Talon

By: Kiki Revels ’18 This past weekend, 26 students traveled to Orlando for Congrès, the annual French competition. Events ranged from art projects, to trivia (Margaret Commander ‘17, Lillie Tritt ‘19 and I had a short, but good run), plays, poems, impromptu speeches and more. Each year, there is a new theme, this year’s being…

By: Gracie Guy ’19 This year’s Touring Company Play, You Can’t Take It With You, not only showcased the astounding theatre program at Episcopal, but also provided a humorous, heartfelt and memorable performance for those in both the audience and onstage. Organizing a show is in itself a difficult task, but with only a month…

By: Katie Nicholson ’18 As our time at Episcopal comes to a close, I have spent time reflecting on the power of this year’s senior class.  One can easily look at the list of colleges we will be attending and realize the immense intelligence and variety of interests that this class holds. However, it’s important…

By: Jack Barksdale ’19 Under the tutelage of legendary science instructor Ms. Marion Zeiner, Episcopal students were rewarded for their hard work with sweeping success at the Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Project topics ranged from architectural engineering, to increasing iodine content within lettuce and everything in between. The broad array of project…

Ms. Mary Helen Solomon Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Interview by: Inés Eisenhour ’19 This interview has been modified and modeled after Vanity Fair’s Proust Questionnaire. The purpose of the Questionnaire is to delve into the qualities that define an individual’s personality. My Friday guest is none other than my mama bird on campus: the kind, the…

By: Abi Dannheim ’19 My name is Abi Dannheim ‘19, and I am a junior participating in Photography and Draw, Paint and Print. I am constantly trying to take photos and do as much as I can in the arts, even though we attend to a very academic school. Some of my classmates take an…

By: Gracie Guy ’19 The Fine Arts Trip to New York this year gave students of all artistic interests the opportunity to further explore their fields of studies in one of the most unique cities in the world. From performances to museums, each student was able to engage in their arts in new ways and…

By: Inés Eisenhour ‘19 On January 21, women and men of all shapes and sizes gathered at the Jacksonville Landing to participate in one of many nationwide rallies for positive community action. Many topics were spoken of and addressed, such as domestic violence, the dangers of restrictive abortion laws, gender inequality in the pay gap and…

By: Nial Murphy ’20 Winter Formal this year was a massive success! Students were allowed to take a step back from rigorous classes, stressful assessments and tough practices, and they learned to better enjoy their high school experiences. The location choice of WJCT Downtown has continued to be the perfect spot for an event such…

Mr. Peter Washburn Hometown: Andover, MA Interview by: Inés Eisenhour ‘19 What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being happy at the end of the day, knowing that you were kind and did your work to the best of your abilities. What is your most marked characteristic? People have said that I seem to like…