Campus – Munnerlyn
Science Fair Winners Advance to Regional Competition
Episcopal’s science fair was held the third week in January. The projects were displayed on the Kirwan Flag Plaza on the Munnerlyn Campus after school, where judges interviewed the students. Four members of the judging team were Episcopal alumni — Tess Peterson ‘ 08, Peter Blumeyer ’08, Jason Marks ’08, and Isaiah Nields ’17. Judges…
Read MoreWong Family Gift Supports Fine Arts, Student Services
Episcopal’s Theatre, Band, and Student Services programs received a gift from Greg and Amy Wong, parents of Danny ‘22 and Liam ‘26. These three programs have benefited the Wong family, who wanted their contributions to benefit others in the Episcopal community. The funds will be used to provide a guest artist workshop for Theatre, new…
Read MoreESJ Art Students Win More Than 75 Scholastic Art Awards
Episcopal Fine Art students competed in the 2021 Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards on Saturday, January 9. During this adjudication, judges from around Northeast Florida reviewed more than 2,900 entries ranging from 16 visual art categories. They were absolutely impressed and inspired with the quality of work they saw! Since 1923, the Scholastic Art and…
Read MoreEarly Action, Early Decision Acceptances Include Yale, MIT, Wake Forest, Davidson, Dartmouth, Notre Dame
Episcopal seniors have been accepted to more than 50 colleges and universities to date, some through early action or early decision programs. Schools include Yale, Duke, Dartmouth, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, Boston College, the University of Richmond, Barnard, and MIT. Despite challenges created by COVID, College Counseling is working closely with seniors to ensure they find…
Read MoreHSW Event Celebrates Joy
Students participated in a Health, Safety, and Well-Being (HSW) event last week that focused on Joy as part of this year’s HSW theme of Respect the Dignity of Every Human Being. The first event focused on Gratitude. For Joy, a campus-wide Kahoot (Q&A competition) was held, advisory discussion, and created short films that explored how…
Read MorePrayer for our Nation – Inauguration Day 1/20/2021
Prayer for our Nation Inauguration Day 1/20/2021 by The Rev. Teresa Seagle, Dean of Spiritual Life and Service, Chaplain Almighty God, ruler of the earth, who has blessed us as the people of this land: We seek you this day as our nation transitions. Acknowledging our citizens have many differing views and feelings on this…
Read MoreCollege Counseling and Parents’ Association Host Young Alumni Panel
Five ESJ alumni shared their insight, wisdom, and perspective with students and parents Tuesday evening as panelists for College Counseling Beyond the Basics. Panelists included: Andrew Galant ’17 (Georgia Tech), Audrey McCabe ’18 (FSU), Riley McGee ’19 (UCF), Olivia Kato ’19 (NYU Abu Dhabi), and Lizzie Conklin ’20 (Gap Year/Yale). Panelists gave their advice for…
Read MoreWrestling Takes First at Marine Corps Challenge
On Saturday the wrestling team took first place at the Marine Corps Challenge moving their record to 15-3 overall on the season. Leading the way for the Eagles was: Cohen Chesser ’23 (first place), Turner Glenn ’25 (third place), Scott Busey ’23 (third place), Nick Pressley ’24 (third place), Christian Ryan ’22 (first place), Joe Jackson…
Read MoreBoys Basketball on Winning Streak
Over the weekend the Varsity Boys Basketball defeated Bolles (ranked number six in the state in 4A) 57-52. Mark Flakus ’22 led the way with 22 points while Kent Jackson ’24 added 13 points. The next afternoon the Eagles defeated Paxon (number seven in the state in 4A) 38-35. Mark Flakus led all scorers with…
Read MoreGabby Parker ’21 Organizes Virtual Walk for Sjogren’s Syndrome
Gabby Parker ’21 has organized a virtual walk for Sjogren’s Syndrome to raise awareness and funds for this common, but little known, autoimmune disease. Gabby has partnered with the Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation and is serving as an awareness ambassador, and as such, is working to educate and raise awareness in order to help others who…
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