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2301 Trent Road New Bern, NC 28562
2201 Henderson Avenue New Bern, NC 28560
252.638.0122
www.epiphanyglobalschool.org Head of School Dr. Dwight Carlblom Assistant Head of School and Director of Middle and Upper School David Wang Director of Lower School Dr. Heather French Director of Admissions Tahira Copland Director of Advancement Brittany Spear Director of Athletics Matt James Director of Finance Tara Hughes Director of Learning Services Dr. Morgan James Director of Spiritual Life Kirk Ronzheimer Director of Student Life Ryan Seeger Director of Technology Peter Williams Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement Molly Ostmann College Counselor Michele DeCamp
In This Issue: From Dwight's Desk.......................................................3 Guideposts for the Journey........................................8 The Epiphany Learning Center...............................12 Hope as a New Student..............................................14 20-21 Highlights...............................................................16 Falcon Athletics................................................................18 Rise Again...........................................................................20 Going Full Circle...............................................................22 Class of 2021......................................................................24
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The Epiphany School of Global Studies, anchored in the JudeoChristian commandment to Love God and Your Neighbor as Yourself, is a comprehensive college-preparatory and globally-focused school where dynamic and innovative learning is stretched beyond the classroom walls, emphasizing the knowledge, skills, creativity, adaptability, curiosity, and international experiences students will need to flourish in an increasingly globalized 21st century.
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FROM DWIGHT'S DESK
! y n a h p i p Hello, E During the 2020-2021 school year we
This is the verse found at the bottom of
enjoyed
anniversary,
every email I send, and part of the
celebrating the amazing growth and
inspiration for the school’s ministry of
accomplishments
HOPE
Epiphany’s
15th the
school
has
this
year.
So,
enjoy
this
enjoyed over those years. Now we look
semester’s Epiphany magazine and join
toward
us in the excitement of looking forward
the
next
15
years
with
tremendous hope for the future.
to all God has to offer this year!
Two key elements of this school year
Blessings,
will be working on our re-accreditation (basically a two-year process that will culminate
in
a
visit
from
our
accrediting body in March, 2023), and continuing
that
amazing
process
of
developing our students to become all that God has for them to be. And after all that students have been through these last two years, the following verse seems crucial: For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11.
Dwight Carlblom, PhD Head of School
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October 15 - December 3
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Tahira Copland
2022-2023
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Director of Admissions tcopland@epiphanyglobalschool.org 252-638-0122 ext. 682 Grades 1-12 Applicants
Now accepting applications for all grades for the 2022-2023 school year. Apply now to avoid the wait pool. Click on the Admissions Packet button below to learn more.
Molly Ostmann Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement mostmann@epiphanyglobalschool.org 252-638-0122 ext. 125 Kindergarten Applicants
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Admissions Packet
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We are a community of global citizens and neighbors where students will believe that respect, responsibility, service, and integrity are virtues toward which all should strive, not only in our communities but also around the world.
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Guideposts for the Journey by Cille Griffith
Former Director of Community Engagement
I
n the year 2006, a new and
unique
journey
envisioned
for
was
our
being
community…
The Epiphany School, as it was called in the beginning, was to be more than an academic setting and more
than
an
institution
that
narrowly measured success only by
academics
and
test
scores.
Multiple and diverse discussions among our board members, with leadership and support from our founders,
Nicholas
Sparks
and
Cathy Sparks, and Head of School Tom
McLaughlin,
and
Assistant
Head of School David Wang, led to the unanimous and enthusiastic decision
to
first
focus
on
determining the core values for our new school community. make
our focus. Having spent many years in
modifications to the building that had
the field of education and later as a
been the Temple Baptist Church, ideas
camp director, I found it a privilege,
began
and
when invited by the Headmaster, to
volunteers that would shape character
apply what I had learned about core
and grow lives in unexpected ways. The
values
vision of equipping children and young
intentionally teach and inspire through
adults for the JOURNEY OF LIFE became
all that we taught and lived.
As
we
initially
to
emerge
began
from
to
staff
that
we,
as
a
staff,
could
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The Four CORE VALUES of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, SERVICE, and INTEGRITY emerged through numerous discussions and inspired us to offer these values as guideposts for experiences at Epiphany that would hopefully become anchors that our students would internalize for life. RESPECT
for
for
The core value of RESPONSIBILITY grew
living
out of a focus on bold scholarship…to do
eventually led us to expand the focus of
one’s best with whatever personal skills
“global studies” to our school’s mission.
and talents one sensed and to never
Out of this intentionality to connect
underestimate the strength that comes
with differences and respect for all,
from
Epiphany began offering international
apparent
adventures.
trip
encompassed all of life’s possibilities, to
that
reach out and make things better for our
exposed our students to differences and
neighbors, our Earth, and ourselves. We
challenges that eventually led to an
challenged our students to take initiative
openness and appreciation of diversity.
through courageous leadership. After
differences
leaders
each
in
all
Our
planned
other aspects
own
staff
and of
and
experiences
the
unexpected. that
It
was
also
responsibility
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INTEGRITY led to being honest with oneself and doing what is right, even when it is very difficult. Integrity also included struggling with the confusion of students when they are not sure of what is right or doing the right thing when that isn't the most popular decision. Integrity for our students also evolved into paying attention to God's presence in life. Most
importantly,
we
realized
as
a
community of learners that the ANCHOR of our core values emerged from the GOLDEN RULE: to LOVE GOD AND YOUR NEIGHBOR continues
AS to
YOURSELF. inspire
the
Our
staff
Epiphany
community to want the same thing for every person we encounter that we want for ourselves. We should want others to be housed, clothed, educated, and loved. all, as Wyatt Taylor, founder of Camps Sea Gull and Seafarer, states, "Things don't just happen; you have to make them happen." SERVICE inspired us to look at how our faith could become a living thing. We hoped to challenge ourselves and our students to turn FAITH INTO ACTION by making life better for others, trusting that the Holy Spirit would guide each of us and strengthen us as we journey through life…to give back to all of God’s children.
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LOVE
requires
action
and
making
a
difference in the way we live. In conclusion, as the Epiphany School of Global Studies focuses on a year of HOPE in the midst of local, national, and global
health,
security,
and
climate
concerns, the core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY,
SERVICE,
and
INTEGRITY are more relevant than ever as children and young adults prepare for this journey of life and commit to making a
difference
world.
in
our
community
and
Cille Griffith was one of the original 13 staff members serving as a teacher, Director of Community Engagement, and an integral part in the planning and vision for what Epiphany is today.
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THE EPIPHANY LEARNING CENTER THE MISSION OF THE EPIPHANY LEARNING CENTER IS
TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE FOR ALL EPIPHANY STUDENTS.
The Epiphany School of Global Studies is excited to announce the opening of the Epiphany Learning Center! Located in the former Trent Campus Media Center, the Epiphany Learning Center
features
a
multi-purpose
learning environment offering tutoring and mentoring services for Epiphany students. The Learning Center provides appointment-based
subject-specific
one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions, and support with Executive
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and
self-determination
skills.
Peer
and
student
adult to
tutors
guide
each
a
fuller
develop
understanding of classroom concepts, study skills, and executive processing skills
to
help
master
challenging
subjects. Tutors and mentors are trained to work with learners of differing abilities. They frequently coordinate with Epiphany teachers,
the
department, strengths
Learning
and
and
parents
Services to
weaknesses
assess
for
each
student's unique learning style. Peer tutors are often members of one or more of the honor society organizations offered at Epiphany. The Epiphany Learning Center services are available to students during and after school. Both short and long-term tutoring is available. At just two months into the school year, the
Epiphany
Learning
Center
has
already become a favorite place for many; looking in, you'll find students engaged in many activities: working with tutors, making the most of their study hall, researching for projects, or finding a good book to read.
We are
excited to provide a modified space for students to uncover their academic gifts.
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HOPE AS A NEW STUDENT by Makayla Barksdale '26
A
s a new student at Epiphany, I have
ahead. I went to a new student dinner
personally enjoyed the school and all it
with my family. We started the new
has to offer. This year at Epiphany, our
school year with a service day. My
school's ministry is hope, and I have
advisory group went somewhere in the
experienced hope in so many ways... I
community to volunteer and help others
have been able to make good friends.
to
Everyone is so nice and welcoming to
trampoline park with the school during
new students at Epiphany. I have been
the
able
experiences were so much fun, and I
to
participate
in
enrichment
give
them
Enrichment
Break.
All
of
a
these
choices, too. I volunteered to say the
and a handful of other students all
morning prayer in Gathering in the
around
to
morning, lasting around a week. It really
explore and have fun outside.) I also
helped me with my public speaking
went to a new student summer math
since I get nervous to do that.
camp to prepare me a bit for the year
many
to
lasted a week. (The school brought me Carolina
were
went
know
North
there
I
activities, such as a summer camp that
eastern
that
hope.
other
PAGE 15 STUDENT LIFE Epiphany offers many club choices. The
great way for me to get to know my
ones I signed up for that they offer are
fellow students. I have been able to do
chess,
I
so much that most schools do not offer.
applied to be a student ambassador. We
Epiphany is such a great school that
get to dress down on Fridays every
follows a wonderful honor code with
week since Labor Day. We have advisory
faith-based values. It gives me hope
twice a week where a group of students
when
in my grade get together to play games
Epiphany memories in the near future.
yearbook
committee,
and
and have discussions. Advisory Is a
I
think
about
making
more
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STUDENT SENATE by Sara Milburn '24
Meet your officer team! Left to right: President Emma Moody, Vice President Allison Potter, Secretary Sara Milburn, and Treasurer Patrick Connolly photo : Patrick Connolly
I
mmediately, this year’s student senate
experiences for all. Our senators and
was ready to take action head-on to
officers
kick off the school year. The Senate is a
opportunity
group of sixteen students elected to
between each other and our peers in
represent all falcons K-12, four officers,
order
and
experience for everyone.
Senate
twelve works
class
representatives.
behind
the
already
to
to
have create
provide
gained strong an
the bonds
excellent
scenes,
putting together events such as dances,
Beginning
this
year,
we
hosted
themed athletic games, and even relay
Epiphany’s first PINK OUT. All students
races around the whole Trent campus.
were invited to come and support our
By combining individual personalities,
fall athletic teams decked out in pink.
talents, and interests, we are able to
On the afternoon of October 5th, we
work together to create exciting
saw students from all grade levels
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on
their
classmates.
The
will dress in their best Black and Gold
Senate chose pink in order to recognize
gear,
Breast Cancer Awareness month and
represent their team color. Points and
show our support. Thanks to the efforts
prizes will be awarded for best dressed.
and planning, the school was covered in
To cap off the week, Steeplechase, an
decorations
annual Trent campus relay will take
and
filled
with
school
while
6th
through
featuring
will
spirit. Even the Varsity athletic teams
place,
showed their support by wearing the
games that are designed, tested, and
color pink in their games.
refereed by senate.
Upcoming is Spirit week, where all
We look forward to an amazing year
students are encouraged to participate
and hope to show our school spirit
and show their spirit by dressing up for
throughout numerous upcoming events.
themed days. Monday is Red, White,
On behalf of Epiphany Student Senate,
and Blue day, Tuesday is Country vs.
we
Country Club, followed by Out of this
opportunities to benefit and inspire our
World Wednesday, Jersey Thursday, and
student body K-12!
HOPE
to
eighteen
12th
create
different
many
more
on Friday, Kindergarten through 5th
Mr. DeCamp’s 10th grade advisory dressed in pink. Photo: Kevin Coughlin
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S T H G I L H G I H 1 2 0 2
It looks a bit different--but we are back in school!
Tri-M Music Honor Society is founded
nted PAC" u a H " a s t s ate Ho Student Sen Epiphany's service continues at RCS
P
uff owderp
Prom!
Golf Classic
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acos from Walking T ate Sen
Four Square
New Outdo
or Spaces
Guest visitors via Zoom Alumni connect ov er
nsors Epiphany Spo itmas hrs Beary Merry C
eafare ay at Camp S D y it n u m m Co
r
Concer
ts
their break to serve
Virtual Grandparent's Day
Seniors package for Rise Against Hunger as a part of their Love in Action
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F A L C O N
CHEERLEADING 2020-2021 - 1st place win in the Medium Varsity Co-ed Music division at the CCA Nationals in Salem, VA.
MEN'S SWIMMING 2020-2021 Carolina Independent Conference Champions
A T H L E T I C S
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PAGE 23 ALUMNI
RISE AGAIN by: Zulay Romero, MS, ATR-P, LCMHCA
In a world full of darkness and chaos, we might wonder when the light of day will appear. We see the chaos that consumes us like a raging fire consuming a forest. We question if we may ever be sane again whole again at peace again. We become so accustomed to the disarray that we rise with the sun but just as dark as an empty night sky. But what if we were to have something called hope? Hope is when we see that “better things are yet to come.” It is believing that there IS light in the dark By: Andrew Breasure '18 and that you WILL find it. For how will we ever recognize light if we’ve never seen darkness? Hope is creating that light for yourself when the world around you won’t let you see it. It is following the light of the moon knowing it leads to better times. So, search for hope. Search for light. Conquer the darkness and rise again.
Zulay Romero '13
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GOING
FULL
ONE
CIRCLE:
ALUM'S
PATH
LEADERSHIP
TO
SUCCESS by: Nathan Liland '19
This degree of purpose would have not been possible without the leadership skills I learned while at Epiphany. Most teachers at Epiphany would agree that 8th and 9th grade Nathan was extremely different from the one who populated their
classrooms
by Nathan Liland '19
from
10th
to
12th
grade. I was shy, unmotivated, and lacked any concrete goals. Truly, they were some of the most confusing years of my life, and part of that stemmed from comparing myself to others in my class.
W
UNC
I learned very quickly that I was not
Charlotte’s campus in the fall of 2019,
destined to be valedictorian, and there
I knew exactly what to do. Find a
were no perfect SAT scores in my
mentor
science
future. However, after going through
department to assist me with my
two years of comparing myself to my
long-term goals. Seek out whatever
friends, I started to realize that I had
professorial assistance I needed to
my own talents. I joined clubs like Youth
make straight A’s. And find the office
and
of Student Government as quickly as
time, dedication, and a little help from
possible.
my peers, I was able to win a
hen
I
in
stepped
the
foot
political
on
Government
(YAG)
where,
with
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necessary to achieve whatever I desired
Through
in the future.
YAG,
I
also
found
the
subjects that became my passions-law and public policy.
All of that backstory leads us to today. At
UNC
Charlotte,
I
have
had
the
With this newfound direction guiding
privilege to continue to advocate for
me, I decided to run for Epiphany
students by currently serving as the
Student
Association
Senate
President
in
the
of
Student
Government
spring of 2018. I won’t lie, the odds
Liaison for UNC Charlotte, where I
were
stacked
I
was
represent the university to every other
current
Vice
public institution in North Carolina, as
President at the time, and she had
well as to the Board of Governors, and
much
the State legislator. I joined Pi Kappa
running
against
against
more
the
me.
experience
recognition.
and
name
Somehow,
unmotivated,
shy
freshman
that
Phi
Fraternity
had
executive
and
council
serve as
on its
the Risk
morphed into someone willing to put
Management chair (the easiest way to
himself out in front of the entire
explain my job is I protect the chapter
school to convince them to vote for
from any legal mishaps that may occur).
him. I won by a slim margin, but that
Both of these wonderful opportunities
victory flipped my entire Epiphany
for leadership not only came from the
experience on its head. As president, I
lessons I learned at Epiphany but also
was regularly tasked with standing on
because I maintained the momentum
the PAC stage and representing my
that I had built up in high school.
classmates’ interests. I was in charge
Epiphany
of dances, Homecoming Week, and
mistakes and learn from them and then
providing student feedback to the
use what I learned as a guide for what I
administration. Those responsibilities
wanted out of my college experience.
along with my relationships with my
Two and a half years later, I am still
teachers
grateful for that time in my life and how
and
closest
friends
convinced me that I had the skills
was
my
chance
it has shaped who I am today.
to
make
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As our time at Epiphany is coming to an end, it is a very bittersweet moment. Although I will not be able to see you all every day, I know you are going on to amazing places and futures that will allow you to share your talents with others. This is just the end of your time here, but the beginning of the rest of your life. Children’s author Shel Silverstein wrote, “There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, so just give me a happy middle and a very happy start.” Thank you for being my happy start. -excerpt from Tara Thurman's Valedictorian address.
Board of Trustees Nicholas Sparks - Chair Cathy Sparks Missy Blackerby Audrey Cushman Isa Gratacos Ken Gray Erin Hartman John Hawkins Dan Murphy Phil Pritulsky Chris Richey
On the Cover:
Odyssey Day of Service August, 2021
The Path The Epiphany School of Global Studies Magazine Published twice each year
Editor: Molly Ostmann Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement
Contributors: Cille Griffith Makayla Barksdale '26 Zulay Romero '13 Nathan Liland '19