Natalie Herford Works with AP World History Exam Leadership Team
History Department Chair Natalie Herford spent two weeks in Salt Lake City working as part of the team grading AP World History essays. Mrs. Herford was part of the leadership team to create the training for the more than 60 people grading the exams virtually. “After 13 straight days of grading for more than eight hours a day,” […]
By The Numbers: A College Visit Road Trip
By Andrea Rizzi, Associate Director of College Counseling Summer is the perfect season for college visiting. Even if school is not in session, students can still get a feel for the campus, meet a handful of current students, attend an information session lead by an admissions officer, and interview (if they are a senior and […]
Kneale and Wandel Named Davis Award Winners
The Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching was given to Tara Kneale, Upper School, and David Wandel, Middle School, at the end-of-year faculty celebration luncheon today. Tara Kneale has taught Upper School English at Episcopal for more than 15 years. Her nominations for the award praised her interactions with her students and her willingness to […]
Episcopal Partners with SAGE Dining Services
As part of Episcopal’s efforts to ensure the Health, Safety, and Well-Being of students, the school saw an opportunity to improve the food in the cafeteria. To that end, we are excited to announce that beginning next year, Episcopal will offer students a new and delicious dining experience – one that focuses on healthy food […]
Class of 2018 Recognized at Senior Honors Convocation
At Senior Honors Convocation Friday morning special recognition and awards were given to members of the Class of 2018. Read the list of awards. Photos are on Flickr. MARGARET WINTERS BUCK CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARD Caroline Daw SARAH TOWERS VAN CLEVE HONOR CODE AWARD Courtney Crawford ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP AWARD Emily Teems FOUNDATION AWARD EXCELLENCE OF […]
Essay Excerpts from ESJ's First Philosophy Students
Seniors were able to participate in Episcopal’s first Philosophy class this spring under the guidance of Pat Crandall. At the end of the semester, students had to articulate their own Philosophical Manifesto. “There is an academic puzzle at the core of Philosophy: is it mostly pseudo-intellectual nonsense (or PIBS, as we referred to it) or […]
Reflection on the 2018 Fine Arts Theme of " Finding Your Way Home"
By Katie Lebhar Black ’95, Interim Director of Fine Arts The 2018 theme for the Fine Arts Department was “Finding Your Way Home.” This theme wound its way through our gallery exhibits and performances throughout the year. Dorothy, the hero of the fall production, The Wiz, sang about finding her home as she realized that home meant […]
Marcus Wells ’90 Receives 2018 Timothy Award
Mr. Marcus Wells ’90, Mathematics Instructor and football coach, was named the 2018 recipient of Episcopal’s Timothy Award in Chapel. The Timothy Award is presented annually to an Episcopal School of Jacksonville teacher who exemplifies the ideal of Christian service to students and to the community. The Timothy Award recognizes the service of the individual […]
Honors Theatre Students Present Audition Portfolios
Honors Theatre 3 and 4 students recently had the opportunity to perform for a jury of Jacksonville’s theatre elite. The panel included JaMario Stills, Founder and Artistic Director of Phase Eight Theatre Company; Lee Hamby, Managing Director for The 5 and Dime, A Theatre Company; Beth Harvey, Director of FSCJ’s Wilson Center for Arts and […]
Senior Athletic Awards 2018
On Sunday at the Senior Athletic Banquet, hosted by Boosters, the Athletic Department and Boosters presented annual athletic awards, including the Peter Ober Sportsmanship Award, the Athlete-Scholar Award, Best Athlete in a Single Sport, and the Best All Around Athlete. Peter Ober Sportsmanship Award Carlie Dickson Turner Riggs Athlete-Scholar Award Danielle Corbin Julian Rubiano Athlete […]