Magevneys Support Boldly ESJ

Hugh and Meta Magevney’s oldest child enrolled at Episcopal in the Fall of 1981, and their first official contribution to the school was a check for $25 to the annual fund. They haven’t stopped since. Through children and now grandchildren, the Magevney’s support for Episcopal has never wavered. They were among the first families to step up to donate to Boldly ESJ, the school’s latest capital campaign.  The Magevneys will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary this year.

 

Q&A:

Boldly ESJ:  Were you involved with Episcopal even before your children went to school here?

Hugh and Meta: Oddly – we were not. Many of our friends had children at Episcopal, and the word on the street was that it was a very good school.  We just weren’t involved yet.  As  parishioners at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, we thought our kids would attend Episcopal, so we applied in 1980 for our oldest son to start in seventh grade. All three of our children graduated; five of our grandsons have already graduated; we have four current grandchildren there now. 

 

Boldly ESJ: Why have you continued to support Episcopal all these years?

Hugh and Meta: All of our grandkids wanted to go – nobody forced them – we have loved the environment and the school culture. [The Rev.] Adam Greene (Head of School) talks about the Four Pillars, and we think they are important as well. Getting involved in all areas – academics, art, sports, faith – that’s the key to life!  

 

Boldly ESJ: What do you think the most important needs are for Episcopal right now?

Hugh and Meta: It’s very simple: this new building plus renovations to science rooms.  Your science classrooms are old and need updating. I love reading about what the students who study robotics are accomplishing with such limited resources. Let’s get them the tools they need for even greater success. 

 

Boldly ESJ: What are you hoping to see from Episcopal in the future?

Hugh and Meta: First – keep up the good work! The school is doing some great things currently.  Adapting to a changing world will be crucial for the school. Our kids and grandkids have loved the  teamwork and camaraderie they have found in many areas of the school, along with the wide variety of students from so many different areas of the city.