Campus – Munnerlyn
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 MoreAsking the Right Questions in Your School Search
Asking the Right Questions in Your School Search Sam Hyde Geisler ’00, Executive Director of Admission and Enrollment at Episcopal School of Jacksonville As an Admission Director, I am often asked, “My family is considering changing schools (or just starting school). Where do we start, or what do you recommend?” Many parents simply don’t know…
Read MoreGirls Rowing Competes at OARS Invitational
This past weekend the girls’ rowing team participated in the OARS Invitational at Turkey Lake in Orlando. The girls had a win in the single and two close fourth place finishes in the Double and Varsity 4. “I thought we raced hard and continue to improve each week. With this being only the second spring…
Read MoreStudents Move Onto State Science Fair
Congratulations our students for their extraordinary success at the Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair! Each ESJ student in the Honors Science Seminar earned a place award and was named to represent the region at the State Science Fair of Florida. In addition, they were recipients of over $2,100 from local sponsors and corporations,…
Read MoreAdvanced Honors Mathematics Participates in Math Modeling Challenge
Students in Advanced Honors Mathematics participated in an international math competition last week, working toward the solution of a large, open-ended problem about widespread internet needs and access on Friday, February 26. They worked from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., researching internet bandwidth and coverage, creating models for future internet needs, prices, and city coverage, and…
Read MoreESJ Robotics Exhibits at Iceman Game
ESJ’s Robotics team exhibited their robots on Friday at an Iceman game at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. Students showed off the functionality of the robots they have been building to the crowd. Watch the video.
Read MoreCollege Counseling Beyond the Basics: College Tours Panel
College Counseling in partnership with the Parent’s Association hosted College Counseling Beyond the Basics: College Tours on Thursday. The panel comprised of three seniors—Cooper Lindsey, Scotty Montgomery, and Trish Kasierski, and two parents: Angie Lindsey and Cathy Kanaday. The panel addressed best practices for researching schools, using social media in the college search, what to…
Read MoreA.P Draw, Paint, Print Senior Spotlight Interview: Miranda Doro
The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 15-20 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. They pursue the WHY behind their own artistic process and participate in weekly critiques of classmates’ work, as well as submit completed pieces…
Read MoreLacrosse Teams Begin Seasons with Wins
Yesterday both the girls’ and boys’ lacrosse teams began their regular seasons with two easy wins. The girls team defeated visiting Creekside High School 21-5. Keeley Cleland ’22 and Mia Carter ’21 scored five goals each while Reagan Reid ’23 had five saves in the victory. The boys had an equally impressive game, defeating Stanton…
Read MoreSoftball Listed as a “Team to Watch”
Varsity Softball will begin their regular season tonight as they host Atlantic Coast High School at Marchman Field at 6:00 p.m. Recently, the team was listed as a top five team to watch in the city by The Florida Times-Union. The girls defeated Clay High school 2-0 in the their only preseason action leading up…
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