2026 EOY Knights News Magazine

End of Year, 2025-2026

KNIGHTS NEWS HONOR CODE PLEDGE: I recognize that attending LNC is a privilege, and as a member of this community, I pledge to uphold and promote the pillars of honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility as outlined in the LNC Honor Code.

Congratulations to the

Nathalia Acosta Adrian Acuna Charles Arning Claire Askeland Ryker Atkinson Martha Barkley Corey Bean Joanna Bernard Jaden Beschea-Fache Andrew Bober Kyler Boggess

Kenadie Boozer Ava Boucher Mary Brown Amanda Burkey Katherine Campbell Henry Casey Gloria Cevallos Lydia Chambers Quinn Clark Sadie Clarke Madison Coley

Trevor Cook Brooks Cooper Piper Cornett John Costenoble Payton Cotten Evan Cuis Caitlin Curtis Ethan Dixon Reagan Dodson Caitlin Dooley Caitlyn Drago Braden Drouin Makenna Duncan Miles Eckert Jada Eure Luci Falls Victoria Fatherly Londyn Faulk Jayce Ferris Claire Fogarty Macoy Forney Katelyn Foskey Sofia Franzese Aurora Fulton Morgan Gadd

Chitra Gangadhara

Michael Garcia Addison Garsik Callie Genece Grayson Goins Jack Graham Katelyn Graham Olsa Grajcevci Justin Green Sander Griffin Laasya Amrutha Sai Gunichetty Grace Hamlin Mary Harp Neil Hart Peyton Hawkins Palmer Hayes Olivia Haynes Evan Healey Natalie Hege Kate Hjortsberg Mason Holcomb Braden Holdenrid Langston Holder Lucas Hubert Panshul Hullinakatte Addyson Hunter Ella Hunter

Harris Huynh Isabella Isemann Faizaan Islam Dylan Jenkins Addison Jones Isabelle Kaemmerlen Chakrahamsini Karanam Kavya Karthikeyan Corynn Keck Kylee Kelly Kaitlyn Knutsen Tyler Knutsen Drew Kosofsky Sriswaroop Koundinya Ella Kroger Ella Landman Bailey Layne Carolyn Lee Laurence Lee Madison Lehmer Audrey Lepzinski Reece Long Luke Lyons Kalia Markwell Mariah Martin Alexander Martinez Emma Mast Andrew Matthews William Matyi Benjamin McDermott Liam McDonald

Erin McGlothlin Wyatt McKay Rachel McLaine Caroline Mercuri Zane Metz Kate Miller Anika Mohapatra Brielle Mongillo Gabriella Montes Eleina Moon Caitlin Moore Eli Moore Caleb Moretz Dorian Morgan Baron Morris Christina Moscoso Scott Muhoka Akhil Nalluri Andrew Nelson Laura Nelson Avery Newsome Erika Nguyen Bazenga Ngyamba Jackson Nickels Mira Noubani Inioluwa Olabode Chance Olive Andrew Oliver Keila Ombaso Ujungozi Onukogu Ava Palmer

Will Palmer Stephen Parker Laney Pasell Averie Phimmarath Daianah Racziu Safy Rahman Casey Raithel Maxwell Riggenbach Katherine Robbins Eric Robertson Charlotte Rogers Chase Rogers Keira Rooney Tessa Rosenberg Kendall Ruffolo Annie Ruthstrom Megan Ryan Peter Ryan Brayan Saenz Kabir Sangha Sri Roshini Priya Sankar Silvy Schild Morgan Schulenberg Caelin Selders Braelyn Shade Rayann Shaik Kourtney Shamwell Brandon Shay Caleb Sheehan

Isaac-Win Shembo Danielle Simmons Praketna Singh Adriana Smith Davis Solomonson Tejas Sridhar Tanner Stultz Camila Suarez Villanueva Somchun Sundara Kathryn Taylor Nikita Tewari Isabella Thamodharan Emily Thompson Celsey Tilley Kenadi Toro James Upton Madison Van Nortwick Maxton Varnum Payton Vest Mark Viehmann Chloe Vongxay Ian Walker Avery Wallace Hudson Webb Ariel Werner Gabriel White Michael White Isabella Wu Ethan York

TOP SENIORS The Class of ’26 Top Seniors recognized the Inspirational Educators who helped shape their school journey.

Congratulations to these Top Seniors and the educators who inspired them:

Martha Barkley - Mr. Alejandro Luna Joanna Bernard - Ms. Kimberly Van Buren Olivia Haynes - Mr. Craig Zamiara Evan Healey - Mr. Brandon Bates Reece Long - Mr. Michael Porter Emma Mast - Ms. Stacey McClain Laney Pasell - Ms. Jennifer Hayes Tessa Rosenberg - Ms. Jamie Lord Silvy Schild - Ms. Leigh Ann Williams Kourtney Shamwell - Ms. Kieran Hale Tanner Stultz - Ms. Angela Massingale Camila Suarez Villanueva - Ms. Casie Zamiara

Please support these community partners who support LNC!

Knights of Distinction We are proud to recognize this year’s Knights of Distinction These students exemplify outstanding leadership, service and impact in their school and community with their: Strong leadership and communication skills Initiative in developing impactful programs or involvement in meaningful activities Ongoing dedication to extracurricular and/or community service A clear passion for making a difference Seniors:

Juniors

Bailey Layne Danielle Simmons Ella Kroger Ella Landman Joanna Bernard Roshini Sankar Tessa Rosenberg

Annalise Nappier Cady Norman Kate Champion Owen Peplinski Mikaia Morris Paige Moen Rian Patel Vaishnavi Divyakola

2030

We are excited for our rising freshmen as they transition to the high school!

Congratulations to Shayna Blitstein, the class of ‘30’s Emerging Leader

Class of

We celebrate the 4th graders who are “Moving On” to the 5th grade at LNC Middle School!

LNCharter Athletics Congratulations to the spring sports 4A state championship winners!

Senior Tejas Sridhar Tennis Singles

HS Track & Field

Congratulations to the student-athletes and coaches who earned honors for their participation in spring sports!

MEN’S GOLF All-Conference: Tripp Burns

BASEBALL All-Conference: Tevor Cook , Corey Bean, Palmer Hayes , Lucas Barga Honorable Mention: Garrett Burris SOFTBALL All-Conference: Quinn Clark, Morgan Gadd, Sarah Negrete, Silvy Schild, Sophia Tibolla Honorary Mention: Madison Taylor Player of the Year: Sophia Tibolla

MEN’S LACROSSE 1st Team All-Conference: Stevie Parker, Sander Griffin 2nd Team All-Conference: Tristan English, Jacob Carlascio, Brody Langenbrunner, Logan Frate, Duncan McKinney, Tiger Mukendi, Max Riggenbach Honorable Mention: Andrew Oliver, Peter Fusco, Haze Dodson, Davis Solomonson All-Region: Tristan English (2nd team), Stevie Parker (2nd team), Sander Griffin (2nd team), Duncan McKinney (3rd team), Jacob Carlascio (HM), Brody Langenbrunner (HM); Logan Frate (HM), Max Riggenbach (HM), Tiger Mukendi (HM) All-State: Tristan English (2nd team), Stevie Parker (2nd team), Sander Griffin (2nd team), Duncan McKinney (3rd team) TRACK & FIELD All-Conference Keira Rooney- 4x100, 4x400 Aimery Coffey- 1600, 3200 Kate Champion- 300H, 4x100, 4x400 Kayden Leggett- 4x100, LJ Chloe Burton- 4x100 MC Williams- 4x400 Emma Nelson- 4x400 Londyn Faulk - Discus Ryker Atkinson- 100, 200, LJ, 4x100 Dorian Morgan- 200, 4x100 Ethan Dixon- 400, 4x100, 4x400 Jeremiah Hull- 800, 4x400 Alex Franzese- 800 Mason Anderson- 4x100, 4x400, LJ, TJ Liam McDonald- 4x400 Henry Casey- Discus, Shot Put

All-Region Ryker Atkinson- 100, 200, LJ, 4x100 Dorian Morgan- 4x100 Ethan Dixon- 200, 400,4x400,4x100 Jeremiah Hull- 800, 4x800, 4x400 Mason Anderson- 4x100, 4x400, TJ Liam McDonald- 4x400, 4x800 Alex Franzese- 4x800 Henry Casey- Discus, Shot Put Owen Peplinski- 4x800 MC Williams- 4x800, 1600, 4x400 Emma Nelson- 4x800, 1600, 4x400 Aimery Coffey-4x800, 1600, 3200 Mikayla Freeland- 4x800 Keira Rooney- 100, 200, 4x400, 4x100 Daianah Raczui- 800 Kate Champion- 300H, 100H, 4x100, 4x200 Kayden Leggett- 4x100, LJ, TJ Chloe Burton- 4x100

WOMEN’S SOCCER All-Conference: Caroline Mercuri, Isabella Thamodharan, Kate Taylor, Makenzie Bunting Honorable Mention: Olivia Tyson Goal Keeper of the Year: Makenzie Bunting All- Region: Caroline Mercuri, Isabella Thamodharan, Kate Taylor All-State: Caroline Mercuri, Isabella Thamodharan

LNC is proud to be ranked among the Top 20 high school athletic programs in the nation by MaxPreps!

This is a tremendous achievement made possible by our student-athletes, coaches, families, and supporters.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE 1st Team All-Conference: Abby Shepler, Sam Colantonio, Hayden Krombolz, Grace Hart, Callie Genece 2nd Team All-Conference: Brielle Mongillo, Caitlin Curtis, Ava Boucher Honorable Mention: Elle Krombolz, Abby Courtney, Izzy Osborne, Miller Brannon Player of the Year: Sam Colantonio Defensive Player of the Year: Grace Hart Coach of the Year: Colby Dugdale

Congratulations to our 2026 seniors who will be playing at the next level. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make both on and off the field!

Ryker Atkinson – Track – Western Carolina Martha Barkley – Cheer – Western Carolina Corey Bean – Baseball – Catawba Valley CC Henry Casey – Track – Lenoir-Rhne Lydia Chambers – Volleyball – Queens Trevor Cook – Baseball – Wofford Jack Costenoble – Baseball – Johnson and Wales Caitlin Curtis – Lacrosse – Meredith College Jayce Ferris – Soccer – Indiana Wesleyan University Callie Genece – Basketball – Washington Adventist University Palmer Hayes – Baseball – McDaniel College Caroline Mercuri – Soccer – Converse University Ava Palmer – Golf – Lenoir Rhyne Stevie Parker – Lacrosse – Queens Casey Raithel – Cheer – Appalachian State

Teachers of the Year

MS. KIERAN HALE HS Teacher of the Year

MS. SARAH PATTERSON MS Teacher of the Year

MS. KIM PRITCHARD ES Teacher of the Year

MS. REBECCA SHIPMAN MS Support Staff of the Year

MS. LAURA MANLEY ES Teaching Assistant of the Year

The LNC 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year represent the very best of their profession. Their passion for education, steadfast commitment to student success, and pursuit of academic excellence have made a lasting impact on their students and colleagues.

Congratulations to the LNC Teachers of the Year!

to Our Retiring Teachers!

The LNC community extends our gratitude to these outstanding teachers for their years of service and commitment to education.

They’ve touched so many lives, and we’re grateful for all the hard work, dedication, and inspiration they’ve brought to the classroom.

A truly great teacher is hard to find, difficult to part with, and impossible to forget!

We will miss them and wish them the best in their next chapter!

ES May Knights of Honor Elementary school Knights of Honor are nominated by a teacher for showing exceptional effort, good character, acts of service, leadership attributes and/or a positive attitude.

Congratulations to the elementary school May Knights of Honor: Elliot Wright, Brooklyn Palladino, Cairo Ingram, Giya Gopikrishnan, Easton Martinez, Kinsley Flynn, Nathaniel Cwynar, and Hana Boysan

HS May Knights of Honor

The Knights of Honor program recognizes students who live out the Knight Standard through their character, leadership, choices and positive impact on the LNC community.

Congratulations to the HS May Knights of Honor!

LNC Royal Golf Outing October 19

We invite you to join us for the 7th Annual Lake Norman Charter Royal Golf Tournament on Monday, October 19 at Verdict Ridge Golf Club. Captain’s Choice format and we tee off at 11:00am.

This event has become a favorite LNC community tradition, and it continues to grow each year. Participation has reached capacity in recent years, and thanks to the incredible support of our families, friends, and sponsors, the tournament raises valuable funds for our Athletic Booster Fund. These proceeds help provide resources and support for all of our athletic programs throughout the year.

Register for Royal Golf Outing Spots fill quickly; we encourage you to reserve your place as soon possible!

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Are you looking for some tutoring help for your students over the summer? Or a summer camp to keep them active? The multitalented LNC staff offers tutoring, camp and other services to families.

Check out the LNC Entrepreneur Directory to see all that they have to offer.

Click on the image or use this link: Staff Entrepreneur Directory

Thank you to the outstanding parent volunteers who generously served 10 or more hours between September 2025 and April 2026. Your commitment helps make LNC a stronger community for all our kids!

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities or want to check your 2025-2026 Serve 10 hours, visit the Volunteer page on our website.

Thank you to our sponsors.