Campus – Munnerlyn
Dance Auditions Complete, Guest Artists Selected
Middle and Upper School Dance Ensembles completed auditions this week. Dancers will perform in ESJ’s annual dance concert in February, with choreography by select guest artists. Dancers have grown all summer by participating in various dance programs. Elizabeth Stovall ’25 was able to participate in several summer intensives, including with the Florida Ballet, Oklahoma City…
Read MoreGreg Hersey Plays Essence Festival of Culture with Doug E. Fresh
The Essence Festival of Culture was hosted in New Orleans June 29-July 3, featuring Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lauryn Hill. The lineup also included Juvenile, Wizkid, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Big Boi, T.I., and many more. The Essence Festival of Culture showcased curated and hosted performances, including the “50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Curation”…
Read MoreJune Global Programs Include Ancient Italy, and French Exchange Trips
Episcopal’s Global Learning Program sent multiple trips abroad this summer, including a French exchange and an Ancient Italy experience. “The students who participated in these programs gained a better understanding of other people and their culture. The opportunity to travel abroad not only facilitated learning beyond what the classroom can provide, but positively impacted students…
Read MoreEpiscopal Hires Nick James as Baseball Program Director and Varsity Head Coach
Nick James has been hired as the Eagles’ next Baseball Program Director and Varsity Head Coach. Coach James’ extensive background in teaching and coaching includes 18 years in the dugout at the high school level, nine of which were at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale. During his time at Westminster, he was a three-time district…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Held for Haskell Center for Science and Student Life
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life was held last night on Berry Field on the Munnerlyn Campus. The Haskell family, The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, Helen Rowan, outgoing Board of Trustees chair, Mike Grebe, incoming Board chair, and campaign chairs Alex Graham ‘00 and Amy Harris Wacaster ‘94…
Read MoreLucy Lee and Lara Duguid Chosen for Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Lucy Lee, Middle and Upper School Chinese language teacher, “epitomizes every characteristic of the Davis Award, both in and out of the classroom,” according to a colleague. Mrs. Lee consistently puts the students’ needs first via her selfless approach in the classroom, and she also finds new ways to engage students while holding them accountable.…
Read MoreTwenty or More Years of Service Recognitions and Retirements
20 Years of Service Kelly Hoyt – Mathematics – Munnerlyn Campus Andy Kidd ’99 – Director of Athletics – Munnerlyn Campus 25 Years of Service Andrew Deskins – Theology – Munnerlyn Campus Lynell Johnson – Pre-Primary – St. Mark’s Campus Annetta McCoy – PE & Athletics – Munnerlyn Campus George Terre – Technology Staff –…
Read MoreGuardian Award Presented to Cathy Kanaday, Nominated by Mary Cofran ’23
At Senior Honors Convocation on May 19, English teacher Cathy Kanaday was named the 2023 Guardian Award winner. Mrs. Kanaday was nominated by senior Mary Cofran. In her nomination of Mrs. Kanaday, Mary wrote “Mrs. Kanaday has had many roles in my life in the few years I’ve had the joy of her presence: an…
Read MoreCommencement, Baccalaureate, and Senior Honors Convocation Celebrate Class of 2023
Episcopal honored the Class of 2023 on Saturday May 20 at Commencement on the Acosta-Schmidt House Lawn. Speaking for the Class of 2023 were Kate Adams, Valedictorian; Natalie Rabil, Salutatorian; and Grace Huie, Senior Speaker. The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, conferred the diplomas with Mike Grebe, incoming Board of Trustees Chair. Baccalaureate was…
Read MoreClass of 2023 Admitted to More Than 130 Colleges and Universities
Members of the Class of 2023 have been admitted into more than 130 colleges and universities across the country, including more than 25 state flagship universities, the United States Naval Academy, Vanderbilt University, Yale, Wake Forest, the University of North Florida, Savannah College of Art & Design, Rice, Emory, Furman, Dartmouth, and the College of…
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