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Honors in Ceramics Award - Mac Seibler. Mr. Kirk stated that Mac&amp;amp;rsquo;s attention to detail and craftsmanship are evident in all stages of his work from the initial sketches to the finished pieces. 

Honors in Photography Award - Cat Schulz. Mr. Chamberlain said Cat is a prolific, as well as gifted, artist. 

Honors in Visual Art Award - Sofia Chabolla. Sofia has the ability to express herself through her interesting combination of science and nature. Story continues...
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Episcopal is celebrating family, creating community, and transcending tradition with its upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof! For the first time ever Episcopal will offer students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends of the School the opportunity to participate in the spring performances of Fiddler on the Roof.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Pirates of Penzance</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=310&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=310&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:22:16 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Friday, March 12th the school was invaded by pirates! The Pirates of Penzance, the concert version of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta was performed by 50 singers of the Concert Chorale, the Honors Chorale and the Episcopal High School Vocal Ensemble. The students filled the stage of the mini-theatre and their voices streamed &amp;amp;quot;topsy-turvy&amp;amp;quot; - or in true Savoy style - through the full house.
The principles included Jaime Revollo as the Pirate King, Aidan Triola as Frederic - the pirate apprentice, Liz Pilcher as the beautiful Mabel, Andrea Baxter as the pirate maid, Alec Hadden as the Major-General, Liam Gentry as Samuel - assitstant to the Pirate King and William Thompson, III as the Police Sergeant. They together with the pirate chorus and General Stanley's daughters romped and sang with energy and style.
At the close of the concert our singing seniors of the Vocal Ensemble were honored for their performance with the group over the years. Those seniors receiving a &amp;amp;quot;parting glass&amp;amp;quot; included: Alec Hadden, Ashley Jackson, Jaime Revollo, Katie Stewart, William Thompson, III and Sarah Reid Vinyard, who served as our Vocal Ensemble President this past year. Previous members of the ensemble, who are now alumni, joined us on stage for our traditional finale, the Irish song, &amp;amp;quot;The Parting Glass.&amp;amp;quot; Following the performance the wonderful FANS parent support group delivered a tasty reception.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Summer</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=296&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=296&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:10:07 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Summer programs at Episcopal High School are all about fun and self-improvement. The classes give students the opportunity to enjoy the subject matter at a relaxed pace, with fewer students and greater teacher attention. The camps stress the love of the game, whether it be pole-vaulting or dancing. The safe, secure environment at Episcopal allows students and parents to focus on what is important: improving academics, athletics, and fine arts skills. Story continues...				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Nine Episcopal Student-Athletes Commit on National Signing Day</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=295&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=295&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:36:32 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Nine seniors were honored on February 3 during National Signing Day for their commitments to continue their sports in college. Click here [ http://www.news4jax.com/video/22435671/index.html ] to see coverage from Channel 4, and here [ http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=173130&amp;amp;storyid=151422#/Local+High+School+Signings/64759324001 ] to see video from First Coast News. Congratulations to the following athletes:

    Christian Addison, Virginia Military Institute/lacrosse
    Nick Branholm, Trinity College/lacrosse
    Theresa Diederich, University of Alabama/soccer
    Endea Ellison, University of South Carolina Aiken/volleyball
    Stefan Furris, Sewanee: The University of the South/football
    Calvin Orth, The Citadel/baseball
    Tyler Parkinson, Florida Southern College/lacrosse
    Justin Russell, The Citadel/baseball
    Paige Shirley, Air Force Academy/track
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Perlman held the contest as a way to move the emphasis from a society that &amp;amp;ldquo;seems to be living in a &amp;amp;lsquo;me and I&amp;amp;rsquo; kind of culture.&amp;amp;rdquo; Perlman said of Maria, &amp;amp;ldquo;our winner showed a sense of caring and maturity seldom seen in a ninth grader. Her fine character is a tribute to her family, classmates, and school.&amp;amp;rdquo;				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Local Legend Visits Science Class</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=285&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=285&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:47:16 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[This week, former Chief Meteorologist George Winterling dropped by Fred Lind&amp;amp;rsquo;s Aviation Science class and gave Upper School students a glimpse into the world of Channel 4 News. George discussed the recent cold winter season, global warming, and more recent headlines that included the Haitian earthquake tragedy. His unique insight into weather forecasting enabled the students to understand the importance of meteorology and the responsibilities of a high-profile weather man.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Students Advance to Regional Science Fair</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=277&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=277&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:20:02 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[This week, approximately 55 students from the eighth grade and nine from the Upper School participated in the Episcopal High School Science Fair. Twenty-eight representatives from the local science community, including Satchel Siegel &amp;amp;rsquo;11 and alumni Greg Goebertus &amp;amp;rsquo;05 and Jason Marks &amp;amp;rsquo;08, visited Episcopal to judge students&amp;amp;rsquo; projects. This year&amp;amp;rsquo;s fair represented a community-wide effort. Past International Science and Engineering Fair winners have been mentoring and assisting younger students as they develop their projects. David Drew &amp;amp;rsquo;10 mentored Siddharth Yarlagadda &amp;amp;rsquo;14, who received an honorable mention for his project, &amp;amp;ldquo;the effects of sulfuric acid on building materials.&amp;amp;rdquo; Meredith Boulos &amp;amp;rsquo;10 will advise all of the students who are advancing to the Regional Science &amp;amp; Engineering Fair. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Students Honored at Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=276&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=276&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:16:24 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Mary Catherine Ingham &amp;amp;rsquo;10, Brigitte Wittmer &amp;amp;rsquo;12, Polly Weldon &amp;amp;rsquo;12, and Shannon Griffin &amp;amp;rsquo;10 were honored at the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Friday, January 8. The students received Tomorrow&amp;amp;rsquo;s Leaders awards for their community service contributions and for living up to the ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Episcopal Foundation nominated the students; Mary Catherine and Shannon were recognized for their work with the Episcopal Community Service Counsel, while Brigitte and Polly were honored for their contributions to daniel, Inc.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Installs Campus Gates</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=272&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=272&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Over the Christmas holiday, the School installed security gates on campus. Beginning Tuesday, January 05, the School will be closed from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and after dark on Saturday and Sunday. Each gate will have a &amp;amp;ldquo;School closed&amp;amp;rdquo; sign on it with the phone number to security&amp;amp;mdash;they will have a key&amp;amp;mdash;for emergency access.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Four Seniors Complete Joe Berg Seminars Program</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=270&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=270&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:57:36 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Seniors Andrew Chafin, Kristie Saoud, Deanna Thornton, and Leslie Blackshear were recently honored for completing the Joe Berg Seminars program. Andrew, Kristie, and Deanna all completed the humanities program, while Leslie completed the science. According to the UNF website, the Joe Berg Seminars of Jacksonville is a prestigious academic seminar series which offers twelve seminars yearly between September and May in the humanities and sciences. Membership extends from the middle of the sophomore year to the middle of the senior year. In the fall of their sophomore year, potential Joe Berg participants are nominated by their high school teachers and guidance counselors based upon their GPA and demonstrated interest in enrichment. These nominees sit for a rigorous examination in either the sciences or humanities. To read the Florida Times-Union article, click here [ http://jacksonville.com/community/the_sun/2009-12-12/story/52_jacksonville_seniors_complete_joe_berg_seminars_program ].				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Chemistry Students Cook Up Sweet Treat</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=269&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=269&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[After completing a unit on stoichiometry, the study of mass relationships in elements of compounds, students in Marion Zeiner&amp;amp;rsquo;s Honors Chemistry class put their newfound knowledge to work. Culminating their study, students worked in groups during their lab period to prepare the perfect fudge. Following the fudge recipe on the Marshmallow Cr&amp;amp;egrave;me jar for the base, students customized their creations with secret ingredients including fresh mint, nuts, and raspberries. As they prepared the fudge on Monday, the students learned first-hand about the Law of Definite Proportions, limiting reactants and the pitfalls of using excess reactants. 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She will also be performing in the Florida Theatre December 19-21.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>The Darfur Project: A New Way of Learning</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=263&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=263&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:13:23 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Seventh-grade geography teachers Kevin Day and Danielle Waler brought a whole new meaning to hands-on teaching on Friday, November 20, when they led the first Darfur Simulation Day. The Episcopal High School campus underwent substantial changes, morphing from a typical high school campus in Jacksonville, Florida, to a refugee camp in Darfur, Sudan. The entire seventh grade was given the difficult task to live a day in the life of a Darfurian refugee.
Students, under the supervision of faculty and parent volunteers, were each assigned a role. Most acted as refugee families, while five had the opportunity to play a journalist, either in Chad or embedded with United Nations peacekeepers in Darfur. Sixteen students were handpicked as Janjaweed, the armed gunmen in Darfur. Adults served as Sudanese government officials, UN peacekeepers, and Red Cross workers. According to Mr. Day, the simulation exercise was one &amp;amp;ldquo;that will challenge our students to empathize, strategize, and survive the afternoon.&amp;amp;rdquo; (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Commemorates Veterans' Day</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=257&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=257&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:43:46 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[In honor of Veterans&amp;amp;rsquo; Day, Episcopal recognized the men and women of the Armed Forces with a special Upper School Chapel service. The patriotic spirit was in the air as all assembled sang &amp;amp;ldquo;America the Beautiful,&amp;amp;rdquo; &amp;amp;ldquo;The Star Spangled Banner,&amp;amp;rdquo; and &amp;amp;ldquo;My Country &amp;amp;rsquo;Tis of Thee.&amp;amp;rdquo; Special guest The Right Reverend Charles Keyser, the assistant bishop of Florida and the retired suffragan bishop of the Armed Forces, presented a homily on the importance of the men and women who serve this country. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Dancers Top at The Pulse</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=256&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=256&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:23 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The Episcopal dance ensemble traveled to Orlando November 7 and 8 to participate in a two-day intensive with world-famous choreographers. The girls had the opportunity to learn from the best, including Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Laurie Anne Gibson, Dave Scott, and Chris Judd. Missy Ponder-Reston's choreography for the contemporary dance piece &amp;amp;quot;What Will Be&amp;amp;quot; received Critic's Choreography Choice. Congratulations to Maggie Austin &amp;amp;rsquo;10, Marie Sullivan &amp;amp;rsquo;12, Alex Ferebee &amp;amp;rsquo;10, Meghan Slevin &amp;amp;rsquo;12, and Alexandra Rubin &amp;amp;rsquo;10, who all performed in the piece. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>German Students Celebrate Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=254&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=254&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:32:18 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Episcopal's German students paid tribute to the people of Berlin by creating their own versions of the graffiti that was a popular form of protest in the West. Students drew graffiti-style pictures celebrating reunification. Some of the students had previously enjoyed viewing similar artwork on original pieces of the wall at the East Side Gallery in Berlin during the 2009 German Exchange.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Welcomes Back Pastor Leon Dorleans</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=249&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=249&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[When Father Bob announced in Chapel that Pastor Leon Dorleans of Haiti, or Pastor Leon to those who know him, would be a special guest at Episcopal on October 28, he was met with a thunderous round of applause from the student body. Continuing his tradition of an annual visit to Jacksonville, Pastor Leon is not just a guest of the School anymore, but a friend. As Sally Deming perfectly explained in her introduction, he has &amp;amp;ldquo;a sparkle, an energy, a radiance, a smile, a warmth&amp;amp;rdquo; that reaches all who know him.
Each year, the Episcopal community becomes more entwined with Pastor Leon&amp;amp;rsquo;s Haiti Outreach Ministries. From sponsoring students to visiting Haiti, Pastor Leon has inspired involvement around campus. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Sally Maguire Deming Named Administrator of the Year</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=247&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=247&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:05:15 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Sally Maguire Deming was recently awarded Administrator of the Year by the Florida Association of Theatre Education. Members of FATE, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary, include fine arts educators and administrators throughout the state. Deming is a founding member and past president of the organization. Often times, the award is given to a principle or superintendent, but Deming&amp;amp;rsquo;s position as fine arts director is unique in comparison to other schools.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Mourns the Loss of a Founder</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=246&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=246&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:08:55 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[It is with great sadness that the School shares the news of the death of one of its principal founders, The Reverend Dr. Robert R. Parks. Dr. Parks died while attending church services on Sunday morning, October 18. His wife Nancy was with him. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Celebrates Oktober</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=245&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=245&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:20:10 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The Episcopal community celebrated Oktoberfest on Monday, October 19, on the patio of the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts. German students, band students, and faculty and staff enjoyed a lunch of bratwurst, German-style potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, apple strudel, and root beer. Entertainment was provided by the band which performed oompah music. German Teacher Kate Pritchard coordinated the event&amp;amp;mdash;her ninth at the School. The celebration began with previous German teachers. &amp;amp;ldquo;It was a beautiful day to celebrate a German tradition at Episcopal High School,&amp;amp;rdquo; she said.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Wrestling Team to Host Push-Up-a-Thon</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=241&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=241&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:14:41 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[During an October Chapel service, the wrestling team announced plans to raise college funds for two young athletes, Dartanyon Crockett and Leroy Sutton, who rely on one another for friendship and support. Dartanyon has suffered from Leber&amp;amp;rsquo;s Disease, a condition causing chronic visual loss, for most of his life, and is legally blind. That did not stop him from carrying his wrestling teammate and best friend, Leroy, on his back to and from every wrestling match they competed in this past season. At age eleven, Leroy lost his left leg below the knee, and his right leg below the hip, when he was struck by a train on his way to school. The two were inseparable through their season&amp;amp;mdash;the wrestler with no legs being carried by the one who cannot see.
The bond between the two young men has prompted a remarkable reaction regarding their future hopes to continue their educational goals. Each has been accepted to college, but needs help with tuition and the associated costs of pursuing a degree. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Rows for the Cure</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=242&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=242&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:11:42 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[In support of the sixth-annual Row for the Cure Jacksonville, the Episcopal crew team&amp;amp;mdash;led by Coxswain Alayna Bradley '11&amp;amp;mdash;will be hosting several &amp;amp;quot;pink sales,&amp;amp;quot; in support of the Susan G. Komen North Florida Row for the Cure, a project in which rowers from Episcopal and greater Jacksonville work together to support the fight against breast cancer. These pink sales will take place each day, starting on Monday, October 26, through Thursday, November 19.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Mary Helen Solomon: Recognized as a Professional Composer</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=238&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=238&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:48:09 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Last week, Department Chair and Director of Choral Music Mary Helen Solomon visited St. Luke Presbyterian Church in Minnesota to hear two of her own original compositions performed. Solomon has been honored to have the pieces commissioned by two groups in New York, and she is recognized nationwide as a participating top music educator. Story continues				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Theological Arts Class Performs for Episcopal Schools Day at the Cathedral</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=239&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=239&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:45:37 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s Theological Arts class is a relatively new offering that focuses on turning Theology class lessons into speeches and performances that bless others. Members of the class regularly read in chapel (and work behind the scenes) and, most recently, traveled to St. John&amp;amp;rsquo;s Cathedral for an Episcopal Schools Day performance. Story continues				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>First Coast News Recognizes Episcopal Volleyball Team</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=233&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=233&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:23:42 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[First Coast News recognized Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s varsity volleyball team during the game against Creekside High School on Wednesday night. The game and an earlier bake sale helped to raise $1000 for the Mammogram Hotline, which provides free screenings to women on the First Coast. Read the full story online here [ http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=145984# ].				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Famous Bollywood Choreographer Returns to Teach Episcopal Dancers</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=231&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=231&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[High-profile choreographer Rujuta Vaidya has returned to Episcopal to give Upper School Dance Ensemble students a second week-long lesson in Bollywood-style choreography. Vaidya had previously visited Episcopal in February of last year, teaching the group a production piece in classical Bollywood for the Spring 2009 Dance Concert. This year, Vaidya is teaching the group a classical Bollywood piece, which tells the story of a beautiful Goddess-like woman plagued by gift-giving suitors in an Indian village. Story continues on next page.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Varsity Volleyball Raises $1,000 for Cancer Research</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=230&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=230&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:26:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[As part of the team&amp;amp;rsquo;s second-annual game in support of breast cancer research, the varsity volleyball team hosted a bake sale, earning $560 in two days, and sported pink uniforms during their game against Creekside High School on Wednesday night. With the help of the Creekside team and additional donations from fans during the game, the team will give the earnings&amp;amp;mdash;totaling $1,000&amp;amp;mdash;to the Mammogram Hotline. The team plans to continue its tradition of service by holding a canned-food drive in November, during regional competition. Story continues on next page.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Volleyball Teams Up for Second-Annual Game in Support of Cancer Research</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=220&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=220&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s girls varsity volleyball team will team up with Creekside High School to support breast cancer research. The Episcopal squad will sport pink uniforms for their Wednesday, September 30, match, and will raise funds with a school-wide bake sale.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Director of College Counseling Published Author</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=207&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=207&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:57:16 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[In the summer 2009 issue of the Journal of College Admission, Director of College Counseling Ryan Riggs was a featured author for an article describing his summer 2008 college tours (see lists of schools below). The Journal is produced by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. The Episcopal College Counseling Office traditionally uses the summer months to travel around the country visiting colleges and universities.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Fiddler Cast &amp;amp; Crew Announced</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=206&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=206&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:13:15 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The cast and crew of the spring performance of Fiddler on the Roof was announced Friday. For a complete list, including alumni, faculty, staff, and parents, click here [ http://www.episcopalhigh.org/campus_life/arts/fiddler/cast_crew/index.aspx ].				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>82 Episcopal Students Earn College Board Scholar Awards</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=202&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=202&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:32:23 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[A total of 82 Episcopal students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams. The College Board&amp;amp;rsquo;s Advanced Placement Programs (AP) provides motivated and academically prepared students the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. With these courses, students may earn college credit and/or advanced placement for successful performance on the AP exams.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Will Take Moment of Silence in Memory of 9/11</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=196&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=196&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:15:38 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[To commemorate the anniversary of September 11, 2001, Episcopal will take a full minute of silence, allowing our School community to remember the multiple attacks that took place eight years ago. The moment of silence is scheduled for 8:46 a.m. in memory of American Airlines Flight 11 which first crashed into the World Trade Center's North Tower. During the minute of silence our community will also remember the additional attacks at 9:03 a.m. (United Airlines Flight 175, which hit the South Tower), 9:37 a.m. (American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon), and 10:03 a.m. (United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania). This moment of silence will also honor the more than 2,098 lives lost and 6,291-plus injured, and will give us the opportunity to reflect on this unforgettable moment in history.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Cheerleaders Take Top Honors in Camp Competition</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=194&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=194&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:13:37 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[This summer, Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders attended a camp at Embry-Riddle University in Daytona. The teams stole the show during competitions! The JV team took first place in the dance competition, and third in the cheer competition, and the varsity team took first place after performing a home dance routine. Additionally, Sarah Chandler &amp;amp;rsquo;11 was announced an All-American Cheerleader, giving her the opportunity to perform at a later date in either Europe or Hawaii. (Story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Welcomes 20 New Legacy Students</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=193&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=193&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:02:42 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Episcopal welcomes 20 new legacy students to school for the 2009-2010 academic year. Legacy students are the children of Episcopal alumni, now enrolled in the School&amp;amp;mdash;many learning from the same teachers and taking the same classes that their parents did. (Story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Alumni Reunite in the Spirit of Service</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=192&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=192&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[
Episcopal alumni James Stursberg &amp;amp;rsquo;09, Nathan Monroe &amp;amp;rsquo;09, Gardner Davis &amp;amp;rsquo;09, and brothers Will and Greg Kennedy &amp;amp;rsquo;08 &amp;amp;rsquo;08 chose to reunite this summer by giving back to the community. Though all had graduated and no longer needed service hours, the friends decided to volunteer for Camp I am Special for a full week before heading off to college for the start of the fall semester.
Camp I am Special is an annual summer camp that caters to mentally challenged adults, giving them the opportunity to make friends; participate in activities, like arts and crafts; enjoy special events, like dances, visitors from the zoo, and magic acts; and to be active, with swimming and physical education classes. The volunteers aren&amp;amp;rsquo;t considered counselors; rather, they are the campers&amp;amp;rsquo; &amp;amp;ldquo;buddies&amp;amp;rdquo; for the week, offering assistance and friendship. The pairs stay together 24 hours a day for the full week. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Celebrating Family, Creating Community, and Transcending Tradition</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=190&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=190&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[As a way of bringing the Episcopal community closer, the Fine Arts Department has plans to open its spring Fiddler on the Roof performances to those within the School family. In addition to student thespians auditioning, parents, grandparents, alumni, teachers, staff, and friends of Episcopal are being encouraged to show up and give it all they&amp;amp;rsquo;ve got! Talented folks&amp;amp;mdash;including some that have never auditioned for any production before!&amp;amp;mdash;will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of ways, such as a basic single song-and-dance routine, a volunteer position behind the scenes, or a more involved role during the performances. &amp;amp;ldquo;The family of Episcopal High School is more than just the student population. In a musical that revolves around the story of a family holding onto their faith in trying times, it seemed fitting that our entire school family participate. We have worked hard to find ways to make that happen.&amp;amp;rdquo; explained Director Katie Lebhar Black &amp;amp;rsquo;95. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Student Councils Get School Year Off to an Honorable Start</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=189&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=189&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:27:26 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[This week marks the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. And thanks to the work of the student-led Honor and Discipline Councils, it&amp;amp;rsquo;s already shaping up to be a good one. The teams of students&amp;amp;mdash;who were elected to serve by the graduating members from the Class of 2009&amp;amp;mdash;are already making plans to ensure that Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s standard of excellence and honor is upheld. (Read on to learn how the Councils plan to do so.)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Save the Date: Senior Retreat</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=181&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=181&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:39:02 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Class of 2010: Save the date for the Senior Retreat, scheduled for September 28 and 29, 2009, at Camp Weed [ http://www.campweed.org/Home.aspx ].				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Michelle Krueger Honored by JTCRunning</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=180&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=180&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:27:19 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Visual Arts Teacher and former Coach Michelle Krueger was recently honored with the JTCRunning (JTCR) Outstanding Women&amp;amp;rsquo;s Open Division Runner award. This nomination was given to Krueger during the annual JTCR Awards Banquet for her notable success, improvement, and dedication to the sport, and for her support of JTCR and prominence within the running community. The JTCR Open Division group includes runners age 40 and younger.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Summer Vacations: A Time for Service and Fun</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=178&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=178&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:34:41 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[    Episcopal students often view summertime as an opportunity to attend camps, amp up athletic skills, and give back to the community. Read on to discover several ways in which our students are taking action&amp;amp;mdash;here in Jacksonville and beyond. This story includes: Walter Kerr &amp;amp;rsquo;11, Ciara Orsi &amp;amp;rsquo;13, Logan Greenhaw &amp;amp;rsquo;12, Brent Laurint &amp;amp;rsquo;10, and Billy Bosley &amp;amp;rsquo;14.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Summer: Campers Having a Blast!</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=175&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=175&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:41:31 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The fun continues this summer as Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s camps and courses invite students, athletes, and artists from all over Jacksonville to join in on the fun. Last week marked the beginning of the Boys Soccer, Crew, Pole Vault, Swimming, and Tennis camps; and the week culminated the Ceramics, Desktop Publishing, Public Speaking, and Theology I courses. Starting this week, Episcopal Summer expands student horizons with the novice Crew Camp, Foreign-Language Review, a Middle School English Review, a second session of Public Speaking, Studio Art, Theology II, and the Upper School English Review courses; in addition, the Boys Basketball Camp and Swimming Camp continue through the week. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Professional Development: Dance Instructor to Attend Doug Varone Dance Workshop</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=174&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=174&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:40:20 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Episcopal Dance Teacher Daron Wehle '03 is currently attending the tenth annual three-week summer dance workshop [ http://www.dougvaroneanddancers.org/summer.php ], led by award-winning choreographer and director Doug Varone, who works in dance, theater, opera, film, television, and fashion. Under his guidance, Daron and her fellow workshop participants will spend eleven hours each day honing techniques in ballet, Pilates, phrase work, and modern dance; learning choreographic devices; and using the Irene Dowd training sequences, which are used for developing strength and flexibility. The skills taught will also be used in future productions performed by Varone's dance company members. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Pole Vault Program Soars High</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=173&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=173&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:18:40 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[First Coast News turned its attention to Episcopal's pole vault program by featuring Coach Crandall and his Episcopal Summer Pole Vault Camp in a newscast this week. The story also focused on our 2009 state champion Paige Shirley '10, who pole vaulted 11' 6&amp;amp;quot; for the title. Continue to the next page to read more and to view the video.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>End-of-Year Faculty Awards</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=171&amp;ModuleID=126</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=171&amp;ModuleID=126</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:03:37 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Each year Episcopal honors its faculty with three prestigious awards: the Timothy Award, the Guardian Award, and the Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching. Each winner receives a grant from the School. Congratulations to the following recipients:				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Girls Freshman Eight: Sixth in the Nation</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=166&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=166&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:01:52 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The girls crew freshman eight boat finished in sixth place at the Scholastic Rowing Association National Championship, held in Mercer, New Jersey. After an undefeated season in Florida, which included winning the Florida Scholastic State Championships, the girls traveled to nationals. They won their heat on Friday and placed third in the semifinal on Saturday to qualify for the finals. The boat finished with a time of 6:00.237, against 25 of the nation's best rowing teams.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Girls Freshman Eight First Heading into Semifinals</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=165&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=165&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 09:57:05 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The girls crew team&amp;amp;rsquo;s freshman eight boat is in first place heading into Saturday&amp;amp;rsquo;s semifinal competition at the Scholastic Rowing Association National Championship, held in Mercer, New Jersey. The boat won its qualifying round with a time of 5:23.42, beating 24 boats from three heats. Saturday&amp;amp;rsquo;s results can be tracked via http://www.row2k.com/ [ http://www.row2k.com/ ]. Go Eagles!				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Twelve Episcopal Student-Athletes to Continue Sports Careers in College</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=163&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=163&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 14:15:42 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Twelve members of Episcopal's Class of 2009 will continue their sports career at a college or university in the fall. To see a list of schools the students will be attending, continue to the next page.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Graduate Performs with JSO</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=161&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=161&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 08:28:14 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Anna Jane Lester &amp;amp;rsquo;09 was recently invited to perform in Publix Super Markets Charities&amp;amp;rsquo; Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Series season finale. The CSX Major/Minor concert featured groups of young musicians, from beginning to advanced, playing alongside the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Philharmonic. Anna was one of the winners of JSYO&amp;amp;rsquo;s Young Artist Competition, which gained her a solo performance with the JSO.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Students Receive International Recognition</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=159&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=159&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 08:43:26 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Last week, northern Nevada welcomed more than 6,000 visitors for the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Four Episcopal students were finalists and each of them earned grand awards, as explained below. The event showcased the work of more than 1,500 exceptional high-school science students from more than 50 countries who came to Reno to compete for nearly $4 million in scholarships and prizes.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Christianne Wolfsen '09 Receives Mayo Foundation Scholarship</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=160&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=160&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 15:19:06 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Christianne Wolfsen &amp;amp;rsquo;09 was recently awarded a Mayo Foundation Scholarship from the Mayo Clinic. The scholarship, valued at $3,000 annually for up to four years, is awarded to eligible students whose parents are affiliated with Mayo.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Senior Spotlights: James Stursberg &amp;amp; Alahna Watson</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=154&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=154&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[James Stursberg Does James have the perfect 4.0 GPA? Of course not. Does he have a perfect 1600 (or 2400) SAT score? Of course not. Does he make every classroom a better place because of his devotion to lively discussion? Yes, he does. But James is not content just to talk. He backs up his opinions with evidence and hard facts, and challenges his classmates to do the same. (story continues) Alahna Watson Few students are as gregarious as Alahna. From the classroom, to the art room, to the erg room, Alahna knows more of her fellow students than just about anyone else on campus. She is conversant on a wide variety of topics, from Harry Potter to the Asian martial art tang soo do, from piano to crew, from Spanish to studio art. She has a real gift for reaching out to almost everyone. (story continues)				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Students Meet with Nobel Laureates</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=153&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=153&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:26:27 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[This week, Episcopal students attending the International Science and Engineering Fair in Reno, Nevada, have had the opportunity to interact with Nobel Laureates; Meredith Boulos &amp;amp;rsquo;10 was one of 25 students selected to have lunch with the distinguished panel.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Valedictorian Earns Perfect Score on National Latin Exam</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=152&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=152&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:41:33 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Episcopal's valedictorian, Beau Wittmer '09, has achieved a perfect score on the 2009 National Latin Exam*. Less than one percent of students who took the exam earned a perfect score, though more than 137,000 students from around the world were tested.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Senior Spotlights: Amanda Huynh &amp;amp; Caitlin Walsh</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=150&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=150&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:30:33 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Amanda Huynh Amanda believes that through determination and hard work, anything can be achieved. She lives this credo every day. As one of Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s top students, Amanda has exhausted the curriculum and has committed herself to extensive community-service work. She is currently the local president of a local March of Dimes chapter which fundraises and sponsors activities in three area high schools. (story continues)  Caitlin Walsh Caitlin&amp;amp;rsquo;s personality could be described in one word as magnetic. Those who meet her are drawn to her never-ending energy and her true joy for life. Academically, Caitlin is in the top of her class, earning high grades and amazing SAT scores. She has received high honors, such as membership in both the National Honor Society and Cum Laude. (story continues) 				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Track Succeeds at State Competition</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=148&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=148&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 13:42:36 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Following a successful finish at the regional meet&amp;amp;mdash;the girls team placed fourth and the boys seventh&amp;amp;mdash;the track team sent nine individual event qualifiers to the state meet. Congratulations to Paige Shirley &amp;amp;rsquo;10 who was both the regional and state champion in the pole vault.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Thespians Earn Superior Ratings at States</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=147&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=147&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 12:35:45 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s Thespian Troupe recently competed in state competition in Tampa; the group performed a total of eight pieces, four of which earned Superior marks, and four which earned Excellent ratings. 				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Senior Spotlights: Camille Sheppard &amp;amp; Mary Shaffer Willetts</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=145&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=145&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Camille Sheppard There are students who shine like a very bright light and are consistently recognized for their academic and extracurricular accomplishments. And there are those who shine just as brightly, but may not gain the attention or stardom of those at the very top. Camille Sheppard is that student. She is an old soul, raised with an open heart, an open mind, and a flair for justice. (story continues) Mary Shaffer Willetts In a school where success is measured and documented each quarter, you might think many successful Episcopal students take summers off to recoup, recover, and gear up for the next year. This is not the case with Mary Shaffer Willetts. Of course she&amp;amp;rsquo;s successful academically, as evidenced by her high grades and strong SAT and ACT scores. (story continues) 				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Sergeant Truscio Shares Experiences with History Classes</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=139&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=139&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:22:05 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[On Friday, April 24, Sergeant Jesse James Truscio visited Ms. Danielle Waler's Middle School American History and World Geography seventh- and eighth-grade classes, sharing his experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal's French Students are Superieur</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=135&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=135&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:21:45 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Last week 16 French students from Episcopal competed in the individual and team competitions at the 57th annual Congres de la Culture Francaise, the State French Competition. The students brought home over 25 top awards of excellent and superieur in their individual and group categories of original play, classical play, poetry, discourse, and reading.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>First Episcopal-Spanish Exchange a Success</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=133&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=133&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:11:11 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Seventeen students from Spain stayed with an equal number of Episcopal host families during the first-ever Episcopal High School Spanish exchange program. The exchange has solidified a partnership between Episcopal and the Colegio Ingl&amp;amp;eacute;s, located in Zargoza, Spain. The Spanish students arrived in Jacksonville on April 6, and experienced American life in northeast Florida for nearly two weeks.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Five New School Records Set in Track &amp;amp; Field</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=124&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=124&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:56:25 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Five members of Episcopal's track &amp;amp; field team have set School records this season. As all of the new record holders are underclassmen, Episcopal can look forward to great things from these athletes. Congratulations to:  Boys  Josh McCombs '11, 6'4&amp;amp;quot; in the high jump  Garrett Scantling '11, 13'3&amp;amp;quot; in the pole vault  Avery Scott '11, 22'2.5&amp;amp;quot; in the long jump   Girls   Kaye-Alese Green '10, 59.78 seconds in the 400  Endea Ellison '10, 48.34 in the 300 hurdles				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Boys Soccer Players Named to All-First Coast Teams</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=122&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=122&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:18:50 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Congratulations to the following soccer players for their selection to The Florida Times-Union All-First Coast teams:   Mason Sabo '09, First Team  Drew DeVault '09, Third Team				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Spring Sports Take Home Three District Titles</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=123&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=123&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:16:42 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Episcopal athletics are on a roll. With spring sports winding down, the Eagles have already brought home three district titles.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Hosts Band &amp;amp; Choral Concert and Senior Art Exhibit</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=119&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=119&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:14:19 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Over 100 Episcopal musicians took the stage on Friday, April 3, for the annual spring band and choral concert, titled &amp;amp;quot;Sonic Roots.&amp;amp;quot; The music was primarily 20th century American (USA) with an homage to the American composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Cutler Renard Places Fifth in State Geography Bee</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=117&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=117&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:23:46 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Can you name France&amp;amp;rsquo;s chief port on the Mediterranean Sea? Or, do you know which state has a panhandle: Wyoming or West Virginia? Cutler Renard &amp;amp;rsquo;13&amp;amp;mdash;and 99 other Florida students, in grades four through eight&amp;amp;mdash;answered questions like those to compete in the 2009 State Geography Bee, held for the eleventh consecutive year at Jacksonville University (JU). Cutler placed fifth in the championship round, and he is the first student in five years to represent Duval County in the State Bee.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Wrestlers Named to All-First Coast Teams</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=116&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=116&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:10:20 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Congratulations to the following wrestlers for their selection to The Florida Times-Union All-First Coast teams:  Billy Kartsonis &amp;amp;rsquo;09, First Team Parker Bledsoe &amp;amp;rsquo;11, Third Team Ian Burns &amp;amp;rsquo;09, Third Team George Terre &amp;amp;rsquo;09, Honorable Mention				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team Captures District Title</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=115&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=115&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:01:29 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The varsity boys lacrosse team won the district title on Thursday, April 9, with a 9-6 victory over Bolles. The win sends the team to the first round state play-in game, scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, at Episcopal.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Four Students Accepted to Youth Leadership Jacksonville</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=111&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=111&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:48:42 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Congratulations to Susan Davis '11, Elena Goebertus '11, Mary Moran '11, and Mickey Simmons '11, who have been selected to participate in Youth Leadership Jacksonville (YLJ) for the 2009-2010 school year. YLJ is an intensive leadership program which prepares young adults for ethical leadership and a commitment to active community involvement.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Spanish Competition Proves to be Sobresaliente!</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=108&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=108&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:49:02 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Over the weekend of April 3, Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s Spanish competition team travelled to Orlando to compete with schools from all over the state. The team excelled in all four areas of the competition: the impromptu, the declamation, the senior essay, and the play.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Dreams Comes True Club Sends Another Child to Disney World</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=107&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=107&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:44:32 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The Episcopal Dreams Come True Club recently presented a three-year-old girl and her family with an all-expense-paid trip to Disney World. Sydney was referred to Dreams Come True by the Nephrology Clinic at Wolfson Children's Hospital because of her life-threatening illness.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Violinist Twice a Winner of the JSYO Young Artist Competition</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=101&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=101&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:10:47 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Twenty-two young musicians recently competed in the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra's 2009 Young Artist Competition. Among the three talented finalists selected was Episcopal violinist Anna Jane Lester '09.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Chris Lenahen '09 Accepted to Olympic Education Center</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=99&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=99&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:08:35 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Chris Lenahen &amp;amp;rsquo;09 recently was accepted as a resident athlete at the United States Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Baseball Steps Up to the Plate to Help Opposing Team</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=100&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=100&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:23:29 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s varsity baseball team recently received state-wide recognition for coming to the aid of a rival team.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Over 150 Episcopal Students Register to Vote</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=97&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=97&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:45:34 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office recently completed its 2009 county-wide student voter registration drive; more than 150 Episcopal students registered, contributing to the total of over 4,100 registered Duval County students.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Fifteen Artists Selected for County-Wide Art Show</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=88&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=88&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:17:37 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[On Thursday, March 12, three jurors from local colleges and museums evaluated over 800 pieces of artwork for the 2009 Duval County Senior High Art Show. In the end, 130 pieces were chosen for the show, fifteen of which were the work of Episcopal artists.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Partners with Nemours in Genetic Studies</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=85&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=85&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Now in its second semester, the blossoming partnership between Episcopal and Nemours is in full swing. Jim Sylvester, Ph.D., a researcher in molecular genetics at Nemours, has been volunteering his time since the fall semester to teach an advanced genetics class to some of Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s brightest students.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Brooke Hardington '09 Honored as All-Star Athlete</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=83&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=83&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:00:49 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Cross country and track star Brooke Hardington '09 was recently selected as Channel 4's VyStar All-Star Athlete. View her televised interview here [ http://www.news4jax.com/video/18914561/index.html ].				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Seniors Move to National Merit Finalist Status</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=80&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=80&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[All eleven Episcopal seniors&amp;amp;mdash;Jennifer Conner, Eleyse D'Andrea, Gardner Davis, Samantha Glisson, Andrew Holshouser, Frances Humes, Grace Kunzelmann, Anna Lester, Lucy Morgan, Sarah Towers, and Beau Wittmer&amp;amp;mdash;who were named National Merit Semifinalists in September have now been advanced to Finalist status by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Space Probe Sightings Reported in Science Classrooms</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=78&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=78&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[To better educate their students about the solar system, seventh-grade Science Teachers Carolyn Cooper, Brian Francois, and Madge Haven have taken an innovative and hands-on approach.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Nathan Monroe: Local Researcher</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=74&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=74&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:17:38 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Senior Nathan Monroe has spent five years developing a solar-powered, energy-producing paint; the project currently has a patent-pending status. This fall he will attend the prestigious MIT. Recently, Nathan was featured on First Coast News. View his interview here [ http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=132592 ].				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Embraces Tolerance</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=73&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=73&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:48:00 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[History Teacher Matt Levenson recently coordinated an educational remembrance ceremony for the victims of the Holocaust in conjunction with the Department&amp;amp;rsquo;s study of genocide. To begin the event, Episcopal&amp;amp;rsquo;s history classes completed reports and created posters of well-known Holocaust figures, exploring their roles and perspectives in the historical event. Then, Mr. Levenson arranged for two all-campus assemblies to be held in the Munnerlyn Center to watch &amp;amp;ldquo;Paperclips,&amp;amp;rdquo; a documentary about an experiment in Holocaust education at an American middle school.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Sixty Students Inducted into the National Honor Society</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=70&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=70&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:25:25 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[On February 26, sixty Episcopal sophomore, junior, and senior students were inducted into the National Honor Society. Surprise guest speaker Tony Boselli, a former Jaguar player, spoke to students about the importance of leadership and service.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Grace Kunzelmann Named Student of the Week</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=72&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=72&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:50:40 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Senior Grace Kunzelmann was nominated and featured as First Coast News' Student of the Week. Click here [ http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=132321 ] to view the story.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Seven Musicians to Perform in the Private Schools Honor Band Concert</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=67&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=67&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:11:50 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Seven Episcopal musicians have been selected to perform in the sixteenth annual Private Schools Honor Band Concert.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal's Math Team Places at Competition</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=65&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=65&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:29:20 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The Episcopal Middle School math competition team took third place at the 26th annual MATHCOUNTS&amp;amp;reg; competition.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Varsity Boys Soccer Players Honored</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=66&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=66&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:05:56 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Congratulations to the following members of the varsity boys soccer team who continue to receive post-season honors.  Drew DeVault '09 and Mason Sabo '09 were selected to play in the 2009 Florida Athletic Coaches Association's Senior All-Star game. Mason Sabo '09, Drew DeVault '09, Colin Flynn '09, Mark LeVine '10, and Jordan Giglio '10 were named to the 2009 Florida Athletic Coaches Association's Class 3A All-District team.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Nine Episcopal Students Advance to State Science Fair</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=53&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=53&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:12:39 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator>Four to Compete in International Science Fair</dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[At the Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair awards ceremony, Episcopal students proudly came forward over and over again to win plaques, ribbons, trophies, gifts, cash, and trips.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Billy Kartsonis '09 Makes School History</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=52&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=52&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:46:32 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Billy Kartsonis &amp;amp;rsquo;09 is the 189-pound division Class 1A State Champion, making him the first-ever wrestling state champion for Episcopal.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Welcome to Our New Site</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=51&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=51&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:06:23 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Welcome to the new episcopalhigh.org! This project has been over a year in the making, bringing you a more user-friendly and interactive website that will serve as the central information hub of the School.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Brad Roseberry '09: Athlete of the Week</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=49&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=49&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:54:49 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[Brad Roseberry '09 has been named Athlete of the Week by www.viewmysport.com [ http://www.viewmysport.com/ ].				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Upper and Middle School Science Classes Team Up</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=47&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=47&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:10:35 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[This semester, three teachers have joined their Upper and Middle School science classes for a unique team-teaching approach.  For the past two years, Upper School biology students taught by Ms. Sally Russo and Ms. Jennie Rankin '89 have paired up with sixth graders from Mr. Mike Rickey's class.  In these sessions, the Upper Schoolers take on the responsibility as a mentor and actively teach the younger students the materials being taught in the advanced class.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>The PULSE Scholarship Awarded</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=46&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=46&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:44:24 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The Episcopal Dance Ensemble had the incredible opportunity to once again attend The PULSE [ http://www.thepulseontour.com/ ] this year. After all the weekend's dancers were reviewed, Judge Dave Scott hand selected Mikyle Crockett '11 to receive the coveted PULSE Convention Scholarship to return to next year's PULSE weekend workshop.				]]></description>			</item>			<item>				<title>Episcopal Thespians Receive Top Ratings at Districts</title>				<link>http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=45&amp;ModuleID=137</link>				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.episcopalhigh.org/news/detail.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&amp;LinkID=45&amp;ModuleID=137</guid>				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:18:40 -0400</pubDate>				<dc:creator></dc:creator>				<description>				<![CDATA[The Thespian District competition was recently held and the Episcopal Thespian Club and supporting students took home top honors. 				]]></description>			</item>	</channel></rss>

