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Rising McCallie Senior Calder Gant: Top Ten In National History Day Competition
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Cementing the Meaning of McCallie Brotherhood in Greece
Students explored Orthodox monastic life, ancient sites, and brotherhood on 11-day Greece journey
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From Coconut Larvae to Grilled Piranha: McCallie Students Visit the Amazon Rainforest
Students embraced wildlife, culture, and adventure during five immersive days in the Amazon
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McCallie Father-Son Weekend 2025 Sees Record Attendance
McCallie's signature Father-Son Camp draws out-of-towners to Chattanooga
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Swimmer Earns Spot on USA Junior National Swim Team
Collin Holgerson swam to a second-place backstroke finish at the US Junior Nationals to earn a spot on the National Team.
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89-Year-Old McCallie Alumnus Charles Lloyd '53 Drives 13 Hours to Celebrate Student’s Graduation
Mentor travels cross-country to honor bond formed through years of meaningful guidance
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McCallie Orchestra and Guitar Programs Dominate Dollywood Musical Showcase Competition
McCallie ensembles earned top honors, sweeping every eligible category at Dollywood
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Rowers Race to Silver Medal at SRAA Nationals
Three McCallie boats placed second, fifth and seventh at the prestigious national championships.
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McCallie Claims Individual Tennis Doubles Crown for Fifth Time in Eight Years
The duo of Fiorello and Holland bested teammates Imorde and Masse in an all-McCallie doubles final.
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Soccer Team's Finals Loss Unworthy of Team's Effort
Regulation and two overtime periods were not enough to decide a classic state championship match.
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Amazing Performances Propel Track & Field Team to Third Place at State
The Blue Tornado earned five track and field state championships at the 2025 state meet.
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Soccer Team Cruises to State Final Match
A flurry of first-half goals sends the Blue Tornado to the state championship match.
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Tennis Team Falls Short in Bid for Sixth Straight State Title
The Blue Tornado's run of five straight state titles comes to an end.
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Tennis Team Advances to State Finals
The tennis team will battle for its sixth consecutive state title in next match.
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Commencement Focus on Brotherhood and Service to Others
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Lacrosse Falls Short in State Title Game
McCallie lacrosse falls short in its bid for a 10th state championship.
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McCallie Named Best High School in Tennessee for Athletes
McCallie's Athletics program has been ranked No. 1 in the state of Tennessee for athletes.
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Middle School Student Excellence Celebrated
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Dock Party’s Big Night: Packed House, Debut Album, and a Bittersweet Goodbye
Dock Party played to a packed crowd at Songbirds, celebrating their debut album and marking a heartfelt farewell before graduation.
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Soccer Team Wins East Region Title
The soccer team avenged its only loss on the year with a win at CCS in the Region Tournament title match.