2024 Guardian Award: Greg Hersey, Nominated by Lauren Roberts ’24
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 […]
Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching Given to Peyton Chunn and Janet Buford
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 Timothy Award Given to Marion Zeiner
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, […]
Fine Arts Department Honors Seniors
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 […]
Mark LaBorde ’84 Named Alumnus of the Year
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 […]
Clare Gebert Berry ’73 and Franklin Beard ’70 Named Honorary Trustees
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 […]
NAHS and Jacksonville Zoo W.I.L.D. Collaborate on Art and Conservation Project
National Art Honor Society recently participated in an art and conservation collaboration with the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Wildlife, Inclusion and Leadership Development Program (W.I.L.D.). During a day-long collaborative learning experience shared between these two high school-aged groups, NAHS students taught W.I.L.D. students photography and printmaking techniques and W.I.L.D. students shared their knowledge of environmental […]
Class of 2024 Shares Choice on Senior College Shirt Day
Seniors wore their college choice t-shirt Friday to share their selection with their classmates and friends. Students will be attending schools across the country and the world, from UF and FSU to Duke, to The American University of Paris, to Tulane and the University of Texas and the University of Arizona. The 139 members of […]
World Languages Honor Society Inductions Held
Students were inducted into their respective World Language Honors Societies today during a special ceremony in the Sikes Theatre. Latin, French, Spanish, and Chinese language students were given certificates for their achievements. World Languages faculty also presented selected recipients certificates of recognition for the Global Seal of Biliteracy. For the Global Seal of Biliteracy, students […]
Book Signing and Reading for Faculty Member Peter Vertacnik, Winner of the Criterion Poetry Prize
English faculty member Peter Vertacnik has won the New Criterion Poetry Prize for his work, “The Nature of Things Fragile,” his debut collection. The Campus Store will host a book signing and reading on April 23 at 6:00 p.m. Please join us to congratulate Peter and obtain a signed copy of his book. Peter holds degrees […]