Welcome, Ashley Smith White

Director of Recruitment and Enrollment

We are excited to welcome Ashley Smith White as the new Director of Recruitment and Enrollment for the Diocese of Fort Worth. Ashley is no stranger to our community—she is a proud alumna of St. John the Apostle Catholic School (’99) and Nolan Catholic High School (’03), and has served in diocesan schools and ministries since 2005.

Ashley and her husband, Chris White (SJS ’96, NCHS ’00), are raising three “Future Vikings” at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, giving her a personal and passionate perspective on the lifelong value of Catholic education. In her new role, Ashley will help lead recruitment and enrollment initiatives that support families across all diocesan schools, with a special focus on welcoming future Vikings to our campus.

Interested in exploring Nolan Catholic?

Contact Ashley (awhite@nchstx.org) today to schedule your personal tour and learn what it means to be a Viking!

Upcoming Events for Grade School Students

Grade School Auditions for Matilda!

Nolan Catholic Theatre Company is excited to announce auditions for our spring musical, Matilda.

1st–8th Grade Auditions:

December 4
Time: 3:30–5:30 PM

If you are unable to attend, please contact Ms. Collard to make arrangements. We will teach you a sing and dance from the show!

Mark your calendars!

Upcoming Softball Clinic for 4th-8th-grade Students

December Skills Clinic – Learn the fundamentals and have a blast with our coaches and players.

Hosted at Nolan Catholic High School
Saturday, December 6, 9 AM-12 PM; Cost $60
Sign Up Here

Excellence on Campus

National Merit Honors

Nolan Catholic High School is proud to recognize its students who have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic distinctions.

National Merit Semifinalist

Luke Melnick (far right)

Mr. Melnick joins an elite group of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide, representing less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors.

National Merit Commended Students

Noah Pham, Brigid Connors, and Josephine Vu (from left to right)

These students were recognized as Commended Scholars for their outstanding academic performance, placing among the top three percent of test-takers nationally.

Viking Band and Drumline Earn Top Honors at State Championships

The Nolan Catholic Viking Band and Drumline continue to set the standard for excellence in the performing arts, earning top distinctions at this year’s TAPPS Marching and Field Championships.

At the TAPPS State Marching and Field Championships, the Viking Band delivered a powerful and polished performance, earning recognition as the State Runner-Up among an exceptional field of competitors.

The Viking Drumline achieved the pinnacle of success, capturing the title of State Champions in their division.

Lady Vikings Claim State Crown: A Season to Remember

The Lady Vikings are back on top! Nolan Catholic’s girls cross country team captured the 2025 TAPPS 6A State Championship, marking the program’s first state title since 2007.

Leading the way was Georgia Giesinger, who raced to victory as the Individual State Champion, crossing the finish line first and setting the tone for the team’s unforgettable day.

Joining her in the top ten was Ava Talabock, whose outstanding race helped solidify Nolan’s strong team standing. Close behind were Emma Cordova and Claire Pearles, who placed 11th and 12th, rounding out the team’s powerhouse pack. The team was led all season by senior captain Avery Schmidt, whose leadership, consistency, and unwavering spirit inspired her teammates every step of the way.

Congratulations to our 2025 TAPPS 6A State Champion Lady Vikings Cross Country Team!

TAPPS One Act Play State Champions!

The Nolan Catholic Theatre Company has brought home the TAPPS State One Act Play Championship with their powerful production of The Diviners.

Individual Honors:

Best Actor: Jaden Torres
All Star Cast: Christa Farry & Ty Wise
Honorable Mention: Sarah Breclaw

We are immensely proud of every performer, technician, and director who brought this story to life. Congratulations, Vikings!

Faith & Fellowship

Cultivating Faith on Campus: Meet Our Full-Time Chaplain

At Nolan Catholic, students are surrounded by a culture that helps them listen for God’s call in their lives. Father Brett Metzler, our full-time Chaplain, is a daily presence on campus—celebrating Mass, offering Confession, leading Adoration, and showing up at practices, games, rehearsals, and performances to support students where they are.

This constant access to the sacraments and prayer life shapes students long after graduation. Alum and current seminarian Joshua Keifer (‘18) shared that his years at Nolan formed in him a deep closeness to God—something he didn’t fully realize until he left for college. Now, he sees that the rhythms of prayer, community, and faith at Nolan helped prepare him to hear God’s call to the priesthood.

From Bible studies led by coaches, to parent prayer groups, to retreats and service, faith at Nolan is not just taught—it is lived.

Read More → (North Texas Catholic Magazine)

Reminder: Black Coffee Brotherhood and Mother's Mass

Friday, Nov. 14 | 6 AM and 8:15 AM

We look forward to gathering with our community for BCB and Mother’s Mass this Friday. Please join us at the regular times—and invite a friend to come along. Partner school parents are also welcome to attend as well.

Ashley White

Director of Recruitment and Enrollment

admissions@nchstx.org

www.nolancatholic.org

817-457-2920