Posts by Meg Sacks

Episcopal had 19 students and four chaperones travel to Arecibo, Puerto Rico, from June 16-21 on a mission trip. The group stayed at Comunidad Christiana, a church in Arecibo. The team was divided into four work teams, along with other teenagers from a church in Minnesota. The groups served the community from 10:00 a.m. to…

Episcopal’s Global Learning Programs kicked off the summer with trips to China, Italy, and France. Students on the trip to Italy are focusing on photography and art, attending the Biennale in Venice, visiting Florence, Cinque Terre, and Milan. Students were able to process their film at an art school in Florence, see the Boboli Gardens, Uffizi, Accademia…

John Donahoo Jr., Trustee Emeritus, passed away May 28, 2019. A steadfast supporter of the school, he was beloved by those he knew professionally and personally. His servant’s heart for his family, friends, community, and the Episcopal Church guided a life devoted to the love and care of others. John was, among many honors, a…

The Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching was given to Kate Wallis ’01 for Upper School and Tracy Jester for Middle School at the end-of-year faculty celebration luncheon on May 30. Tracy Jester is a Physical Education instructor and the Associate Director of Honor Education. She has worked at Episcopal since 2002. In addition to…

Episcopal graduated 22 legacy alumni on Saturday. Alumni and their graduating seniors were invited to a special breakfast Saturday morning before Commencement at the Alumni House. Photos are on Flickr. Legacy Alumni Include: Jack and David Barksdale ’84 Stela and Brett Chepenik ’90 Zoe and Charles Cobb ’83 Cole Crane and Dianne Morse ’77 Kirby,…

At Senior Honors Convocation on May 17, science teacher Jennie Rankin ’89 was named the 2019 Guardian Award winner. Ms. Rankin was nominated by senior Amaria Simmons. In her nomination of Ms. Rankin, Amaria wrote “I consider her my guardian is because of the constant positivity that she brings into my life. There are so…

Episcopal held Senior Honors Convocation for the Class of 2019 on Friday, May 17. The following awards were presented to seniors: Scholarship Awards Parents’ Association Service Scholarship: The PAS Scholarship is awarded to recognize exemplary community service. The Parents’ Association provides a grant for the scholarship. Anna Shepherd and Xander Magevney Yvonne L. and Monique…

Carolyn Tuttle ’03, Director of Choral Music, was named the 2019 recipient of Episcopal’s Timothy Award in Chapel today. “Carolyn truly has a servant’s heart,” said The Rev. Teresa Seagle, School Chaplain. “She leads her students to use their gifts and talents for the sake of others. When someone is in need, she is the…

The Excellence in Coaching Award was established in 1992 by then-athletic director, John Ryan. The award was renamed the John Ryan Excellence in Coaching Award in 1999 in Coach Ryan’s memory. This award recognizes the coach whose team reaches their potential in an environment that values and teaches leadership, performance, self-discipline, integrity, and teamwork. This…