Father Ryan High School announced that four students from the graduating class of 2026 — joining 14 of their classmates — have officially signed to continue their artistic and athletic careers in college. Here is a list of the student-athletes who will be taking their careers forward into the collegiate level:
Performing Arts:
Ella Jane Francescon has signed for Acting at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. A Peer Mentor at Father Ryan, Ella Jane is a graduate of St. Bernard Academy, is a parishioner at Christ the King, and is the daughter of Jami and John Francescon.
Sophie Mullins has signed to join the Musical Theater at East Tennessee State University. A Student Ambassador and Relay for Life Committee member at Father Ryan, Sophie graduated from Holy Rosary Academy, is a parishioner at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, and is the daughter of Kim and Brian Mullins.
Ellie Quillosa has signed to join the Marching Band at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. A Peer Mentor at Father Ryan, Ellie graduated from St. Edward School, is a parishioner at St. Luke Catholic Church, and is the daughter of Alma and Dave Quillosa.
Athletics:
Savannah Nimitz has signed to play women’s rugby while serving the nation at the United States Naval Academy. A Student Ambassador at Father Ryan, Savannah came to Father Ryan from University School of Nashville, is a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church, and is the daughter of Kenneth and Mandie Nimitz.
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