The Path - Fall 2022

Dr Dwight Carlblom Assistant Head of School and Interim Director of Lower School

David Wang Director of Admissions

Tahira Copland Director of Athletics

Matt James Director of Development

F R O M D W I G H T ' S D E S K

Hello, Epiphany!

I’m so glad that you’ve chosen to spend some time looking through this edition of The Path. There are so many things happening here at Epiphany, and this edition is able to celebrate many of those events and people. Love in Action, activities brought by our Student Senate, alumni, travel opportunities, our graduates from 2022 and more! This is your opportunity to catch up on what it is that makes Epiphany unlike any other school around.

Respect, Responsibility, Service, Integrity… guiding words that impact us in terms of what we say and what we do every year. But for this year we have added the word “Compassion”. At the beginning of this school year I was able to speak in both the Henderson and Trent campus chapels to introduce compassion as our ministry for the

year. I used the story of “the Good Samaritan” out of Luke 10 where we find these words: But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine.

We have committed ourselves as a school this year to “bandage… wounds, pouring on oil and wine”. In this crazy, crazy world in which we live it seems, sometimes, that it is going to take a lot of oil and wine; and while flipping through the pages and reading some of the articles of The Path you will see cases of how the oil and wine are being poured We are grateful to God for the opportunities He gives, and praying that The Epiphany School of Global Studies will make an impact on our world as we share the wonderful gift of compassion.

Blessings,

Dwight Carlblom, PhD Head of School

Having been involved with non profit organizations for most of my life, this is one of my favorite quotes. When we think of giving as a privilege, it cultivates a spirit of generosity, of kindness and of compassion. There’s honestly no better gift to pass along to our children than the concept of giving back, whether it’s the giving of one’s time, talent, treasure, or all three of these. What a gift it has been for me to connect with many of you and hear the love and appreciation you have for The Epiphany School of Global Studies since starting here in September The stories that have been shared all have a common theme of how special our Epiphany family is and how committed our school community is to the mission of an Epiphany education. I want to thank you for welcoming me and making me feel a part of this special family from the moment I set foot on the campus Please know my door is always open (my office is located on the Henderson campus).

Contributions to the Epiphany Fund helps bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of an Epiphany School of Global Studies education. The reality is the average cost of educating each student exceeds tuition income per year. Annual Funds, such as the Epiphany Fund, are common practice among

independent schools and help keep tuition more affordable so that more students have access to the Epiphany learning experience. It also allows a tax benefit to be realized, as all donations are tax deductible.

Teacher recruitment and training, curriculum and program enhancements for our music and arts, athletic programs, technology upgrades, special programs, and maintenance of existing facilities are examples of ways in which these gifts are used. The Epiphany Fund touches every aspect of both of the Epiphany campuses. We are asking each family to prayerfully consider sharing some of the blessings God has given you at a level appropriate for your circumstances. I encourage you to give a monthly recurring gift that will allow you to spread your financial impact of giving across the entire year. A recurring donation is a great way to maximize your impact here at Epiphany.

In closing, a strong Epiphany Fund affects every student, each and every day. Your support is critical to providing the highest level of educational experience available for our students. THANK YOU for sharing your time, talents and treasures with us.

You may make your gift online by clicking the button below or by mailing a check to the school. If I can answer any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I can be reached at (252) 638 0122 ext. 125 or via email: awillis@epiphanyglobalschool.org.

Amy Willis Director of Development

“Think of giving not as a duty, but as a privilege.” - John D. Rockefeller Jr.

N E V E R D O U B T Y O U R I M P A C T

n your marks, get set, go!" She shouted. It was the church parking lot, before the evening service and my brother, best friend Markus and I were racing to the end and back to determine who was the all time champion of speed Our dilemma was that there was no one to hold the stop watch, but at just the right moment our youth pastor’s wife walked up and offered to support this competition, which was surely to be aired later on ESPN What startled me was that she usually worked with the High School students, and as a tiny 6th grade boy I wasn’t aware that she even knew I existed. But, she

by Pastor Kirk Ronzheimer

stopped to make our Junior High version of the Olympic 100meter dash possible. I can not recall who won, but I still remember that small act of compassion.

As we’ve discussed our theme this year at Epiphany, it still strikes me how compassion lends itself to the small, “often un noticed by others” things in life Our students wash fences, spread mulch, set up for events in the community, hand out water, spend time with their “Little Buddies”, and so much more. They often wonder if they are making an impact, or if their effort matters. I believe it does. We change

the world by exerting our influence of love and grace in the location God has placed us among the people in which we are surrounded What took Mr Ellenberger’s advisory one school day to accomplish, spreading mulch at the Kidsville playground, would have taken one city worker hours, days, possibly even weeks. And isn’t that what compassion looks like: me taking something off your plate, so that you can get to your priority list, especially if the item at the top of your list is: Rest?

My encouragement to you is to never doubt your impact when you engage in the little things that demonstrate love to others Even, or rather, especially when your effort goes unnoticed, God sees, and He doesn’t waste anything He will use it for great Good. In a world in desperate need of compassion, though, most likely people will notice and feel the impact of your compassion similar to some junior high boys in need of a timekeeper.

STUDENT SENATE

by Maddie Sinning '24

Meet your officer team!

The Epiphany Senate has been quite busy lately! After returning to a completely normal school year, the senate has been buzzing with excitement. After inducting our new group of senators, we dove straight into the pool of Epiphany’s student life. One of our favorite events to plan, the annual Steeplechase relay race, was our first big event this year. This race happens on the Friday during Spirit Week; it started back in 2017 when Maggie Polo was Student Body President and we are excited to keep it

going! We picked some new events, kept some old classics and the student body really stepped up to compete. This year's winner, for the second year in a row, was team Tie dye! At the end of spirit week, we hosted our homecoming dance. We wanted to close out spirit week with a bang, and the dance was just the way to do it!

I’m so incredibly grateful to work with such an amazing group of senators! Becoming an officer for the Epiphany Senate has always been a dream of mine, and it’s truly amazing to see the things

Left to right: President Parker Murphy, Vice President Patrick Connolly, Secretary Maddie Sinning, and Treasurer Hannah Van Dyke Photo taken during Steeplechase

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senate does behind the scenes at Epiphany. It’s been a true honor to work with these wonderful people every single day. Additionally, the Epiphany Senate is hard at work planning for the Holidays. These hardworking souls are the people who make Senate what it is! They make it fun, inclusive, and something to be proud of. Besides my fellow senators, Mr. Seeger is someone who has led our

group through endless days of planning and hard work. He ensures that Senate plans the best it can for the Epiphany student body. I can’t thank him or the other senators enough. I’m very excited to showcase what Senate has been planning, and I hope you all are excited to experience it! Cheers to a great start to the Epiphany school year!

HIGHLIGHTS

LOVE IN ACTION

LOVE IN ACTION

Love in Action is how the Senior class spends their last weeks at Epiphany. Their classes and exams end at the beginning of May and they spend the rest of the month in service in the local community, or abroad in Belize.

Rachel Nguyen's reflection speech upon her completion of Love in Action prior to her graduation in 2022: Hey, guys! For those who don’t know me, my name is Rachel Nguyen. I was one of the students who remained in New Bern for Love in Action During my time of Love in Action I was at the

Henderson campus, RCS, and the Filling Station.

At the Henderson campus, my classmates and I helped repaint Founders Hall and the fifth grade deck, reorganized the library, and worked with first grade and kindergarten teachers We also replaced a fence, and

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with the help of our leader, Zach Leland’s critiques and advice, we were able to stain the fence to the best of

At RCS, my classmates and I helped to cook, prepare, and package food trays and organize RCS‘s warehouse From this experience, I learned that my ability to cut cucumbers impressed others, Liz is amazing with eggs, we all love garlic bread, and some women like to call Ben “A tall drink of water”.

At the Filling Station In Pollocksville, my classmates and I helped to clean walls and windows and made cards for the nursing home Sarah Allan and I were also tasked with painting a mural of the Filling Station's logo However, before painting the mural, the concrete surface had to be power washed, which took Pastor Kirk and I a while to figure out how to get the machine to actually work.

Through this Love in Action experience, I was able to learn very valuable lessons. In school, I never enjoyed group projects because I always found them to be more stressful than doing the project alone. Love in Action taught me how to rely and trust on others. Also, Love an Action taught me that small tasks, though we may find them to be irrelevant and unimportant, can really make an impact on someone

Serving Others Through Faith and Compassion

by Evan Breasure '20

Last May, I had the privilege to cycle across the state of Florida, from Miami to Tallahassee, with my fellow brothers throughout the nation in Pi Kappa Phi The event was called Gear Up Florida, but it was about much more than just cycling. Our goal was to raise awareness and funds to support individuals with disabilities.

I decided to take on this event with no prior cycling experience, so the event started much earlier than May for me. I had to train and learn all the fundamentals of cycling months before the trip began. In addition, I was personally tasked with raising $3,500. Having to train, fundraise, complete my college courses, and contribute to my extracurricular organizations brought a lot of stress into my life. However, I had two personal values that kept me motivated: faith and compassion. I knew that this challenge was nothing compared to the challenges that people with disabilities face each and every day. I always kept in the back of my mind who I was doing it for and the potential impact I could make. Simarlily, faith kept me assured and humble. The fact that I even have the opportunity to participate in an event of this magnitude is all thanks to God

I was beyond nervous on orientation day in Miami, but I felt ready. It was surreal stepping off of the plane in Miami because, at that point, there was no turning back Before I knew it, I was on my way from Miami to Boca Raton by bike. This was the first ride and the start to the best experience of my life. I wish I knew then that the two week journey was going to fly by. Seeing the beautiful beaches of Ft. Lauderdale and Clearwater, racing other pacelines, singing at crew stop karaoke, and watching my teammates struggle to unclip at stop lights brought me memories I’ll always cherish I never

thought I would miss sleeping on basketball court floors, waking up at 5:30am, and baking in the Florida heat I think what made it so special was the purpose behind it all, putting service before self and making a positive impact on those with disabilities My team made history by raising $160,000 dollars, which allowed us to present a grant to over 15 organizations that strive to better the lives of individuals with disabilities. Most importantly, we produced countless smiles. Our motto for the trip was “Smiles Over Miles,” which reminded us that it was more about sharing meaningful experiences with those we visited, not our performance on the bike Friendship visits with our friends with disabilities were the highlight of the trip. The dance parties, cookouts, games and

conversations were unforgettable.

I can confidently say that my service mindset started and developed during my time at Epiphany. Epiphany’s emphasis on service and its importance is something you rarely find at other schools. For the students that read this, don’t take the Odyssey days or service events offered for granted. Many of those volunteer experiences helped me realize my personal values which I lead and live by. I believe that one of the most meaningful things someone can do is serve.

I want to end with a Bible verse that emphasizes service, 1 Peter 4:10.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.”

FALCONS SPREAD THEIR WINGS

Caroline '26 and Addison '29 Strickland and Family in Alaska

Garvy Thomas '34 visited Pikes Place, Mount Rainier, and Snoqualmie Falls

Kennedy Hiner '29 at Glacier National Park in Montana

Rebekah Friesen '29 visited Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska Zabby Memering '24 in Chicago Sophialynn '29 and Tristian '31 Chiu in England Kate '29 and Will '31 Geiger and Family at Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan Blake Spear '32 at a Houston Astros game Reagan Goodwin '30 in San Diego, CA