Episcopal Knightly News

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8th Grade Project-Based Learning with a Purpose
May 9th, 2019
This semester, the students delved deeper into the topic of natural disasters as they asked themselves the question - What are resident’s energy needs after a natural disaster?
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Posted in: All, Middle School
Nine Episcopal Students Bound for Nation's Top Art Schools
May 9th, 2019
Nine Episcopal seniors will embark on an adventure this fall in pursuit of their dreams. After countless auditions, miles of traveling and sleepless nights preparing portfolios, these students are attending some of the nation’s top art schools, including Bates College, Berklee College of Music, Drexel University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Louisiana State University, Loyola University, Texas Christian University and Tulane University.
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Posted in: All, Upper School, Visual And Performing Arts
Nine Episcopal Students Bound for Nation's Top Art Schools
May 9th, 2019
Nine Episcopal seniors will embark on an adventure this fall in pursuit of their dreams. After countless auditions, miles of traveling and sleepless nights preparing portfolios, these students are attending some of the nation’s top art schools, including Bates College, Berklee College of Music, Drexel University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Louisiana State University, Loyola University, Texas Christian University and Tulane University.
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Posted in: All, Upper School, Visual And Performing Arts
The Joy of Art Education in Lower School
May 2nd, 2019
Lower School students embrace their natural creativity with enthusiasm and passion. By employing a process-based approach to art, teacher Caroline Hagan encourages this love of art. Read more about Lower School art education and see photos from the show.
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Posted in: All, Lower School, Visual And Performing Arts
We Love Our Mums!
April 16th, 2019
The annual Mums of Alums spring luncheon was recently held at the home of Anne McCanless. The event was a great way to celebrate spring and the Episcopal family.
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Posted in: All, Episcopal Alumni, Giving
Lucy Smith: A Lifetime of Leadership
April 11th, 2019
Read the history of Episcopal and you will find Lucy Smith weaved throughout its pages. Speak to an Episcopal graduate and they will likely have a story about her influence on their life.
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Posted in: All, The Teachers' Lounge
LINE4LINE: So Much More than a Haircut
April 3rd, 2019
Baton Rouge’s LINE4LINE program is helping local boys experience the feeling of a fresh haircut and so much more. LINE4LINE is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide boys access to books, reading and relatable mentors by offering them free haircuts at the local barbershop.
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Posted in: All, Spirituality And Service
ReUKnighted: Clare Crespo '86
April 2nd, 2019
As a young child, Episcopal graduate Clare Crespo loved playing with food, creating worlds and making shoebox dioramas. She also enjoyed cooking Louisiana cuisine with her dad and grandmother. As an adult, Crespo is still doing all of these things with enthusiasm and joy and she has even made a successful career out of her passion.
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Posted in: All, Episcopal Alumni, Visual And Performing Arts
Coloring the Campus with the Pulsera Project
March 21st, 2019
Four Episcopal juniors have teamed up to make a difference in the world. After learning about the Pulsera Project, Maia Adams, Thomas Besselman, Christine Myer and Addie Owens began planning for an Episcopal Pulsera event. Read more about their efforts.
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Posted in: All, Student Work, Upper School
ESTAAR: Preparing Tomorrow's Science Leaders
March 21st, 2019
ESTAAR provides Episcopal Upper School students the opportunity to conduct research in a university setting under the guidance of a research mentor. Read more about the program and how it prepares students for college and beyond.
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Posted in: All, Upper School