Happy “Maycember”!

It’s hard to believe May is already here and the school year is quickly coming to a close. Over the past several weeks, we celebrated two special milestones in our arena—the Incoming 9th Grade Pinning Ceremony and, a couple of weeks later, our Seniors’ College Decision Day. It was a meaningful full-circle moment to first welcome our newest class into the Viking community and then celebrate our seniors as they shared their post-graduation plans and the colleges they will attend. These moments truly capture the spirit and journey of our school community.

As you plan for summer, I encourage you to explore the many camps we’re offering for incoming 3rd–8th grade students. Our athletic programs will each host camps, our theater department is preparing a full student production of Annie Jr., and there are many other opportunities for students to get involved.

My own children have attended camps on the NCHS campus for years and have truly enjoyed building friendships with students from other schools. These programs are also a wonderful way for our coaches and directors to begin forming relationships with your students and family. I highly recommend taking advantage of these opportunities—consider signing up with a group of friends for an even more memorable experience.

As we look ahead to next school year, there is so much to be excited about. For current 7th grade families, please note that NCHS registration opens in the fall, so preparing for high school starts soon. I encourage you to schedule a personalized tour, attend an NCHS Night at your school, or join us for a Coffee, Talk, & Tour event on campus as those dates become available at the beginning of the school year.

Applications also remain open for partner school 8th grade families interested in joining the Viking community for the 2026–2027 school year. Tuition assistance is available, and Nolan Catholic proudly participates in the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program, helping make a Catholic education more accessible for families.

For all families, please keep an eye out for opportunities to engage with our programs and community in the months ahead.

Wishing you a wonderful finish to the school year—see you on campus soon!

Ashley White '03

Director of Recruitment and Enrollment, Diocese of Fort Worth

(817) 945-9418

awhite@nchstx.org

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The first of many senior celebration events is officially underway!

On Friday, we celebrated College Decision Day with a pep rally–style event honoring the Class of 2026. One by one, seniors were called to the stage by the colleges and universities they’ve committed to—sharing their next steps with the entire student body in a moment full of pride and excitement.

The Class of 2026 continues to accomplish incredible things:

• 158 students in the graduating class
• 699 college acceptances
• 56 colleges and universities represented
• 196 scholarship offers awarded to 96 seniors
• More than $17.5 million in scholarship awards

Our seniors are heading to an impressive range of colleges and universities across the country, including top public flagships, nationally recognized private institutions, and U.S. service academies.

Members of the Class of 2026 will attend schools such as University of Notre Dame, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, The Ohio State University, and Pennsylvania State University.

Students were also accepted to distinguished institutions such as Santa Clara University, Creighton University, and William & Mary.

In addition, several seniors have earned appointments to prestigious U.S. service academies, including the United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Coast Guard Academy—a remarkable achievement that reflects both academic excellence and a commitment to leadership and service.

It was a meaningful way to kick off graduation season and recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our seniors.



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TAPPS State Track Meet

The Nolan Catholic Track & Field team is headed to the TAPPS State Track Meet, and the Vikings are ready to compete against the best in the state.

The girls team will be represented by a strong group of state qualifiers. Sam Davis (Holy Trinity Catholic School) qualified in both the 400m and Long Jump, while Georgia Giesinger (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School) will compete in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m after another dominant distance season. Menzie Canterbury (SEAS) will represent the Vikings in the Girls Discus competition.

On the boys side, Sean Smith II (Lake Ridge High School) qualified in three events: the 300m hurdles, Long Jump, and Triple Jump. Lyrix Sallee (Lake Ridge High School) earned state qualifications in both the 400m and 800m, while Brayden Meche (St. Paul Lutheran School) will compete in the 400m. Luke Aslin (St. Maria Goretti Catholic School) also punched his ticket to state in the 3200m.

The Vikings will also be represented in two relay events. The Boys 4x200m Relay team of Sam Rippa (SEAS), Sidney Sholars-Anderson (Uplift Mighty Prep), Sean Smith II, and Nick Koelzer (St. John the Apostle Catholic School) will compete at state, along with the Boys 4x400m Relay team featuring Brayden Meche, Sam Rippa, Liam Harding (Saint Andrew Catholic School), and Lyrix Sallee.

Viking Baseball on the Rise
The Vikings closed out a strong 2026 baseball season with a third-place finish in district play under the direction of first-year head coach Avery Booth.

Nolan Catholic battled throughout the spring and carried that momentum into the postseason, where the Vikings delivered one of the most exciting moments of the year with a walk-off victory over El Paso Cathedral in the Bi-District Round. In extra innings, the Vikings came through in the bottom of the 8th to punch their ticket to the Area Round.

The postseason run came to an end against Bishop Lynch in a tightly contested 4-1 game, but the fight and competitiveness shown throughout the playoff run reflected the growth of the program throughout the season.



With strong leadership, key returning players, and valuable postseason experience gained this year, the future looks bright for Viking Baseball.