Posts by Meg Sacks
Dance Students' "Safe Space" Study
Dance 2 – 4 Honors were given a “Safe Space” study, where students choreographed to the five senses (hear, smell, taste, feel, see) of a space they feel most comfortable. But, what happens when your “Safe Space” is disrupted by Hurricane Irma? Allison Henderson ’18 chose Walter Jones Memorial Park as her place of study. “I chose…
Read MoreCollege Counseling Staff Attends NACAC
Last week members of the College Counseling Office attended the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s 73rd Annual Conference which took place in Boston, Mass., this year. Ryan Riggs, Director of College Counseling, and Andrea Rizzi, Associate Director of College Counseling, attended numerous sessions that explored a wide variety of topics within the profession. These included…
Read MoreArt Students Create During Hurricane
ESJ students turned to the Visual Arts during Hurricane Irma. The time away from screens, and time to explore creative processes relieved stress and provided time to produce some especially beautiful works! The extra time outside of class allowed students to hone in on skills and ideas. Colored Pencil by DanIelle Corbin.12th Grade. “I like…
Read MoreESJ Community Comes Together After Irma
THANK YOU to the more than 140 members of the Episcopal community who came out to volunteer to clean up campus today. Faculty, staff, coaches and Upper School students were busy taking care of our beautiful campus and living our mission of service.
Read MoreLetter from Head of School Adam Greene
Dear Members of the Episcopal Family, As I have walked our school campus and seen the devastation that surrounds us in our city, my heart breaks for and my prayers are with all those who have suffered damage, are now displaced, or living without power. At the same time, I feel very blessed that there…
Read MoreThursday Hurricane Irma Information
As a reminder, all athletics and after school activities are canceled today through Monday. The library will be closing after school today and the campus will be secured for the storm. Please make every effort to pick up your student by 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. After that time, any students remaining on campus should be picked up at…
Read More2017-2018 Student Government
Jake Murphy, Freshman – President Isabella Wright, Freshman – Vice President Hannah Goldfield, Freshman – Secretary Kami Eppley, Freshman – Senator Anders Amlie, Sophomore – President William Cook, Sophomore – Vice President Mabel Smith, Sophomore – Secretary Tanner Thompson, Sophomore – Senator Ben Magevney, Sophomore – Senator Matthew Joseph, Junior – President Taryn Peterson, Junior…
Read MoreThe Science of Art
Katie Lebhar Black ’95 Interim Director of Fine Arts You may think that classes in the Fine Arts Department engage only the right side of the brain as students work with their hands, voices, bodies and instruments to create. However, many people do not realize the scientific processes inherent to each varied form of art.…
Read MoreAquatic Center Dedicated
Today Episcopal dedicated the school’s new aquatic center in memory of Elizabeth (Beppy) Simpson Walton ’71. Beppy’s family, friends and Episcopal community members attended, including Beppy’s siblings Bill ’70, Missy ’74, Lon ’77, and Raymur ’85. The Rev. Adam Greene welcomed the crowd of more than 100 guests and invited Bill Walton ’70 to speak…
Read MoreCoach of the Month for August is Pluta
Each month, Episcopal recognizes a “Coach of the Month” who exemplifies the values and characteristics synonymous with the mission of Episcopal athletics. Our coach of the month for August is our Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Craig Pluta. Since joining Episcopal over four years ago, Coach Pluta has put his mark on every program in…
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