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From Seniors to Freshmen
From Seniors to Freshmen By: Sara Himebauch ’18 September 22, 2017 As I sit here and recall my freshman year that seems like forever ago, I remember the whirlwind of emotions that I felt entering the unknown territory. Granted I had been at ESJ the past two years, but let’s be honest, high school is…
Read MoreMiddle School Variety Show
Students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades performed at the end of September in the Middle School Variety show. Due to Hurricane Irma, so many rehearsals were missed or cur short. But these students rose above the challenges and soared as Eagles always do! Dance students performed two pieces in the show, a contemporary piece…
Read MoreKatie Lebhar Black '95 Addresses National Honor Society Inductees
Katie Lebhar Black ’95, Interim Director of Fine Arts, addressed National Honor Society inductees, their parents and Upper School students on Thursday, Sept. 21 during the induction ceremony. She spoke specifically on the quality of leadership, telling the students that leaders make wise and informed decisions, and then clearly communicate with those they lead. In the middle of her…
Read MoreDance 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 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 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 MoreSwimming Defeats Bishop Kenny
The girls’ and boys’ swim teams made their 2017 debut yesterday with wins against Bishop Kenny. The girls won 147-137. First place finishers for the girls included Allie Alton in the 200m freestyle, Kathleen Kowkabany in the 200m individual medley, Courtney Crawford in the 100m fly, and Ashley Gunter in the 500m freestyle. The boys…
Read MoreEagles Helping Houston
The Eagles Helping Houston relief effort will begin Wednesday, August 30 and go through next Wednesday, September 6. Students, faculty, staff, parents, and families are encouraged to participate in the relief effort. Please see the below list for the items we are collecting. Students may bring donations to any classroom, to the Upper School or…
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