End of Year, 2025-2026
KNIGHTS NEWS
HONORCODEPLEDGE:
IrecognizethatattendingLNCisaprivilege,and asamemberofthiscommunity,Ipledgeto upholdandpromotethepillarsofhonesty, integrity,respectandresponsibilityasoutlinedin theLNCHonorCode.
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TOPSENIORS
TheClassof’26TopSeniorsrecognizedtheInspirationalEducatorswho helpedshapetheirschooljourney.
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
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:
Bailey Layne
Danielle Simmons
Ella Kroger
Ella Landman
Joanna Bernard
Roshini Sankar
Tessa Rosenberg
Juniors
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
Classof
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 Teacher of the Year
MS. KIM PRITCHARD
ES Teacher of the Year
MS. LAURA MANLEY
ES Teaching Assistant of the Year
MS. REBECCA SHIPMAN MS Support Staff 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
join us for the 7th Annual Lake Norman Charter Royal Golf at Verdict Ridge Golf Club. Captain’s
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!
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 . Use this link or click on the image to view the calendar.
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.