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The Episcopal Fund
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Alumni giving
was at an all-time high in 2007-2008, raising over $114,000 for The
Episcopal Fund. Thank you to all alumni who supported Episcopal High
School.
The 2008-2009
Episcopal Fund campaign kicked off on July 1, 2008. The alumni goal this year is
$130,000. Help the alumni reach their goal by giving online now.
We hope you will
take the time to view the new 2008-2009 Episcopal Fund video. It can be
seen online by clicking here.
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Legacy Corner
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Greg and Sherry Smith Hieb '80 with Kaitlyn '13
Episcopal opened its doors with 113 alumni children
enrolled. Alumni children now make up 12.5% of the total student body.
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Calling All Alumni Authors
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Beginning with
our November alumni newsletter, we will be listing published books by
Episcopal alumni authors. If you have a book that you would
like to have mentioned, please e-mail the information to the alumni office before
November 1.
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Keep in Touch
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Do you have news
to include in the Class Notes section of The Magazine of Episcopal? Please
respond to this email with your update and photo (300 d.p.i. or higher,
please label the key people in the photos), or email the alumni office. The
deadline to submit your information for the winter issue
is Monday, November 3.
Are you one of
those who doesn't receive the bi-annual Magazine of
Episcopal in the mail? Do you know how to contact someone we have
been unable to locate? Check out our online Lost Alumni scroll!
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Alumni on Facebook
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If you are an
alumnus with a Facebook account, please be sure to add Episcopal
High School Alumni to your groups so you stay up to date on all the
upcoming alumni events. Check out our Facebook page here.
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CASE Award
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Episcopal's
newly designed admissions viewbook received a bronze medal from the
internationally recognized Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(CASE). This awards program recognizes outstanding institutional
advancement efforts, in categories ranging from fundraising efforts and
alumni relations projects to publication and Web design. The viewbook
was designed by local consulting and creative services firm
Burdette-Ketchum, which is co-owned by Episcopal alumnus Will Ketchum
'84.
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Plans are
already under way for Homecoming 2008! We hope to see you and your
family back at Episcopal for one of the biggest alumni events of the
year. Remember food, drinks, and admission to the game are all free to
alumni families-so be sure to save the date of October 10 on your
calendar.
I look forward to seeing you there,
Director of
Alumni Programs and Development
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Homecoming
2008
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 Homecoming
2008 is set for October 10, 2008. Be sure to check out all the
activities planned during the week leading up to Homecoming. For a
complete schedule of events and times, click here. Please note that some of the times
have changed due to varsity athletic events. You may RSVP now by clicking here. Look at photos from previous Homecoming events here.
Are you an alumni artist? If so,
please consider submitting a work for display in Episcopal's Berg
Gallery during Homecoming week. Contact the alumni office
for more information.
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Upcoming
Alumni & Friends Gatherings
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  Episcopal
is travelling to New York and Washington, DC. Please join us for
cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at:
Tri-State
Alumni & Friends Gathering
Wednesday,
October 15
6:30-8:30 p.m.
The home of The Reverend Jim and Margaret Cooper,
parents of
Deborah Cooper Hodge '85 and Jim Cooper '88.
37 Charlton Street
New York City, NY 10014
Mid-Atlantic
Alumni & Friends Gathering
Thursday,
October 16
6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Offices of Cassidy & Associates
700 13th St. NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
Parking available downstairs (charge) or on the street. For those
traveling by metro,
exit
at 13th and G Streets.
Invitations
to follow.
Please RSVP to 904.396.5751, ext. 1103 or walkerd@episcopalhigh.org
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Recent
Events
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 Alumni
Night at the Suns
Over 50 alumni
and their families attended the fourth annual Alumni Night at the
Ballpark on July 12 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. The
highlight of the evening came in between innings when Episcopal
baseball player Hunter Scantling '08 was honored by the Suns
management as the top high school baseball player in Jacksonville. To
see pictures from this event, click here.
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 Episcopal
seventh grader Richie Mullaney was a national finalist in a
YouTube contest that asked participants to explain why they are a
member of their political party in 2008. To view the full article and
video, please click here.
College
Counseling
Episcopal's Class of 2008 had 100% college placement and
boasted an average SAT score of 1233. For more information on the Class
and its college choices, view the 2008 College Profile here.
Fine Arts
The Episcopal
drama department is already hard at work on their fall play, Miracle Worker.
The play will be performed November 6, 7, and 8 in the Munnerlyn Center
for Worship and Fine Arts. For more information or to reserve tickets,
please contact the fine arts department at 904.396.5752, ext.
1811.
Athletics
 Fall
sports at Episcopal are under way, so be sure not to miss out on the
action. The fall teams are highlighted by the 3-time defending state
champion girls cross-country team, the defending district champion
football team, and state final-four participant volleyball team. Don't
forget that you can catch all of the Eagle football action on the radio at WBOB 1320. To view our complete list
of athletic team schedules, please click here.
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The mission of Episcopal High School is to provide a
superior college-preparatory education in an environment marked by high
expectation, Christian nurture and social diversity. Through a balanced
program of academics, arts and athletics, Episcopal's faculty seeks to
instill in each student intellectual growth, character development,
responsible leadership and a commitment to community service.
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