Catholic” page for
updates from your alma mater and join
the “Knoxville Catholic High School
Community” to read posts from
administrators, faculty, parents, and
alumni.
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Share your family, education, or career
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Reunions
The Office of Alumni Affairs can assist in
the planning of your class reunion. Visit
knoxvillecatholic.com/alumni/reunions/ to
download a Reunion Planning Guide.
www.knoxvillecatholic.com
Visit the “Alumni” section on the school’s
website to view the alumni calendar of
events and update your personal
information.
Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs…
For Alumni Updates, Campus Tours, or
Contributions:
Diannah Eagle Miller ‘92
(865)560-0525
[email protected]
For Reunion/Event Information or
Advertising Opportunities:
Megan Locke Erpenbach ‘03
(865)560-0509
[email protected]
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Alumni News
On June 1, Christopher Manning ‘00
became the 41st priest ordained in
the Diocese of Knoxville during an
ordination Mass at the Cathedral of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He is the
Associate Pastor at St. John Neumann
Catholic Church in Knoxville.
David Riffle ‘59 has returned from Europe, having spent 18
months in England and France. Visit davideriffle.com to view his
travel photography. The Riffle family lives in Blaine, Washington.
Bo Connor ‘70 was named the
2013 “Restauranteur of the
Year” by the Tennessee
Hospitality Association. Bo is
the Chief Operating Officer of
Connor Concepts, the parent
company of The Chop House
and Connor’s Steak and
Seafood. Bo lives in Knoxville
with his wife Cindy.
Maeve McDonald
Father Christopher Manning ‘00
On March 28, Julie Conaty
McDonald ‘01 and husband, Ryan,
welcomed a daughter, Maeve. The
family lives in St. Louis, Missouri
where Julie is a sales associate for
Laura McCarthy Real Estate and Ryan
is a managing director for Integra
Realty Resources.
Bo Connor ‘70
Pat Pleasant ‘73
Last May, Pat Pleasant ‘73 retired her wings
with American Airlines after 35 years. After
leaving the University of Tennessee in 1976
to fly, she was based in Chicago, Nashville,
and Dallas, where she currently resides.
Her son, Trent is attends Texas Tech
University in Lubbock.
Jordan Schiding ‘01 and Stephanie Kite Schiding ‘05 were married
at St. John Neuman Catholic Church on June 1, 2013. The couple
reside in Knoxville where Jordan works as a financial advisor, and
Stephanie as an interior designer.
On October 1, Arnold Knightly ‘86 was named the editor of Las
Vegas CityLife, the city's oldest alt-weekly newspaper. Arnold also
won two top prizes from the Nevada Press Association for "Best
Spot News Story" and "Best Business News Story" in September for
his work as editor of the Boulder City Review.
On April 20, Lindsay
McClanahan Cook ‘98 married
Dayne Cook at St. John’s Lutheran
Church in Knoxville. Lindsay
works at Oak Ridge National
Laboratory and her husband is
architect with TOMCAT.
Michelle Hansen Baker ‘99 earned an Associate of Science degree
in Nursing from Georgia Highlands College in May 2013. Michelle
lives in Dallas, Georgia with her family.
Taja Welch ‘99 was the recipient of the Alliance of Doctoral
Women’s 2013 Scholarship. Taja is in the doctoral program at
Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee.
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Dayne and Lindsay McClanahan Cook ‘98
Ashley Humphrey ‘97 received her Human Resources certificate
from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she earned her
bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2001. Ashley is an HR
Business Partner at EdFinancial Services.
Alumni pictured above in the Kite-Schiding wedding (left to right): Matthew Curmi
‘01, Anthony Miner ‘01, Erin Schiding Hobson ‘99, Stephanie Kite Schiding ‘05,
Jordan Schiding ‘01, Jeanne Bowen Nix ‘89, Joshua Schiding ‘98, Stephanie
Schiding ‘02, Dustin Campbell ‘01, Stephen Wills ‘01, Julie Bowen ‘87, and
Christopher Devoto ‘01.
Brian Rice ‘01 has been named the play-by-play voice of Tennessee
Lady Volunteers Softball on the Lady Vol Network/The Sports
Animal for the 2013 season. He also serves as the PA for Tennessee
Volleyball and the Southeastern Conference soccer tournament.
His announcing career began in high school as the voice of KCHS
basketball.
On May 25, Kathleen
Souder Dickinson ‘03
and Timothy Dickinson
were married at St.
Francis of Assisi Church
in Townsend,
Tennessee. The couple
lives in St. Louis,
Missouri where Kathleen
in an Account Director
for Manifest Digital.
Timothy and Kathleen Souder Dickinson ‘03
Alumni News
David Erpenbach ‘05 married
Megan Locke Erpenbach ‘03 on
July 5 at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Megan is the daughter of Greg
Locke, Class of 1968. The couple
lives in Knoxville where Megan
works for Knoxville Catholic High
School and David is a Physicians
Assistant at University Orthopedic
Surgeons.
David and Megan Locke Erpenbach ‘05 & ‘03
Jarrett Osborne-Revis ‘03 is a practicing attorney with the Sangaria
Law Firm in San Jose, California. Jarrett earned his MBA from
Monmouth University in 2009 and his JD from Santa Clara
University, School of Law, in 2012.
Claire Hendee ‘11 was named the Youth Discipleship Program
Coordinator at Sacred Heart Cathedral. She oversees the XLT
(Exalt) program, which combines moving worship with a powerful
message to give high school students and all-new experience of
Christ and His love for us. Claire is majoring in English with a
minor in Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville.
Sarah Beazley ‘13 was recently named a recipient of the Alcoa
Foundation Scholarship, one of only 48 winners in North America.
Sarah was admitted to the University of Tennessee Chancellor’s
Honors Program, where she will study Chemistry/Pre-Pharmacy.
Thanks for the Memories!
Meagan Attanasio ‘09
Ryan Cook ‘08 graduated in May 2013 from University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, with a BS in Business Administration,
majoring in Human Resource Management. Ryan is an
Employment and Employee Relations Specialist at East Tennessee
Children’s Hospital.
Meagan Attanasio ‘09 has been accepted
into the University of Tennessee College
of Law. She graduated from Maryville
College in May 2013 with Business and
Organization Management major and
Accounting minor. While at MC, Megan
was involved with the equestrian team
and completed an independent Senior
Study on business management theories.
Through the Irish Archives, Knoxville Catholic aims to
preserve, identify, and collect the school’s records, artifacts,
and publications. The Irish Archives—a collaboration
between the Alumni, Campus Ministry, and Library/Media
departments—is currently seeking the following items for
donations:
Copy of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book,
Photographs of the Ashe Home—original
Knoxville Catholic High School building
Copies of older school newspapers:
Carillon, La Petit Fleur, and Gold and Blue
Vintage KCHS athletic apparel
Yearbooks (1963,1964, 1973, 1974, and 1975)
Clergy photographs (in the classroom, chapel, etc.)
Becky Pocase ‘09 earned a BA in International Studies (Russian
concentration) from the Croft Institute at the University of
Mississippi in May 2013. She will receive a second bachelors this
December in Political Science/Economics. Last year, Becky studied
at Moscow University for five months and was the recipient of a
Taylor Medal, the highest academic achievement honor awarded to
Ole Miss students. She plans to work with an NGO that focuses on
market building and government strengthening before pursuing an
advanced degree in Development Economics.
Rachel Jarnigan ‘10 was one of ten
college students selected to work on
the “Dream Team” at the
Southeastern Theatre Conference
(SETC) convention (March 2013) in
Louisville, Kentucky. SETC is the
nation’s largest theatre convention
and welcomes, annually, more than
4,000 actors, professional company
representatives, design and technical
professionals, theatre educators and
Rachel Jarnigan ‘10
students for auditions, workshops,
interviews and performances. Rachel is double majoring in Theatre
Studies and Sociology at Maryville College.
Many thanks to Pat Pleasant, Class of 1973, for donating her
varsity cheerleader uniforms to our archives. They are
modeled in the photograph above by current KCHS
cheerleaders: (L to R) Caylyn Reed, Kelsey McNutt, Kristin
Fields, and Gabriele Hays.
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Honor Roll
The Annual Fund is Knoxville Catholic High School’s largest source of unrestricted support, allowing us to
continue our tradition of excellence for more than 80 years. This Honor Roll recognizes Annual Fund
donations received between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013. Last school year, more than $140,000 was raised
through 250 donors. Please join our network of supporters—alumni, current and past parents, faculty, and
friends—to help reach our 2013/2014 goal…$150,000!
Irish Legacy Society ($10,000 and up)
Ruth Coughlin, in memory of
Dr. Dennis Coughlin, Jr. ‘45
In honor of Rob Petrone ‘99 and
Claire Petrone Speight ‘02
Bishop’s Council ($5,000 to $9,999)
Joey and Leslie Grubb
Gene and Sharon Clancy Mulloy ‘75
Stephen, April, Sommerville ‘04, and Bo ‘06 Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Kent C. Withers Memorial Fund
Monsignor Francis D. Grady
Founder’s Circle ($1,000 to $4,999)
Kenneth and Maureen Baker
Amy E. Bentley, M.D. ‘84, in memory of
Thomas J. Bentley, Sr. ‘48
Clayton Family Foundation
Peter and Jacque Clem
Alvin and Mary Nelle Hicks Connelly ‘60 & ‘61
Anthony and Jalana Cooper
Jim and Melinda Ethier
Betty and Mike Floyd ‘60, in memory of
Josephine Vance Floyd ‘37, Sam Vance ‘36,
Jack Vance ‘35, and Victor Vance ‘33
Dr. Karen Golden, in honor of Emily ‘14
J. Stewart and Yolla Hager
Hazelwood/Williams Family
Erik and Mary Kay Henry
Mark and Jennifer MacKenzie
Edward A. Maloy
Robert A. McCabe, Jr. ‘68
Matthew and Barbara McCarty, in honor of
Laura ‘07, Michael ‘09, and Kathryn ‘12
John and Linda McDermott, in honor of
John Andrew ‘10 and Laura ‘14
Gary and Lisa McMichael, in honor of Miranda ‘15
Patrick and Kachelle O’Connor
Terry and Susie Rowland, in honor of Jenny ‘99,
John Michael ‘01, Stephanie ‘04, and Sandy ‘05
Julia Driscoll Schriver ‘46
Suzanne Schriver ‘76 and David Rechter
Dr. James and Catherine Wike
Monsignor Christopher P. Murray
Society ($500 to $999)
Bob and Anne Allison ‘50, in memory of
Sister Mary deLellis Allison, RSM ‘33
and Sister Mary Loyola Fox, RSM
Charles R. Bollinger ‘61
Darel and Donna Callis, in honor of Tristen ‘14
Mike and Karen Carlson, in honor of Rachel ‘12
and Daniel ‘14
Curtis F. Curley ‘62, in memory of the
departed members of the Class of 1962
Ron and Yon Cusick
John and Crystal Deinhart
Dr. E.M. Fitzgerald ‘53
Elias ‘94, Elyane ’98 , and Christina ‘03 Haddad
Perry and Dawn Harbin
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Steven and Alessandra Hirshman, in honor of
the Hirshman children
Drs. Brian and Kathy Holloway, in honor of
Emily ‘13 and Matthew ‘15
Matt and Suzi Judd
Zibbie Brennan Kerin ‘64
Robert and Mary Sue Kosky
Matt and Joy Krebs
John and Lisa LaBine
Dr. and Mrs. Steve Lorino
Gilbert J. Malach ‘53, in memory of
Rosemary Wright Malach ‘57
Monsignor Xavier Mankel ‘53, in
memory of Mary Evelyn Carson Mankel
Bryan Mayo, in honor of Bethany ‘15 and Blake ‘15
J. Michael and Stephanie McCable ‘71,
in honor of Elizabeth Nickerson McCabe ‘41
Mary Thornburgh McCammon ‘38
Jim and Rachel McCollum ‘87
Mr. and Mrs. John T. O’Connor ‘53
Jim and Kathi O’Hara
David and Patti Southern Pitts ‘71
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Punch
John and Carol Sheridan ‘68
Deborah Slone
Chris and Chris Stauber, in honor of the KCHS
faculty and staff
Jane M. Walker, in honor of Mary Kennon ‘99,
Bill ‘00, and Katie ‘02
Carole H. Willard
John and Mary Leonard Mercer White ‘53, in
memory of Sister Mary Helene White, RSM,
Sister Mary Jolita Hughes, RSM ‘53, Jim
Johnson ‘53, and Joe Long ‘53
Stephen and Mary Mac Wilson, in honor of
Caroline ‘16 and Neeley ‘20
Rusty and Amy Wylie ‘90
Dr. Thomas G. Zarger, Jr. ‘66 and Josephine
Murphy Zarger ‘66, in memory of Paul J.
Murphy, Jr. and Katherine Clancy Murphy ‘40
Principal’s Council ($250 to $499)
Dr. Carol Akerman and Jim Cortese
Bradford and Debra Asplund
Stephen and Catherine Barnes
David and Lynne Bartlett
Don Beardsley
Pam Beaver ‘66
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Birmingham
Stan and Kaye Branson
Jay and Catherine Bunch
Ed and Judy Carter ‘64, in memory of Marie Carter
Dr. Mike and Karen Clary
Brandon D. Clevenger ‘91
Dr. and Mrs. Rodd Daigle
Jimmy and Lois Dalton, in honor of
Laura Benaoudia ‘11
Deb Maupin and Associates, Inc.
Brian and Gerry Donaldson
Greg and Betsy Erickson ‘79, in honor of
Sam ‘13 and Jack ‘15
Michael and Sherri Ernst
Rod and Lea Ann Fields
Mike and Amy Fitzgerald
Steve and Martha Forbes, in honor of
Rachel ‘06, Rebecca ‘09, and Kathryn ‘10
In memory of Mary Wood Galloway
Rev. Msgr. G. Patrick Garrity
John and Pamela Garrity, in honor of Matthew ‘14
Tom and Jill Gilbertson
Frank Gorey ‘46
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Grobicki ‘71
John Hartman ‘80
Mark Haub, in honor of Grace ‘16
Patrick Hazari ‘00
Joe and Anita Hollander
In memory of James J. Humphrey ‘62
In memory of Terrance B. Hurley ‘62
Tom and Patricia Brimi Janney ‘77, in honor
of Hazel Catherine Brimi
Mike and Paula Jones
Sam and Carmen Kabbani, in honor of Thalia ‘16
KCHS Class of 1962
KCHS Class of 2012
Bob Kennedy, in memory of Joe Kennedy ‘02
Graham and Robin Matlock Kimbrough ‘89
Joe and Melinda Kirk
Darrell J. Lott
Nicholas McFadden ‘05
Shelby M. McMillan ‘90, in memory of
Herbert H. McMillan ‘49
Tim and Diannah Eagle Miller ‘92
Jan Schaad Millsaps ‘80
Michael and Giannine Morris
Dr. Chris O’Brien ‘67
Patrick and Barbara O’Brien, in honor of
Monsignor Patrick Garrity
Lisa B. Padgett, MD/Knoxville Pediatric
Associates, in honor of Mack Padgett ‘14
Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas D. Pappas ‘68
In memory of Darlene Oldacre Parker ‘62
In memory of John Pritchard ‘62
Dorothy Roddy, in honor of Emily ‘14,
Taylor ‘14, and Liza ‘16
Mike and Lynne Rucinski
Peggy Settlemyer, in honor of Forest ‘16
Barrie Smith and Tom Schmitt
In memory of J. Richard Smith ‘62
Dickie and Jeni Sompayrac
Steve and Collette Souder
Hon. Charles D. Susano, Jr. ‘54 and
Carolyn K. Susano
Betty McCain Tinker ‘53, in memory of Glenn Tinker
Dan and Yvonne Tracy
Mark and Heather Turner
Steve and Kathy Walker
In memory of Sister Ann Madeline ‘41,
Jess Willard ‘44, and Robert J. Willard ‘55
Thomas and Beth Zuraf, in honor of Natalie ‘16
James and MaryAnn Yann, in honor of Maureen ‘02,
Katelyn ‘04, Jimmy ‘09, and Patty ‘11
Century Club ($100 to $249)
M. Jeannette Lukosky Armstrong ‘56
Peggy Arrowsmith ‘51
David and Christy Ball
John and Lisa Batcheller
Rob and Laura Bindner
Robert and Lisa Beldyk
Barbara Brimi ‘64, in memory of Dr. Robert J.
Brimi and William Francis Brimi ‘81
James and Carole Brink ‘76
David Brink ‘79
Bill Bugg, in memory of Marian Bugg
Tony and Tammy Cabrera
Mr. and Mrs. Markus Chady
Jewel Chin ‘57, in memory of Lep and Adrian Chin
Andrzej and Mariola Cieslik, in honor of
Veronika ‘11 and Kamila ‘17
Art and Sue Rueff Clancy ‘47 & ‘50
Gary and Susan Clifton
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Coode ‘80
John and Joan Petrone Coode ‘68
Peter and Doris Coode ‘73
John and Ashley Robins Coulter ‘03 & ‘04
Steve and Kat Coy
John Croes ‘61, in memory of the
departed members of the Class of 1961
Chris Dash ‘80
Larry and Kathryn DeWine ‘59
Becky Kidd Dodson ‘78, in memory of
Red and Lib Clancy Kidd ‘52 & ‘50
Anne Donovan, in memory of Rickard J. Donovan
Timothy K. Donovan ‘99, in memory of
Rickard J. Donovan
Margaret Ann Ericson ‘66, in memory of
Margaret Leahy Ericson
David and Megan Locke Erpenbach ‘05 & ‘03
James and Cissy Lewis Fiegle ‘65 & ‘67
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fowler ‘94
Paul and Kathleen Fortunato
Andrew and Michelle Garland
Dr. and Mrs. Judson Gash, in honor of
Taylor ‘11 and Christian ‘13
Robert B. Gentry ‘54, in honor of Monsignor Philip Thoni
Gerkins Family
Laurence and Margaret Shanks Gibney ‘60 & ‘63
Henry Gordon ‘51
Joseph Gorey ‘47
Gorrondona Family
Robert and Jeanne Gotcher ‘49, in honor of
the Class of ‘49
Patricia Riney Green ‘47, in memory of Milly Riney ‘49
Kathye Smith Grizzle ‘67
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hatcher ‘40
Sean and Lisa Healy, in memory of Ann Micale
Margaret Sheridan Hinton ‘72, in memory of
John Shea Sheridan ‘43
Carol Kirk Holden ‘64
Tom and Katie Holvey
Mr. and Mrs. John Hoover
Ryan and Leslie Hunse
Mike Hutchens
William Jolly ‘53
Dr. Kelly and Mary Kearse
Adele Kennedy ‘41
Janet Keough ‘62
Jeff and Cheri Kochanowski
Laura J. Kress ‘68
George Ann Green Lamb ‘57, in memory of
Russell and Greg Lamb
Jack Lambertz ‘64
Charles Leahy ‘46
Honor Roll
Taylor and Allison Locke ‘00
Elizabeth Long, in memory of
James W. Long ‘51
Tim and Susan McCabe Lorentz ‘73 & ‘73
Mike and Mary Jo Martin
Hiroaki and Mercedes Masuo
Mary Wallace Matlock ‘48
Bryan T. May, Jr. ‘69, in memory of Marie O’Malley May
Joseph and Lynda McConnell
Frances Koteski McGaha ‘62
Maureen McGovern ‘61
Joe and Clydette McReynolds
Father Chris Michelson
Jerry and Jean Van Eynde Mitchell ‘52
Patrick and Ellie Murphy-Racey, in honor of
Father Chris Michelson
Greg and Ann O’Connor
John and Linda Ostrowski
James and Patricia Parsly
Mary Patron, in honor of Matthew ‘14 and
Courtney ‘16 Howington
David and Rita Patterson
Chris and Liberty Phillips
John and Maureen Plotnicki ‘67
Jeffrey and Nancy Polakiewicz, in honor of Jeff ‘04,
Jenna ‘06, and Joe ‘12
Dr. and Mrs. Wilson L. Powers ‘70, in memory of
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Findley
William and Jody Pritchard, in honor of Michelle ‘08
Roger and Gin Punzalan
Douglas and Jeanniene Rakowski
Mary Virginia Milazzo Raviotta ‘70
Rob and Tricia Rodocker ‘68
Dr. Robert H. Scott ‘44, in memory of
Sister Mary David and Sister Mary Felicia
Gary and Marsha Sega, in memory of Drew Sega ‘98
Thomas and Patricia Shannon
Phillip and Carmen Sharp ‘59
LTC and Mrs. Tom Simcox ‘56
John and Judith Simmins, in honor of
John ‘13 and Nathan ‘15
Karen Tranter and Greg Sommers
Kathryn T. Steinhoff ‘97
Chris and Paula Legendre Stop ‘88
Jean-Paul and Pat Tippitt ‘69
Claire Rauen Tschudy ‘57
Patrick Tyrrell ‘60, in memory of
Katherine J. Tyrrell ‘64
Anthony and Charisse Vacchiano
David and Anne Valone, in honor of
Marianne “Kit” Valone ‘10
Philip Vance ‘81
Pat and Tammy Walden, in honor of Ryan ‘08
Alfred “Bogie” Wallace ‘52, in memory of
departed Wallace family alumni
Carol J. Wallace, in memory of James J. Wallace ‘53
Kay Whitt-Fecher
Cornerstone Club (up to $99)
Asmaa Alaoui-Ismaili
Mark E. Balog
Martin and Marilyn Pace Bartling ‘57
Paul “Bick” Berney ‘59
Robert and Mary Blackorby
Robert J. Boyd ‘50
Robert and Karen Carroll
Nick H. Cazana ‘62
Catherine “Kitty” Creekmore ‘89
Bill and Julie Crenshaw ‘67
In honor of Rebecca Dietz ‘14
Paul T. Dunn ‘80
Cathy and Jeff Elliott, in honor of Adam Sullivan
Anne M. Garrett
Chris Hollander ‘04 and Rachel Rushworth-Hollander
Dean and Elizabeth Gibney Howell ‘96
Steven and Debbie Howerton ‘72
Scott and Mary Kidwell ‘81, in honor of Patrick ‘16
Jared and Monica Kimutis
Philip A. Kirk ‘65
In honor of Matthew ‘12, Mitchell ‘13, and
Meredith ‘17 Krebs
Bob and Mary Lou Lewis ‘53
Kim Buchanan Litton ‘73
Patricia Kirk Loy
Barbara McCarthy McCooe ‘49, in memory of
Bill McCarthy ‘57
Emily Merwin ‘04
John Metzguer ‘60, in memory of Margaret Metzguer
Angelo Miceli
Roch and Elayne Monnig, in honor of
Roch Monnig, Jr. ‘12
Sister Helen Nelson, OSF ‘62
Richard and Jo Ellen Norville, in honor of
Evan ‘10 and Thomas ‘16
The Otey Family, in honor of Laura ‘12
Jerold Pace ‘61
Alizza Punzalan-Randle ‘93
Mark and Maria Rivera
Gertrude Mabry Sharpe
Wayne and Eunice Jardet Stearns ‘63,
in honor of Wayne Stearns, Jr. ‘01
Tim Stovall ‘03
John “Tip” Talone, Jr. ‘58
Dave and Barbara Rozek Wasil ‘75
Rick and Donna White
George and Andrea Wignall
Steven Young ‘10
Thank you to all those you donated to the
following memorials:
Richard Connelly
Rickard J. Donovan
Dr. Daniel R. Koelsch ‘88
James Long ‘51
James Paulus ‘50
Patricia Ann Hurley Ross ‘54
Catherine Ridder Wetzel
Matching Gift Companies
Bank of America
ConocoPhillips
Kimberly Clark
Scripps Networks Interactive
UBS Financial Services
WakeMed
Wells Fargo
This Honor Roll recognizes those who
contributed to the Annual Fund between July
1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. The Annual
Fund bridges the gap between tuition revenue
and the actual cost of a KCHS education.
Please use the enclosed remittance envelope if
you would like to join the 2013/2014 Honor
Roll or renew your support!
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Irish Pride
Knoxville Catholic’s ACT Scores on the Rise
KCHS continues outpacing state and nation!
On August 21, the ACT organization released their 2013 Profile
Report, summarizing the testing performance of last year’s senior
class to help schools determine how well they have been preparing
students for college-level work. Knoxville Catholic’s average
composite score rose to 25.3, up from 24.6 in 2012 –
outperforming both the state (19.5) and nation (20.9).
The Class of 2013 improved on every part of the ACT, with our
average scores exceeding Tennessee’s average in every category.
English showed the most improvement with scores rising to 26.2
from 25.3, Mathematics improved to 23.6 from 23.1, Reading to
26.1 from 25.7 and Science to 24.6 from 24.0. These ACT
results underscore that our students leave KCHS with the tools to
succeed in college and beyond!
National Merit Scholars Announced
Two KCHS Seniors named Semifinalists, three Commended Scholars
On September 11, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that two Knoxville Catholic students were named
semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to seniors Rebecca Dietz and Mack Padgett
for this esteemed academic honor, achieved by only one percent of the high school seniors who tested. Three KCHS seniors
were named National Merit Commended Scholars: Kate Longaker, Sarah McCarty, and Nick Santodonato.
Students qualify for National Merit by taking the Preliminary SAT. Of the 1.5 million students who took the PSAT, only
16,000 were chosen as semifinalists and 34,000 as commended scholars.
Dietz
Padgett
Longaker
McCarty
Santodonato
KCHS Artists Preserve Heritage
Creating lasting memories for disadvantaged children
During the fall semester, our Portfolio Honors class (a course designed for
the college-bound art major) is participating in the Memory Project. The
Memory Project is a unique initiative in which art students create portraits
for children and teens around the world who have been neglected, orphaned,
or disadvantaged. The goal is to provide these young people with special
memories that capture a piece of their childhood and to help them see
themselves as works of art. The portrait to the right was painted by Bridget
Anderson (Class of 2014) using the photograph a Cambodian child.
Knoxville Catholic’s Visual and Performing Arts programs continue to expand. Our Fine Arts Department now offers 16
courses, including 3-D Design, Digital Photography, Beginning Chorus, Advanced Acting, and more! Please join us
December 15 at 6:30pm for the annual Fine Arts Celebration at KCHS.
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Save the Dates
Admissions Open House
November 10, 2013 at 2:00 pm
KCHS Gymnasium
Learn more about the KCHS admissions process, course offering,
and extracurricular activities. The Open House is a great
opportunity to tour our campus, meet faculty and coaches, and
reserve a spot for the 8th Grade Placement Test!
Nichole Pfohl, Dean of Admissions
[email protected] or (865)560-0502
Santa Sunday
December 8, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
KCHS Commons & Cafeteria
Bring your children or grandchildren to meet Santa, decorate
cookies, and create Christmas cards. This 4th Annual event is $10
per child (family discounts are available) and includes a
photograph with Santa and an afternoon snack.
Megan Locke Erpenbach ‘03, Community Relations Coordinator
[email protected] or (865)560-0509
The Green & Gold Gala
January 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Lighthouse Knoxville
The Green & Gold Gala is Knoxville Catholic’s premier event
celebrating KCHS and her rich tradition of inspiring excellence!
We are expecting more than 250 guests, including alumni, past
and current parents, corporate representatives, and other
community friends. Last year, the Gala raised $63,000 for
classroom technology upgrades!
The Green & Gold Gala offers a full evening of cocktails, silent/
live auction, dining, music, and dancing. Tickets are $100 per
person and include hors d’oeuvres, gourmet meal, and
complimentary champagne.
Megan Locke Erpenbach ‘03, Community Relations Coordinator
[email protected] or (865)560-0509
Golden Grad Brunch
April 5, 2014 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
KCHS Commons
The KCHS Alumni Office invites our graduates from 1964 and
earlier—and their friends and family—to the 4th Annual Golden
Grad Brunch. Please join us to enjoy a delicious brunch and
fellowship with former classmates. The event is $15 per person.
Diannah Eagle Miller ‘92, Director of Development/Alumni Affairs
[email protected] or (865)560-0525
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In Memoriam
Father Edward T. Alberts (faculty—1970s)
Peggy Riney Arrowsmith ‘51
Carl “Eddie” Beeler, father of Sean Beeler ‘08 and Sara Beeler ‘09
L. Lee Benedict, brother and brother-in-law of Bert and Kathleen DeWine Benedict ‘66 & ‘66
John William Bentley ‘41, brother of the late Mary Ellen Bentley Sassi ‘36,
James E. Bentley, Sr. ‘38, Frances Cloud Bentley ‘44, and Thomas J. Bentley ‘48
Michael Julian Brink ‘74, brother of Hank Brink ‘71, John Brink ‘72, James Brink ‘76,
Kathleen Brink Bullock ‘77, David Brink ‘79, Barbara Brink Ambrose ‘83, and
Gregory Brink ‘85.
Paul Thomas Fogarty, Jr. ‘43 (June 2013) and Ellen Cook Fogarty ‘43 ( April 2013),
married 66 years and parents of Patricia Fogarty Slagle ‘65, Irene Fogarty Carney ‘69, and
the late Paul J. Fogarty ‘66
Barbara Griffin ‘49, sister of Jeanne Griffin Crowe ‘47
David Long ‘53
“You, whose company
I enjoyed, at whose side
I walked in procession
in the house of God.”
-Psalms 55:15
Keith McGuinn, stepfather of Victoria “Tori” Cox ‘12
Kitty Richmond Pepper ‘47
Mary Driscoll Reese ‘44, sister of Brother Roland Driscoll ‘39 and Julia Driscoll Schriver ‘46
and the late Rev. James Driscoll ‘38 and Martha Driscoll Austin ‘42
Jacob Roberson ‘07
Sam Sharpe, III ‘72
Tom Spicer ‘87, son of Vonnie Cunningham Spicer ‘63; brother of Joseph Lee Spicer ‘86 and
Patricia Spicer Sellers ‘88
Dr. Dennis Coughlin, Jr. ‘45
1927—2009
David Robert Stidham ‘66, brother of Mary Jo Stidham White ‘62, Karen Stidham Scott ‘64,
Judith Stidham Wright ‘65, and Suzanne Stidham Brooks ‘69
Philip Taylor, father of Nicholas Taylor ‘15
Hubert Willard ‘52, brother of Jean Willard Wedekind ‘42, George and Mary Catherine
Hughes Willard ‘46 & ‘52, Jody Willard Woody ‘47, Dorothy Willard Romines ‘48, Patsy
Willard Connelly ‘57, and the late Jess Willard ‘44 and Robert Willard ‘55
Samuel George “Sam” Woody, husband of Jody Woody ‘47; grandfather of Heather Austin
Sharp ‘98, Joe Austin ‘00, Daniel Austin ‘06, David Houbre ‘02, Michael Houbre ‘04,
and Amanda Houbre ‘06
Memorial Contribution Benefits Technology Programs
Dr. Dennis Coughlin, Jr. ‘45 was a strong supporter of his alma mater,
giving of his time, talent and treasure. He attended every reunion,
including his 60 year reunion in 2005. In December of 2012, his
family continued his tradition of giving back with a contribution that
significantly impacted classroom technology at Knoxville Catholic
High School.
With this memorial gift, KCHS was able to upgrade computers and
software in one of our technology laboratories. The school was also
able to purchase additional netbooks for our mobile technology lab.
Many thanks to the Coughlin family for their generosity.
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27th Annual
Shamrock Open
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Knoxville Catholic would like to thank all of the sponsors, donors, and participants who
helped to make the 27th annual Shamrock Open a huge success. We welcomed 200 golfers
to Egwani Farms on June 14 to help raise more than $47,000 for academic programs and
classroom technology at KCHS. Please support those who support KCHS!
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
Hole Sponsors:
Bridgestone Golf
Connor Concepts
DeRoyal Industries
EPRI
Stephen & April Harris
Home Federal Bank
Kelsan
Legend Fitness
Lensgraf Clinic, P.C.
McDonald’s
Next Level Training
Office Works
Principle Group USA
Regions Bank
Rick McGill’s Toyota
RIVR Media
Rouse Construction
Harrison Smith
Advantage Electronics
Allan Associates Architects
Applical Decal Company
Ashe’s Wine & Spirits
Beaty Chevrolet
Bistro at the Bijou
Blaine Construction
Bob’s Package Store
Bonnie’s Garage Door
Brown Squirrel Furniture
BSN Sports
Bunstine, Watson,
McElroy & Becker
Ceilings Etc.
Chick-fil-A
Clancy Optical/SPEX
Dr. Michael Clary, DDS
Coca-Cola Company
Mr. Chris Coffey
Coleman’s Printing & Awards
DeAnna Coulter - State Farm
Direct Mail Services
The Ducote Family
Duncan Automotive
Educational Outfitters
Facility Systems Consultants
The Faris Family
FESCO
First Tennessee Bank
Five Star Food Service
Forester Benefits Management
Friend of KCHS
Dr. TJ Fowler, DDS
Gillespie Import Services
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Greer
Harvest Towne Wine & Spirits
Higginbotham Heating & Air
Hilliard Lyons
John Huber– Markets @ Choto
Johnson Architecture
Jostens
Kohl’s
Kramer Rayson, LLP
The Kroger Company
Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop
Litton’s Market & Restaurant
Mac’s Pharmacy
McScrooge’s Wine & Spirits
Meridian Trust
The Murphy Family
The Mynatt Family
Northshore Wine & Spirits
Dr. Gibbs Prevost, DDS
PepsiCo
Pro Photo
Revenue Recovery Corporation
Rose Mortuary
Salon Prive Suites
The Sheridan Family
Smoky Mountain Brewery
St. Albert the Great Church
Standard Electric Service Inc.
St. John Neumann Church
Take Out Thyme
Threds
Tennessee Valley Audiology
Toddy’s Liquor & Wine
The Trust Company
Waste Management
White Realty
Wrigley/Mars
WS Packaging Group
Thank You!
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Reunions
November 29-30, 2013
Class of 2003 Reunion
Contact: Megan Locke Erpenbach
[email protected]
November 30, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Class of 1998 Reunion
Contact: Heather Sharp
[email protected]
December 26, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Christmas Social (Calhoun’s on the River)
Grads from ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s
No RSVP needed
Contact: Linda Long
[email protected]
On September 20 and 21, the Class of 1963 celebrated their 50th
Reunion. They enjoyed a weekend of reminiscing and catching up
with friends and classmates. If it's time for your class reunion, contact
the Alumni Office at (865) 560.0509 for reunion status updates or for
information on planning events. Visit the “Alumni” section of
knoxvillecatholic.com to download our reunion planning guide.