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Lower School Campuses Host Successful New Family Events
The Beaches and St. Mark’s Campuses welcomed new families this weekend with their annual Popsicles on the Playground events. Attendees enjoyed delicious Hippo Popsicles and the opportunity to connect with other new families in a relaxed, fun setting. Parent ambassadors generously volunteered their time to help host the event, greet attendees, and answer questions. Approximately…
Read MoreSenior Honors Convocation and Class of 2024 Awards
Senior Honors Convocation was held the morning of May 17 at the Acosta-Schmidt House, where seniors were presented with school and department awards. Academic Department Awards Communications: Elle Morrow Computer Science: Charles Hines English: William Rosenberg History: Ben Blatt Mathematics: Gael Malone Physical Education: Connor Hess Performing Arts: Matt Salek Science: Audrey Swingle Theology: Grant…
Read MoreHatching Chicks in the Classroom: A Hands-On Science Experience
First and fourth grade students on the St. Mark’s Campus recently brought their science lessons to life through a 4-H Embryology unit that involved hatching chicks in the classroom. For nearly three weeks, students observed fertilized eggs in incubators, learning about chick development from start to finish. They candled the eggs—using a special flashlight to…
Read MorePhotography Students Exhibit at MOCA in “Fearless”
Thirty artworks by Upper School Photography students are on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) through June 15. A reception will be held Wednesday, May 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at MOCA, and admission is free. These works join pieces created by students at LaVilla School of the Arts in an…
Read MoreClass of 2025 Will Celebrate with Commencement, Baccalaureate, and Seniors Honors Convocation
Episcopal’s Class of 2025 will participate in multiple events on Friday and Saturday as the year draws to a close for seniors. Senior Honors Convocation will be held at the Acosta-Schmidt House Lawn on Friday morning at 9:10 a.m., followed by the senior class photo at 11:00 a.m. On Friday evening seniors will attend Baccalaureate…
Read More“Celebrate Middle School” Chapel Recognizes Students in Grades 6-8
Last week’s “Celebrate Middle School” Chapel gave the Munnerlyn Campus a chance to recognize excellence in grades 6-8. This annual tradition hands the stage over to Middle School leaders–for readings, music, and the 8th grade Chapel dance–and includes four major award presentations. Eighth-grade students Andrew Pak (Kay Zambetti Christian Service Award), Ansley Germaine (Mary of…
Read MoreSenior Athletic Banquet Honors Student-Athletes
Senior student-athletes were honored at the Senior Athletic Banquet May 4, hosted by Boosters. Jay Bolt, Soccer Program Director and Varsity Girls and Boys Head Soccer Coach, received the Senior Choice Award. Additional awards included: Peter Ober Sportsmanship Award: Rivers Carney and Tre Carter Athlete Scholar Award: Maeve O’Neil and Christian McGarity Athlete in a Single Sport: Ava…
Read MoreSeniors Presented with Fine Arts Awards
Senior Fine Arts students were celebrated at the annual Fine Arts Awards last week. The following seniors were recognized for their accomplishments: McRae Busey: Honors in Ceramics; Jonathan Ritchie: Honors in Draw Paint Print; Julia Dinzelbacher: Honors in Photography; Claire Drake: National Art Honor Society Award; Alina Pajcic: Honors in Dance; Elizabeth Stoval: NHSDA Award; Susanna Ball:…
Read MoreClass of 2025 Admitted to More Than 220 Colleges and Universities
Episcopal’s Class of 2025 has submitted 1,200 applications to more than 220 unique colleges and universities in 41 U.S. states and five countries abroad. Out of 154 seniors: With 133 reporting, 97% will be attending one of their top three choices 23 senior athletes signed letters of intent to play in college 16 senior artists plan…
Read MoreNational Junior Honor Society Induction Honors Students
Selected eighth and ninth grade students were inducted into Episcopal’s Aquilae Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Thursday, March 27. The ceremony was held in the Munnerlyn Center. Penelope Cornais gave the Invocation. Sara Conners, faculty advisor, led the Candleight Ceremony, and London Willmott, Sawyer Shaw, Penelope Cornais, Phebe Ball, and Lola Solano…
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