Bash 2026 –  Celebrating 60 Years of Episcopal was held January 31 in Harden Hall with a retro theme paying homage to the era when Episcopal was founded. Current and former parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends of ESJ embraced the throwback dress code, showing up in style with vintage florals, jumpsuits, and disco-inspired sparkles. 

Jennifer Earnest ’00 of Chef’s Garden curated a menu that fully leaned into the era with crowd pleasing favorites keeping guests fueled for the night. Classic hits performed by The Boogie Freaks, a 360 photo booth, balloon drop on the dance floor, and a wine pull tucked behind a “Laugh-In” inspired wall offered interactive guest experiences. 

Bash is not only a celebration; it also raises funds for the school.  An online auction with something for everyone featured sought-after experiences including a stay at Greyfield Inn, tickets to NBA games, luxury seats for concerts, and a BMW Driving Experience. For those with students on-campus, the “All Things Episcopal” auction included long-time favorite items, including Commencement seating, dress-down days, choose-a-locker, and parking spaces. 

This milestone evening celebrated the school’s history while raising funds in support of Episcopal’s mission, underscoring the lasting impact of the school’s community and commitment to the future. See pictures here.

Bash Committee 2026 

Frances Poitevent Hutto ’88 – Chair 

Leigh Rosenbloom – Middle School Parent Chair 

Stephanie Anderson

Lyssa Ball

Rebecca Bergson

Dana Elias

Kimberly Fess

Trina Forbess

Heather Fouts

Beth Gibson

Jennifer Harbin

Brooke McDuffie

Michele Megas

Katherine Naugle

Kim Patrick

Anna Neal 

Roshni Patel

Entrice Rowe

Shilpa Shah

Julie Wiggins Sorenson ’98

Paige Terry

Maureen Walsh

Band Underwriter 

Donors: 

Bash Committee 

Lyssa and Christopher Ball 

Irene and Baron Carlson 

Chef’s Garden

Closets by Design

Juli and Troy Davis ’93

Dune House Resort & Spa

ESJ Athletics Department

ESJ Boosters

ESJ Fine Arts Department 

ESJ Fine Arts Nurturing Students (FANS) 

ESJ Student Life 

W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractors

The Greyfield Inn 

The Haskell Company

Natalie and Wes Herford

Mark and Frances Poitevent Hutto ’88

Christin and Paul Jones

The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation

The Greyfield Inn 

Colton Spurlock

Tom Bush BMW, Mazda, Mini and Volkswagen