Robert M. Clements Named Honorary Trustee
Episcopal Celebrated Founders’ Day Tuesday with a special Chapel and Board of Trustees luncheon. Former Board of Trustees Chairman Robert M. Clements was named Honorary Trustee as part of the Founder’s Day celebration. Rob served on the Board of Trustees for 12 years, from 2004 until 2016. He served as the Board’s chairman for five […]
College Counseling Tours NYU Abu Dhabi
Associate Director of College Counseling Andrea Rizzi was invited to participate in a counselor tour of New York University’s campus in Abu Dhabi last week. The Abu Dhabi campus is one of three degree-granting campuses of NYU. The other two are in New York City and Shanghai. In addition, as part of their larger global […]
Visual Art Students' Work Displayed on Campus
Middle School visual artists currently have works on display in the Berg Gallery, and the Bryan Library Gallery space now displays new Draw, Paint, Print 1 charcoal drawings. Students are learning techniques in different types of charcoal and the instructed emphasis for the works was on seeing proportions and value shapes. Imagery was student choice. In addition, selected artworks […]
Visual Arts Students Experience Screen Printing, Welcome Guest Artist
Last year, the Visual Arts Department received a Parents’ Association Angel Award to purchase a four-color press and flash curer, as well as other tools so that screen printing could be incorporated in all curriculum. This technique, utilized significantly in printmaking, also crosses all of Fine Arts disciplines, from Middle to Upper School. Last week, Chris Sellen, an artist […]
Parker Joyce '18 Earns Eagle Scout Rank
Parker Joyce ’18 recently earned the coveted Eagle Scout rank from Boy Scouts of America. Parker joined scouting in first grade with Pack 477 at San Jose Episcopal Day School. He crossed over to Troop 136 at All Saints Episcopal Church in 2011 where he advanced through seven ranks of scouting, earning 31 merit badges […]
Karen Malina White and Gilbert Glenn Brown Workshop with Fine Arts Students
Theatre Honors 3 and 4 had the privilege of participating in a workshop by renowned actors Karen Malina White and Gilbert Glenn Brown recently. White is best known for her role as Charmaine Brown on both the “The Cosby Show” and “A Different World.” Brown is best known from CBS’s “The Inspectors.” White and Brown were touring Jacksonville with […]
Faculty Continue With Professional Development
In addition to continuing to pursue certifications and higher degrees, Episcopal’s faculty engages in ongoing professional development opportunities offered through the University of North Florida, the Florida Council of Independent Schools and conferences on pedagogy. Teachers have attended field-specific training as well, including the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention; AP workshops; Econ […]
A.P Draw, Paint, Print Senior Spotlight Interview: Grace Woodward
The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 24-29 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. Twelve of those pieces explore a common idea, called a concentration. Grace Woodward ’18 is known for her cheerful disposition, genuine smile and […]
Episcopal Holds National Junior Honor Society Induction
Eighth and ninth graders were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on Thursday, February 15 during a special ceremony in the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts. The five pillars of the society are scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. The inductees were presented by ESJ’s National Junior Honor Society Faculty Council: Glenn Carter, […]
A.P Draw, Paint, Print Senior Spotlight Interview: Averie Perce
The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 24-29 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. Twelve of those pieces explore a common idea, called a concentration. Since walking into Ms. Hoadley’s classroom as a freshman, Averie has been […]