Posts by Meg Sacks

Students and Teachers Prepare For Fall By: Julia Sessions ’18 As October approaches, students and teachers are feeling excited for the seasonal transition. The leaves changing and the colder weather were cited by several teachers and students as what they are most excited for this autumn. Ms. Andrea Merkison, a Spanish teacher, said that her…

Adjusting to the Schedule By: Bailey Schram ’19 September 26, 2017 Many new changes were added to the school this year, among those was a completely different schedule. This approach to the daily routine was different than what had been used in years past, so it did initially cause some confusion. Most seem to be…

New Teacher Spotlight: Dr. David Schwei By: Julia Sessions ’18 September 22, 2017 The World Language Department welcomed a fresh face to their faculty this academic year, Dr. David Schwei. The Latin teacher was introduced to the language in high school, taking Latin courses “because of a fascination with Greek and Roman mythology.” Dr. Schwei…

Veteran Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Andrew Deskins By: Jacob Sessions ’18 September 26, 2017 Mr. Andrew Deskins is a well-respected teacher at Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Students frequently seek him out because of his vast theological knowledge and because of his entertaining sense of humor. As one would suspect, interviewing this veteran teacher was a true…

From Seniors to Freshmen By: Sara Himebauch ’18 September 22, 2017  As I sit here and recall my freshman year that seems like forever ago, I remember the whirlwind of emotions that I felt entering the unknown territory. Granted I had been at ESJ the past two years, but let’s be honest, high school is…

Touring Day 2017 is in the books! More than 100 performing and visual arts students represented ESJ well as they traveled in the Beaches area to bring our art to the local community. The first stop was just for the chorus and the touring company to share three songs with Sally and Jim “Jimbo” Deming.…

Students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades performed at the end of September in the Middle School Variety show. Due to Hurricane Irma, so many rehearsals were missed or cur short. But these students rose above the challenges and soared as Eagles always do! Dance students performed two pieces in the show, a contemporary piece…

A big thank you to The 2017-2018 Episcopal Fund Chairs and the 67 parent representatives who will lead our campaign this year. The six week campaign is in full swing and will run October 2 – November 10. If you have any questions about The Episcopal Fund please contact an Episcopal Fund Chair, a parent…

Katie Lebhar Black ’95, Interim Director of Fine Arts, addressed National Honor Society inductees, their parents and Upper School students on Thursday, Sept. 21 during the induction ceremony. She spoke specifically on the quality of leadership, telling the students that leaders make wise and informed decisions, and then clearly communicate with those they lead. In the middle of her…