Fine Arts Students Commit to Studying the Arts in College

Sixteen members of the Class of 2025 have committed to studying the arts in college. “This demonstrates that these students have discovered something about themselves while exploring their artistic voice here at ESJ that they cannot imagine living without. These 16 seniors will continue to stretch themselves to grow and create and make an impact…

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Students Win at International Science and Engineering Fair

James Steffes ’26 and Alex Chindris ’25 were Third Place Award winners in the Robotics Category at the recent International Science and Engineering Fair, in Columbus, Ohio, where 1,500 students from 75 countries competed for $9 million in awards and scholarships. James and Alex designed, constructed, and tested a scalable autonomous multi-UAV system that utilized onboard…

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Senior 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…

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Photography 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…

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“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…

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Senior 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…

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Seniors 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:…

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