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Episcopal’s Global Learning Programs kicked off the summer with trips to China, Italy, and France. Students on the trip to Italy are focusing on photography and art, attending the Biennale in Venice, visiting Florence, Cinque Terre, and Milan. Students were able to process their film at an art school in Florence, see the Boboli Gardens, Uffizi, Accademia…

John Donahoo Jr., Trustee Emeritus, passed away May 28, 2019. A steadfast supporter of the school, he was beloved by those he knew professionally and personally. His servant’s heart for his family, friends, community, and the Episcopal Church guided a life devoted to the love and care of others. John was, among many honors, a…

The Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching was given to Kate Wallis ’01 for Upper School and Tracy Jester for Middle School at the end-of-year faculty celebration luncheon on May 30. Tracy Jester is a Physical Education instructor and the Associate Director of Honor Education. She has worked at Episcopal since 2002. In addition to…

Episcopal graduated 22 legacy alumni on Saturday. Alumni and their graduating seniors were invited to a special breakfast Saturday morning before Commencement at the Alumni House. Photos are on Flickr. Legacy Alumni Include: Jack and David Barksdale ’84 Stela and Brett Chepenik ’90 Zoe and Charles Cobb ’83 Cole Crane and Dianne Morse ’77 Kirby,…

At Senior Honors Convocation on May 17, science teacher Jennie Rankin ’89 was named the 2019 Guardian Award winner. Ms. Rankin was nominated by senior Amaria Simmons. In her nomination of Ms. Rankin, Amaria wrote “I consider her my guardian is because of the constant positivity that she brings into my life. There are so…

Episcopal held Senior Honors Convocation for the Class of 2019 on Friday, May 17. The following awards were presented to seniors: Scholarship Awards Parents’ Association Service Scholarship: The PAS Scholarship is awarded to recognize exemplary community service. The Parents’ Association provides a grant for the scholarship. Anna Shepherd and Xander Magevney Yvonne L. and Monique…

The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, hosted a special Board of Trustees dinner in the Berg Gallery of the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts on Tuesday, May 14. At the dinner three trustees were honored for their service and dedication to the school with honorary and emeritus designations, which are the highest…

On Thursday, May 9, at the Inaugural Fine Arts Awards and Inductions Ceremony, the Fine Arts Department presented annual fine arts awards recognizing students for excellence in all disciplines of fine arts, as well as inductions into the National Art Honor Society, the National Honor Society of Dance Arts, Tri-M Music Honor society and the…

On Wednesday, May 8, academic, fine arts, and athletic recognitions were presented to Middle School students in Chapel, including eighth-grade Presidential Awards, Honors and Head of School lists, the Mary of Bethany Award, the Katharine K. Zambetti Christian Service Award, and The Great Oak Award of Distinction. Middle School Recognition Spring Sports 2019 Athletic Awards…

Carolyn Tuttle ’03, Director of Choral Music, was named the 2019 recipient of Episcopal’s Timothy Award in Chapel today. “Carolyn truly has a servant’s heart,” said The Rev. Teresa Seagle, School Chaplain. “She leads her students to use their gifts and talents for the sake of others. When someone is in need, she is the…