Campus – Munnerlyn

Select juniors and seniors were inducted into Episcopal’s Aerie Chapter of the National Honor Society Monday night in a special ceremony in the Munnerlyn Center. Current National Honor Society members gave the invocation, introduction and welcome, readings, candidate requirements, and the benediction. Katie Ellis and Natalie Pettey, National Honor Society Faculty Advisors, presented the certificates…

ESJ’s annual Fine Arts Chapel was presented for Middle and Upper School students in the Deming Theatre on Wednesday, September 20. The program consisted of a performance selections titled “Rampage” by the combined Wind Ensembles, and a performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Honors Dance 4 students performed a dance to the song “Oceans” with choreography…

At the Student Government induction ceremony Tuesday students heard from all three members of the Student Government Cabinet about their vision for this school year. This year’s cabinet includes: Katie Frick ’24 (student body president), Jon Ritchie ’25 (student body vice president), and Robert Adams ’26 (student body secretary). After being inducted into office, Katie…

Rebecca Campbell, the Upper School’s new Draw/Paint/Print instructor, joins the Visual Arts Department this year with diverse art experience and a commitment to helping students find ‘the zone.’ “This is when an artist is relaxed and feels safe, and can concentrate on their practice,” she says. “This ‘zone’… is when the magic happens.” Ms. Campbell…

The Essence Festival of Culture was hosted in New Orleans June 29-July 3, featuring Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lauryn Hill.  The lineup also included Juvenile, Wizkid, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Big Boi, T.I., and many more. The Essence Festival of Culture showcased curated and hosted performances, including the “50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Curation”…

Episcopal’s Global Learning Program sent multiple trips abroad this summer, including a French exchange and an Ancient Italy experience. “The students who participated in these programs gained a better understanding of other people and their culture. The opportunity to travel abroad not only facilitated learning beyond what the classroom can provide, but positively impacted students…

Nick James has been hired as the Eagles’ next Baseball Program Director and Varsity Head Coach. Coach James’ extensive background in teaching and coaching includes 18 years in the dugout at the high school level, nine of which were at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale. During his time at Westminster, he was a three-time district…

Lucy Lee, Middle and Upper School Chinese language teacher, “epitomizes every characteristic of the Davis Award, both in and out of the classroom,” according to a colleague. Mrs. Lee consistently puts the students’ needs first via her selfless approach in the classroom, and she also finds new ways to engage students while holding them accountable.…