Campus – Munnerlyn

Spanish Exchange students from ESJ traveled to Zaragoza, Spain to live with host families from Colegio Inglés, ESJ’s sister school, in late June. While in Zaragoza, students toured La Basílica del Pilar, El Casco Antiguo, and La Seo, and participated in activities with their host student such as hiking, regional excursions, soccer matches, tapas, and…

The annual Senior Athletic Banquet in the Semmes Gym recognized members of the Class of 2024 with annual Athletic Department awards.Those recipients were: Peter Ober ’94 Sportsmanship Award*: Hannah Kowkabany and Ford Rachels.  Athlete Scholar Award: Charlotte Seay and Henry Robards Best Athlete in a Single Sport: Grace Jones and Kent Jackson Best All Around Athlete: Skyler Watts and Omarr Dixon…

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. (1Tim 6:20a) This year’s Timothy Award was given to Marion Zeiner. Marion has taught at Episcopal for more than 30 years. She is Director of Scientific Research and teaches chemistry. She also leads the school’s ninth grade orientation adventure, 9GOA, to Unicoi State Park in Georgia,…

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…

At Senior Honors Convocation on May 17, Greg Hersey, Performing Arts Department Chair, Instrumental Music Director, and faculty member, was named the 2024 Guardian Award winner. Mr. Hersey was nominated by senior Lauren Roberts, who read her nomination during the ceremony. In her nomination of Mr. Hersey, Lauren wrote “Mr. Hersey has watched countless students…

Established in 1992, the Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching are presented each year to selected Episcopal School of Jacksonville teachers who personify quality in their teaching and in their influence on student learning; who consistently and unselfishly go above and beyond normal expectations of time, energy and devotion in working with students; who demonstrate…

The Guardian Award was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dahl. Seniors are given the opportunity to write an essay about a faculty member who has been a role model for them during their years at Episcopal and has helped them understand how important these guardians are. The senior who writes the…

The Fine Arts Department recently honored outstanding senior visual and performing arts students at the annual Fine Arts Awards event. A highlight of the evening was the revealing of the juried art show results: In ceramics, Katie Frick received first place, Ginny Kurlas second; and Hannah Bittner third. For Draw Paint Print, Chester Holland earned first…

Clare Gebert Berry ’73 and Franklin Beard ’70 were named Honorary Trustees at the year’s final Board of Trustees meeting on May 14. Clare and Franklin have supported the school for decades and across many avenues, and continue to be champions of Episcopal. Clare Gebert Berry ’73 has been a student, a parent, and Board…

The Alumnus of the Year Award is given to an alumnus who has consistently provided exemplary service to Episcopal by enhancing the mission, success, stature, and well-being of the school.  Mark LaBorde, Class of 1984 and current Board of Trustees member, was named Alumnus of the Year at the final Board of Trustees meeting held…