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Episcopal Fine Arts students aren’t much for the lazy days of summer. They use the extra free time to pursue their passions all over the world. Jason Zhang ’18 took a music production course at China’s Shandong University of Arts in preparation for his dream job. He started by learning basic music theory like chords,…

Many of us remember Walter Ware ’08 from his days here at Episcopal. Walter was a powerful force on the student government, in the Theology classroom, and most notably in the fine arts department. His fantastic singing voice coupled with his incredible stage presence and understanding of dramatic literature and directing technique was unparalleled. His…

This summer 14 Episcopal students participated in CISV programs abroad. CISV is a global, peace education program whose mission is to educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world. This year’s theme was Human Rights which each student explored in depth with students across the globe through activities including a prisoner of…

Episcopal and the Athletic Department are pleased to announce the addition of Club Sailing starting this fall. ESJ has partnered with the Florida Yacht Club and their staff to promote this opportunity to our students. “We are looking forward to working with the Florida Yacht Club to offer club sailing to our students. Coach Domer…

This past summer, Jessica Snapp, had the opportunity to live and study in Buenos Aires, Argentina as part of Episcopal’s Lastinger Summer Scholars program. Ms. Snapp has been a French and Spanish teacher at Episcopal for seven years, and has had the chance to learn a lot about foreign language acquisition through various professional development…

The Lastinger Summer Scholars Fund provides for special professional experiences for selected ESJ faculty. This summer, the fund gave School Chaplain The Rev. Teresa Seagle the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land; Rebecca Hoadley, Fine Arts instructor, served as an Artist in Residence at Cow House Studios in Wexford Ireland; and Jessica Snapp, French…

Welcome to Episcopal! My family and I have been heartened by this refrain as we’ve been embraced by this caring community, and it is my honor now to extend the same greeting to you and yours. You’ll quickly discover that an Episcopal education is as rich as the human experience. Our students are intellectual, physical, creative, and…

Through the Lastinger Summer Fellowship program, I went to the Holy Land in June 2017. While there, I nurtured and strengthened my relationship with Jesus Christ. Throughout the journey, I reflected on my role as the Dean of Spiritual Life and Chaplain at Episcopal. This spiritual pilgrimage is already influencing my roles as chaplain and…

Upper School Draw, Paint, & Print Instructor Rebecca Hoadley was accepted to an Artist Residency at Cow House Studios in Wexford, Ireland for the summer. She was able to attend thanks to the Lastinger Summer Scholarship at Episcopal. Built in 1915, Cow House was converted to studio space in 2006. It has since become a…

The Performing Arts faculty made every second count, this summer. Middle School Theatre Director Ricky Watson worked with Creatively Independent, an arts education company based in Austinville, VA, from June to July. During that time, he participated in and facilitated workshops with individuals from Minnesota to Miami to Las Vegas exploring the idea and impact…