Four Columns: Class of 2022

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We Will Forever Be Grateful Head of School Charley Stillwell reflects on the legacy of the Class of 2022.

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There Is No Place Quite Like Episcopal Head Monitor Hadley Applegate ’22 speaks of lessons learned and memories made during her four years on The Holy Hill.

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Go Forth From Here and Change Our World Father Andrew Kearns P’22 ’23, U.S. Navy chaplain, inspires students to find the good.

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The Courage to Run Toward the Fight Valedictorian Audrey Davies ’22 revisits the story of David and Goliath — and predicts the Class of 2022 will continue slaying giants.

10 Commencement Awards 22 Book Prizes 23 Faculty Awards 25 Academics in Review 27 Athletic Commitments and Awards 34 Visual Art Awards 38 A Look Into Externships A sports, wellness, and entertainment complex founded by an EHS alumnus. The Federal Aviation Administration. The U.S. Capitol Building.

These are just a few of the incredible opportunities EHS seniors experienced during their externships.

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1 Elite Scholarship. 2 Outstanding Students. 2 Years in a Row. Zailie Diaz ’22 and Sofi Igyan ’21 both received the prestigious QuestBridge scholarship to the colleges of their dreams. The journey wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.

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A Mega Good Time In June, a record thirty classes returned to campus for Mega Reunion. Laughing, dancing, and reminiscing ensued.

Summer 2022 Four Columns is published annually for alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends of Episcopal High School.

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HEAD OF SCHOOL

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF COMMUNICATION

Charley Stillwell

Piper Hartman, Marissa Murdock

ASSISTANT HEAD FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

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Christina Holt DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Natalie Davies, Rebecca Drobis, Piper Hartman, Sam Levitan, Liz Lynch, Cory Royster, Allison Shelley

Irfan Latimer

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Linda Loughran

Ann (deSaussure) Biondi ’08

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H E AD O F S C H O O L R E MA R K S

We Will Forever Be Grateful From their first weeks back on campus this past August, the senior class has set an amazing tone in supporting the younger students and making sure that those students understood the key elements of Episcopal that make this experience so special. The members of this class who arrived as ninth graders are the only students here now who have experienced a full, Covid-free year, and they were determined to help share this knowledge of what Episcopal was supposed to be.

Seniors, I have loved this year watching your enthusiasm and appreciation for all the moments that make Episcopal such a special place — moments like your incredible spirit at our Friday Night Lights games during Fall Family Weekend, at the return of The Game

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with Woodberry, and at so many other games throughout the year, as well as at Pendleton, when you packed the house for our “Legally Blonde: The Musical” performances. I loved watching your excitement when we were all together in Callaway Chapel to light our candles at the end of our Lessons and Carols Service to sing “Silent Night,” as well as your thoughtfulness and caring spirit when supporting your buddies at our wonderful Special Olympics event this spring. I also am grateful for your efforts in strengthening our community’s focus on key traditions like the central importance of the Honor Code in all we do, the respect we show each other by holding doors, speaking when passing in the halls, and cleaning up after ourselves.

You have impressed me greatly with the growth you have shown and the lessons you have learned over these past four years. While some of you arrived on campus with very specific talents and areas of focus, the vast majority of you have used these years at Episcopal to explore your interests and discover how you wanted to make your mark.

It has been fun to see the vast and multifaceted directions where your many gifts have led you. Your class now includes outstanding students across all our academic disciplines — amazing writers, musicians, singers, actors, artists, dancers, engineers, and scientists, 17 athletes who will continue competing in their sports in college, and caring servant leaders who have made a remarkable impact on the Alexandria community beyond our gates.

You are taking from Episcopal so many powerful lessons that will continue to shape you in the years to come. You have learned that leadership is not just about titles but rather about taking on meaningful roles and then fulfilling them to the best of your ability. You carry with you the advice and wisdom that you shared with each other this year in your outstanding senior Chapel talks when you discussed the importance of bouncing back from mistakes and disappointments, of searching for and then believing in your own voice and path, of being comfortable asking for help when needed and then appreciating the sacrifices of those who have helped you along the way, and of understanding the impact that your support and acceptance can have on those around you.

You have impressed me greatly with the growth you have shown and the lessons you have learned over these past four years.

As you depart from campus today, please know that we will forever be grateful for the remarkable leadership example that the Class of 2022 has set for all who follow. Your close bonds as a class, desire to make a true difference, playfulness and sense of fun as a group, and appreciation for building strong community have shaped our institution in powerful ways.

To give you a sense of your impact on the younger students, I asked the freshmen how they would describe you as a group. The words they shared most

Head of School Charley Stillwell and Dean of Faculty Lucy Whittle Goldstein ’97 lead the Commencement procession on Front Circle.

often included — caring, spirited, peppy, kind, tight-knit, energetic, helpful, honorable, supportive, encouraging, and versatile. Some mentioned that you were easy to talk with and funny, and others felt you were inspirational. One freshman summed it up best with his all-encompassing description: leaders.

The faculty, the staff, and I are so proud of all that you have accomplished and of what impressive young women and men you have become. We hope that you will return to The Holy Hill often to visit with us and let us know about all the wonderful things you will do in the future.

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H E AD MO N I T O R R E MA R K S

There Is No Place Quite Like Episcopal

By Head Monitor Hadley Applegate ’22

Episcopal has instilled in us the in wacky themes. We eagerly value of a strong community attended the brilliant art showand the desire for unity. At cases, dance performances, and the beginning of the year, we of course “Legally Blonde: were tasked with the difficult The Musical” to support our duty of not only unifying fellow classmates. Although the student body, but also the pandemic had separated unifying the past and the us for a long time, we came present. We had to reignite back together and strengththe essential EHS spirit and ened the bonds that we had traditions, since we were the previously formed. We brought only ones who have experienced back our memories from our a normal year at Episcopal: a freshman and sophomore year of Hadley (left) and Charlotte Head ’23 (right) year without Covid-19. The upbeat “Camp Episcopal”: water gun fights, energy that our class created on the pool parties, spike ball on Bryan Field, first day of school, with the tunnel and and conversations near the Chapel quad. To posters cheering on younger students as they the underclassmen, I hope that you have felt our walked to classes, was unparalleled. The seniors all remember love for this place and our dedication to uniting the commuwhat EHS was like before Covid-19 and have worked so hard nity, and I hope we have inspired you to continue striving to — never giving up — to bring back that sense of fun and make Episcopal exceptional. community.

I’m not up here to try to sugarcoat our entire journey because I The monitors, senior monitors, cheerleaders, and every person acknowledge that this is the place every one of us has expein the senior class stuck up for what they knew was necesrienced our highest highs and lowest lows. When one of us sary: bringing back the atmosphere and special traditions of became filled with frustration and sadness, our class was there Episcopal such as mass meetings, The Game, community to uplift one another, which is what makes us all the more meetings, Special Olympics, seated dinner, dances, and DJs. united. We joined together all the way from Burch freshman We were able to play in the senior versus faculty basketball year to the senior rafting trip. We listened quietly and thoughtgame (with no injuries, might I add!). We were finally able fully as our friends shared vulnerable Chapel talks, and we to cheer our teams loudly from the sidelines and dress up learned from each other’s stories.

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Episcopal has instilled in us the value of a strong community and the desire for unity.

Hadley with brother Reed Applegate ’23

The bonds between teachers and students have also reinforced the strength of community that we aimed to protect. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the mentors at Episcopal.

We all know our teachers are devoted to us in the classroom, but the math department going out of its way to dress up as the Addams family on Halloween made us remember a tradition we had forgotten we loved. And who would have thought my class would get to go scuba diving with Mrs. Caslow or see cute pigs with Ms. Huntley all the way out in Berryville, Maryland. Mr. Eldred and Mrs. Albers, the best class deans,

Hadley (second from right) on the senior rafting trip

started the year off with the senior pool party and we instantly knew we had people we could lean on.

If we were given the opportunity to relive the past 4 years, would we? Maybe, but we would be letting go of a part of ourselves this institution has shaped us to be. Of course, I would love to go back and alter some details, but I wouldn’t trade the people or community for anything. There is no place quite like Episcopal. The life we have shared together for the past four years has made us stronger, and the work that we have done together has made this community stronger. EHS has prepared us for the future not just through the intense schooling, but it has also shown us the value of being part of something bigger than ourselves. The tiring school days and the long weeks when you can’t wait until it’s Friday have been worthwhile because we are here now, being recognized for our dedication to our education and community. We have come through the long days, weeks, and years and are each stronger, wiser, and more caring as a result, but most importantly we have come through it all together. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart to everyone who is here today. And last but never least, thank you and congrats to my forever family, the Class of 2022!

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B AC C A L A U R E AT E A D D R E S S

Go Forth From Here and Change Our World This year’s Baccalaureate Address was given by Father Andrew Kearns P’22 ’23.

Fr. Kearns serves as a U.S. Navy chaplain and is currently stationed in Bahrain.

I’m overjoyed to be here because only 40 hours ago, I stood across the desk from a man in Bahrain who told me, “I’m sorry, Father, but there is no way that you’re going to make it on Friday.” He then told me that I was not likely to leave Bahrain for 30 days, if not 40 to 50 days, because there had been an administrative mistake.

I had an amazing conversation with an Arab man who pulled me over to the side and told me what to do. He said, “It’s still going to take a little bit and it’s not going to get you there in the 40 hours that you needed. But if you follow these directions, I promise you that tonight, you’ll be on the plane.” That’s exactly what I did, and I got on a plane and I rejoiced with lots of thanksgiving.

When I sat on that plane, the only thing that had been filling my heart for the last 24 hours was joy at every person I met who showed compassion, care, and love.

That’s the challenge. The challenge is to fill your head with goodness, to focus yourself on goodness, because that’s what will compel you forward in the fight.

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So, senior class, tomorrow morning, you’re going to graduate. You’re going to step off. And this School has taught you to find goodness and righteousness in each and every other human being.

Whether they believe the same thing that you do or whether they think the same way that you do, this School has taught you to see and find that grace.

Take that with you; take it with you; go forth from here and change our world. Heal our world; bring it the same legacy as those men and women that we are going to honor on Monday for Memorial Day — a legacy of a humanity that loves deeply, that sacrifices greatly to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with the Lord our God. These things I pray for you. And hopefully we pray together for our world. Amen.

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Acolytes Hank Chopra ’23, Nathan DeWitte ’23, Elle Magnuson ’23, and Audrey Dearlove ’23

Emily Elizabeth Penton ’22, head of the Vestry

Sydney Hopkins ’23, Patricia Okwueze ’23, and Jachin Ejim ’23 will serve as next year’s head monitor, head of the Discipline Committee, and head of the Honor Committee, respectively.

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The Courage to Run Toward the Fight

By Audrey Davies ’22

The Class of 2022 is full of hardworking, confident problem solvers who can adapt and learn from failure. These traits remind me of a character from a story we’re very familiar with: David and Goliath. David confidently ran toward conflict with a purpose. He sought to solve a problem and achieve the improbable — something that this class knows all too well.

When the boys’ varsity basketball team was down 13 points in the 3rd quarter against St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes, nobody wanted the ball in their hands more than John Loughlin ’22, who scored 40 points that game, leading the team to a comeback win. After Josh Williams ’22 tore his ACL, he didn’t miss a beat on his recovery, returning to the track ahead of time and winning two medals in the state meet a mere six months after a surgery that left him unable to walk. Seeing that the entire multivariable math class was struggling on a problem set the night before it was due, Susan Wang ’22 put the team on her back, leading us through every problem and single handedly raising the class average several letters. Abdou Toure ’22 started his Episcopal journey attending virtual classes from Senegal without a computer or knowing any English. Now he is a confident presence in classes where he used to struggle to understand a word the teacher said. This class does not run away from a challenge.

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supposed disadvantages. He was a shepherd boy facing off against a gigantic warrior adorned with hundreds of pounds of body armor, spears, and swords.

But the very things that seem to us as David’s weaknesses were actually the source of his strength. He may not have been a giant, but he was a slinger — skilled in hurling rocks at targets hundreds of yards away with deadly accuracy. With his small size came speed and agility, which Goliath wasn’t prepared for. David’s victory is told like an underdog story because, in this situation, we equated power with physical might. We left out wit and the element of surprise and the value of speed over strength. Re-examining the story from this angle, we can see that the odds weren’t stacked against David as much as history has led us to believe.

Like David, I don’t think this class should ever be considered an underdog.

We have overcome obstacle after obstacle after obstacle these past four years, from a global pandemic to trying to set a good example for a very special class of freshmen. Every roadblock that we’ve faced has prepared us to plow through life’s difficulties, leaving no stone unturned as we pursue our goals beyond high school. We’ve developed the courage to run toward the fight and be problem solvers, not people who sit on the sidelines. David’s unique and unconventional past wasn’t the typical path to greatness, but his experiences as a shepherd gave him the abilities to defeat a giant and become legend.

Our unorthodox years at Episcopal have given us the same.

Audrey (second from left) with fellow Student Investment Group members Alexa Papandreou ’22, James Paek ’23, and McLeod Blount ’23

We’ve developed the courage to run toward the fight and be problem solvers, not people who sit on the sidelines.

Gladwell writes, “You see the giant and the shepherd in the Valley of Elah and your eye is drawn to the man with sword and shield and the glittering armor.

But so much of what is beautiful and valuable in the world comes from the shepherd, who has more strength and purpose than we ever imagine.” Every single one of us is beautiful and valuable, with the strength and purpose to achieve unimaginably great success in our future. These crazy, unprecedented past few years have given us the tools to carve our own paths to greatness and shake up the world once we leave these gates. Looking at our class, I see Olivia Taiwo ’22, who will no doubt be a force to be reckoned with in the Princeton 3-D printing lab and beyond as she progresses from printing legos to prosthetic limbs. I see Remington Grant ’22, eager to head to New York City and take the fashion industry by storm.

Each of us will encounter our own unique Goliath’s as we write our own stories of success. College holds its fair share of difficult classes, crazy roommates, and new social landscapes.

Don’t even get me started on the whole post-grad career thing.

But we all have one thing in common: the way we approach difficult circumstances. During our time at Episcopal, we’ve developed the confidence to run toward the fight and confront our problems with solutions. We know what it means to work hard at every task in front of us, and we’re not afraid to try and fail and adapt accordingly. We’ve been doing that for years. Like David, I think we’ll find that we can shock others with just how capable we are to take on various hardships and accomplish what seems like the unattainable.

member of this class possesses. The special skills we’ve honed during our time at Episcopal during some atypical years — our intense work ethic, our confidence in problem solving, and our adaptability as we try and fail and try again — ensure that no goal could ever be out of our reach and no class, boss, deadline, or naysayer could present a mountain too tall for us to summit. Looking out on our class, I see endless possibilities for each of us to soar to inconceivable heights. Let’s be proud of the lessons we’ve learned, the skills we’ve developed, and the courage each and everyone of us have shown, and let’s continue to slay every giant that life throws at us, and the world will soon find out that Episcopal High School’s Class of 2022 is not messing around. Thank you, and God Bless The High School.

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Commencement Awards

Thomas Peacock ’22

ARCHIBALD EUBANK SUTTON, JR. MEMORIAL MEDAL

to the Valedictorian Peter Goodnow writes: Here is my typical advisor comment for Audrey Davies: “Wow!” Audrey’s academic performance speaks for itself, but this award is about much more than numbers. It represents her teachers’ respect for the intellectual sophistication and personal touch she brought to her studies across the curriculum. It also underscores Audrey’s classmates’ affirmation of her character and recognition of her contributions to the community at large. Duke University, get ready for an enhanced “Wow!” factor.

Audrey Davies ’22 THE J. MICHAEL MILLER AWARD

for Senior Scholarship Nate Ebel writes: Every decade or so, there appears a student whose star shines so brightly that we all just step back and revel in the brilliance, teachers and students alike. It is truly a rare phenomenon for anyone to earn a 100 in an Episcopal class, so when a student earns a perfect final grade in Advanced BC Calculus, Advanced Multi-Variable Calculus, and 10

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Advanced Chemistry, we know we are witnessing something special. She is our top math student, a nationally recognized scientist, a funny and evocative writer, and, if that weren’t enough, one of the best voices in the choir.

Susan Wang ’22 THE PATRICK H. CALLAWAY PRIZE

for Excellence in Theology The Rev. Richmond Jones writes: As a teacher, it’s one thing to see a student remember or understand a deep theological teaching. It’s another to see the student take those teachings in Environmental Theology and creatively connect them to larger climate justice issues. This student finished strong, despite some exceptional obstacles. Through their work, they showed a deep curiosity, passion, and intellect, which are all vital to turning the heart of our society to care for the natural world.

Robert Kats ’22

Remington Grant ’22

THE ARTHUR WAXTER FAMILY AWARD

for Excellence In Visual Arts David Douglas writes: Socrates said, “the secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Artists throughout history have tapped into the powerful language of the arts to create positive change and give a voice to the powerless. And, if positive change is what you’re looking for, this young artist will show you the way. From her fashion designs featuring the faces of missing children to her powerful photographs of her most beloved, I can assure you that this talented young artist will make us all proud as she will undoubtedly help build a new and more just world.

Remington Grant ’22 THE ALEXANDER JENNETTE JOHNSTON AWARD

for Excellence in Performing Arts Wes Reid writes: There are not enough words to sufficiently depict the amount of blood, sweat, tears, and heart that this person puts into their art. This student has progressed from a timid and unsure 9th grader into a confident, decisive and

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respected leader amongst their peers. This young artist devoted vast amounts of time to being available and helpful to her peers as well as to The High School.

Esther Hwang ’22 THE GUY BLAN NEWCOMB MEDAL

for Excellence in Modern or Classical Languages Jeff Streed writes: Now in her second year of Greek and seventh in Latin, this student established herself as the undisputed champion of our Classics program. During her time here, she poured over poetry and prose from the past 2500 years, she dug deep into our wonderful rare book collection, she crafted a 22-page tome on the evolution of the Antichrist in biblical tradition, and she created a beautifully researched exhibit that features some of the most important artwork in the School’s possession.

Lucie Morton ’22

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Patricia Okwueze ’23

Sung Joo Chun ’22

THE EVELYN PRETLOW RUTLEDGE AWARD

THE LLEWELLYN G. HOXTON MEDAL

for Excellence in Science for Excellence in Dr. Kim Olsen writes: Mathematics Pempem Dorji ’22 (left) Determination is working in the Lionel Rauth says: This year’s and Catherine Hills ’22 (right) freezing cold for hours on long recipient aced Episcopal’s most winter afternoons to test rockets. It’s challenging math and computer teaching your teammate every aspect of science courses during her soph2nd class levers to create a novel machine in omore year and completed advanced, Science Olympiad. Determination is being one of independent coding projects as a junior. the most engaged and responsive students in your Advanced Senior year, she earned national accolades for her graduBiology and Physics classes, even though it’s 3 a.m. in Seoul ate-level extracurricular neuroscience research. Her prodigious and you’re on Webex. And it’s demonstrating a deep scientific mathematical talent and work ethic are already unparalcuriosity across your three years at Episcopal. leled, but, add to that, her qualities of kindness, selflessness, Sung Joo Chun ’22 humility, and genuine curiosity, and you have a student who sets the bar for academic accomplishment at EHS. THE DAVID TUCKER BROWN, JR., AND Susan Wang ’22 EDWARD TRIGG BROWN PRIZE

for Excellence in Social Studies Peter Goodnow says: Young historians read extensively and use history to develop and nurture a distinct ideological worldview, showcasing their findings in class and on paper. This year’s award winner eagerly consumed almost every class the social studies department had to offer, continually providing fuel for this intellectual fire. It was indeed a pleasure watching her evolve into a confident, capable and well-rounded historian fully ready for college and equipped to understand the world beyond.

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THE JOSEPH BRYAN MEDAL

for Excellence In English Tim Rogers writes: Jason Momoa, Troy Polamalu, Fabio from those cheesy romance novel covers — fine, shaggy wordsmiths to be sure, but none can hold a candle to this student.

With a flick of his forelock and some deft keystrokes, this senior unfailingly crafts honest and direct prose, reminding us always in his signature concluding paragraphs why we read literature: to learn that other human beings really aren’t that different than we are. This award is given to the “mane” man on campus.

Johnny Smith ’22

Olivia Moore ’22

Johnny Smith ’22 with parents John ’90 and Jorgette Smith Anne Griffin ’22

THE RINEHART MEDAL

THE QUENTIN ROOSEVELT PRIZE

for Athletic Worth Kadeem Rodgers says: Student athletes are often asked to “star in their role.” Whether serving as a captain and main contributor or competing as a reserve, coaches and teammates could always count on this young man. This year’s Reinhart Award winner contributed to three varsity teams in varying capacities, yet his leadership, tenacity, and dedication were always evident.

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for Character Hugh Koeze says: This 9th grader has impressed the community with his steadiness, his kindness, and his determination to succeed. Whether in office hours after an essay’s been graded, or in the weight room after a tough loss, he seizes opportunities to improve himself and grow. As a friend, he seeks to listen and understand before he speaks, and his empathy, respect, and open mind have won him the trust of many of his peers.

Davian King ’25

THE JAMES H. FANNON, JR., FAMILY AWARD

THE QUENTIN ROOSEVELT PRIZE

for Athletic Worth Katrina Reed writes: All athletes have the desire to compete, but few understand that the value of athletics extends far beyond one’s win-loss percentage. Those special individuals know that playing on a team affords one the opportunity to develop the leadership, resilience, empathy, and communication skills necessary for life. The winner of this award fused her impressive athletic abilities with a deep appreciation for these critical life skills while contributing to multiple programs throughout the years.

Hannah Boone ’22

for Character Boota deButts says: This student jumped feet first into freshman life here at Episcopal. The words that come to mind when describing him are kind, thoughtful, intelligent, driven, and playful. He won’t let you get too comfortable in your own skin and always keeps you on your toes. He has been involved in so many parts of Episcopal and does so at a very high level.

He excels in the classroom, on the athletic fields and on the stage. He is the complete package.

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Rebecca Johnson ’22

JC Cloutier ’23

Helen Goodyear ’22

THE ARCHER ANDERSON WILLIAMS AWARD

THE FIRST FORTY-EIGHT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

for Big Brother/Big Sister Amila Williams writes: Since the day this student hit our campus, she has been a bundle of energetic smiles, laughter, and kindness. She can be found giving advice, offering hugs, sympathy and cheering up those who need a lift. The first to offer support, ready to chime in singing happy birthday, or to get folks out playing, she truly embodies the qualities of a big sister.

Anna Scott Arnold ’22

to the Returning Girl who is a Spiritual, Moral, Physical, and Intellectual Leader Stacie Galiger writes: This young woman is everything you could ask for in an Episcopal student. She is kind, trustworthy, determined, organized, inclusive, hard-working, and gregarious. She has been deeply involved in all aspects of this community for the past three years, but her work shepherding and serving as a role model for the new students this year has been especially noteworthy. As the mother of a current 9th grader, I can especially attest to this. All of her work honors and exemplifies the spirit of the First 48.

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Faith Familua ’23 (left) with Esther Hwang ’22 Natasha Edwards ’22

THE LUCIEN MINOR GEER SPIRIT AWARD

THE C. C. BALDWIN MEDAL

for Sportsmanship in All for Inspiring the Entire Aspects of School Life School in All Phases Katrina Reed says: Former Notre of School Life Dame coach Knute Rockne Javier Bastos says: This once remarked that “one man student stands for kindpracticing sportsmanship is far ness. She draws the circle better than a hundred teaching it.” wide. On dorm, she is Whether supporting teammates known as the go-to person. during competition, helping 9th She is a shelter for others graders on dorm, or cheering on classduring hard times, and, in good mates from the sidelines, the sportsmanJoshua Williams ’22 times, she is a cheerleader for their ship with which this young woman lived successes. Despite personal physical spilled over into every aspect of Episcopal life. obstacles, and the unusual year last year, Her example of selflessness, honor, and integrity she has always projected cheerfulness and were evident to all in the EHS community, and they will optimism that things will get better with her mindset to continue to echo through campus long after she graduates. always see the good.

Hannah Boone ’22 Hannah Boone ’22 THE DAVIS AWARD

for Community Service The Rev. Richmond Jones writes: Service work is rarely glamorous, and trying to return from the isolation caused

by Covid-19 made it even tougher. This student was able to provide leadership and institutional memory to aid in our service program’s recovery. Not only was she a musician, blooming Latin scholar, and monitor, but she was also the calm and confident leader of our service work — and she was reliable and enthusiastic in the face of the challenges that come with true service.

Lucie Morton ’22

THE ROBERT JETT ROGERS MEMORIAL BOWL

for Devotion To The Ideals And Traditions of EHS Ashley Taylor writes: Maya Angelou famously said “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This student was an inspirational leader to our community this year in so many important ways. He inspired us to focus on the positive, to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, and to love this school with all of our heart. He makes it cool to be kind, natural to meet new people, and fun to work hard and be your best. His presence was everywhere, and we are all better for it.

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Jillian Strebel ’22

THE KELSO FAMILY AWARD

for the Senior Warden of the Vestry The Rev. Betsy Carmody writes: The biblical psalmists write: “Be still and know that I am God.” This person embodies this message as she leads our community in worship each week with her calm center and guiding hand. Her stillness exudes confidence — in herself, in our community, and in her God. We thank her for the time that she has traveled the road with us here and for providing her light in word and deed to illuminate the way.

Emily Elizabeth Penton ’22

Connie Lu ’23

firm reminder before major assessments will live on in our minds: “Take the hard right instead of the easy wrong.”

Johnny Smith ’22

THE W. A. R. GOODWIN, JR., MEMORIAL BOWL

For Disciplinary Leadership Mark Carter says: This year’s recipient penned and used the following words to begin every discipline hearing: “You are a valued member of our community and we are here to help you.” No matter who you are, this statement creates a feeling of reassurance. For our recipient, these are more than words to comfort, they represent his sincere belief in his role as a leader, and consequently, became the guiding principle for the entire Committee.

Joshua Williams ’22

for the Head Monitor Mimi Schwanda writes: Mother Teresa said, “Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” This young woman’s smile lit up every room she entered in her time at EHS. In her smile, she showed everyone in the room that she saw them, that she cared, and that she was there to listen. Whether it was an official meeting with administrators or a casual hang out in the dorm common room, she always managed to bring positive energy. She navigated difficult conversations with grace and empathy, and we are all better for having worked with her.

Hadley Applegate ’22

THE AINSLIE FAMILY AWARD

THE RECTOR’S GOLD MEDAL

THE SCHOOL AWARD

for The Chair Of The Honor Committee Caroline English says: The first word that comes to mind to describe this student is approachable. Living on the first floor of McGuire, basically in the common room, many students have reached out to talk to him and deepen their understanding of honor. Not only is he approachable, but he reframed honorable action in an approachable manner. His 16

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for Character and Scholarship Mallory Nonnemaker writes: Andre DeShields once said “Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming.” This student must experience this every time they walk into a classroom, a dorm room, or the theater. Ever hard-working in the classroom and in all facets of life, ever ready to serve the needs of the School and those around them, and ever dedicated to lending their voice to the voiceless, this

Jonathan Strange ’23

student inspires everyone, and embodies the ideal of courageous action. And with their humble, sincere, and understated approach, proves that courageous action can happen anywhere, even backstage.

Esther Hwang ’22 THE BOYD TAYLOR CUMMINGS MEDAL

for Publications Ann Biondi writes: This year’s recipient has shined on all three major publications for EHS: The Chronicle, Daemon, and Whispers. A consummate professional, she is always willing to lend an ear or a hand to younger staff members, ensuring the publications will continue to thrive for years to come. With a hard-working spirit, a keen eye for editing, and tremendous devotion to the School, this student has proven to be a dedicated journalist through and through.

Lucie Morton ’22 THE GEORGE WILLIAM LAIRD AWARD

for Outstanding Photography David Douglas says: Art is not about reproducing what you see, but rather making your audience see what you want them to see. To do this takes courage, vision, and, above all, a tremendous amount of hard work. Always with an eye to making this world a better place, her powerful images manage to show us her world in her way. With the joy that shines through her artistic endeavor, this artist has shown us her world, and through her photographs, perhaps we will begin to see ourselves a little more clearly and help to make this world a better place.

Hannah Boone ’22

John Loughlin ’22

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for Excellence In Music Mark Carter writes: Reliable, consistent, teachable, willing to lead, this musically advanced student can also produce a beautiful tone, and he is simply a great contributor to the music program. Not a bad set of attributes for a high schooler, and this is only the beginning of the list for this year’s recipient.

Always willing to take the lead part or allow someone else to shine, this musician is a team player who inspires those around him to give their best performance.”

Nick Carosi V ’22 THE EDWIN WILSON AWARD FOR THEATER ARTS

Acting Mallory Nonnemaker writes: Rarely do you meet someone who tenaciously embraces and attacks any role in which they are cast. Usually there will be some grumbling or attitude when faced with disappointment. This student always shows a wealth of grace, kindness, and resilience when onstage. While this student has incredible talent, it is her drive, grit, humor, and love for the craft that truly defines her. Her absence will be keenly felt both onstage and off.

Annie Caine ’22

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Isabella Custard ’22

Yeisy Velasquez ’23

THE EDWIN WILSON AWARD FOR THEATER ARTS

Dance Adrienne Taylor writes: When I first met this young woman, I was told she was a quiet, focused rule follower who colored inside the lines. Three years later, I can say that, having mastered the fundamentals of dance, the lines are only there as a backdrop for her creativity and independent vision.

Her dedication to both the Survey of Dance class and afternoon option is unparalleled. A charter member and officer in the dance club, she offers a sophisticated style and grace to everything she touches. Once only a ballerina, now a complete dancer.

Rebecca Johnson ’22 THE EDWIN WILSON AWARD FOR THEATER ARTS

Technical Performing Arts Wes Reid writes: Some students don’t have to be taught to listen to their artistic instincts. It just happens. This student is dedicated and ruthlessly hard-working, giving her all to her craft. She will work tirelessly until the product is exactly the way she wants it, and she seems to have an innate sense for artistic choices and creative collaboration. There’s nothing this student can’t achieve, as long as she has an iced coffee by her side.

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THE CHARLES C. PLUMMER AWARD

for Excellence In Choir Brent Erstad says: In her four years of choir, this student has demonstrated profound growth as a singer, as a musician, and as a student leader. Her commitment to ensuring a positive experience for her fellow singers has left a lasting mark on the culture of the choral program. While never shying away from hard work, her characteristic sense of humor has regularly reminded us to seek joy in the process of learning.

Ava Eszenyi ’22 THE JOHN MONCURE DANIEL, JR. SCHOLARSHIP AND BENJAMIN M. BAKER MEDAL

for Excellence in United States History Caroline English writes: Throughout the year, this student matured in her ability to analyze and communicate historical ideas. Her confidence grew as she completed daily assignments well in advance of class, aced her research paper, and began to lead discussion amongst her peers. Audre Lord captures this students’ transformation this year: “When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”

Patricia Okwueze ’23

Whit Lampton ’22

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for Excellence in French Bodhi Amos writes: This student is ardently devoted to traveling the world and learning about French THE LAUNCELOT MINOR culture. Creative and conscientious, Annie Caine ’22 BLACKFORD MEDAL intelligent and humble, intensely engaged AND RICHARD PARDEE and compassionate, she is a quiet force in and WILLIAMS, JR. SCHOLARSHIP out of the classroom. Every Francophile event at EHS for Excellence in Classics has been led by and infused with her passion for the language.

Jeff Streed writes: Ever calm and focused, this student With awesome pedigree, it would be easy to underestimate grasps a conversation in Arabic, a line of Cicero, or the lie of this student’s determination and dedication but “vouloir, c’est a golf ball on the green with equal precision and clarity. Given pouvoir,” — to want, is to be able — and she epitomized the her brilliance in so many fields, it is hard to confine my praise motivation we wish for our language students. to her Latin. Still, her facility with the lingua aeterna is excep Olivia Moore ’22 tional. Whether etched on the page of a manuscript or printed in a modern text, the challenges of the language have rarely daunted this young scholar.

Anne Griffin ’22 THE DASH PIERCE AWARD

for Excellence In Chinese Julie Wang writes: Success is putting in 100% effort whatever the results might be. And with persistence, more often than not, the results will be excellent. This definition of achievement best describes this student who has studied Chinese during her four years at Episcopal. Her work ethic and determination to achieve excellence and a high level of proficiency in the study of Chinese language and culture will give her the vital skills she needs to succeed in today’s increasingly interconnected world.

Pempem Dorji ’22

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for Excellence in German Frau Professor Ellington writes: This student demonstrates a curiosity and a love of learning that inspires others. She is absolutely fearless, test-driving new material with abandon, and quickly connecting it to previous concepts. Never content to learn the minimum, she asks for additional vocabulary, which she adds to her arsenal, and sprinkles into her work, sometimes months later. Whether offering fashion advice, telling stories, or explaining EHS traditions to Austrian exchange students, everything she does is downright “wunderbar.”

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Anna Scott Arnold ’22

Susan Wang ’22

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for Excellence In Spanish Rocío Mendizabal says: A glint of happiness appears in this student’s eye as she enters the classroom. Here she can think in Spanish, here she can speak freely, here her mind and soul will venture through the words and the message of an author from a bygone day who desperately wants to communicate with her. She is listening and she is responding, and it brings her joy.

Jillian Strebel ’22 THE BENJAMIN I. JOHNS PRIZE

for Excellence In Biology Dr. Colleen Krivacek says: “Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.” These words from Rosalind Franklin illustrate perfectly the ethos of this young scientist.

Their future in science is certain, and will be epic. When their hand is raised in class, it is both exciting and slightly unsettling because the question or comment will be sharp, perspicacious, and pithy, and also tinged with her signature brand of insightfully dark humor.

Olivia Taiwo ’22 THE THOMAS E. KILBY III MEDAL

for Excellence in Chemistry Dr. Kim Olsen says: Composers tread a delicate balance between complexity and simplicity; volume and silence. This student recognizes that balance is also needed in the Chemistry classroom. They are an intellectual powerhouse, tackling every practice problem and leaving no stone unturned when mastering advanced concepts in reaction chemistry. But, their maturity, patience, and generous spirit also make them 20

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Ava Eszenyi ’22

a tremendous classmate, lab partner, and tutor. Clearly this student, who is also an accomplished musician, has created the perfect harmony.

Connie Lu ’23 THE SCHOOL AWARD

for Excellence in Environmental Studies Javier Bastos says: The environmental sciences are interdisciplinary by nature, and this student spans academic silos. Not only has he analyzed the conceptual and complex issues of environmental policy, but he has also exhibited real and practical leadership through his self-directed, out-of-theclassroom research into bringing solar power to EHS. This quiet academic has the curiosity, optimism, and determination to find pragmatic fixes for our electric grid and to bring about a sustainable, green revolution.

Robert Kats ’22 THE LAWTON M. CALHOUN, JR., MEDAL

for Excellence In Physics Dr. Kacey Meaker writes: This student is known for his ability to solve even the most challenging physics problems. A sought after math and science tutor, he frequently tutors his fellow classmates in what we are still learning in class. He is diligent and humble, always asking questions that search for deeper understanding of the material.

McLeod Blount ’23 THE INGLE FAMILY THEOLOGY AWARD

for Excellence In Theology The Rev. Richmond Jones says: The Bible outlines the stories of people who long to be in relationship with God. The biblical characters strive and struggle to understand how to

THE WILLIAM GARRETT BIBB MEDAL

care for each other and God. We often take this understanding for granted, forgetting it is meant to be questioned, examined, and turned for new perspectives. One Bib Theo student in particular modeled this struggle with the scriptures, showing courage throughout the semester, sometimes eliciting giggles with bold or seemingly irrelevant observations, only to find unexpected and profound connections.

Ian Crews ’24 THE CHARLES FELLOWS PAGE AWARD

for Excellence In Poetry Katrina Reed says: Poetry, in the words of Billy Collins, “provides us with a history of the human heart.” To excel as a poet, one must balance keen introspection with a nuanced understanding of language. At Episcopal, one such scholar has demonstrated this sensitive balance in his poetry by fusing his natural talents with a tenacious desire to improve the craft. His pieces are poignant and provocative, and they provide us with another glimpse into the heart and the rich diversity of the human experience.

Joshua Williams ’22

for Excellence In Shakespeare Whit Morgan writes: T.S. Eliot once quipped, “It is obvious that we can no more explain passion to a person who has never experienced it than we can explain light to the blind.”

Well, the recipient of this award profoundly disagrees. She has doggedly shared her newfound passion for the bard with anyone who will listen, recruiting countless students to join my Shakespeare elective and even dragging reluctant friends to my office hours to discuss plays she’s reading independently.

Having had her own eyes opened, she’s committed herself to spreading Shakespeare’s gospel and curing the blindness she sees around her. I couldn’t be more grateful.

Esther Hwang ’22 ROBERT WIATT FARRAR COMMITMENT TO ATHLETICS AWARD

Derrick Anderson ’22 Anna Scott Arnold ’22 Alpha Bah ’22 Giuseppe Cecchi ’22 Isabella Custard ’22 Boots Giblin ’22 Caroline Hunt ’22 Thomas Johnson ’22

Lilja Kjærnested ’22 Samir McElroy ’22 Hansen Ogden ’22 Thomas Peacock ’22 Zoe Smith ’22 Abdou Toure ’22 Yoyo Wang ’22 Patrick Weston ’22

OTHER AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ALLEN C. PHILLIPS PRIZE ALLEN CARLETON PHILLIPS AND WILLIAM EVANS HANNUM SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGLISH

WILLIAM PAGE DAME AWARDS FOR 9TH/10TH GRADE CREATIVE WRITING

WILLIAM RILEY DEEBLE III SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOCIAL STUDIES

First Place: Wyatt Moore ’24 Second Place: Gabe Contreras ’25

Chloe Yan ’24

Jonathan Strange ’23

LUCIEN MINER GEER SCHOLARSHIP FOR MATHEMATICS

Jet Easterly ’23

DAVID DOUGHERTY WRITING PRIZE FOR BEST PIECE OF WRITING BY A 9TH OR 10TH GRADER

Alexa Parchment ’24 GEORGE DUNLOP MEMORIAL PRIZE

Amelia Davis ’23

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

Diego Zelaya ’23

Yeisy Velasquez ’23

MARK HALE TEETER SCHOLARSHIP FOR MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

SEWANEE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING

Grace Morris ’23 BENJAMIN IRVING JOHNS SCHOLARSHIP FOR BIOLOGY

JC Cloutier ’23

Charlotte Head ’23 RPI CERTIFICATE FOR OUTSTANDING WORK IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

Kevin Gu ’23 MARTIN BALDWIN WHITAKER MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING SENIOR EXTERNSHIP DEFENSE

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BOOK PRIZES

The Whittle, Johns, and Meade Book Prizes For more than a century, Episcopal has recognized academic excellence with book prizes that honor three former bishops of Virginia: the Rev. Francis McNeece Whittle, the Rev. John Johns, and the Rev. William Meade.

THE WHITTLE PRIZE

For Academic Excellence Sebastian de Casteja ’22 Zailie Diaz ’22 Maggie Greenhill ’22 Jules Kim ’22 Adam Kurzweil ’22 Izzy McGhee Chavez ’22 Zifei Ren ’22 Jillian Strebel ’22 Yoyo Wang ’22 Emily Wu ’22

THE JOHNS PRIZE

THE MEADE PRIZE

For Eminent Academic Excellence Nick Carosi ’22 Sung Joo Chun ’22 Audrey Davies ’22 Robert Kats ’22 Bobby Zahorsky ’22 Charles Zheng ’22

For the Highest Level of Academic Excellence Lucie Morton ’22 Alexa Papandreou ’22 Olivia Taiwo ’22 Susan Wang ’22

Lucie Morton ’22 (left) and Olivia Taiwo ’22 (right)

Nick Carosi ’22 Sebastian de Casteja ’22

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Faculty Masterships and Incentive Awards 2022-23

Rev. Besty Carmody (left) with Esther Hwang ’22 (right) Steve Castle

COCHRAN MASTERSHIP FOR FINE ARTS

RIA HUMMEL MASTERSHIP

For Excellence in Teaching Fine Arts Mallory Nonnemaker

For Excellence in Teaching Science or Technology Dr. Kacey Meaker

JOHN MONCURE DANIEL MASTERSHIP

JAMES G. KENAN LEARNING FUND MASTERSHIP

For Excellence in Teaching Social Studies Capt. Joseph Eldred

For an Outstanding Teacher Hugh Koeze

DAVID R. DOUGHERTY MASTERSHIP

ROBERT E. LATHAM MASTERSHIP

For Excellence in Inspiring Students and Demonstrating the Joy of Teaching Julie Xiaofen Wang

For Excellence in Teaching Patrick W. Thompson

NORMAN FARQUHAR AND GORDON N. FARQUHAR MASTERSHIP

For Excellence in Teaching a Foreign Language Norman George Kim-Senior

For Excellence in Teaching Dr. Colleen A. Krivacek JOHN AND ISABELLA GREENWAY MASTERSHIP

For Commitment to the Personal Development of Students in the Residential Life of the EHS Community Stacie R. Galiger

ELEANOR B. MCGAY MASTERSHIP

ALLEN C. PHILLIPS, JR., MASTERSHIP

For an Outstanding Teacher Mary E. Schwanda

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Warren Quirett (left) and Brileigh Pinkney (right)

Patrick Thompson

GRIGSBY C. SHACKELFORD MASTERSHIP

GASTON CAPERTON FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARD

For Excellence in Teaching Mathematics or Science Lionel L. Rauth

For Excellence in Teaching Mark T. Carter

CHARLES V. TOMPKINS MASTERSHIP

DORMAN FAMILY FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARD

For Excellence in Teaching, Character, Leadership, and School Service Betsy Carmody, Dave Collins

For Excellence in Teaching Dr. Kimberly G. Olsen

C. A. WOODRUM PUBLIC SERVICE FUND MASTERSHIP

For Excellence in Teaching J. Whittelsey Morgan

For Excellence in Teaching Social Studies or Government Warner Louis Blunt IV ’07 FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARDS

In Recognition of Exemplary Teaching and Faculty Service David A. Douglas, Eleanor C. Moore, Molly W. Pugh, Ellen E. Albers FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARDS

For Young Professionals Jamie Biondi, Brileigh Pinkney, Warren Quirett, Alexandra A. Smith FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARD

For Special Contribution to Episcopal High School Kristin M. Hosmer

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BARLOW HENDERSON FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARD

JIM SEIDULE FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARD

For Excellence in Teaching Richard M. Stubbs SYD WALDEN FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARD

For Excellence in Teaching, Coaching, and Extraordinary Commitment to the Students and Mission of Episcopal High School Stephen R. Castle JOHN MINOT WALKER, JR., FACULTY INCENTIVE AWARD

For Demonstrating Daily, Through Personal Actions and Work with Students, the Highest Ideals of the EHS Honor Code Robert J. Rogers, Jr. ’79

AC AD E MI C S I N R E V I E W

The Cum Laude Society During Spring Family Weekend, the Cum Laude Society inducted 25 new members. The new inductees were acknowledged by their peers and praised for their integrity, academic accomplishments, and inspiring leadership.

Assistant Head for Academics Nate Ebel began the program by telling the audience, “The intellectual, spiritual, and moral growth that we aim to cultivate here all take root in the classroom. The students who are recognized today have shown their devotion to the education that enriches and deepens the experience for us all.”

Robert Kats ’22 (left) and Kevin Gu ’23 (right)

The Cum Laude Society, a national organization founded in 1906, recognizes juniors and seniors for outstanding scholarship, leadership, and character. This year’s inductees were: FROM THE CLASS OF 2022

Sophie Broll, Nick Carosi, Sung Joo Chun, Maggie Greenhill, Anne Griffin, Peter Hood, Robert Kats, Jules Kim, Izzy McGhee Chavez, Alexa Papandreou, Jillian Strebel, Eyimofe Uwatse FROM THE CLASS OF 2023

McLeod Blount, Morgan Dixon, Jachin Ejim, EllaMae Fitzgerald, Ava Foulk, Kevin Gu, Damian Kearns, Becca Losey, Connie Lu, Stella Ren, Laura Grace Shield, Bennie Wang, Minnie Yuan

Izzy McGhee Chavez ’22

Eyimofe Uwatse ’22

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Latin Awards NATIONAL LATIN EXAM LATIN 1

Jet Easterly ’23................Gold Summa Cum Laude Will Terry ’23.................Gold Summa Cum Laude Grace Ouyang ’25...........Silver Maxima Cum Laude Eason Liu ’25..................Silver Maxima Cum Laude Minseo Cho ’25..............Magna Cum Laude Jian Tian ’25...................Magna Cum Laude Tristan Duong ’25...........Magna Cum Laude Amos Campf ’25.............Magna Cum Laude LATIN 3 HONORS

Bennie Wang ’23.............Gold Summa Cum Laude Arkhip Dmitriev ’25.......Gold Summa Cum Laude Stuart Knops ’23.............Silver Maxima Cum Laude Louisa Hunt ’24..............Magna Cum Laude ADVANCED TOPICS

Charles Zheng ’22...........Silver Summa Cum Laude Sung Joo Chun ’22..........Magna Cum Laude Anne Griffin ’22..............Magna Cum Laude Lucie Morton ’22............Magna Cum Laude

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CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA TOURNAMENT LATIN 2

Max Yang ’25..................6th place in his division in the state INTERMEDIATE LATIN PROSE

Bennie Wang ’23.............2nd place in his division in the state ADVANCED LATIN PROSE

Lucie Morton ’22............2nd place in her division in the state Charles Zheng ’22...........3th place in his division in the state Anne Griffin ’22..............4th place in her division in the state

AT H L E T I C S

Alpha Bah ’22

Charlie Jackson ’22

To New Heights These students will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

DERRICK ANDERSON football | Bucknell University “Derrick participated on three varsity teams in varying capacities, yet his leadership, tenacity, and dedication were always evident. Whether serving as a captain and main contributor or competing as a reserve, coaches and teammates could always count on him.” –Kadeem Rodgers

HANNAH BOONE basketball | Trinity College “Hannah was responsible for timely three-pointers, ferocious rebounds, and many buzzer-beating shots throughout her career. She was a model of selflessness, honor, and integrity, and her example will continue to echo through the EHS campus long after she graduates.” –Katrina Reed

RYAN ARENBURG football | St. Francis Xavier University “Ryan’s steady presence will be missed. This trustworthy, quiet young man could always be relied on to get the job done. He was a leader on and off the field and will do well at St. Francis Xavier.” –Kadeem Rodgers

CHARLIE JACKSON basketball | Johns Hopkins University “Charlie was our leading scorer and rebounder this year and was our most consistent player throughout the season. He was All-IAC and First Team All-State (VISAA Division I), a testament to his unforgettable athletic abilities.” –Jim Fitzpatrick

ALPHA BAH soccer | Sewanee: The University of the South “Alpha was a captain in more ways than just wearing the armband and calling ‘heads’ or ‘tails,’ he was a true leader on and off the field and will continue to influence his teammates in college. Alpha was the engine of our team in the center midfield and his range, ability to read the game, and combination play will translate well to the collegiate game.”

–Rick Wilcox

ANDREW LEHMAN lacrosse | Washington and Lee University “Andrew was voted our team MVP, which is only the 2nd time in the last 16 years that a defenseman has received MVP honors. It’s a testament to not only his play on the field, but also the added value he brought to the team in other areas.”

–Scott Conklin

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Graham Riddle ’22 Braden Ratcliffe ’22

JOHN LOUGHLIN basketball | Washington and Lee University “John was the heart and soul of our team this year. His abilities as a point guard led him to an unforgettable 40 point performance against St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School.”

–Jim Fitzpatrick

John Loughlin ’22

ZACK OUGH lacrosse | Lindenwood University “Zack was an outstanding leader and role model as a captain and his overall leadership kept our team progressing even when we faced significant challenges early in the season.” –Scott Conklin

ALVIN MARTIN football | Wofford College “The big man on campus’ presence extended well beyond his physical stature. Alvin’s leadership on the field and in the community set a standard for his peers and it will be missed on the Hill.” –Kadeem Rodgers

BRADEN RATCLIFFE football | University of Connecticut “Braden’s toughness and grit cannot be understated. He continues to achieve and persevere no matter the obstacle, which will translate well on the field at the University of Connecticut.” –Kadeem Rodgers

SAMIR MCELROY lacrosse | Babson College “In addition to his incredible play on the field, Sammy is an outstanding teammate who always remains positive and supportive of his teammates.” –Scott Conklin

ALEC RIDDLE lacrosse | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “Alec is a great defensemen who found success in our zone defense and is also an incredibly positive and supportive teammate.” –Scott Conklin

JARIN MOSES baseball | Rochester Institute of Technology “Jarin is a coach’s dream player; he is the consummate team player yet also a leader who works hard everyday and serves as a great role model to his peers.” –Chris Warren

GRAHAM RIDDLE lacrosse | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “Graham took his game to the next level this spring and was a great defender in our zone defense, and his calming influence and support of our younger players were great assets to the team’s success.” –Scott Conklin

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Joshua Williams ’22

Victor Salcedo ’22

Derrick Anderson ’22 Hannah Boone ’22 Episcopal High School

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Samir McElroy ’22

Jarin Moses ’22

VICTOR SALCEDO lacrosse | Tufts University “Victor’s 117 ground balls are the second most of any player in the last 20 years. All-IAC, Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Lacrosse Player of the Year and recipient of the Coach’s Award are all well-deserved honors that he received this spring.”

–Scott Conklin ABDOU TOURE soccer | Virginia Commonwealth University “Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Abdou was unable to start the 2020-21 school year in person as a new junior. He had to connect to classes virtually for an entire semester, while meeting classmates online, learning new technology skills, and taking classes in his third language (behind Wolof and French).

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JOSHUA WILLIAMS track and field | Colorado College “Josh had one of the most challenging years, but was able to be a significant contributor to this year’s team after recovering from major knee surgery. This was a testament to his diligence, quiet confidence, and his commitment to being the best he can be.” –Damian Walsh

Andrew Lehman ’22

Abdou Toure ’22

Zack Ough ’22

Ryan Arenburg ’22 Alec Riddle ’22 Episcopal High School

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A Successful Season The following spring athletes were honored at the Spring Athletics Awards Banquet.

VARSITY BASEBALL

BOYS’ VARSITY LACROSSE

GIRLS’ VARSITY TENNIS

Miller Most Valuable Player Award Tripp Greenwood ’22

Joseph B. Shelor ’52 Most Valuable Player Award Andrew Lehman ’22

Most Valuable Player Award Isabella Custard ’22

Most Improved Player Award Anderson Brady ’25 Coaches’ Award Jarin Moses ’22 GIRLS’ CREW

Most Valuable Player Award Pempem Dorji ’22 Most Improved Player Award Riley Bieger ’24 Coaches’ Award Kristel Castellanos ’23 BOYS’ GOLF

William W. Boothe ’43 Most Valuable Player Award Chad Schmachtenberger ’25 Most Improved Player Award Patrick Carr ’24 Gary Lyn Hadwin Jr. ’99 Coach’s Award Patrick Weston ’22 GIRLS’ GOLF

Most Valuable Player Award Anne Griffin ’22 Most Improved Player Award Annie Carr ’25 Coaches’ Award Audrey Davies ’22

Most Improved Player Award Boots Giblin ’22 Coaches’ Award Victor Salcedo ’22 GIRLS’ VARSITY LACROSSE

Most Improved Player Award Viviane Notzon ’25 Coaches’ Award Lilja Kjærnested ’22 BOYS’ VARSITY TRACK & FIELD

Tyler Most Valuable Player Award Wynne Boggan ’23

Beaudric L. Howell Most Valuable Player Award Anderson Patry ’23

Most Improved Player Award Sophia Maglio ’25

Most Improved Player Award Kike Suarez ’24

Coaches’ Award Ava Foulk ’23

Coaches’ Award Jason Abraham ’24

VARSITY SOFTBALL

Cathcart Scholarship/Tompkins Cup Akata Wise ’23

Nancy Walker ’11 Most Valuable Player Award Maya Taybron ’22 Most Improved Player Award Daisy Ouma ’25 Coaches’ Award Banks Krause ’23 BOYS’ VARSITY TENNIS

George Edmund Bradfield Most Valuable Player Award Thomas Peacock ’22 Most Improved Player Award Dillon Boszhardt ’24 Coaches’ Award Claude Morris ’23

Robert Train ’32-Menard Doswell ’31 Award Joshua Williams ’22 GIRLS’ VARSITY TRACK & FIELD

Caroline Elizabeth Anderson ’97 Most Valuable Player Award Sophia Appiah ’25 Most Improved Player Award Emily Garrard ’24 Coaches’ Award Libby Sims ’23 ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Most Valuable Player Award Bobby Zahorsky ’22 Most Improved Player Award Baker Zhan ’24 Coaches’ Award Robert Kats ’22

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League Awards ALL - STATE HONORS

ALL - IAC

ALL - ISL

SOCCER

CROSS COUNTRY

TENNIS

FIELD HOCKEY

Alpha Bah ’22 Abdou Toure ’22

Hansen Odgen ’22

Anna Scott Arnold ’22

FOOTBALL

Derrick Anderson ’22 Ryan Arenburg ’22 JC Cloutier ’23 Trevor Johnson ’22 Devin Malloy ’23 Alvin Martin ’22 Rogers McDougall ’22 Jaiven Plummer ’22 Braden Ratcliffe ’22

Giuseppe Cecchi ’22 Claude Morris ’23 Thomas Peacock ’22, Player of the Year

JC Cloutier ’23 Devin Malloy ’23 Alvin Martin ’22 Rogers McDougall ’22 Jaiven Plummer ’22 CROSS COUNTRY

Hansen Ogden ’22 Libby Sims ’23 BASEBALL

Tripp Greenwood ’22 BASKETBALL

Charlie Jackson ’22 John Loughlin ’22 Ava Sawi ’24 OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD

Jason Abraham ’24 Derrick Anderson ’22 Sophia Appiah ’25 Nate Bastos ’24 Emily Garrard ’24 Anderson Patry ’23 Eliseo Siguenza ’24 Caitlin Wass ’25 Joshua Williams ’22 Akata Wise ’23 LACROSSE

Wynne Boggan ’23 Caulley Deringer ’23 Andrew Lehman ’22 Victor Salcedo ’22

FOOTBALL

SOCCER

Abdou Toure ’22 Alpha Bah ’22

SOCCER

Wynne Boggan ’23 Emily Garrard ’24

TRACK AND FIELD

Derrick Anderson ’22 LACROSSE

Willem Albert ’22 Caulley Deringer ’23 Victor Salcedo ’22

ALL - WAICL (CLIMBING)

Nathan DeWitte ’23 Tripp Greenwood ’22 Jarin Moses ’22

ALL - MET

Wynne Boggan ’23 Taylor Chambers ’23, Honorable Mention Lexie Jacobs ’23

LACROSSE (A)

WRESTLING

BASKETBALL

Nick Carosi ’22 Max Smith ’22

Charlie Jackson ’22 John Loughlin ’22

ALL WAICL (CLIMBING)

FOOTBALL

Demetrios Kearns ’22 Stuart Knops ’23 Sam Lipschutz ’22 Josh Lipschutz ’23 Max Yang ’25

BASKETBALL (AA)

Ava Sawi ’24 Anna Scott Arnold ’22 Connie Lu ’23 Zoe Smith ’22 Zoe Williams ’25

BASEBALL

WINTER BASKETBALL

Charlie Jackson ’22 Buom Jock ’23 John Loughlin ’22 Co-Player of the Year

VOLLEYBALL

EllaMae Fitzgerald ’23

ALEXANDRIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Devin Malloy ’23 LACROSSE

Caulley Deringer ’23, Honorable Mention SOCCER

Abdou Toure ’22

Isabella Custard ’22 (tennis) Anne Griffin ’22 (golf ) John Loughlin ’22 (basketball co-winner) Hansen Ogden ’22 (squash) Thomas Peacock ’22 (tennis) Victor Salcedo ’22 (lacrosse) Max Yang ’25 (climbing)

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Isabella Custard ’22 Dasha Krasovskaya ’23 Thomas Peacock ’22 Episcopal High School

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Art Students Win Big Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have encouraged creativity in teenagers for decades. Pieces are awarded keys originality, technical skill, and emergence of a personal voice or vision. Several EHS students went on to have their art judged on a national level and were awarded Gold and Silver Keys.

GOLD KEY - REGIONAL:

Hannah Boone ’22 Suzanne Durden ’22 Ava Foulk ’23 Caroline Hunt ’22 Jay Kellam ’22 Shota Pinkowski ’23 Emily Wu ’22 SILVER KEY - REGIONAL:

Isabella Custard ’22 Suzanne Durden ’22 Remington Grant ’22 Amelia Hanson ’24 Caroline Hunt ’22 Jay Kellam ’22 Emily Wu ’22

HONORABLE MENTION REGIONAL:

Hannah Boone ’22 Isabella Custard ’22 Suzanne Durden ’22 Ava Foulk ’23 Remington Grant ’22 Amelia Hanson ’24 Caroline Hunt ’22 Zhiheng Kou ’23 Connie Lu ’23 Carmen Oguike ’23 Shota Pinkowski ’23 Emily Wu ’22 Chloe Yan ’24 Minnie Yuan ’23

GOLD KEY - NATIONAL:

Emily Wu ’22 (drawing and illustration) SILVER KEY - NATIONAL:

Ava Foulk ’23 (photography) Emily Wu ’22 (portfolio) Additionally, Emily Wu ’22 received the Ju Ju Gallery Scholarship Award and the Workhouse Art Foundation Award, and Isabella Custard ’22 earned a Sponsor Award.

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THE CLASS OF 2022

On Their Way Rejoicing The 119 members of the Class of 2022 will attend 64 colleges in 26 states, Canada, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Colleges in bold will welcome more than one EHS student.* Appalachian State University Auburn University Babson College Boston College Brown University Bucknell University Chapman University Clemson University Colby College Colorado College Cornell University Dartmouth College Duke University Elon University Emory University Oxford College of Emory University Flagler College Fordham University Georgetown University IE University – Madrid Johns Hopkins University Lindenwood University Loyola Marymount University

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology New York University Parsons Paris – The New School Pennsylvania State University Pratt Institute Princeton University Rochester Institute of Technology Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University St. Francis Xavier University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The George Washington University The University of Alabama The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University United States Military Academy University of California, Los Angeles

University of Chicago University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Georgia University of Maine University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of San Diego University of South Carolina University of St Andrews University of Vermont University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University William & Mary Wofford College Yale University *as of June 6, 2022

The Class of 2022 includes: 1 Questbridge scholarship recipient

1 Colby Presidential scholarship recipient

2 Presidential Scholarship recipients at the University of Vermont 1 student who will take a gap year to study Arabic in Abu Dhabi

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1 UNC Chancellor’s Science scholar recipient

1 UVA Jefferson Scholar Finalist

1 recipient of the Morehouse College Dr. Michael L. Lomax Student Success Scholarship

1 student who has received an appointment to a service academy 17 students who will participate in collegiate athletics Episcopal High School

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A Look Into Externships In 1970, president of the Student Curriculum Committee, David Kelso ’70, conceived of the idea for the May Program, where seniors spend their last month on The Holy Hill immersed in externships rather than in the classroom. In Kelso’s words, “Getting out in the ‘real world’ before a relatively unfettered college experience seemed like a good idea.” More than 50 years later, the program is an integral part of every student’s experience.

In late May, seniors completed their own externships, working across the DMV in fields from medicine to politics to marketing and more. We asked a group of seniors about their experiences and their takeaways.

RYAN ARENBURG ’22, ALPHA BAH ’22, TOWNES HUNT ’22, AND SAMIR MCELROY ’22

PEMPEM DORJI ’22

Episcopal taught me how to make quality relationships and how to work with new people, and for that I’m really grateful.

The company’s mission is to improve health and advance health equity in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax.

During the month, Dorji was able to sit Zoe Smith in on procedures such as mammograms and pap smears, which increased excitement about her career aspirations.

Ryan Arenburg, Alpha Bah, Townes Hunt, and Samir McElroy completed their externship with the St. James, a sports, wellness, and entertainment complex in Maryland that was founded by EHS Board member Craig Dixon ’93 P’23 ’26. On choosing The St. James, Arenburg said: “We all believe we have a future in business. And even if not, it’s still something we’ll need to apply in our daily lives.”

The others agreed, as all four think business school could be in their future.

During the externship, the four students worked with the development team, the sports operations teams, the finance team, the marketing team, and even set up courts for players visiting the facility. All of them are passionate athletes, which they say kept their time at the complex fun and exciting. They spent their days in meetings, building business propositions, and interacting with the team members and leaders.

Episcopal helped them get settled quickly in the corporate setting thanks to the soft skills they work on daily here on campus. Bah says that the most valuable lesson he learned on The Holy Hill was how to be a good person. “I always say ‘hi’ to everybody; I’ve been taught that since freshman year.

So every time I see somebody at work, I smile and say ‘hello.’

Later on, they’ll remember you were a kind person.”

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Pempem Dorji, who is bound for Yale University this fall, was among three seniors who externed at Neighborhood Health with Jane Knops P’23.

“It was amazing following the doctors around, and getting to see all these different patients,” Dorji said. “I plan to go into the medical field, so this externship was perfect for me.”

Dorji feels EHS prepped her for life by encouraging her to always ask questions. “At the end of seeing every patient, the doctors would ask me: ‘Do you have any questions?’ EHS prepared me for that,” she explained, “by always expanding my curiosity and not being afraid to ask even the weirdest questions.”

JAY KELLAM ’22 AND ZOE SMITH ’22

Four EHS seniors externed for The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Among the four were Jay Kellam and Zoe Smith, who each had a separate area of focus within the organization.

Jay Kellam’s experience focused on diversity and inclusion within the agency. “Since the FAA is a segment of the American government, it should reflect the American people,” he said. “My focus was making sure the FAA broadens its scope and welcomes in people from my generation.”

Senior Externship Hosts 1 Rivet Agudas Achim Preschool Alexandria Chiropractic Clinic and Rehab Alexandria Times Alight Solutions Anderson Clinic Sports Medicine Big League Advance Campbell & Ferrara Children’s National Hospital Core Wellness and Physical Therapy Cornerstone Crosswinds Solutions LLC Del Ray Animal Hospital Ducks Unlimited EHS Athletic Training Room Encore Stage & Studio ESPN Explanation Kids FAA GeoPols Grindstone Hillyer Art Hooray for Books! humble ventures Independent Project: Business Independent Project: Fashion and Art Ivy Lane Living La Clinica Legacy Investing Local Motion Dance Project M Restaurant Group Matrix

McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. Mind the Mat Mint Condition Miracle Plus Monumental Sports / Chicago Sports & Entertainment Partners Neighborhood Health O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law O2X Human Performance Ogilvy On Message Inc. Perfect Performance Perfecto Perkins Eastman: Human By Design PIES Yoga Political Science Prime Media Partners QFI Radius Industries Rep. Barry Moore Rep. Chris Stewart Rep. David Rouzer Rep. William Timmons Round House Theatre sculp’d Senate Foreign Relations Committee Small Business Investment Alliance Solutions Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine SPARKS Consulting Group St. Clement Episcopal School

St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Lower School St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Middle School State Rep. Sanford Bishop The Brand Guild The Honorable Errol R. Arthur and The Honorable Sherri Beatty-Arthur The Honorable John P. Howard The Office of Majority Leader Steny Hoyer The Scout Guide The Shoe Hive; Alexandria Stylebook The St. James The Tewaaraton Foundation Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Threadleaf and Company Transwestern Trout Unlimited U.S. Naval Research Laboratory UniVarCity University of Maryland US Oil and Gas Association USGBC Verdence Verma Pilato Limited Ward Circle Strategies weChess Weill Cornell Medicine WilliamsWhittle Woodline Partners Yellow Jacket

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Madalein Amoako ’22, Barrett Howell ’22, and Pempem Dorji ’22

Zoe Smith opted to focus on multiple sectors during her externship. Undecided on her future career path, Smith was excited to witness all the different segments of the organization. “It’s a lot different than I thought it would be. I thought it would be strictly about airplanes, but it’s everything from human resources to safety, engineering, and finance,” she recapped.

Smith credits EHS with teaching her the importance of relationship-building, whether at work or at school. “Episcopal taught me how to make quality relationships and how to work with new people, and for that I’m really grateful.”

Being on Capitol Hill encouraged her long-time love for politics. Montgomery, who was the president of the Young Republicans’ Club this year, said the externship confirmed her desire to major in political science at the University of Richmond. She also spoke of her hope for underclassmen as they embark on their own externships: “I want to encourage younger students to take advantage of this opportunity and do something that they’re passionate about.”

“I can’t believe I’ve had this neat experience in the heart of D.C.,” she reflected. “It’s something I’ll never forget.”

HANSEN OGDEN ’22

JANE MONTGOMERY ’22

Jane Montgomery spent her externship working for Representative William Timmons of South Carolina, Montgomery’s home state.

During her weeks on Capitol Hill, Montgomery authored letters to constituents about Roe v. Wade, attended a Financial Services Committee meeting with Rep. Maxine Waters, traveled on the underground Senate train, and gave tours surrounding the history of The Capitol.

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Hansen Ogden spent his externship in D.C.’s National Press Building with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP). In collaboration with non-profits, businesses, donors, lawmakers, and sportsmen and sportswomen, TRCP strives to ensure that all Americans have quality places to both hunt and fish.

Ogden’s day typically started with a meeting to discuss the work he was focusing on or the work the larger group was undertaking, focusing on the bigger picture at TRCP. His interest in fishing and his passion for environmentalism led him to this externship experience. Ogden especially enjoyed

Thomas particularly enjoyed creating Instagram posts and blogs, since she had a chance to dig into the artists’ experience working in the U.S. and understand each person’s work.

Episcopal’s small class sizes helped her confidently engage with the people around her and get involved in all aspects of the non-profit. Thomas hopes to continue this work at Colby College and beyond. She’s particularly interested in working with the school’s own gallery.

Annie Thomas ’22

“I have always known I wanted to do work within the arts and I’ve had such a positive experience with IA&A; the employees are amazing and the work done here is so exciting and fulfilling.”

CHER WANG ’22 Hansen Ogden ’22

working with a non-profit that exposed him to such important people and subjects that make a real-world impact.

Ogden will be attending Washington and Lee University in the fall and said that he enjoyed dipping his toes into the kind of environmental work he’s passionate about as he isn’t sure what he wants to major in yet.

ANNIE THOMAS ’22

Annie Thomas externed at non-profit International Arts & Artists at Hillyer (IA&A) in Dupont Circle. IA&A is committed to “increasing cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts through exhibitions, programs, and services to artists, arts institutions, and the public.” The non-profit has three sectors — the gallery, traveling exhibitions, and cultural exchange program — so her workload was different each day. Her tasks included prepping gallery spaces for new exhibits, creating Excel sheets to evaluate inventory, unpacking artwork, and helping out with their social media pages.

Cher Wang has always dreamed of being a fashion designer.

Bound for Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, Wang completed her externship with Courtney Ferrell, former EHS cross-country coach and spouse of former EHS faculty member Wortie Ferrell. Ferrell’s goal is to “bring creativity into the workspace,” according to Wang. The two met when Ferrell visited Wang’s entrepreneurship class to speak about her experience as an independent creativity consultant. Inspired by their interaction, Wang approached her afterwards to ask about an externship.

Wang helped Ferrell brainstorm around a project meant to bring inspiration back to the workspace in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Wang said Ferrell encouraged her to get outside, go to a coffee shop, or change her surroundings to get the creative juices flowing. Ferrell also helped her work through an idea Wang presented in her entrepreneurship class to take unused clothing from corporate retailers and upcycle it into clothes that people will buy.

While Wang does not expect to become a creative consultant like Ferrell, the emerging designer recognizes the many benefits of her externship for her future dreams: “Fashion is really competitive right now, and it’s all about creativity and thinking outside the box.”

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1 Elite Scholarship, 2 Outstanding Students, 2 Years in a Row. Zailie Diaz ’22 found out she was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania while doing independent work in the Baker Science Center. Alone, but surrounded by her classmates, she started to cry happy tears — realizing that all her years of hard work resulted in a prestigious QuestBridge scholarship to the college of her dreams.

Sofi was not merely a student in these classes; she was an explorer and a discoverer.

Before beginning the application process, Diaz received advice from her friend Sofi Igyan ’21, a current QuestBridge Scholar at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. Igyan was familiar with the scholarship because her sister, Nana-Esi Igyan ’18, Chair of the English also was awarded the same scholarship to department Molly Pugh Scripps College in Clairemont, Calif. “While at Episcopal,” Igyan remembered, “the end goal was always a college scholarship.”

Much like the medical school application process, QuestBridge matches applicants with colleges. According to the website, the program seeks “high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges.” Students begin the process by submitting the QuestBridge application and ranking up to 12 colleges that they hope to attend; finalists are chosen two weeks later. On December 1, finalists learn if they matched with any of the colleges they ranked. If so, they are awarded a full scholarship to that college. The scholarship covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and travel expenses.

Diaz’s journey to Episcopal (and ultimately QuestBridge) began in elementary school in the Bronx, N.Y., where a librarian named Lena Hilliard saw how gifted Diaz was at a young age. Hilliard encouraged Diaz to apply to the prestigious De La Salle Academy for middle school. When Diaz began to think about high school, it was Hilliard who encouraged her to apply to boarding schools across the northeast.

Hilliard, whom Diaz said is like a second mother, then drove Diaz from New York City to each school for the interview process. In May, Hilliard made another trip to The Holy Hill — this time to watch Diaz receive her EHS diploma.

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always wanted to be able to pay my parents back for their sacrifices.” In 2026, she will be the first in her family to graduate from college.

A stellar student who loves both the sciences and humanities, Igyan went to Emory planning to major in biology. The further she got into the prerequisite courses, the more she began to consider a different way to marry her academic interests. She is now pursuing her nursing degree. “I’m so excited about the caretaking aspect of it,” she said. Her EHS college counselor, Warren Quirett, spoke of her “kind spirit and empathy toward others” that drove her to consider nursing.

While at Episcopal, Igyan was a stand-out student leader who threw herself into everything wholeheartedly. She was in the Black Student Association, served as a junior prefect and senior monitor, and performed in the choir, among many other extracurricular activities. “I’ve grown immensely as a student and a leader,” she wrote on her senior yearbook page.

“While her range of topics and interest was impressive,” Chair of the English Department Molly Pugh wrote of Igyan’s impressive resume, “it was her compassion, her intellect, her determination, and her genuine interest in others that stood out the most.” Quirett agreed: “Sofi demonstrated the characteristics we try to instill in our student leaders — passion, commitment, and inspiration. She always performed at her best.”

Zailie Diaz ’22 with her mother Rosalba Reyes (left) and Lena Hilliard (right) Sofi Igyan ’21

Looking to the future, I have already asked Zailie to please reserve a seat for me at her swearing-in ceremony when she takes the judicial oath as ‘U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Diaz.

started learning English and stopped When she arrived at college, Igyan practicing Spanish,” Diaz remembegan to explore different extrabered, “my mom encouraged me to curriculars. She spoke of taking keep on learning it so that people a moment to enjoy all the hard in my community can come to me work that led her to Emory: “I for help.” was finding more balance, and it was really exciting to me.” An Both students received similar feedback accomplished dancer at Episcopal, she from teachers throughout their time at continued to follow that passion and social studies teacher Episcopal — the faculty enjoyed learning joined the step team, a percussive dance Joe Eldred from them as much as they enjoyed teaching troupe that celebrates African-Amercian them. “I was so lucky to have the opportunity culture. She also is an active member of the to teach Zailie in Constitutional Law, although perhaps I QuestBridge Scholar Network and has enjoyed exploring all should more accurately say I was so lucky to have the opportuthat Atlanta, Ga., has to offer — just 10 miles from her homenity to learn from Zailie,” Eldred said of Diaz. Molly Pugh said town of College Park, Ga. something similar of Igyan: “I was lucky enough to work with Sofi in two different courses her junior year. I use the word Like Igyan, Diaz will enter college with a strong sense of what ‘work’ rather than ‘teach’ deliberately, for Sofi was not merely a she wants to study, but she knows that might change as she student in these classes; she was an explorer and a discoverer.” continues to learn and grow. She began to consider a pre-law track during Joe Eldred’s Introduction to Constitutional This year, Diaz was one of 16,500 applicants to get the Law class her senior year. The course explores the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed in the United States QuestBridge Scholarship. Only 1,674 students matched with a college, resulting in a 10 percent acceptance rate. Last year, Constitution and culminates in attending an oral argument Igyan was one of 18,500. While the scholarship itself is an at the Supreme Court. Eldred said of Diaz’s prowess in the impressive feat, their drive and determination stands out the classroom: “She has an amazingly intuitive grasp on some most to their former EHS teachers and peers. What is next for really challenging issues that most students won’t even cover the two remains to be seen, but they are sure to continue to until their first year of law school.” Diaz’s mother always live out Episcopal’s mission: using their intellectual and moral reinforced her responsibility to help others, especially members courage to pursue lives of ethical leadership and service. of the Spanish-speaking community in the U.S. “When I Episcopal High School

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REUNION

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30 Classes.

700+ Guests.

1 Amazing Weekend.

After two years without a Reunion Weekend, EHS alumni returned to The Holy Hill in full force for Mega Reunion — ready to reminisce, dance, and celebrate.

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Marilyn Onukwugha ’15, Montana Crider ’15, Rukky Ez-Ashi ’15

Jesse Clay, Luke Clay ’02, Lucius Clay ’67, Dina Clay ’06, Connor Todd

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1970 — 50TH REUNION

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1971 — 50TH REUNION

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Chris Giblin ’16, Cooper Gage ’15, Jack Connor ’16, Ella Bickley ’15

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1965, 1966, 1967 — 55TH REUNION

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1982 — 40TH REUNION

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2005, 2006, 2007 — 15TH REUNION 2015,

2010, 2011, 2012 — 10TH REUNION

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Katharine Farrar ’07 and Peyton Killeen Walling ’06

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Jimmy Keith ’02, Wilkes Evans ’02, Goodloe Harman ’02

Tom Davenport ’57 and Kathryn Lewis ’16

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Marilyn Onukwugha ’15, Ella Bickley ’15, Montana Crider ’15

Lauren Vance Stockstill ’02 with husband Sam Stockstill and twins Ellie and William

Reynolds McClatchey ’61, Martha McClatchey, Shep Ansley ’57

Brooks Young ’16, Nick Reed ’16, Henry Hay ’16

David Febrillet ’15 and Elizabeth Collett ’15

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Hashim Evans, Olabisi Fraser Evans ’11, Alix Dejean ’00, Aliyah Griffith ’11

Mel, dog of Tom Russe ’72, brought the EHS spirit!

Donna Dhue, Episcopal’s director of dining services, and Leo Weng ’15

Dave Coombs ’82 and Heather Coombs

Boota deButts ’76 and Jonathan Lee ’01

Natalie Wall ’15 and Armour Shaw ’12

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FA I T H

A Prayer for the Class of 2022 Written and delivered by Assistant Chaplain Richmond Jones

God of Life and Light, we call out to you today as we celebrate the Class of 2022, that we may be keenly aware of your blessings and life-giving presence. These students, who have been entrusted to the care of this institution, are poised on the edge of a meaningful and wonderful milestone. Their time here has been filled with all facets of life together: joy and sorrow, challenge and reward, wins and losses, laughter and tears. May they reflect fondly on the growth they have gone through to become kind, courageous, and thoughtful while living on this Holy Hill. Finally, may the teachers, coaches, deans, counselors, and all who work with these students be grateful for the work you have given us to do in raising up people of integrity and honor so that they may be a blessing to a world which so desperately needs them. All this we pray in your many names of love. Amen.

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Willem Heath Albert Davis Dean Alley Madalein Amoako Derrick Ty-Ree Anderson Jr. Hadley Bryn Applegate Ryan Alexander Arenburg Anna Scott Arnold Alpha Oumar Bah Annabelle Schieffer Baird Taylor Nicole Ballinger Hannah Buerman Boone Sophie Turner Larissa Broll Clara Turner Brooks Antoinette Grace Caine Virginia Harper Caldwell Nicholas Carosi V John Eugene Cay V Giuseppe Roberto Cecchi Sung Joo Chun Isabella Willis Pescud Custard Patricia Audrey Daum Audrey Michelle Davies Sebastian Andres de Casteja Jake Harry Diamond Zailie Faith Diaz Pempem Sirona Dorji Suzanne Page Durden Taylor Frances Dye Natasha Winsor Edwards Ava Summers Eszenyi Walter Javan Fraser

Matthew Cloud Giblin Helen Haley Goodyear Remington Diana Grant Marjorie Leith Gray Margaret Ann Greenhill Allen Burton Greenwood III Anne Redmond Griffin William Bissett Halloran Catherine Elizabeth Hills Caroline Branch Holland Peter Buchanan Hood William Barrett Howell III Elizabeth Caroline Hunt Townsend Gardiner Hunt Dahhee Hwang Charles Miller Jackson Rebecca McPhail Johnson Thomas Parker Johnson Jr. Trevor Bryan Johnson Manu Bhasker Kadiyala Robert Hollins Kats Demetrios Gregory Kearns Lucius James Kellam V Charlotte Hudson Kelly Elizabeth Celeste Kelly Juha Kim Lilja Wells Kjærnested Adam John Kurzweil Whitney Hardaway Lampton Amelie Theresa Längst

Andrew Christopher Lehman Edward Guerrant Lilly IV Samuel Cole Lipschutz John Hyland Loughlin Amir Adith Ludena Piers Bassin Luscombe Alexander Scott Manoogian Alvin Glenn Martin II Lauren Elizabeth McAllister William Redfearn Bush McCall Rogers Wellen McDougall Samir McElroy Hugh Gunn Pedraza McGee Isabella Tais McGhee Chavez Lucile McGlinchey Monsted Jane Brooks Montgomery Olivia Harper Moore Lucie Templeton Morton Jarin Alexander Moses Gabriela Therese Notzon Madison Brooke Farland Oatley Hansen Stuart Ogden Emily Landon O’Malley Zackery David Ough Alexa Renee Papandreou William Thomas Peacock Emily Elizabeth Penton Braden Wolff Ratcliffe

Zifei Ren Alec Michael Riddle Graham Noah Riddle Victor Renato Salcedo William Davidge Schenck Savannah Marie Sedlock Katherine Eaton Senhauser Christopher Dylan Sexton C. Maxwell S. F. Smith John Maddox Smith III Zoe Tiann Smith Redmond Augustus Staunton Jillian Ament Strebel Olivia Kikelomo Taiwo William Bradley Tarbutton Maya Janae Taybron Anne Clare Thomas Nina Sargent Thompson Abdourahmane Toure Eyimofe Tochukwu Uwatse Cher Tianyi Wang Susan (Yingshan) Wang Zijin (Yoyo) Wang Davis Welty Warner Raymond Patrick Weston Jr. Lucy Marsden Whitaker Joshua Amir Jones Williams Emily (Qingshu) Wu John Robert Zahorsky Charles Bowen Zheng