Knox Catholic announces 2026 Sedes Sapientiae winners
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Howell
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Campfield
Knox Catholic High School has announced Will Howell and Miriam Campfield as its Sedes Sapientiae Award winners for 2026.
Similar to the valedictorian and salutatorian designations, the Sedes Sapientiae (Latin for “Seat of Wisdom”) Award is the highest honor bestowed at KCHS. Chosen by the faculty, it recognized the students who exemplify superior scholarship, service and Christian leadership.
“I think high school has been awesome because I have begun to learn who I am,” said Howell, son of Dean and Elizabeth Howell. “I have been able to find the things that I want to do and to be a part of and the things that I do not want to be a part of.
“Most importantly, I have learned to hear the voice of God in my life, and I understand that He is leading me, and I trust Him enough to follow Him,” the senior said.
Howell plans to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville to study mechanical engineering.
“I hope to have a career in engineering but maybe to open a bookstore later on in life,” he said.
At KCHS, Howell is involved in men’s tennis and KCHS mock trial. Additionally, he is captain of the tennis team and a co-president of mock trial.
Along with Sedes Sapientiae Award, Howell has been named Outstanding Sports Nutrition Student and Outstanding Advanced Placement U.S. History Student. He completed Tennessee American Legion Boys State; is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, the Spanish Honor Society; and is vice president of The Pacelli Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Campfield, daughter of Michael Patrick and Amanda Erin Campfield, said she plans to attend Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and has applied to the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
“I plan to specialize in environmental science during my third and fourth years [in Dublin] then head back to the United States for a law degree and become an environmental lawyer,” she said. “My dream job is working with the United Nations to create legislation that protects environments and species worldwide.
“During high school, I learned how to be independent and form my own opinions,” Campfield said. “I became more social and formed more friendships, helping me develop socially. I enjoyed my time in high school, and I’m glad that I developed in the quiet environment of Catholic rather than in public school.”
At KCHS, Campfield is involved with the Spanish club and Mock Trial.
“I am also the founder and leader of Dungeons & Dragons Club,” she added
