Recognizing the Class of 2025: Achievements Made, Futures Awaiting
The Final Lap
Farewell, Pansie Evans!
Introducing Pansie Evans Court
Saint Life Highlights
Willy Wonka Jr., Fittest School Challenge, Violins of Hope, and more! 2025
Dear ESK Families & Friends,
The excitement and energy exhibited in our 2025 commencement ceremonies genuinely reflect the level of happiness and promise our students enjoy at The Episcopal School of Knoxville. This year’s class, like many others, represents the essence of what it means to be “ESK”- good character, competent learners, kind stewards, and forward thinkers. As we hang their graduation picture on the alumni wall, I have no doubt the success they have enjoyed during the foundational years at ESK will continue to flourish and shine.
This year marks the end of a decade for me on this campus, and I marvel at the pivotal change the academic world has made since my move to Knoxville. School safety, social media, pandemic responses, enrollment demand, mental health, and now artificial intelligence have all challenged us to assess our educational position, collaborate as a team, and innovate for new solutions. The times have indeed changed.
I cannot think of a better place than ESK to take on these new complexities in our world. Just like our graduates, the ESK community of families, faculty, and friends are grounded in goodness, confidence, care, and optimism for a bright future. How blessed we are, and together we will achieve greatness for our children.
Looking forward to it!
Bright Futures
Where Vision Meets Action
In response to the school’s strategic plan launched in 2023, the Board of Trustees has taken great strides in shaping ESK’s direction for a very successful future. Highlights that will take ESK to the next level include:
• A continued focus on academic excellence at the foundational years (JK-8th)
• Utilization of the campus as an outdoor classroom
• Celebration of the arts- visual and performing
• Character development for success
• Financial growth and affordability
• Facility expansion for a growing enrollment
The endeavor to support our strategic initiative has officially been named the Bright Futures Campaign and will seek to secure the funding needed to support facility expansion, student scholarships, faculty retention and growth, and program enhancements during the school’s first phase of growth. The board is excited to announce a team of enthusiastic and caring friends of the school who will be championing the Bright Futures Campaign:
• The Rev. Dr. Jerry Askew
• Mr. Joshua Bishop
• Mrs. Mary Ellen Brewington
• Mrs. Anna Graham
• Mr. Omar Jubran
• The Very Rev. John Ross
• Mrs. Lisa Rottmann
• Ms. Anne Sprouse
• Mrs. Stella Sudderth
We’re already seeing great progress in our strategic efforts with the lateral expansion to 3 sections in K, 1st, and 2nd grades, growth in teacher salaries, additional parking, and tennis courts. There is much more to come in the next few years, and without a doubt, our Future is indeed Bright.
Benjamin Cruz Alexander Knoxville Catholic High School
Charles Edward Fischer McCallie School
Owen Carlisle Mastin Webb School of Knoxville
Lillian Grace Giever^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Harrison Maxfield “Max” Alley* Farragut High School
Jaylen Fitzgerald*^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Braycen Miguel Goodson+^ West High School
Stella James Mayes Knoxville Catholic High School
Tilly Kate Blamey +^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Simon McKenzie Fowler*^ Baylor School
Hudson Fielden Hill Knoxville Catholic High School
Laura Katherine McConville +^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Chloe Anne Newport Knoxville Catholic High School
Chloé Elisabeth Nicolas-Shelton*^ Webb School of Knoxville
Taylor Monroy McCallie School
Charles Wallace Mealor *+^ Woodberry Forest School
Abigail Joyce Franklin^ Farragut High School
Lucas Allen Bowden ^ Webb School of Knoxville
Benjamin Patrick Clark Knoxville Catholic High School
Faith Sarah Franklin^ Farragut High School
Amelia Huxley Jarnagin*+^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Mark McCutchan Medlock Knoxville Catholic High School
Ella Martina Fail Bearden High School
McKenna Rose Franklin^ Farragut High School
Layna Tillie Mannella+ Webb School of Knoxville
Ellen Kay Perry^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Abigail Greenlee Shaver*^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Anderson Elizabeth Palmer Knoxville Catholic High School
Katherine Elizabeth Huthchens*^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Margaret Katherine Mewett *+^ Baylor School
James Sills
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+ With Distinguished Service:
Students who graduate “with distinguished service” have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to community service by completing triple or more their required service hours. This distinction reinforces our Episcopal identity and mission to help students “realize their potential as children of *K-8 Student
^National Junior Honors Society
Maggie Cameron Simpson^ Webb School of Knoxville
Anna Catherine Smithey *+^ West High School
Charlie Taylor Whitt*+^ Baylor School
Charley Spencer ^ Alcoa High School
Cylar Omid Sohrab Knoxville Catholic High School
Elsie Lynn Stair West High School
Anna
Strange* Farragut High School
Ginger Wolski*^ Knoxville Catholic High School
Robert
Knoxville Catholic High School
The Harry W. Stowers Award was established in memory of Mr. Stowers who, with his wife, Sarah, actively supported Episcopal School of Knoxville. Though Mr. Stowers passed in 2007 and Mrs. Stowers in 2021, the Stowers family remain ardent supporters of ESK. Harry Stowers was a person of character. His commitment to service in his community, his strong faith, his intellectual curiosity, his gentle heart, and his compassion for others were evident throughout his life. The Harry W. Stowers Award recognizes an 8th grade student who most closely exemplifies Mr. Stowers’ character of service, faith, intellectual curiosity, gentleness of heart, and compassion for others.
Bishop Brian Cole delivered a heartfelt homily honoring the Class of 2025 during this year’s Baccalaureate service, offering words of encouragement and reflection as the graduates prepared to embark on their next academic chapter.
Esk Lifers
From Kindergarten days to graduation (and for some, even earlier) these students have grown up with ESK.
Elsie Stair, Recipient of the 2025 Harry W. Stowers Award, with Rachel Kinney, granddaughter of Harry and Sarah Stowers.
Dr. Evelyn Homan, keynote speaker for the 2025 ceremony, reflects on the compelling lyrics of songs that are deeply woven into ESK’s culture and echo the formative paths on which this graduating class is about to embark.
Front Row: Anna Smithey, Ginger Wolski, Katherine Hutchens, Amelia Jarnagin, Anna Strange; Second Row: Simon Fowler, Charlie Whitt, Jaylen Fitzgerald, Maggie Mewett, Abigail Shaver, Chloé Nicolas-Shelton; Back Row: Charlie Mealor, Max Alley
Willy Wonka Jr.
Once again, our middle school performers amazed us with their talent, as they brought Willy Wonka Jr. to life in a truly scrumdiddlyumptious production. With standout performances, whimsical staging, and the creative vision of Director, Mrs. Ashton Gallagher, the show transported us to a world of pure imagination.
Word Players: Walk, Don’t Ride
Our middle school students had the opportunity to watch Walk, Don’t Ride: A Celebration of the Fight for Equality, performed by Knoxville’s own WordPlayers Theatre Company. The play powerfully portrayed key moments of the Civil Rights Movement, from the Montgomery bus boycott to the Freedom Rides, highlighting
Movement, from the Montgomery bus boycott to the Freedom Rides, highlighting the courage and sacrifices of those who fought for justice. It left a lasting impact, reinforcing the values we hold at ESK: empathy, inclusion, and the belief that every voice matters and belongs.
Violins of Hope
Strings of the Holocaust
This spring, The Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust exhibit, hosted by the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School, filled our hallways with living history. Through this impactful experience, students delved into the story of the Holocaust and discovered how the surviving instruments served, and continues to serve, as a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and the enduring human spirit.
Fit, Fast, and First: ESK Wins the Challenge!
We’re excited to share that ESK has won The Fittest School Challenge as part of the 2025 Covenant Health Kids Run, thanks to achieving the highest percentage of student participation across the region! This achievement reflects our students’ energy, our families’ support, and the tireless efforts of Pansie Evans, whose dedication makes this event so special each year—way to go, ESK!
Digging Into
Our sixth graders recently had the incredible opportunity to hear from Harry Moore, a retired geologist
Discovery with Harry Moore
and key figure in the discovery of the Gray Fossil Site in Tennessee. During his visit, he shared real fossils over 5 million years old and sparked curiosity as he brought the worlds of paleontology and geology to life—an inspiring
Our first graders took their ocean exploration to new depths this year by hosting their largest Ocean Conference yet! They shared their knowledge with the wider ESK community, highlighting the importance of ocean conservation and showcasing the incredible diversity of marine life and habitats we are called to protect.
Ocean Conference: 1st rate, 1st grade education
Celebration of the Arts
Middle School Spotlight
Asthe school year comes to a close, the bold and avant-garde expressions of our students’ growth
take center stage in a Celebration of the Arts, thoughtfully curated by the visionary minds of our art departments.
The hallways burst with color, lined with artwork created throughout the year, each piece reflecting imagination and growth. Meanwhile, the gymnasium comes alive with music as the Middle School string band and choral groups share their talents, filling the space with spirit. The day concludes with a joyful talent show, a fitting finale that celebrates the boundless creativity of our students and the powerful role the arts play in their journey at ESK.
The talent show bringsthe creativity with some seriously cool choreography!
Artwork from core classroom subjects is also showcased, including this popular independent study project from a 5thgrade literature class.
Ben Kerny's self-portrait received 1st place at the Dogwood Arts Synergy Student Exhibition.
Deslin Soto, Honorable Mention in Congressional Medal of Honor at the Tennessee Valley Fair Student Art Show, “Eagle”, Mixed Media
Vivienne Goss, Honorable Mention
Sarah Egner, 2nd place in 6th grade at the Tennessee Valley Fair Student Art Show “A Wave of Clay”, Sculpture
Subjects like technology, math, and language are represented, with artwork that showcases one of their many interactive, hands-on classroom tools.
The Final Lap: Honoring Pansie Evans’
Decades of
Dedication to Physical Education
This year has brought yet another major farewell, one that touches the hearts of almost every student who has walked the halls of ESK since nearly its inception. This spring, after more than two decades of whistles blown, sneakers laced, and life lessons shared far beyond the gym walls, Coach Evans gathered with us to say goodbye. This special chapel service honored the extraordinary legacy of Mrs. Pansie Evans as she hangs up her stopwatch and steps into a well-earned retirement.
With boundless energy, a booming voice that could rise above the noisiest gym, and a heart big enough for every student, Mrs. Evans transformed PE class into something far greater than just sports. It was about teamwork, perseverance, respect, and discovering the confidence within.
Her legendary Field Days were a beloved tradition year after year, bursting with imaginative challenges that united the entire school in laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition. So iconic were these events that they inspired the centerpiece of our farewell celebration, where faculty paid tribute by donning themed costumes from Field Days past.
As she steps away from the court and into a new chapter, her impact endures, echoing in the loud laughter of the gym, in the collaboration of students working side by side, and in the confidence of every child who walked a little taller because of her care. And now, that legacy lives on in a special way, on the newly dedicated Pansie Evans Court, nestled inside Kline Gymnasium.
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Lucy Tyler, Leslie Downey, Red Waller, Deb Sousa, Pansie Evans, Chris Bishop, and Miranda Clark, all long-time members of the ESK tribe, share a rare moment all together.
We say goodbye to her daily presence, but not to her lasting influence. Thank you, Mrs. Evans, for shaping bodies, minds, and hearts. Enjoy every step of your well-deserved retirement. You’ve run your race with strength, joy, and grace. And the finish line has never looked so triumphant.
In
tribute, the ESK faculty organized a parade of Field Day themes, celebrating over two decades of unmatched creativity and joyful spirit brought to life by the legendary Pansie Evans.
ESK Class of 2021 Senior Clapout & Update
This spring, we welcomed back the Class of 2021 for their ESK Senior ClapOut, a tradition that began last year when we invited the Class of 2020 to return and recreate special moments missed due to the COVID pandemic. It was heartwarming to see how much these students have grown and flourished since leaving our hallways behind. We’re excited to celebrate their journey and can’t wait to see where their next adventures take them!
Class of 2021, what’s your next move?
Andrew McLean: “I will attend UTK in the fall! Until then, golf, lake, pool, repeat.”
Avery Burgess: “I am still currently undecided on school for the fall. But, this spring I am finishing a year-long research project studying microplastics in Knoxville tap water municipalities in collaboration with UT. My family will also be spending time in Ireland and Great Britain this summer!”
Ayden Frazier: “I plan to attend ETSU in the fall.”
Chloe Hall: “Attending Ole Miss!!”
Connor Daniels: “[I] will be attending Florida State University in the fall.”
Elizabeth Khym: “I will be attending Carson Newman University and majoring in nursing!”
Greta Whitt: “This summer I’ll be working in the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly as a preschool director. This fall I will be studying biomedical engineering at the University of Arkansas.”
Haley Baker: “Planning on attending the University of Tennessee!” James Overall: “Majoring in materials science and engineering at UTK.”
Matthew Arning: “I will be attending the University of Tennessee to study engineering.”
Nancy Tant: “I am working at Young Life Capernaum Camp and at Grace Point Camp this summer and attending University of Kentucky in the fall!”
Sophia Garza: “Attending UTK.”
Timothy Daley: “Sports photography at Triple F / Pellissippi then UT.”
The Class of 2021 snaps one final photo together before they walk the halls for their Senior ClapOut.
Alumni
Update
Zach Hethmon, Class of 2005- “I’ve made my way up north to Boston, MA and am working for a startup in tech. Lately outside of that, I’ve been honing my cooking and nascent comedy skills.”
Adam Greeley, Class of 2006- “I’m currently an emergency room physician in Jacksonville, FL after graduating ESK class of 2006, Knox Catholic High class of 2010, University of Tennessee class of 2014, UT Health Science Center class of 2018, and an emergency medicine residency as part of the UF Health Jacksonville class of 2021. Back in the day, I was part of the inaugural class of ESK as a 1st grader, when we were on the grounds next to St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church. I’d like to take a moment to shout out Mr. Bishop and Ms. Tyler, the best elementary school educators one could possibly ask for.”
Steven Brewington, Class of 2006- “Happily living in Knoxville with three kids going to ESK this fall (2nd, K, JK3).”
Justin Badgett, Class of 2010- “I am in my second year of child and adolescent psychiatry residency at Strong Memorial Hospital at The University of Rochester in New York. I live with my wonderful partner and our two cats in the historic South Wedge. Outside of work I am playing ultimate frisbee and writing poetry.”
Alexandra (Christopoulos) Daniskas, Class of 2010- “From running as an ESK Saint, I attended Wofford College where I ran Cross Country and Track & Field. I graduated in 2018 with a Business Economics major and an Accounting minor, and I now work in private accounting. I stayed in the Greenville, South Carolina area where I live with my husband and 6 month old daughter. In my free time, I still enjoy running and spending time with my family and friends.”
Elise Cottam, Class of 2011- “My husband, Kole, and I welcomed our second child, Walker Warren Cottam, in December just in time for Christmas celebrations. We are back in Knoxville enjoying being around family following my husband’s retirement from professional baseball. I am enjoying working as a Family Nurse Practitioner, spending time at the pool and park with our kids, and soaking up summertime festivities with our family!”
Fisher Morton, Class of 2012- “I’m living in Denver, CO with my fiancé. We are moving to Charlottesville, VA next month to begin my time in business school at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. I hope to become a consultant after receiving my MBA.”
Nicole Adams, Class of 2012- “I am at NC State University getting my PhD in Bioinformatics. Here, I am developing computational methods that use long-read sequencing data to characterize immune genes in various mammalian systems. I hope to defend my dissertation by the Fall of 2026.”
Dave Lloyd, Class of 2012- “I graduated the university of Tennessee with a masters in social work. I am currently working with CASA of east Tn. I am married and planning on moving to Chicago. When I attended ESK I went by the name Dove Lloyd.”
Emily Barr, Class of 2012- “Emily graduated from Wake Forest Medical School and will begin a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Wake Forest Medical/Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC in July.”
Eleanor Tant, Class of 2013- “Senior Social Media Manager at Tombras, the 2025 Ad Age Agency of the year. I work in automotive advertising and get to travel the country creating photo and video content of brands like Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, and more!”
Bevin Davis, Class of 2013- “Living in Baton Rouge, LA. Married as of 2023, twin girls Evelynn and Lillian as of 1/20/25! I am teaching 6th grade math and science while coordinating my school’s communication and marketing needs.”
Elizabeth Hethmon, Class of 2014- “I am now one year into my biomedical engineering PhD at the joint BME department at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette. Specifically, I do work denoising and analyzing MRI data. Most importantly, I just rescued the cutest puppy whom I’ve named Jellybean.”
Aaron Young, Class of 2014- “I’m a sous chef now. I do competitive ju jitsu.”
Zach Gilbert, Class of 2014- “Following my Undergrad and Graduate degrees at the University of Georgia, I have been living in New York City for the past two years working in Tech Consulting. I am still great friends with my fellow ESK classmate John Mullaney!”
Hallie Zigament, Class of 2014- “I am working as the Director of Ministries for a local church re-plant, Calvary Commons. We have a heart for reaching the campus of UTK and the city of Knoxville through the re-planting of dying neighborhood churches throughout Knoxville.”
Olivia Jones, Class of 2015- “Pursuing a masters in data analytics and business computing at NYU Shanghai/NYU Stern in China!”
Ben Aikens, Class of 2015- “I have just completed my first year in the workforce as a business analyst for Global Lending Services in Greenville, SC. Before that I completed my bachelor’s degree at Furman University and my Masters of Science in Business Analytics at Wake Forest.”
Lindsey Webb, Class of 2015- Lindsey graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School in 2019, graduated from Texas Christian University in 2022, and is graduating from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2026. She is currently a Summer Associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth in Dallas, TX. Lindsey is still close friends with her ESK classmates!
Joey Woodside, Class of 2015- “I am currently an Audio Production Engineering student at PSTCC, focusing in wants of becoming a Producer working with big music artists.”
Miela Hurst, Class of 2015- “In 2023, I graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Health, Medicine, and Society from the University of Redlands. Since then, I have been working at a clinical laboratory in Honolulu, HI as a phlebotomist. I am currently exploring roles in the medical field before applying to a graduate program.”
Lucinda Warnke, Class of 2016- Lu graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in journalism and English literature in 2024 and is a general assignment reporter for the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph.
Megan Quigley, Class of 2016- “I graduated from UTK with a degree in Latin American Studies and am now pursuing my Master’s of Social Work again at Tennessee!”
Cayden Bach-O’Donnell, Class of 2017- “I just graduated from Oberlin College with a BA in Cinema Studies. While I was at college I studied abroad at Prague Film School and did a summer film program at UCLA. I have worked on over 45 films and have been working as and Assistant Film Editor for StoryLens Pictures for the last 3 years. I am starting my career as a video editor and spending this summer working at Chautauqua Institute in New York as a Resident Assistant.”
Sam Kelso, Class of 2017- Sam is a senior at Florida State and is planning to go to law school.”
Sarah Morton, Class of 2017- “I graduated from UTC in May with my bachelor’s in Science - Criminal Justice. I also just got a job with juvenile court that I start [this summer]!”
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Barrett Parker, Class of 2017- “Since leaving ESK, I graduated from West High School, attended the University of Tennessee, and I have since joined the Army and am currently deployed to Syria.”
Vivian Shroeder, Class 2018- “I am a rising Senior at Tulane College in NOLA. I just completed my minor in Mandarin and will graduate with a double major in Business Legal Studies and Business Management. After that it is Law School!”
Lydia Smithey, Class of 2019- “I’m receiving a BFA at Rhode Island School of Design as a junior in illustration, with minors in sustainability and social sciences/philosophy. Outside of school, I’ve stayed with dancing, and I’ve newly picked up aerial/acrobatics at Brown U!”
Collin Steadman, Class 2020- “I’m studying chemistry at UTK and doing well.”
Loren Gilbert, Class of 2020- “I just finished my first year at Savannah College of Art and Design as a student-artist-athlete, and I couldn’t be happier. The equestrian team, which I am apart of, ended with 2 national titles and 3rd place at the IHSA National Finals, an achievement I couldn’t be prouder of! This summer I am excited to work and continue bettering myself for the team!”
Colin Cook, Class of 2020- “I am entering my sophomore year of engineering at UT. I am majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in applied artificial intelligence.”
Bayless Bolt, Class of 2020 - “Studying mathematical methods in the social sciences and pure math at Northwester University - founded and scaling food service analytics start up - ESK endowed me with an intellectual curiosity and social responsibility that has since guided me through academic challenges and difficult decisions.”
Zoe Bremer, Class of 2020- “After graduating as Webb Salutatorian, Zoe is enrolled at Duke, having finished her freshman year. She is dual majoring in Mandarin and chemistry, currently completing a study abroad in China for an intensive mandarin program this summer.”
Sadie Maierhofer, Class of 2020- “I am attending The University of Alabama, going into my sophomore year. I am on their women’s rugby team as well as a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. I am home for the summer working as a server at LifeTime fitness.”
Piper Kelly, Class of 2020- “Beginning my second year of college, I am a biomedical engineering major wanting to pursue dental school. I have made the best of friends at the University of Tennessee and can’t wait to see what the next few years have in store!”
Anthony Schmitt, Class of 2020- “I am currently a Dean’s List Sophomore studying interior design at the Savannah College of Art and Design.”
Megan Hacker, Class of 2020- Megan is thriving at Auburn University where she is studying Finance in the Honors Harbert College of Business. Additionally, she is actively involved in a sorority, Women in Business Club, Business Fraternity and the Financial Management Association. Megan is studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal this summer.
Lily Talmadge, Class of 2020- “I will be studying abroad in Florence Italy for my fall semester next year, and am majoring in Theater at UTK. I plan to go into costume design after graduation.”
Dylan Vermillion, Class of 2021- “I went to Webb my freshman year, but then dropped from Webb todo home-schooling so I could pursue my sport, rowing, more. I have gone to Youth Rowing Nationals 3 times and to the biggest regatta in the world twice. I am going to the University of Tennessee next year.”
Bruin Webster, Class of 2021- “I have been recruited to row Division 1 at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. I will be studying International Business and Chinese. I am thankful for the foundation that I received at ESK to prepare me for the future.”
Nora James, Class of 2022- “I’m about to enter senior year at Knoxville Catholic then I’ll be headed off to college on a pre-med track. Otherwise my years have pretty much consisted of work and volleyball practices and tournaments, but couldn’t be happier!”
Austin Bush, Class of 2022- “Looking forward to starting my senior year at Knoxville Catholic High School!!! Thank you so much for all that everyone did for me at ESK. Looking back, it was a really great experience!”
Katie Moon, Class of 2023- “I am still pursuing theater and have been in several great shows since graduating including: Cinderella, CLUE, Our Town, and The Winters Tale. I’ve been growing in my craft through working with local theater companies and my school. I am going to be taking a 4 week Shakespeare intensive at Oxford university in July!”
Jordan Partain, Class of 2023- “I am rising junior at west. I am going to Saint Andrew’s University in Scotland over the summer to study history!”
Porter Kennedy, Class of 2023- “I just finished Sophomore year. I’m loving High school at CBA. Among many new things I’ve started running and raced for both the CBA track and cross country team.”
Cayden Tramontana, Class of 2023- “Life is good. I [went to] Taiwan for 2 1/2 weeks, and I have a job now at Publix. I’m in all honors and AP classes, and Ava Sills is still my best friend.”
Wyatt Gerdes, Class of 2024- “I’m in all honors classes, including an AP class at West high school. Going into sophomore year. Finished freshman year with 4.25 weighted GPA.”
Jackson King, Class of 2024- “I am going into tenth grade! It’s hard to adjust to a new school system, but I eventually got it. When it comes to bikes I have improved exponentially, if I could look at where I am now from where I was in 8th grade, I’d be shocked at my improvement.”
Caroline Lovegrove, Class of 2024- Caroline just completed her Freshman year at Knoxville Catholic High School. She was elected to the KCHS Student Council as a Freshman and was recently re-elected heading into her Sophomore year. On the field, Caroline starts as an attacker on the Lady Irish Lacrosse Team and was named as one of the team’s 2 Rookies of the Year for the 2024-2025 season.
Walker Baker, Class of 2024 - “My first year at Knoxville Catholic High School as a freshman ended in a positive note. While a couple classes came with some challenges, I stayed confident and ended my freshman year with First Honors.”
Mark your Calendars!
ESK’s
Upcoming Campus Happenings
Ice Cream Social & Activities Fair
8/7/2025
Blessing of the Pets 10/3/2025
Bring your furry, scaley, or even imaginary animal friends to campus for a blessing .
See your friends, learn about clubs and sports, get your schedule, meet your teachers, and eat some ice cream!
First Day of School 8/11/2025
Grandparents’ & Special Friends Day
Fall Festival 2025 10/24/25
Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat 10/31/2025
Halloween Morning is filled with mischief from the Halloween Parade, to Trunk r’ Treating, to class parties and candy galore!
The mission of The Episcopal School of Knoxville is to prepare students for higher education and a lifetime of learning within the context of a loving, inclusive and family-centered community. We enrich our students’ intellectual, physical, cultural and spiritual growth so that they may realize their potential as children of God and citizens of the world.
2025-2026 Board of Trustees: Mr. Joshua Bishop- Chair of Board, Mrs. Anna Graham- Vice Chair of Board, Dr. Angela Smithey- Secretary, Ms. Amanda Busby- Treasurer, Mr. John Mayo- Bishop’s Representative, Mr. Glenn Bowden, Mr. Steven Brewington, Mrs. Jan Brown, Rev. Cal Calhoun, Mr. Ryan Clearman, Mrs. Ashley Haun, Mr. Jeff Johnson The Honorable Jill McCook, Mrs. Beth Townsend, Mrs. Annette Winston
