Posts by Meg Sacks
Kurlas Family Supports Fine Arts Expansion
The first phase of a new Episcopal Artists’ Row will open this fall, thanks to a gift from Tony and Ginger Kurlas and their three daughters. Becca Hoadley’s “Draw, Paint, Print” classes will move to the newly christened Kurlas House, and Mark Zimmerman’s “Photography” classes will move next door. Michelle Krueger’s classes will follow next…
Read MoreMiddle School Students Recognized
Middle School students were recently recognized for achievements on campus this year — faculty delivered awards in person or students stopped by campus. 2020 End of Year Athletic Awards Best All Around Male Athlete: John John Pajcic Best All Around Female Athlete: Grace Jones Best Male Athlete in a Single Sport: Henry Robarbs Best Female…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Wyndel Dickinson (Wendy) LaPrade ’76
Wyndel Dickinson (Wendy) LaPrade ’76 was born on September 16, 1958, in Jacksonville and passed away on May 22, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Martin Edward LaPrade (Marty), and their two sons, Maxwell Martin LaPrade ’04 (Joanna) of Durango, CO, and Charles Dickinson LaPrade ’07 (Ashley) and granddaughter Estelle Edna…
Read MoreA Message From Head Of School The Rev. Adam Greene
June 3, 2020 Over the past few days, I have read so many letters and emails regarding our nation’s current crisis. Sparked by the terrible, horrific death of George Floyd, these notes from my alma maters, from CEO’s of large corporations, from church and religious leaders and from other school heads have each acknowledged that…
Read MoreMegan Wickenden '06 and Lucia Allen Named Davis Award Winners
The Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching was given to Megan Wickenden for Upper School and Lucia Allen for Middle School at the end-of-year faculty meeting and Chapel held Thursday, May 28, on the Acosta House lawn. Lucia Allen, who teaches Spanish, was nominated by her peers for being “a devoted teacher and a generous…
Read MoreCaitlin Fitzpatrick Nominated for The Guardian Award by Luke Brunell '20
At Senior Honors Convocation and Baccalaureate on May 22, English instructor Caitlin Fitzpatrick was named the 2020 Guardian Award winner. Ms. Fitzpatrick was nominated by Luke Brunell ’20. In his nomination of Ms. Fitzpatrick, Luke wrote: “She’s engaging, inspirational and genuinely invested in her students in the classroom and beyond. Her class is by far…
Read MoreSenior Athletic Awards
he Athletic Department honored seniors last week with annual awards, including the Peter Ober Sportsmanship Award, The Athlete-Scholar Award, Best Athlete in a Single Sport, and the Best All Around Athlete. Watch the video. Award winners include: Peter Ober Sportsmanship Award Niya Williams Tommy Bishop Athlete-Scholar Award Hannah McCarthy Max McQuiddy Athlete in a Single…
Read MoreSenior Honors Awards
Honor Award Plaques HONORS IN COMMUNICATIONS Nolan Alexander Nicholson JOSEPH A. HAUBER AWARD HONORS IN WORLD LANGUAGES Sarah Madison Clark HONORS IN THEOLOGY Sarah Madison Clark HONORS IN VISUAL ARTS Elizabeth Pauline Conklin HONORS IN ENGLISH Sarah Madison Clark HONORS IN PERFORMING ARTS Nandini Tandon DR. ARTHUR F. PETERSON AWARD HONORS IN HISTORY Justin Russell…
Read MoreJuniors Named Place Award Winners at Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society Event
Juniors Julia Kagiliery and Jordan Harrow were named Place Award winners in the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society Virtual Symposium last week. Julia was the First Place High School Winner in the oral presentation category for her work to improve the efficiency and lower the cost of sulfur analysis in lignite coal. Jordan was…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Health and Safety COVID Action Plan
Health and Safety COVID Action Plan for Episcopal Summer Programs on BES Campus Beaches Episcopal School is prioritizing the health of children, all summer camp assistants, faculty, and staff so that it will be a fun and safe summer on campus. BES, as part of the ESJ Summer program, is preparing proactive measures for our summer…
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