Volleyball Starts Seasons with Wins
Coming off three straight wins in Georgia over the weekend, the volleyball team sits at 7-2 on the season and is ranked number four in The Florida Times-Union power poll and the News4Jax Super Six. They currently have wins over Bolles, Nease, Christ’s Church Academy, Savannah Country Day, and Calvary Day School to name a […]
“Instrumental” addition to music program
Music to many parents’ ears, kindergarten – fifth grade students were recently offered the opportunity to participate in bi-weekly violin classes before school on St. Mark’s Campus. Instruction began last week and is led by Corina Donica, a professionally trained European violinist who has performed as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician throughout Europe and […]
Coaching, Sports Classes Teach Practical Career Skills
There are many opportunities for personal growth in academic classes students can take to fulfill their PE requirement. Theory in Practice and Coaching is a semester long class offered to Upper School students that puts sports into a practical perspective. Students in this class, taught by Tracy Jester, Dean, learn to take inventory of equipment […]
Boys Golf Remains Undefeated
The boys’ golf team has started this season on a roll, winning the first three matches of the year by a combined 60 strokes. Already with wins over Nease and Fletcher, yesterday they hosted Bolles at Marsh Landing Country Club and came away with a 145 to 155 victory! Leading the way with medalist honors […]
Students Going Gaga over GaGa Ball
Second – fifth grade students are going gaga over GaGa Ball! New to the PE program this year on St. Mark’s Campus, GaGa is a fast paced sport played in an octagonal pit. The game is played with a soft foam ball and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to […]
Boys Golf Wins Season Opener
Boys Golf had a great showing at its first match, defeating Nease High School 292 to 316 in an 18 hole match at The Lagoon Course at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Leading the way with co-medalist honors was Henry Robards ’24 (72) and Aubrey Fellows ’27 (72). Cam Goldknopf ’24 and Connor Hess […]
Students ‘Create Something Beautiful” through Collaborative Project
First – fifth grade students recently participated in a collaborative art project designed to bring beauty to the surrounding St. Mark’s Campus community and raise awareness about unique urban art within the greater Jacksonville community. In the book “Maybe Something Beautiful” by F. Isabel Campoy and Theressa Howell, students learned about a young girl who […]
Fine Arts 2021-2022: Deeply Rooted and Overflowing
Volleyball Heads to Bishop Kenny for Preseason Matches
This Saturday Varsity Volleyball welcomes Coach Marks back to the sidelines! In her return, the Eagles will take on Fleming Island High School at 2:00 p.m. and Creekside High School at 3:30 p.m. “It’s been fun to be back with the girls in the gym. The coaches and players are ready to compete against someone […]
A Blessed Start to the 2021-2022 School Year
First – fifth grade students attended their first Chapel of the year on Friday, August 13. In the Homily, The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School, talked about the power of words and impact they can have on others. Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, dismissed students with the words, “Our worship has ended — […]