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2024 Guardian Award: Greg Hersey, Nominated by Lauren Roberts ’24
At Senior Honors Convocation on May 17, Greg Hersey, Performing Arts Department Chair, Instrumental Music Director, and faculty member, was named the 2024 Guardian Award winner. Mr. Hersey was nominated by senior Lauren Roberts, who read her nomination during the ceremony. In her nomination of Mr. Hersey, Lauren wrote “Mr. Hersey has watched countless students…
Read MoreDavis Awards for Excellence in Teaching Given to Peyton Chunn and Janet Buford
Established in 1992, the Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching are presented each year to selected Episcopal School of Jacksonville teachers who personify quality in their teaching and in their influence on student learning; who consistently and unselfishly go above and beyond normal expectations of time, energy and devotion in working with students; who demonstrate…
Read MoreFifth Grade Students Honored with Reception and Celebration Ceremony
On Thursday, May 23, St. Mark’s Campus fifth grade students, parents, faculty, and staff gathered for a special evening to celebrate each student’s time in Lower School. The following day, May 24, fifth grade St. Mark’s Campus students were recognized in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for their outstanding achievements and hard work during their elementary…
Read MoreField Day Celebrates Sportsmanship and School Spirit
The St. Mark’s Campus marked the final week of school with a celebration of sportsmanship and school spirit during Field Day. Led by fifth grade students, kindergarten – fourth grade students participated in relay races, a mini water blaster challenge, soccer, GaGa ball, sack race, and a fitness obstacle course. A lively indoor dance party…
Read MoreThe Guardian Award Recipients
The Guardian Award was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dahl. Seniors are given the opportunity to write an essay about a faculty member who has been a role model for them during their years at Episcopal and has helped them understand how important these guardians are. The senior who writes the…
Read MoreFine Arts Department Honors Seniors
The Fine Arts Department recently honored outstanding senior visual and performing arts students at the annual Fine Arts Awards event. A highlight of the evening was the revealing of the juried art show results: In ceramics, Katie Frick received first place, Ginny Kurlas second; and Hannah Bittner third. For Draw Paint Print, Chester Holland earned first…
Read MoreClare Gebert Berry ’73 and Franklin Beard ’70 Named Honorary Trustees
Clare Gebert Berry ’73 and Franklin Beard ’70 were named Honorary Trustees at the year’s final Board of Trustees meeting on May 14. Clare and Franklin have supported the school for decades and across many avenues, and continue to be champions of Episcopal. Clare Gebert Berry ’73 has been a student, a parent, and Board…
Read MoreFirst Grade Students Dive into Sea Animal Studies
Did you know that a humpback whale calf drinks 142 gallons of its mother’s milk daily?! The captivated audience of the First Grade Sea Animal Presentation learned this and many more facts yesterday. First grade students presented their studies to their families and peers by transforming the Lori Schiavone Commons into an underwater ocean experience.…
Read MoreMark LaBorde ’84 Named Alumnus of the Year
The Alumnus of the Year Award is given to an alumnus who has consistently provided exemplary service to Episcopal by enhancing the mission, success, stature, and well-being of the school. Mark LaBorde, Class of 1984 and current Board of Trustees member, was named Alumnus of the Year at the final Board of Trustees meeting held…
Read MoreBeaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign Kicks Off
The Beaches Campus kicked off the Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign this week with two events for parents. On May 3 and May 7, parents gathered to hear from The Rev. Adam Greene and Mrs. Jennifer Ketchum about the exciting new addition to the campus – a new, eight classroom building that will meet the…
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