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By: Olivia Kato ‘19 The weekend of March 17 marked the annual Spanish Competition where students from Episcopal’s Spanish classes competed for high marks that assessed their knowledge and mastery of the language. Each student was challenged to an impromptu speech, two minutes in length, a task that is challenging but possible. In fact, this…

By: Kate Nicholson ‘18 This past weekend, both the girls and boys varsity tennis teams traveled to Orlando to compete against Winter Park High School and Lake Highland Preparatory School in a “round robin” tournament. The tournament was held at the United States Tennis Association National Campus (also known as the Home of American Tennis), which…

By: Nial Murphy ’20 Spring break had finally arrived. A week filled with school spirit and school events concluded with the talent show, which signaled the beginning of spring break. During the talent show, students showcased their various talents for the final school related activity before the break. Students had the opportunity to kick back…

By: Olivia Kato ‘ This past weekend, Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Rowing Team competed in their first regatta of the spring season. Along with Episcopal, the rowing teams of Capital City Rowing (CCR), Space Coast Rowing and Bolles were also competing. Episcopal entered two varsity eights, two second varsity eights, two third varsity eights, a…

By: Inés Eisenhour ’19 Succeeding the popular Nancy Reagan seemed a daunting task, her exciting sense of White House glamour and showmanship required a fearlessly strong presence in its wake. Barbara Bush lived up to the task in the most humble, unanticipated way. Her matter-of-fact attitude and her relatability brought her close to the American public.…

By: Kiki Revels ’18 I first decided to go vegan after being on and off of a dairy-free and pescatarian diet. So far it has been around two and a half months, and I really enjoy it and feel great! Though I’m sure there aren’t many other students who are vegan, for the few who…

By: Courtney Crawford ’18 As a member of the Episcopal community, but also as someone who keeps up with the news on a state and national level, I (and a handful of other students) felt the need to recognize the event that occurred in Parkland, Florida a little over a month and a half ago.…

By: Inés Eisenhour ’19 On March 25, Linda Brown died in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas at the age of 76. Her name is immortalized in the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court case of 1954. As an elementary school student, she walked across railroad tracks and took a bus despite the nice school…

By: Gracie Guy ’19 Students crowded the hallways Monday morning wearing different college t-shirts to celebrate March Madness. Students also participated in a competitive game of knock out, in hopes of placing a spot in the final competition would take place at Thursday’s pep rally. Students decked out in neon and galaxy styled clothing on…

By: Kiki Revels ’18 I recently moved to a neighborhood on Beach Boulevard, and if you know me, it’s no surprise that I was ecstatic to be only four minutes from the nearest Chipotle. I have been a loyal Chipotle customer for years now, and it is my go-to for quick Mexican food. However, just…