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Regan Plaza Reimagined

It is time to reimagine the Regan Plaza at Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus. The sustainable and functional redesign of this space will serve students and faculty in a beautiful setting for generations to come, while preserving and honoring the incredible legacy of Dale Regan.

The Need

The Dale D. Regan Plaza was built in 2013 to honor Dale, who served Episcopal for 34 years as a teacher, administrator, and Head of School. After Dale’s death in 2012, gifts to the school in her memory were used to build a plaza surrounding the school’s beloved Great Oak. The project was a dream of Dale’s and a fitting way to honor her. Students and faculty have enjoyed gathering on the Regan Plaza since its inception, from small groups studying to joyous receptions after Commencement. 

At the time of its construction the primary goals of the Plaza were to honor Dale and protect the root system of the Great Oak. The Plaza’s award-winning design was a gift from Chris Flagg, of Flagg Design Studio LLC. However, in 2015 the Great Oak had to be removed for safety reasons. In 2016, Dale’s sister Denise Hunt established the Dale D. Regan Plaza Replacement Endowment to ensure that generations to come will be able to enjoy the space as Dale envisioned. With the Great Oak’s roots no longer needing protection and the current decking aging, the time has come to reimagine the space and continue to honor Dale’s legacy.

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Regan Plaza Reimagined

Thanks to another thoughtful design led by Chris Flagg and his team at the Haskell Company, the Regan Plaza will be reimagined in the summer of 2026. The new plaza will include:

  • Honoring Dale

    The plaque honoring Dale will be moved to the center bed where the Legacy Oak stands in the space of the former Great Oak. River rocks, a natural element Dale cherished, will also be featured in the new space.

  • Natural Beauty

    The existing oaks will remain, and the surrounding beds will expand to include additional plantings and landscaping.

  • Functional Hardscape

    Brick pavers and concrete will provide a sturdy, durable space for both foot traffic and gathering. This design will seamlessly tie in with the school’s many beautiful courtyards and paths around campus.

  • Thoughtful Design

    Improved access points will be designed to intentionally account for the common ways students and faculty traverse the space. Drainage improvements built into the design will help with water run off after storms.

Giving

The total cost of this project is $500,000. Thanks to the generous endowed fund established by Dale’s sister Denise Hunt, $250,000 is covered. The school endeavors to raise the remaining funds to ensure Dale’s legacy lives on in this meaningful space.

Give today through one of the options below or reach out to Sam Hyde Geisler ’00, Chief Advancement Officer (geislers@esj.org) for more information.

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Give Online

Credit card gifts or pledges are due June 30, 2027: 

www.esj.org/reganplazareimagined

Check

Payable to Episcopal School of Jacksonville and designate Regan Plaza on the memo line. 

Mail checks to:

Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Office of Institutional Advancement
4455 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Appreciated Stocks and Securities

Donors may realize substantial tax savings by transferring appreciated stock to the school prior to the sale. Capital gains on the amount of appreciation may be avoided, and the donor receives a tax deduction based on the fair market value of the stock on the date the stock is transferred. 

To transfer stock, please notify Ryan Riggs, Director of Major Gifts (riggsr@esj.org) and Franklin Beard (franklin.beard@ubs.com) of the pending transfer.

Please provide the following when transferring stock:

    • Description of security
    • Number of shares
    • Designation of gift: Regan Plaza
    • Electronic Transfer: UBS Financial Services
    • DTC #0221
    • For the benefit of Episcopal School of Jacksonville
    • Account Number: V5 71786
    • The Donor name should be referenced in the notes section.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS

Construction Progress

Videos

Groundbreaking Event - May 9

Kickoff Event - March 2

Renderings for Science and Student Life Center

CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS

Amy Harris Wacaster ’94 and Alex Graham ’00 are the first alumni to co-chair a capital campaign for the school.

Amy attended Davidson College and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia for her M.B.A.. After a career working in finance in New York City, specifically equity trading at Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse, she retired to focus on raising her two children. After 11 years in Manhattan, her family relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach in 2013. Amy chaired the Board of Trustees at Beaches Episcopal School prior to its merger with ESJ and now serves on the ESJ Board.
Amy also serves on the Board of Directors at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and previously served on the Board of Visitors at Davidson College. She is an active and involved member at Christ Episcopal Church and volunteers for multiple community initiatives. She and her husband Steven are members of the Great Oak Society of leadership givers. Steven is the managing partner at Warren Equity Partners and their two children, Harris ’28 and Gigi ’30, attend ESJ on the Munnerlyn and Beaches Campuses.
Alex has served as President of the Episcopal Alumni Board and chaired the Board of Trustees at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, of which he is a graduate, prior to its merger with ESJ. He is currently a member of the Board of Trustees at Episcopal. Alex is president of Duval Motor Company, which includes five dealerships, US Auto Credit, and Dana Safety Supply. Duval Motor has been an Episcopal Corporate Partner for 10 years. Alex is a graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South and earned his JD from Florida Coastal School of Law. He is a member of the school’s 1966 Society, which recognizes loyalty giving; the 50 by Fifty Society, which recognizes donors whose lifetime giving level exceeded $50,000 by the school’s 50th anniversary; and is a Great Oak Society leadership donor. Alex has four children, Luke ’27; Adams; and he and his wife Frances recently welcomed son Mackie, who joins big sister Josephine.