The Very Reverend Katherine B. Moorehead Carroll (Vice-Chair)
Cathy N. Cranberg
Patrick Dussinger
Heather Fouts
Alexander M. Graham ’00
Michael J. Grebe (Board Chair)
Paige Hakimian
Colleen Haley
Anne D. Lee ’84
John B. Magevney ’89
Andrew K. McCain ’80
Catherine Mitchell
David Nunes (Treasurer)
Ty Petway
Jeffrey Rosen
John-Paul Saenz ’89
John C. Schmidt ’70
Kenneth D. Sweder
Amy Harris Wacaster ’94 (Secretary)
Sidney E. Wells ’91
Stephen D. Busey (Chancellor)
The Reverend Adam S. Greene, Head of School, Ex-Officio
Mary Lanier Cook ’94, Alumni Board President, Ex-Officio
The Reverend Charles L. Holt ’89, Rector of St. Mark’s, Ex-Officio
Foundation Board
George Egan
Lou Fouts
Michael Kelley, Chairman
Stephen D. Moore, Jr.
Lori Moffett
Marcus Rowe
Michael J. Grebe, Board of Trustees Chair, Ex-Officio
The Reverend Adam S. Greene, Head of School, Ex-Officio
David Nunes, Chair of the Finance Committee
Trustees Emeriti
William B. Bond
E. Bruce Bower
J. F. Bryan IV
Peggy P. Bryan
Stephen D. Busey
The Right Reverend Frank S. Cerveny
John W. Donahoo, Jr. †
David W. Foerster †
Henry H. Graham, Jr. †
Joan S. Haskell
Preston H. Haskell III
Mark Hulsey, Jr. †
Delores T. Lastinger
Allen L. Lastinger
Hugh M. Magevney III
J. T. McCormick †
Thad L. McNulty
Walter A. McRae, Jr. †
John A. Mitchell III
Jane S. Munnerlyn †
W. Wilson Munnerlyn †
The Reverend Dr. Robert R. Parks †
Gert H. W. Schmidt †
The Honorable Gerald B. Tjoflat
Elizabeth S. Walton †
William H. Walton, Jr. †
Mary B. Winston †
James H. Winston †
Katharine K. Zambetti
Head of School Emeritus
Charles F. Zimmer
Honorary Trustees
William B. Barnett
Franklin R. Beard, Sr. ’70
Clare G. Berry ’73
Jackie Jennings Busse
Robert M. Clements
Maxwell K. Dickinson
Thomas M. Donahoo
J. Dix Druce, Jr.
David C. Hodges, Jr. ’90
Susan McLaughlin Jangro
Richard H. Jones
Ross T. Krueger
Joan W. Newton
Marian B. Poitevent
Helen C. Rowan
Luther F. Sadler
Alumni Board Officers
Hillary Liles Almond ’90
Mary Burke Baker ’93
Peter Blumeyer ’08 (President Elect)
Will Braude ’07
Mary Lanier Cook ’94 (President)
Harry D’Agostino ’16
Matthew Fox ’01
Derek Gaff ’87
Tyler Gay ’11
Patrick Hale ’94
Caroline Oakley Heinmiller ’13
Kia Mitchell Kemp ’93
Joseph Murray ’99
Todd Ogletree ’88
Shannon Shea ’89
Shaara Pajcic Swallow ’99
Dearing Setzer Thoburn ’88
Tori Thompson Tutwiler ’14
Robert Van Cleve ’83
Mary Dudley Lee White ’12
Will Wickenden ’15
David Wingard ’92
Che’ Suggs Young ’94
Photography
Joe Kohla
Laura Evans Photography
Brandon Westerman ’99
Contributors
Lisa Allen
Caroline Carithers Close ’03
Ashley Davis
Heather Newman Johnson ’90
Andy Kidd ’99
Jane Labossier
Michele Bozzuto Palagyi ’03
Chip Stroud
Brandon Westerman ’99
Jennifer Windley
Editor
Meg Scheu Sacks
Design and Production
Katie Lawrence
THE MISSION OF EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE
to provide a superior college-preparatory education in an environment marked by high expectation, Christian nurture, and social diversity. Through a balanced program of academics, arts, and athletics, Episcopal’s faculty seeks to instill in each student intellectual growth, character development, responsible leadership and a commitment to community service.
Head of School
DEAR EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY,
As we embrace the summer season and reflect on the remarkable year just passed, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and anticipation. Episcopal School of Jacksonville stands on the threshold of a milestone moment—our 60th anniversary, and the first major anniversary we will celebrate as one school with three campuses. Founded in 1966, Episcopal was built on the values of academic excellence, spiritual formation, and character development. Sixty years later, our Four Pillars - academics, fine arts, athletics, and spiritual life, remain strong, guiding us into a future of promise and continued purpose. This coming school year, we will honor and reflect on our history in various ways throughout the year. It’s a time to celebrate not only where we’ve been, but also where we are going, together.
One of the brightest lights of that future is the Class of 2025. They have already distinguished themselves as leaders and role models—students of intellect, heart, and conviction. Whether on the stage, in the lab, on the field, or through service in the broader Jacksonville community, this class exemplified what it means to be an Episcopal Eagle. We are proud of their many achievements while on campus, and excited to follow their accomplishments as they head out into the world with grace, grit, and purpose.
Summer is when we are full speed ahead for preparations for the upcoming 60th year, and much of this preparation is visible in the spaces where learning and community thrive. Our Beaches Campus is now home to Largura Hall, a brand-new classroom building—an investment in both innovation and tradition. This dynamic new space is designed to support 21st-century learning while remaining true to the welcoming, learner-centered spirit that defines Episcopal. Also in this spirit, on our St. Mark’s Campus, we continue to work on exciting strategic updates to our classroom and outdoor spaces to best serve our students, faculty, and staff.
The Munnerlyn Campus will open the 2025-2026 school year with many renovated classrooms, an expanded Sixth Grade Center, new spaces for Dance and Technical Theatre, and a reimagined Buck Student Center, including a new home for the Welcome Center,
an expanded Campus Store, and student-centered spaces for community building and collaboration.
As you look through the magazine, I hope you’ll join me in celebrating all that makes Episcopal so special. We are a community that seeks - and achieves - the highest level of excellence, and at the same time we remain rooted in faith and nurture. Sixty years on, we continue to pursue a vision of education that prepares students not just for their academic career, but to become “leaders and doers of good,” as our Founders intended.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey with us. We are deeply thankful for all you do to contribute to making Episcopal such an exceptional place. Here’s to 60 years—and many more to come.
Blessings for a peaceful and safe summer,
The Rev. Adam Greene Head of School
CELEBRATING 60 Years OF FAITH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND ears SERVICE AT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE
In the 2025–2026 academic year, Episcopal School of Jacksonville proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary— a milestone that honors a remarkable journey of growth, faith, and educational excellence.
What began in 1966 as a vision to create a rigorous college-preparatory school grounded in Episcopal values has blossomed into a vibrant, multi-campus institution that now serves students from age one through grade 12.
The founding of the Munnerlyn Campus in 1966 under the leadership of The Rev. Dr. Robert Ray Parks, then Dean of St. John’s Cathedral, on land given to the Cathedral by Mary Packer Cummings, marked the school’s humble beginnings, which were rooted in the Episcopal tradition of nurturing both intellect and character. Over the decades, the school has evolved to meet the needs of its growing community while remaining true to its mission of developing well-rounded students who lead lives of purpose and integrity.
Integral to this growth has been the inclusion of the Beaches Campus and the St. Mark’s Campus— both with rich histories of their own. The Beaches Campus, originally founded as St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Day School in 1957 by The Rev. Dr. Robert Ray Parks (Rector of St. Paul’s at the time), brought a deep tradition of community-based learning and early childhood education. Its integration into Episcopal broadened the school’s reach and strengthened its commitment to nurturing students from the earliest stages of development.
Similarly, the St. Mark’s Campus, originally known as St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, was founded in 1970, by The Rev. Robert Clingman and The Rev. Barnum McCarty. This beloved institution in the Ortega neighborhood became renowned for its joyful learning environment and deep community roots. Its addition to ESJ brought not only new families into the Episcopal fold but also decades of pedagogical experience in early childhood and elementary education.
The many Founders, faculty, clergy, and volunteers who helped to establish the three schools could not have envisioned how the world would change over the next 60 years. In 2020-2021 the multiple campuses merged to form one school, age one through grade 12.
Today, Episcopal stands as a united community educating more than 1,500 students. As we reflect on 60 years of academic distinction, spiritual growth, and service to others, we also look ahead— to a future that honors our past while embracing innovation and opportunity as a multi-campus school.
Episcopal’s 60th anniversary is more than a celebration of longevity—it is a testament to the enduring power of faith, learning, and community. Here’s to the next 60 years of educating “leaders and doers of good” as our Founders envisioned from the beginning.
“Our Jacksonville Episcopal High, though conceived in the past and built in the present, has a mission that belongs only to the future. Its end product - our students - will shape not only their own destiny through the knowledge acquired here but also that of the particular community they will live in.” Gert H.W. Schmidt, Founder, Dedication Ceremony for Jacksonville Episcopal High School, Friday, October 13, 1967 (first operational year of the school). ~ Courtesy of Jack Schmidt ‘70, Board of Trustees member.
60 years
MUNNERLYN CAMPUS
Students socialize in the 1970s by the Great Oak tree, which had to be removed in 2015.
Colassal Dossal: In the school’s early years, parents created a 16-by-16 square foot dossal depicting the creative power of God that hung in what is now the Alumni Gym. Students came to call it the “colossal dossal.”
The entire campus attended Wednesday Morning Worship.
Faculty meet in what is now the Sikes Theatre in 1969.
The first day of school was September 5, 1967. The school opened with 25 teachers, and 265 students in grades seven through ten. The first graduating class is the Class of 1970.
The school’s dedication ceremony was held in October of 1967.
“Little Mary Sunshine” was performed in what is now the Sikes Theatre in 1976.
60 years ST. MARK’S CAMPUS
The front of the campus, 1970s.
Class photo in the old library.
Sixth grade classroom, 1982-1983, Mary Johnson, teacher.
“Patrol Boys” in the 1973-1974 school year.
“Service Girls” in the 1975-1976 school year.
60 years BEACHES CAMPUS
Tug of war - Beaches Episcopal School, Movement Education, 1983-1984.
Students say the Pledge of Allegiance at Beaches Episcopal School in 1962.
Students attend Chapel at Beaches Episcopal School, 1960.
EPISCOPAL CELEBRATES THE CLASS OF 2025
Episcopal’s Class of 2025 participated in multiple celebration events May 16-17 as the year drew to a close for seniors. Senior Honors Convocation was held at the Acosta-Schmidt House Lawn on May 16. At the event, department, academic, scholarship, and special recognitions were awarded to members of the Class of 2025. Students were also honored for upcoming military service, Eagle Scout achievement, and for earning cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude. The evening of May 16 seniors attended Baccalaureate in the Munnerlyn Center, a traditional church service celebrating the graduates. Commencement was held the morning of May 17 on the Acosta-Schmidt House Lawn. The event included speeches by Tate Lueck, Valedictorian; Susanna Ball, Salutatorian; and Maren Cury, Senior Speaker. Diplomas were conferred by The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School.
Episcopal’s Class of 2025 submitted:
1,199 APPLICATIONS TO 224
UNIQUE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN 41 STATES
5 COUNTRIES ABROAD
Out of 154 seniors with 141 reporting: 94% ARE ATTENDING TOP 3 CHOICES
Competitive results out of our state universities, including:
21 UF ADMITS
47 FSU ADMITS
23 ATHLETES
16 ART PROGRAMS
23 senior athletes signed letters of intent to play in college
16 senior artists plan to study their art in college
Class of 2025
CONGRATULATIONS 2025 GRADUATES!
Episcopal’s Class of 2025 was admitted to 224 colleges and universities, including:
Alaska Pacific University
American University
Appalachian State University
Arizona State University (Polytechnic)
Arizona State University (Tempe)
Auburn University
Aurora University
Austin Peay State University
Barry University
Baylor University
Belmont University
Berklee College of Music
Berry College
Boston College
Boston University
Broward College
Butler University
Case Western Reserve University
Central College
Centre College
Chapman University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Colgate University
College of Central Florida
College of Charleston
College of the Holy Cross
Colorado Mesa University
Columbia University
Davidson College
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Eckerd College
Elon University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach)
Emerson College
Emory University
Fairfield University
Flagler College
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida International University
Florida Southern College
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Florida State University
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
Furman University
Gannon University
George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
Hampden-Sydney College
High Point University
Hofstra University
Hollins University
Hope College
Howard University
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Jacksonville University
James Madison University
John Cabot University
Kansas State University
Kennesaw State University
Lipscomb University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University New Orleans
Lynn University
Macalester College
Marion Military Institute
McDaniel College
Mercer University
Michigan State University
Mississippi State University
Montana State University
Montreat College
Muhlenberg College
New College of Florida
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oglethorpe University
Ohio University (Main Campus)
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma State University (Main Campus)
Penn State University (University Park)
Point Park University
Presbyterian College
Providence College
Purdue University (Main Campus)
Rhodes College
Rice University
Rollins College
Rutgers University (Camden)
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Rutgers University (Newark)
Saint Louis University, Madrid
Samford University
Santa Fe College
Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Seton Hall University
Sewanee: The University of the South Siena College
Smith College
Southern Methodist University
Stephens College
Stetson University
Suffolk University
Syracuse University
Tallahassee State College
Temple University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Tampa
The University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
The University of West Florida
Trinity College Dublin
Tulane University of Louisiana
United States Military Academy at West Point
United States Naval Academy
University of Arizona
University of British Columbia
University of California (Los Angeles)
University of California (San Diego)
University of California (Santa Barbara)
University of Central Florida
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Glasgow
University of Groningen
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland (College Park)
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
University of Memphis
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Mississippi
University of Nevada (Reno)
University of North Carolina at Asheville
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina
Wilmington
University of North Dakota
University of North Florida
University of North Georgia
University of Notre Dame
University of Oklahoma
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida (Main Campus)
University of South Florida (St Petersburg)
University of Southern California
University of St Andrews
University of Toledo
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia (Main Campus)
University of Washington (Seattle Campus)
Utah Tech University
Valdosta State University
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Waynesburg University
Western Carolina University
Western Michigan University
William & Mary
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wingate University
Wofford College
Yale University
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
25 of 26 VARSITY TEAMS advanced out of district play into regional playoffs with 15 teams advancing to the state finals event for their sport
23 SENIOR ATHLETES commi ed to play at the next level this school year
2 STUDENTS WON Individual State Championships THIS SCHOOL YEAR
1 STUDENT Christian McGarity ’25 named to the FHSAA ACADEMIC ALL-STATE TEAM 1 of 12 across the state 8th
ESJ athlete in 8 years to receive this recognition Blakely Hammel ’27 wins 2 State Championships
1 STATE Player of the Year
Ava Galani ’25 - girls soccer Macaiden Weise ’25: INDIVIDUAL State Championship FOR BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING
4 TEAMS ADVANCED the furthest IN THEIR PROGRAM’S HISTORY
EAGLES SOAR TO STATE FINAL FOUR IN JUST FIFTH SEASON
The Eagles Beach Volleyball team capped off a remarkable spring season with a 17–6 overall record—4–0 in district play—clinching district and regional titles, finishing ranked ninth in the state of Florida, and advancing to the state final four.
Under the guidance of Head Coach MarcoMacias and assistant coaches Mark Chesser and Yantin Yamileska, the Eagles demonstrated steady improvement throughout the season. The team embraced their home court advantage all season long as evidenced by their 12-4 record at the Conser Beach Volleyball Center, which served as host for the team’s district tournament championship as well as their three regional tournament wins.
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
• Class 1A-District 3 tournament champions
• Clinched Regional Championship (Class 1A-Region 1), punching their ticket to the state tournament
• Advanced to the State Final Four—the program’s deepest postseason run to date
• Finished ranked No.9 in Florida Class 1A
Season highlights included regular season wins over Ponte Vedra, Providence, and Creekside, as well as home regional playoff wins over Fernandina Beach, Ocala Trinity Catholic, and Florida State University High School.
Since its opening in 2020, the Conser Beach Volleyball Center has served as a national-caliber training venue—providing ESJ’s beach volleyball program a modern home base to practice and host events. The facility boasts six beach volleyball
courts, making it the largest high school beach volleyball facility in Northeast Florida.
The roster of 14 players featured Class of 2025 college commits Caelen Chesser (University of North Florida) and Elle Steiger (Stetson University), combined with a strong group of underclassmen to achieve the program’s deepest playoff run to date. With key underclassmen ready to step up and continue the program’s momentum in 2026, the future is bright for the Eagles’ Beach Volleyball program.
“We’re extremely proud of how our girls stayed focused all season,” said Coach Macias. “This group has worked tirelessly and it was great to see them rewarded for their hard work—they earned every victory.”
As 2025–2026 approaches, the Eagles are wellpositioned to build on this signature season. With a championship pedigree and home court that rivals collegiate-level facilities, ESJ Beach Volleyball should be a force to be reckoned with for years to come at the district, regional, and state levels.
SEASON RECORD 17–6 overall (4–0 District)
DISTRICTS 1A–D3 District Champions
REGIONALS Region 1-1A Champions; State Final Four appearance
STATE RANKING No. 9 in Florida Class 1A
SENIOR ATHLETIC BANQUET
Senior student-athletes were honored at the Senior Athletic Banquet May 4, hosted by Boosters.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Eagles!
Baseball: 22-8 record. Finished season ranked 12th in the state. Advanced to round 16 in state playoffs.
Softball: 22-6 record. District champions. Finished season ranked 12th in the state. Advanced to round 16 in state playoffs.
Beach Volleyball: 17-5 record. District champions and regional champions. Finished season ranked ninth in state. Advanced to the state final four.
Girls Lacrosse: 16-4 record. District champions and regional champions. Finished season ranked fourth in the state. Advanced to the state final four.
Boys Lacrosse: 19-4 record. District champions. Finished season ranked seventh in the state. Advanced to the state quarterfinals of the state playoffs.
Girls Tennis: 17-2 record. District champions and regional champions. Advanced to the state quarterfinals of the state playoffs.
Boys Tennis: 9-8 record. District champions and regional runner-up.
Track and Field: Set 17 new school records (seven Varsity and 10 Middle School). Nine athletes qualified for the state track and field meet. Five athletes finished on the podium at the state meet (top eight).
Rowing: Finished sixth in the state at Florida State Rowing Association Scholastic Championships. Girls finished fifth; boys finished eighth in the state.
Boys Weightlifting: Finished 10th in the state. Macaiden Weise ‘25 was the individual state champion for his weight class.
Girls Weightlifting: Three student-athletes advanced to the state championship meet.
Sailing: Qualified for SAISA (South Atlantic Interscholastic Sailing Association) Districts for the fourth year in a row.
Senior football player and wrestler Christian McGarity ‘25 named to the FHSAA Academic AllState Team.
WINTER SPORTS SEASON
Boys Basketball 15-14 record. District runner-up. Advanced to regional play.
Girls Basketball 11-15 record. Advanced to regional play.
Boys Soccer 15-3-4 record. District champions. Finished season ranked 14th in the state. Advanced to state quarterfinals of the state playoffs.
Girls Soccer 14-6-3 record. District champions and regional champions. Finished season ranked 10th in the state. Advanced to the state championship game.
• Senior Ava Galani ‘25 named 2A state player of the year
• Coach Jay Bolt was second in voting for 2A state coach of the year
Wrestling
Dual District Team
Champions and IBT District Team Champions. Two state placers.
Girls Weightlifting
Advanced to regional weightlifting meet.
• 12 student-athletes advanced to regionals
• Three student-athletes advanced to the state championship meet
SIGNING DAY
On National Signing Day in February Episcopal celebrated Class of 2025 student-athletes who committed to play at the next level. Collegiate-bound athletes included players in 12 sports. During a special ceremony in the Semmes Gym, each student-athlete was recognized along with their Episcopal coach, and then all athletes signed while sporting their future college or university’s hat. Signees include:
BASEBALL
Dominic DeLoreto - Northwestern University
Jack Ottesen - College of Central Florida
Matthew Devine - Barry University
Lawson Perry - Marion Military Institute
FOOTBALL
Carter Trobaugh - Hampden-Sydney College
Sam Perkins - Macalester College
Alexander Hillyard - University of British Columbia
GIRLS LACROSSE
Maeve O’Neil - George Washington University
BOYS LACROSSE
Tre Carter - Hampden-Sydney College
Joey Roberts - Centre College
TRIATHLON
Lucrezia Gowdy - University of Denver
TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY
Jake Officer - United States Naval Academy
GIRLS SOCCER
Ava Galani - University of Memphis
Rivers Carney - Sewanee: The University of the South
SOFTBALL
Riley Applebee - Valdosta State University
DIVING
Laurel Coppedge - Davidson College
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Caelan Chesser - University of North Florida
Elle Steiger - Stetson University
WATER POLO
Sawyer Weakland - Siena College
SWIMMING
Laurel Coppedge - Davidson
ESJ TAKES AUDIENCES ON A MAGICAL JOURNEY WITH “SHREK THE MUSICAL”
The Fine Arts Department brought a fairy tale swamp to life with its full-school production of Shrek the Musical, performed April 24–26 in the Deming Theatre. Based on the Oscarwinning DreamWorks Animation film, this Tony Award-winning show follows the hilarious and heartwarming journey of a grumpy green ogre and his wise-cracking donkey sidekick as they set out to rescue a princess and challenge the expectations of fairy tale life.
“Shrek is ultimately about friendship and embracing who you are,” said Director Jono Hustis, Director of Upper School Theatre. “It’s also been the most collaborative production I’ve ever been a part of at ESJ.”
That spirit of collaboration was felt by students on and off the stage. “It was my first year doing a musical, and I quickly realized what an amazing community it is,” said cast member Daisy Mae Hardaker ’28. “It really felt like one big family.”
This year’s cast featured both Middle and Upper School students working together in a unique
blend of experience and fresh perspective. “It was my first time in an Upper School production after being involved in Middle School theatre,” said William Baggett ’28. “I loved seeing how much we’ve all grown.”
Adding to the magic, Shrek the Musical served as a special celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts. Kendall Biddle Seefried ’05, who starred as Peter Pan in the center’s very first production in 2004, returned to the stage for a duet with London Philips ’26—this year’s Peter Pan. Alumni from the original Peter Pan cast also joined the celebration by sending in video messages, sharing favorite memories and sending heartfelt wishes to this year’s cast and crew.
The production not only showcased exceptional talent but also highlighted the strong bonds and joyful spirit that define ESJ’s thriving Fine Arts community.
“MEMORIES” DANCE CONCERT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF MOVEMENT, MAGIC, AND MEANING
More than 70 passionate and talented Middle and Upper School dancers lit up the stage February 6–7 in Memories, the annual ESJ dance concert directed by faculty members Dawn Maldonado, Andrea Hagan, and Lexie Bristol. This year’s sold-out performances weren’t just a celebration of artistry—they were a tribute to 20 years of creativity and excellence in the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts.
In honor of the Center’s 20th anniversary, Memories reflected on two decades of dance at Episcopal, weaving past and present into a powerful showcase of expression, emotion, and movement. From contemporary and hip-hop to jazz, tap, and more, the dancers displayed incredible range and versatility, captivating audiences with every step.
The concert featured standout pieces from guest choreographer Thomas Alexander and alumna Jen Efstathion Colvin ’06, whose high-energy hip-hop
number School Daze brought the crowd to life. Former Director of Dance Missy Ponder-Reston returned to recreate the unforgettable Ramalama, infusing the show with legacy and nostalgia.
“The dancers poured their hearts into every moment on stage, delivering breathtaking performances that left us in awe,” said Dawn Maldonado, Director of Dance. “The collaboration within our department is truly a gift, and it shines brightly in our final production each year. I am continually amazed by the dedication and talent of our students—and so grateful for the unwavering support of the Episcopal community.”
Memories was more than a performance—it was a celebration of a thriving dance tradition and a powerful reminder of the beauty that happens when passion, purpose, and community come together on stage.
A
NIGHT OF HARMONY AND HEART: “MELODIC REFLECTIONS” CAPTIVATES
The Deming Theatre came alive with music and meaning on May 1 as the Fine Arts Department presented Melodic Reflections, an evening showcasing the school’s instrumental ensembles.
“This year’s theme for Performing Arts, Philippians 1:3 – ‘I thank my God every time I remember you,’ guided our concert selections,” shared Greg Hersey, Director of Instrumental Music and Performing Arts Department Chair. “As we mark 20 years of the Munnerlyn Center for Worship and Fine Arts, we pause to honor the countless memories and transformative performances that have filled this space.”
Each piece performed was carefully chosen to reflect gratitude, joy, and the growth of the students as artists. Standout selections included Randall Standridge’s Choose Joy, a vibrant, rhythmically rich piece weaving energetic melodies with explosive percussion and subtle nods to Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Another highlight was the Middle School Concert Band under the
direction of Alex Hernandez, performing Proud of Me, a culturally vibrant, disco-inspired work built on the chord progression of Over the Rainbow “It symbolizes that every student can soar—that they each have the power to fly,” said Hersey.
Seniors took the stage one final time with a performance of Street Fighter Mas, followed by a special full-ensemble piece that was also performed on the Deming stage two decades ago—bringing the night full circle.
“I couldn’t be prouder of our students,” Hersey said. “Their dedication, passion, and musical growth this year have been remarkable. This concert was a beautiful reflection of all they’ve accomplished, and I’m honored to have shared the journey with them.”
The concert was directed by Mr. Hersey and Alex Hernandez, Middle School Instrumental Music Instructor.
“FLY ME TO THE MOON” CHORUS CONCERT CELEBRATES THE CELESTIAL
More than 60 talented Middle and Upper School choral students took the audience on a celestial journey during the “Fly Me to the Moon” spring concert on April 3. Held at St. Paul’s by-theSea Episcopal Church, the event was a stellar celebration of music inspired by the wonders of outer space.
Under the direction of Carolyn Wells ‘03, Director of Choral Music, and Anthony Felton, Middle School Choral Director, the chorus concert brought to life a diverse selection of songs—from timeless classics to fresh contemporary pieces— highlighting moons, stars, planets, and galaxies. Whether it was the seniors singing “Moon River,” or the Men’s Ensemble’s serenade of The Beatles’
“Good Day Sunshine,” the students masterfully executed their craft in a skillful, yet entertaining, evening.
The concert was made even more meaningful as seniors were honored for their contributions, and the evening closed with the cherished tradition of singing “Parting Glass.”
“Some pieces of the music actually took us to space, where others used these elements for imagery and inspiration for the text. The music we selected crosses over all genres of music, but all share this same theme,” shared Mrs. Wells. “Our students sang with heart and soul, and I couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and talent.”
WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT PAUL: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY THROUGH GREECE WITH EPISCOPAL
In early June, a group from Episcopal embarked on a 12-day pilgrimage through Greece which was led by the school’s Spiritual Life staff — The Rev. Katie Black-Bowling ‘95, Director of Fine Arts; The Rev. Teresa Seagle, Dean of Spiritual Life and Service, Chaplain — and Dr. Peter Walker, author of “In the Steps of St. Paul,” and teaching professor for the trip.
More than just a sightseeing tour, this was a journey of reflection, reverence, and reconnection with the ancient roots of Christian faith. From June 3 -14, the group traced the path of the Apostle Paul, who first brought the message of the Gospel to Europe on these very shores. Each day offered new opportunities to explore sacred spaces, engage with scripture in context, and deepen spiritual understanding against the breathtaking backdrop of Greece’s historical and natural wonders. The journey began in Thessaloniki,
The tour group walked on a Roman Road called Via Egnatia. This was the actual road that Paul, Silas, and Timothy took when they entered Europe at Neapolis and traveled along the road to Philippi and then beyond. Walking on that road was very meaningful to students and parents.
where the group visited the Roman Arch of Galerius, and the towering walls of the Byzantine Acropolis. But it was within the hallowed walls of St. Demetrius and St. Sophia—two of the city’s most venerable churches—where history and holiness most powerfully met.
Traveling along the Via Egnatia, pilgrims visited Philippi, the site where Paul baptized Lydia, the first European convert to Christianity. At the riverbank Baptistery, the group paused for prayer, Eucharist, and reflection, imagining the momentous scene described in Acts. In the ruins of Philippi’s Forum, at the site where Paul was imprisoned, scripture came vividly to life. Next the group visited the port city of Kavala, where Paul first set foot on European soil.
In Veria, where Paul preached to the noble Bereans, the group visited the Jewish Synagogue and the ancient Barbouta district. It was here that the group was encouraged by the congregation of believers at the Church of the Pentecost across the street from the old synagogue. The group had an opportunity to worship and pray with Greek Christians currently worshiping in Verea on Pentecost Sunday! They then traveled on to Vergina, home to the tombs of Philip II and Alexander IV—powerful reminders of Macedonia’s imperial legacy.
In Kalambaka, the group explored the monasteries of Meteora, perched precariously on stone pinnacles and offering a breathtaking glimpse into the spiritual devotion of the 14thcentury monks who built them. Two of these awe-
inspiring monasteries welcomed the group, where silence and solemnity deepened their spiritual focus.
The pilgrimage continued to Nicopolis, founded by Augustus after the Battle of Actium, and then to Delphi, once considered the center of the world in ancient Greece. The visit included the Temple of Apollo and Delphi’s rich archaeological museum— moments of reflection on prophecy, divine communication, and the spiritual hunger of past civilizations- stark reminders of the pagan culture to which Paul was called.
A stop at Osios Loukas, a UNESCO-listed Byzantine monastery adorned with exquisite mosaics and frescoes, offered a quiet space for contemplation before the group arrived in Athens. Before exploring all that Athens had to offer, the pilgrims took a powerful journey to Ancient Corinth, where the group stood at the Bema of
Gallio and viewed the inscription of Erastus— touchstones of early Christian witnesses recorded in Acts. Visits to Acrocorinth and Cenchreae, the port from which Paul set sail, served as reminders of the dangers Paul faced in following his call. Then, the group travelled back to Athens where the biblical past mingled with classical grandeur during visits to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and Mars Hill (Areopagus), where Paul famously addressed the philosophers of Athens.
“This pilgrimage was not a vacation—it was a deeply intentional experience of faith. Walking where Paul walked, praying in the places he preached, and standing in ancient churches that still echo with the presence of generations of believers, the Episcopal community found not only a deeper connection to scripture, but to each other and to the enduring story of Christianity,” said The Rev. Seagle.
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REUNION WEEKEND
Alumni in classes with years ending in zero and five celebrated Reunion Weekend this year, reconnecting with friends and revisiting campus April 25–26.
The festivities began with a campus tour led by Eagle Ambassador tour guides, who offered a glimpse into exciting new developments while revisiting favorite campus spots. The tour concluded in the Busey Boardroom with a State of the School address and discussion with The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School.
The celebration continued Friday evening with the annual all-class Reunion Kickoff Party, held for the first time in Harden Hall, located in the new Haskell Center for Science and Student Life. It was a festive night filled with laughter, memories, stunning sunset views of downtown, and the presentation of the Alumnus of the Year Award to this year’s recipient, Mary Lanier Cook ’94.
On Saturday night, individual class parties were held throughout the city and on campus. The Class of 1975 marked a special milestone, celebrating their 50th reunion in style on the Acosta-Schmidt Lawn. The weekend was a meaningful celebration of the lifelong bonds formed at Episcopal.
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THANKS TO OUR REUNION WEEKEND HOST
COMMITTEE!
Reunion Weekend Chair, Hillary Liles Almond ’90
1975 - Kakki Goodell Bissell, Brad Christie, Larry Cobb, Carl Dawson, Viki Chorlton Hodgins, Katie LeMaster, Bob Massey, Bobby Stein, Daly Jackson Turnbull, Kimmie Winston
1980 - Spencer Dickinson, Susanne Patridge Dickinson, Tricia Sanchez-Salazar Fechtel, Ed Hines, Marci McTier Skinner
1985 - Walker Allen, John Falconetti, Pontus Gäbel, Allen Ginder, Fred Page, Richard Spence
1990 - Hillary Liles Almond, Cooper Nightingale, Jay Robinson, Anne Marie Harman Van Wie
1995 - Anne-Marie Forbes Lynn
2000 - Katie McArthur Athey, Matt Betancourt, Tony Ferlisi, Sam Hyde Geisler, Taylor Lee Horne, William Milne, Graham Riley
2005 - Jessica Cusano
2010 - David Drew, Theresa Diederich Flynn, Deanna Thornton Lombardo, Nick Walker
2015 - Alex Mathis, Cori Jevic Shad, Amanda Strenta, Will Wickenden
Class of 1975 CONGRATULATIONS TO 50 YEARS!
1 - Will Allen ’93, William Allen ’25, and Randy Allen ‘96
2 - Scott Busey ‘23, Jennie Trimble Busey ’97, McRae Busey ’25, and Brooks Busey ’95
3 - Neal Cury ’74 and Maren Cury ’25
4 - Troy Davis ‘93 and Jake Davis ’25
5 - Kirby DeVooght ’25 and Carlton DeVooght ’90
8 - Darren Glenn ’91, Mackenzie Glenn ‘22, and Turner Glenn ’25 1 2 4 6 8 3 5 7
6 - Shelly Fulford Wilson ‘72 and Nadia Fattahi ‘25
9 - Gracie Hammond ’25 and Caroline Foerster Hammond ’94
10 - Victor Hughes ’93 and Agnes Hughes ’25
11 - Tanya Samara Kellogg ’91 and Colton Kellogg ’25
12 - Quinn Magevney ‘15, Thomas Magevney ‘16, Sarah Frances Magevney ’25, Xander Magevney ‘19, and Michael Magevney ’87
13 - Ben Magevney ‘20, Abbay Magevney ’25, Bond Magevney ‘19, and John Magevney ’89
Episcopal’s Alumni Association welcomed legacy alumni members of the Class of 2025 and their families for a pre-Commencement celebration on the morning of May 17. Graduates are pictured with their family member(s) who are also alumni. The Alumni Board started this tradition in 2010 to honor legacy graduates. 9 10 12 14 16 11 13 15
14 - Eve Culver Owens ’89 and Nicholas Gregg ’25
15 - Amy Burrows Perkins ’92 and Sam Perkins ’25
16 - Will Riggs ‘23, Lindsey Lastinger Riggs ’90, Maggie Riggs ’25, Ellie Riggs ‘20, and Turner Riggs ‘18
17 - Meg Ritter ‘23, Charlotte Ritter ’25, and Levi Ritter ’97
18 - Claudia Saenz Amlie ‘87, Mia Saenz ’25, and JP Saenz ’89
19 - Neil Schoenberger ’90, Lukas Schoenberger ’25, and Alison Emery Schoenberger ’90
20 - Cristi Peterson Skeels ‘91 and Clancy Skeels ’25
21 - Dearing Setzer Thoburn ’88 and Lillybelle Thoburn ’25
22 - Hattie Todd ’25 and Allen Todd ’91
23 - Ruby Tuten ’25 and Chris Tuten ’88
24 - Audrey Vermillion ’25, Chris Vermillion ’87, Charlie Vermillion ’25, and Nick Vermillion ‘22
25 - Olivia Wright ’25 and John Wright ’83
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Brad Martin ’98 and James Martin ’25
Pajcic ’90 and Alina Pajcic ’25
ALUMNI EVENTS
College Alumni Panel for Seniors (picture 1)
This January, Episcopal’s College Counseling Office and Alumni Association partnered to host an alumni panel for the Class of 2025. The event gave seniors a valuable opportunity to hear directly from recent Episcopal alumni about life after graduation. Panelists shared thoughtful insights on a range of topicsfrom building a community in a new environment to navigating the challenges of choosing a major, and everything in between.
A special thank you to this year’s panelists: Austin Eppley ’22, Phoebe Fletcher ’22, Knox Greene ’21, Julia Kato ’21, Scotty Montgomery ’21, Halle Taylor ’24, Maddie Weise ’23 - and moderator, Anne-Charles Zimmer ’20.
Celebrating Service Day (pictures 2, 3)
Alumni attended Episcopal’s annual Celebrating Service Day on April 10, helping to contribute to the thousands of volunteer hours the school was able to contribute to the Jacksonville community. Alumni worked beside sophomores, packing hundreds of meals for Haiti Health Promise, an organization that helps feed the hungry in Haiti. Alumni - and students - also heard from Dr. John Lovejoy, retired orthopedic surgeon and father of two ESJ alumni (John ’87, Ellen ’88) about his lifelong work serving at a hospital in Haiti. Dr. Lovejoy and John served together as surgeons in Haiti when the 2010 earthquake devastated the area, saving many lives. Dr. Lovejoy continues to volunteer in Haiti and in our own community here in Jacksonville. The day honored the vision of Episcopal’s Founders, who believed ESJ students should be leaders and “doers of good.”
Lady Alumni Networking Event - Craft Cocktail & Mocktail Making (pictures 4, 5, 6)
Episcopal’s annual Lady Alumni networking event was held on March 6. In addition to networking, attendees also had the chance to learn the art of crafting their own signature cocktail or mocktail. Guided by the experts from Regard Libations, the interactive, hands-on experience helped lady alumni create a delicious cocktail or mocktail, mingle, and take in the extraordinary views of downtown from the new Haskell Center for Science and Student Life. Thank you to the 2024 - 2025 Lady Alumni Committee for bringing this event to life, with a special thanks to chair, Mary Dudley Lee White ’12, and committee members Kia Mitchell Kemp ’93, Tori Thompson Tutwiler ’14, and Che’ Suggs Young ’94.
Washington D.C. Alumni Event (pictures 7, 8, 9, 10)
Alumni in the Washington D.C. area gathered on January 25 at the Cosmos Club for an evening filled with laughter, shared stories, and the joy of reconnecting with old friends - and making new ones.
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ALUMNA OF THE YEAR: MARY LANIER COOK ’94
The Alumnus of the Year Award honors an Episcopal graduate who exemplifies outstanding service to the school—advancing its mission, success, and community well-being.
This year, Episcopal proudly recognizes Mary Lanier Cook ’94 for her exceptional commitment and leadership.
Mary was celebrated at the All-Class Party during Reunion Weekend on April 25. She is known for her enthusiastic spirit, can-do attitude, and tireless support of Episcopal in countless ways.
Her impact spans every corner of the school community: she is a parent, alumni parent, donor, class representative, Alumni Board member and immediate past president, Episcopal Fund volunteer, and active member of our giving societies. She has chaired Reunion Weekend committees, helped plan and promote events, and is a reliable presence whenever support is needed.
PUT SIMPLY—IF IT HELPS EPISCOPAL, MARY HAS DONE IT, AND DONE IT WITH HEART.
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Shelly Fulford Wilson (picture 1) celebrated the graduation of her great-niece, Nadia Fattahi ‘25, from Episcopal on May 17. “The campus has certainly changed since my brother David (‘73) and I went there,” she writes.
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Peggy Zink Namie and her husband of 47 years, Bernard E. Namie, lll (retired Department of Defense Attorney) live in St. Augustine, Florida. She is currently working as the Office Administrator of Grace United Methodist Church. They are blessed to have four adult children and three adult grandchildren. “We live life to the fullest!” Peggy shared.
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Hugh Morris (picture 2, 3) is an architect with the City of Jacksonville and is the proud grandfather of an expanding group of grandchildren. The youngest, Anne Hamby, is 10 months, while one of the oldest is in college - Arriana.
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Robert Deloatch received the National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) on April 5. The National Eagle
Scout Association (NESA) established this award in 2010 to commemorate Scouting America’s 100th Anniversary. Since its inception, the award has become an important acknowledgement among Eagle Scouts, recognizing their distinction. A NOESA is approved by NESA’s national award committee and is presented solely to Eagle Scouts who demonstrate remarkable achievements well beyond their Scouting endeavors by excelling in their careers/vocations at local, regional, or national levels. NOESA recipients inspire others through their positive actions, demonstrating excellence in their chosen professions, hobbies, community service, and adherence to religious beliefs.
Kristen Negaard O’Brien (picture 4) is repatriating after living in Cumbria, England, for eight years. While hubby George worked his corporate magic, Kristen facilitated; winning biodiverse churchyard and woodland awards, uploading gravestone/ memorial photos and inscriptions to an online interactive map, creating a Heritage Hub website, as well as inspiring locals to write three bespoke history books spanning 400 years. She also finally stabilized ‘forgotten’ Early Gothic enamel painted glass in preparation for University of York’s conservation … all for her
local Church of England (est. approximately 1111).
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Janet Obi-Keller (picture 5) has been researching the works of the French composer Henri Dutilleux in preparation for a monograph which she will soon submit for publication. The book is a compilation of her scholarly work over the past six years and includes both an examination of the published and unpublished works. Janet considers that she was well placed to undertake this study since she had the wonderful opportunity to study and work with Dutilleux and his wife, Geneviève Joy, as a young student in France. As a PhD scholar (1999 to 2006) in London, she attended performances and rehearsals of most of Dutilleux’s works. When interviewing Dutilleux, he offered new information with regard to his background and music, all of which were valuable insights into his compositional world.
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Otto Phanstiel (picture 6) works as a professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine and recently celebrated his 30th year as a UCF professor. He conducts research into new immunotherapies which empower the patient’s immune
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American Democracy (LDAD), a 501(c)(3) organization. John will continue to practice law in Chicago and continue to teach professional responsibility at the University of Chicago Law School. 2 3 1 4 7 5 6
Nancy Atkinson Linton (picture 7) serves as the Director of External Relations in Northern Virginia for The Family Foundation. She enjoys slalom water skiing with her husband, David.
John Koski (picture 8) has retired after 32 years of practicing law at the same firm, Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, with 13,000+ lawyers and business professionals across 160+ locations in 80+ countries. For more than 20 of those years, John served as US General Counsel and Global Chief Legal Officer, advising the firm and other clients on law firm governance, structure, litigation, transactions, insurance, regulation, compliance, investigations, and ethics matters.
Recently, John has joined the Board of Lawyers Defending
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Suzanne Friedline Ferber (picture 1) returned to campus in April as the alumni guest speaker for the 2025 Cum Laude Induction Ceremony, offering inspiration and wisdom to the next generation of scholars. Suzanne was inducted into the Cum Laude Society as a student at Episcopal. Since graduation, she has become a talented and versatile actor with a successful career spanning television, film, theatre, and voiceover work. She has portrayed a wide range of characters on stage and on film, from dramatic to comedic. She’s played TV anchors, vampires, beauty queens, German countesses, aging movie stars, and historical characters like Florence Nightingale. She was on CSI, Desperate Housewives and daytime shows like Another World, Guiding Light, Passions, and Days of our Lives. Her stage work includes performances around the world, including at the renowned Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. Suzanne began her theatrical journey in Episcopal’s Sikes Theatre under the mentorship of Sally Deming. She is also the proud mother of Dan Ferber ’22.
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Jennie Ruckman Rankin is retiring and moving to Beaufort, South Carolina,
after 22 years teaching, 18 at Episcopal. Both of her children graduated from Episcopal and have launched from the home nest. Jennie writes: “I have invested so much of myself in giving back to the school that saved my life. I always joked that Episcopal ‘let me graduate’ so I was honored to come back and redeem myself for all these years. When I was hired in May of 2007, I joked that when Margie Stevens heard that she said “YOU HIRED WHO??”
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Gordon Speed has been named the Head of the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Washington Office and Managing Director of the Federal Affairs team. Gordon resides in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife Kim and daughters Raleigh (a sophomore ECU) and Collins (8th grade, St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School ). In his free time you can find him on the lacrosse fields watching Raleigh play for the ECU Pirates Women’s Lacrosse team or Collins play for the nationally ranked Stars lacrosse team.
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Che’ Suggs Young (picture 2) was appointed as Chief Juvenile Court Judge for the Macon Judicial Circuit (Georgia) on February 1, 2025, making history as the
first woman and first AfricanAmerican/Black person to ever serve in this role. Prior to her appointment, there had not been a new judge appointed to the Juvenile Court bench in the circuit in nearly 25 years. Before joining the bench, she served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Crimes Against Children Unit.
Che’ graduated from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia and earned her law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ché is married to A. Bernard Young, and together they have two adult sons, Ian and Aidan Young. The family’s connection to Episcopal spans generations—Ché’s niece, Chloe Selmer, proudly graduated with the Class of 2024, and her nephew, Rowan Myles, is a rising junior, continuing the family’s legacy at Episcopal.
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Leah Armstrong Bennett retired from coaching college softball after coaching for 20 years to become the caretaker for her mother before she passed away from Leukemia. She is now in charge of Mandarin Markets and Festivals as an event planner. She homeschools both of her daughters, who are six and nine years old, and has been married for 16 years to Riley Bennett.
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August Brown (picture 3) has covered pop music, the music industry and nightlife policy at the Los Angeles Times since 2005. He recently won top prizes from the Los Angeles Press Club and the Society for Features Journalism for his story “Behind the Calamitous Fall of Hip-Hop Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs,“ and other features on musicians leaving Scientology and a teenage composer with non-oral autism. Founded in 1947, the Society for Features Journalism is dedicated to promoting, honoring and celebrating the craft of features journalism.
Brooke Safford Cohen (picture 4) welcomed a baby girl named Noa Elsie Cohen on October 22, 2024. Brooke and
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her husband are over the moon for her. Noa made her first visit to Jacksonville in May to meet old friends and see family. The family lives in New York City.
Jack Fitch (picture 5) is moving to Honolulu, Hawaii in July to become Director of College Counseling at Mid-Pacific Institute. Aloha!
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Lance Henry is a shareholder at the law firm Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. in Denver, Colorado. Super Lawyers named Lance a Rising Star for 2025. Lance represents clients in litigation and appeals at every level of state and federal court in Colorado, as well as in commercial transactions and bankruptcy proceedings.
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Vance Berry has joined Stoneburner Berry Purcell & Campbell, P.A. as Counsel. At Stoneburner Berry, he’ll be advising clients on real estate and commercial finance matters. He is looking forward to the opportunity to grow alongside a thoughtful, talented, and experienced team. “Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. I’m energized for what lies ahead,” Vance writes.
Harrison Brown (picture 1) is Director of Product Development for Expression Therapeutics in Cincinnati, Ohio. Expression Therapeutics has developed several engineering platforms to enable the development of novel gene therapies. Expression Manufacturing is a state-of-the-art 43,000 square foot Cell & Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility. The facility provides in-house manufacturing capabilities for Expression Therapeutics product portfolio (T cells, genetically engineered blood stem cells, and viral vectors). Harrison and actress Lauren Albert were married in Lexington, Kentucky in 2024 and together raise chickens and vegetables on an Ohio farm.
Cate Sadler Anderson (picture 2, 3) and her husband Tad are the proud parents of Talley, who recently celebrated her ‘Berry First Birthday.’ She is pictured here with her parents and her grandfather, former Trustee Luke Sadler.
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Trace Jackson taught his first law school course, Intellectual Property Law, as an adjunct professor of law. His students were among the Jacksonville University College of Law’s inaugural graduating class. Trace accomplished this on top of his normal workload as an intellectual property and technology lawyer and public speaker on AI.
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Kaye-Alese Green (picture 4) graduated May 14, 2025, from Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine with an MD, and on May 19, 2025, from the Boston University School of Law with a JD. Kaye-Alese will complete the bar exam in July 2025 and begin residency in the Boston Combined Residency Program, which involves training in pediatrics, pediatric psychiatry, and adult psychiatry, at Harvard University, Boston University, and Tufts University in August 2025.
Mac Seibler (picture 5) just welcomed a new daughter, Claire, in January, who joins older sister Aubrey. “We are all enjoying ourselves in a small town outside Boston,” Mac writes.
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Francesca Mantay Jones (picture 6) welcomed twin boys, Asher and Declan, in April and shared “They have been the biggest surprise and blessing we could’ve ever imagined! We are so excited to see them grow and one day join Emilia at ESJ!”
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Betty Ann Graham Gilrain (picture 7) is a New York Citybased creative professional
with an extensive background in the luxury design space. She recently launched her own firm, Betty Ann Gilrain Studio, where she works to bring clients’ visions to life through residential interior design and decoration, as well as content and branding services for interior designers. For more information, please visit her website: bettyanngilrainstudio.com
Arielle Griffin-Gordon (picture 8) and her husband, Kadeem Gordon, welcomed their first child, Mila Gordon, on January 17 in Washington, D.C. Arielle currently works as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in her private practice.
Tyler Rice is working at Spirit as an Industrial Engineer. At Spirit she has been given the leadership role of Networking Chair for SWEPT (Spirit Women in Engineering, Professional, and Technical). She also has joined SWE (Society of Women Engineers) and is the Social Media Chair for the annual Engineering Expo that is hosted by the group.
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Julian Gomez (picture 9) went with family in April on a two-week trek on the Camino de Santiago’s Portuguese Coast trail, where they hiked 150 miles through beautiful landscapes from outside of Porto to Santiago de Compostela.
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Phil Porter (picture 10) visited his seventh continent earlier this year and is about to visit his 170th country in June 2025. His goal is to finish every country by early 2027.
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John Michael Currie (picture 11) married Heather Strauss Currie on May 24 in Los Angeles, California, where they both reside. John Michael was honored to have
Richie Mullaney ‘14 serve as his best man. John Michael recently started as a Manager of Comedy Development for Warner Bros. Television, and his wife Heather is a film and television casting assistant whose recent credits include “Sirens” and “A Man on the Inside” for Netflix.
Alexandra Shapiro Greene (picture 1) and Thomas Greene celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Elephair Davis Greene, born December 28, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. Alex started a new position with the Department of Defense at NSA-Georgia.
Peggy Kerr Latsios (picture 2) married Chris Latsios on October 5, 2024 at the Lodge in Ponte Vedra. She is pictured here with classmates, Heather Pittman, Catherine Lee Nichols, and Natalie Lewis Parikh.
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Chadwick Feeley works as a CPA for PwC in Washington, DC.
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Joe Schmidt (picture 3) graduated from UCF with a degree in kinesiology and has used it to run his own training business since 2020. During that time Joe has trained all kinds of people, including professional athletes. He is currently training to break the Guinness World Record for most pull ups in one hour. Training since August of 2023, he has done over 115,000 pull ups in that time. Joe has received recognition from several current and former world record holders.
Zach Zeller (picture 4) graduated from the University of Bayreuth with a master’s degree of science in Global Change Ecology. He has now started his career as a climate change adaptation researcher at Climate Analytics, based in Berlin, Germany.
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Annie Feeley received her doctorate degree in audiology in May 2025 from The University of Texas. She is moving to Durham, North Carolina in July 2025 to work as a Pediatric Audiologist at Duke University Hospital.
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Alexander Goldfield will return to Florida from Washington D.C. this fall to attend The College of Law at Florida State University. He is a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship.
Marco McGowan completed his second year of dental school at the University of Pennsylvania and has started his clinical rotations.
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Hannah Goldfield (picture 5) graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond with a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration with a double major in health studies. She
is excited to launch her next chapter in Washington, DC to work with Mercer as a Health Consulting Analyst.
Madison Linn (picture 6) graduated from Rollins College summa cum laude with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. She is now preparing to begin pharmacy school.
“I’m incredibly grateful to Episcopal for providing such a strong educational foundation that helped me get to where I am today,” she writes.
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Emily Taylor-Hernandez (picture 7) studied abroad in Florence, Italy, during the fall semester, becoming proficient in Italian seeing and studying famous pieces of art, and traveling every weekend to places including but not limited to Stockholm, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark; Barcelona, Spain; and Paris, France. She was also on the Dean’s honor roll both spring and fall semesters. She also joined the Delta Gamma Fraternity, where she has participated in several volunteer opportunities, including wheelchair basketball with the local Center for Disabilities for Recreation, Sport, and Activity; volunteering for the food pantry with the school’s chapel; and helping raise money for the organization’s many philanthropies.
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Deidra McAfee
From 1972 to 1974, Deidra taught English I, II, and V at Episcopal before embarking on a diverse career in education and publishing. She went on to teach in both private and public schools in the Marshall Islands, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, and later taught
A published fiction writer and longtime creative writing teacher, she also taught adult students in Richmond and through private instruction. Deidra has three children: Charlotte, Andrew, and John. 1 2 3 4
undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College, George Mason University, and the University of Southern Mississippi.
As prose editor of The New School’s literary magazine and a faculty member at its Milano School of Business, Deidra worked closely with graduate students in business and writing. Her editorial work spans corporate, nonprofit, and private sectors, including
reviewing books and software and contributing to the anthology “Lock & Load: Armed Fiction” (University of New Mexico Press, 2017).
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BOOK STUDIES FOR PARENTS CREATE COMMUNITY ON
THREE CAMPUSES
Episcopal Parents Facilitate Space for Connection, Growth, and Support
At Episcopal, Parent Book Studies offer meaningful opportunities for parents across all three campuses—Munnerlyn, Beaches, and St. Mark’s—to gather, read, reflect, and build lasting relationships. Through regular meetings, thoughtful discussions, and relevant reading selections, parents are invited into conversations that deepen understanding and strengthen ties within the school community.
BEACHES CAMPUS: BUILDING RESILIENCE TOGETHER
Led by Mary Broe P ‘36, the Beaches Campus Parent Book Study met weekly in 2024-2025 following Chapel, from September 4 through November 13. This fall’s selection, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt, struck a powerful chord with attendees.
In his book, Haidt explains, “I offer a path forward for parents, teachers, friends, and relatives who want to help improve the mental health of children and adolescents. Change is possible, if we can act together.”
The group averaged 15–20 attendees each week
and used structured questions to guide open discussion. Parents found it to be an engaging space for personal reflection and shared learning.
“The book study offers parents a valuable opportunity to connect, share insights, and support one another as they work to equip their children with the tools needed to navigate an increasingly complex world,” said Mary.
ST. MARK’S CAMPUS: SUPPORT ACROSS GRADE LEVELS
In its first year at the St. Mark’s Campus, Erin James P ’37, and Katy Ricci, P ’33 and P ’37, facilitated monthly discussions centered on Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. With its focus on compassionate, emotionally attuned parenting, the book resonated strongly with the group. As New York Times bestselling author Eve Rodsky notes, “Good Inside is not only a wise and practical guide to raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids, it’s also a supportive resource for overwhelmed parents who need more compassion and less stress.”
Discussions were guided by open-ended questions and emphasized authentic, judgmentfree conversation.
“The book and our meetings were a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents across
different grade levels and share the ups and downs of parenting in a supportive setting,” said Erin.
Katy added, “We’re excited to see the book club gain momentum next year. A new book and meeting dates will be announced early in the school year, and we hope even more parents will join in the conversation.”
MUNNERLYN CAMPUS: A DECADE OF DIALOGUE AND CONNECTION
Now in its tenth year, the Munnerlyn Campus Parent Book Study continues to be a cornerstone of connection and shared learning. Founded and coordinated by Beth Collins Himes, P ’21 and ’25, the study meets in person at St. John’s Cathedral on Thursday mornings. The group gathers twice monthly, from September through mid-November and again from January to early May.
This year’s selection, Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It By Jennifer Breheny Wallace, was discussed in manageable 15–20 page sections per session, allowing for deep engagement and reflection. Beth emphasizes the importance of flexibility—parents are encouraged to “participate if and when you can.” Many also read independently.
Discussions are participant-guided, confidential, and deeply respectful. They incorporate the school’s selected scripture theme for the year, and a Harkness-inspired model where every voice is valued.
“It’s not the book as much as the discussion that people have that is valuable,” said Beth. “The power of relationships is what keeps people coming back—parents feel seen, heard, and not alone.”
“Parents are ready to share and listen. Whether they’re new to parenting teens or bringing the wisdom of experience, the range of perspectives makes for rich, supportive dialogue.”
The Munnerlyn group benefits from strong collaboration with faculty and staff, integrating community feedback, book recommendations, and timely topics.
“I APPRECIATE THAT THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION AND THE SCHOOL HAVE BEEN SUPPORTIVE OF THIS INITIATIVE,” SAID BETH. “WE’VE SEEN FIRSTHAND HOW MORE INFORMED AND SUPPORTED PARENTS CAN HAVE A MEANINGFUL, POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND THE WIDER ESJ COMMUNITY.”
Episcopal thanks Beth for her longtime facilitation and support of this meaningful initiative over the past decade. Her leadership has been instrumental in ensuring this opportunity is available to parents, and that a safe community for open discussion that welcomes all is available. After serving as the leader of the virtual group for three years (2021-2024) and also participating in the in-person group, Jim Caserta will be taking
over as the coordinator and facilitator for this coming year’s Munnerlyn Campus Parent Book Study.
THE HEART OF PARENT BOOK
STUDY: LEARNING
TOGETHER
Across all three campuses, the goals of the Parent Book Study are consistent:
• To promote parent learning through reading and discussion.
• To build community and relationships through regular meetings.
• To increase support of ESJ students, faculty, parents, and staff through stronger knowledge and connection.
Grounded in mutual respect, shared values, and a commitment to lifelong learning, the parent book study groups reflect the very best of Episcopal’s school community— thoughtful, engaged, and always growing.
For more information or to join a book study, please reach out to the respective campus coordinators or view the Episcopal Insider for upcoming dates and book selections.
BOOK STUDY BOOKS
Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It
By Jennifer Breheny Wallace
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
By Jonathan Haidt
Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable and Compassionate Adolescents
By Lisa Damour
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives By William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population
By Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak
Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults
By Amy Ellis Nutt and Frances E. Jensen
Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania By Frank Bruni
The Blessing of a B Minus: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient Teenagers By Wendy Mogel
How to Raise an Adult: Break free of the overparenting trap and prepare your kid for success
By Julie Lythcott-Haims
The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age
By Steiner-Adair EdD., Catherine and Teresa H. Barker
The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure And Material Advantage Are Creating A Generation Of
DAVIS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
RECOGNIZE JACKIE JENKINS AND KEELAN HENSON
Middle School
The 2025 Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching in Middle School was awarded to Keelen Henson, Middle School history teacher. Her nominations include the following kind words:
“Over the years, Keelan has consistently gone above and beyond normal expectations. She has served as an advisor to Middle School Student Government, helping our youngest Munnerlyn students develop leadership skills. She created programs to inspire young girls to be strong Christians and “doers of good.” As a mentor to our newest faculty members, she has been a sounding board, a shoulder to cry on, a confidant, and an amazing role model.”
“This educator has mastered one of teaching’s most challenging balances - maintaining high expectations while weaving in just the right amount of care, compassion, kindness, and love into every student interaction. She is strict, consistent, and fair, yet her students feel supported and valued. Her clear articulation of expectations creates the consistency that gives Middle Schoolers the courage and confidence to participate and take risks in class.”
Keelan has taught at Episcopal for six years.
Upper School
Jackie Jenkins, history teacher and History Department Chair, won the 2025 Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching for Upper School. Jackie has taught at Episcopal for five years.
Jackie’s nominations read:
“Name anything good, kind, or excellent on campus, and usually you can find this educator’s influence in it somewhere. She is a supportive teacher and colleague and an excellent educator.”
“Students adore the communities that this teacher has created and can count on finding a needed hug or laugh, even if they accompany tough truths. Long after ninth graders no longer had to be in
Tutorial, her advisees still crowded her classroom. The way she serves as a club sponsor allows students ‘vital spaces to bond and share.’ Even students who have been on the receiving end of her challenges to do better emerge by senior year speaking of her with deep affection and admiration.”
“She shares her time and resources freely for the good of others. Talented and beloved by students and faculty, her influence can be easy to miss at times, because she spends her time lifting others up.”
Jackie’s son Josh is a member of the Class of 2025.
Established in 1992, the Davis Awards for Excellence in Teaching are presented each year to selected Episcopal School of Jacksonville teachers who personify quality in their teaching and in their influence on student learning; who consistently and unselfishly go above and beyond normal expectations of time, energy and devotion in working with students; who demonstrate the rare ability to motivate students to higher and higher levels of achievement; and who have consistently made use of opportunities for continuing education to improve themselves professionally. This award is intended to inspire all Episcopal teachers to pursue uncompromising excellence and caring in the classroom. To be eligible to receive the Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching, a teacher must have been a member of the faculty for three years and must be returning the following year. At least one award each year must be awarded to a teacher whose primary focus is the Middle School. Faculty members are invited to nominate colleagues for this honor.
2025 GUARDIAN AWARD GIVEN TO TOM BACZKOWSKI, NOMINATED
BY
AVA GALANI ’25
At Senior Honors Convocation on May 16, Tom Baczkowski, Learning Specialist, was named the 2025 Guardian Award winner. Mr. Baczkowski, affectionately known as Coach B, was nominated by senior Ava Galani.
Tom has been a member of the Student Services team for three years and also coaches lacrosse. In her nomination, Ava wrote of his support of her academic journey and accommodations she required as she struggled with reading due to a medical diagnosis involving her eyesight.
Ava wrote: “Upon this diagnosis, Mr. Baczkowski immediately went to work and became my mentor and advocate. He provided unwavering support, encouragement, and assistance. We had to take different measures and approaches to my way of learning and seeing. From graphs laid out 3-D on the walls, to personally reading and checking over everything, I mean everything, I did. His guidance allowed me to adapt, rebuild my confidence, and continue pursuing every single one of my goals.”
“He has taken the time to listen, research, offer wisdom and advice, and help me find extraordinary ways to accommodate. Most importantly, Mr. Baczkowski has taught me the true meaning of perseverance. Through his actions, he has shown that setbacks do not define a person; their resilience and determination does. I will always be grateful that he never gave up on me, even when I gave up on myself.”
Tom and his wife Brandi celebrated the graduation of their daughter, Samantha, from Sandalwood High School this spring.
The Guardian Award was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dahl. Seniors are given the opportunity to write an essay about a faculty member who has been a role model for them during their years at Episcopal and has helped them understand how important these guardians are. The senior who writes the winning nomination receives a $1,500 college scholarship, and the Guardian Award recipient also receives a $1,500 cash award. Members of the senior class are invited to nominate faculty for this honor.
THE TIMOTHY AWARD GIVEN TO LYNELL JOHNSON
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. (1 Tim 6:20a)
This year’s Timothy Award was given to Lynell Johnson, faculty member on the St. Mark’s Campus since 1998. Lynell is a Pre-K3 assistant and pre-primary Chapel leader and assists in Extended Day.
Her peer nominations read:
“This teacher is a shining example of God’s love and light. Whether in the classroom or in Chapel, this teacher’s gentleness, grace, and patience reflects God’s presence, helping everyone to feel safe and welcome.”
One colleague said, “She is always encouraging her colleagues and does a wonderful job of checking in to see how everyone is doing.” In the classroom, in Chapel, and everywhere on campus she always has a smile on her face. Her joy is contagious. A glimpse into her classroom shows
students who are active learners who are also learning to care for one another. She models the love of Christ as she nurtures their young hearts and minds. She puts others before herself in many ways.”
“She is a teacher, a mentor, a friend and colleague. She plans, organizes, and leads Chapel for some of our youngest students. These Chapels are filled with age appropriate songs and hand motions which engage the little ones. Her messages set the foundation for the little ones to live a life of faith. She continuously pours so much into these Chapels and into our young people.
These examples merely scratch the surface of her deep and abiding love of God and a passion for serving others.
The Timothy Award is presented in loving memory of T.S. Roberts, Jr. and given by his family. The Timothy Award is presented annually to a faculty member who exemplifies the ideal of Christian service to students and to the community. This award recognizes the service of the individual and the importance of a vital Christian faith in the daily life of Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Faculty members are invited to nominate colleagues for this honor.
WENDY HULSEY, ST. MARK’S CAMPUS, NAMED NANCY N. WOOD EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD
RECIPIENT
Established in 2001, the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award is given to a faculty member teaching on the St. Mark’s Campus. Named for former St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Head of School Nancy N. Wood, the purpose of the award is to recognize and reward faculty and teaching assistants who personify quality in their teaching and in their influence on student learning. The award recognizes and rewards faculty or teaching assistants who consistently and unselfishly go above and beyond normal expectation of time, energy, and devotion in working with students; recognizes a person who motivates students to higher levels of achievement; and recognizes and rewards faculty and teaching assistants who have consistently made use of opportunities for continuing education. The award’s goal is to inspire all Episcopal faculty and staff to pursue uncompromising excellence and caring in the classroom.
Wendy Hulsey, Extended Day faculty, was named the 2025 Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education award recipient for her work at the St. Mark’s Campus over the past 11 years.
Her nominations read:
“Parents have come to rely on and deeply admire this teacher’s consistency and reliability. She creates comfort and confidence for families, knowing their children are in caring, capable hands. Her attention to relationships extends beyond just knowing students’ names - she greets parents and caretakers with genuine warmth and recognition, strengthening our entire school community.”
“What defines this teacher is an extraordinary capacity for love and care that radiates through every interaction. Parents adore and admire her. I know they are comforted knowing their children are in her hands.”
“We have all experienced the same warm leadership from this versatile teacher. She always has a positive spirit and energy with colleagues and she shares this same love with her students, who so need it by the later parts of long school days.”
Another nominating letter expressed, she “loves every child so dearly, and they love her back tenfold.” This warmth and compassion creates something invaluable - an extra sense of security for students, particularly those who spend their entire day on campus.
THE REVEREND ROBERT R. PARKS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING GIVEN TO JODY TOMASZEWSKI
The Reverend Robert R. Parks Excellence in Teaching Award was established and is named in honor of the founder of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Jacksonville Episcopal Day School in 1957, which was later renamed Beaches Episcopal School and is now the Beaches Campus. The Reverend Parks was the rector of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church at that time, and would later go on to serve as the Dean of St. John’s Cathedral and a key member of the founding of Jacksonville Episcopal High School in 1966, now Episcopal School of Jacksonville.
Jody Tomaszewski was named the recipient of the The Rev. Robert R. Parks Award for Excellence in Teaching, established for the purpose of recognizing a Beaches Campus faculty member for excellence in teaching. Jody is a Learning Specialist and works with students in kindergarten through second grade, with a focus on reading. She has worked at Episcopal since 2012.
Her nominations include the following from her colleagues:
“When I think of her, I think of creativity, passion, collaboration, and safety. This teacher creates environments where students can take risks, grow, and develop a genuine love for learning. The growth witnessed in the students with whom she’s worked stands as a testament to this impact.”
Her nominations consistently praised her collaborative spirit. Noted for an influence that extends far beyond individual student achievement, Jody stretches herself to create personalized materials, adapt activities, and generate resources that benefit the entire Beaches community.
As one colleague wrote, Jody “is a true teacher. She worked creatively and passionately in the classroom and now serves with the same passion and dedication as a learning specialist. She is knowledgeable and practical, works with the parents as faithfully as with the students. She mentors other teachers with this same commitment. This is only the tip of the iceberg of all that could be said about her commitment, dedication, understanding, and excellence in teaching.”
MARION ZEINER, DIRECTOR OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, RETIRES AFTER 36 YEARS
Marion Zeiner, a highly respected and beloved member of the Science Department, concluded her 36-year career at Episcopal this spring. Most recently serving as Director of Scientific Research and teaching faculty, Mrs. Zeiner has been instrumental in shaping the school’s science curriculum and inspiring generations of students.
During her career she served as Science Department Chair and has most recently been a valued member of the Curriculum Committee. Her Honors Chemistry course has served as a rite of passage for sophomore students who likely have fond memories of her many demonstrations and competing in an annual fudge competition to understand the effects of limiting reactants and ratios. She has always championed the importance of a strong foundation in science and the ability to solve complex problems.
A visionary educator, Mrs. Zeiner founded and has led the school’s signature Ninth Grade Orientation Adventure (9GOA), for over three
decades. Originally organized for eighth graders, the program takes students to Unicoi State Park in Georgia, fostering leadership, communitybuilding, and personal growth at the outset of their high school experience. This is a significant experience for ninth graders; and an authentic leadership opportunity for upperclassmen. Mrs. Zeiner trains these upperclassmen, equipping them with skills and knowledge to care for the needs of the freshmen during the trip.
Perhaps most notably, Mrs. Zeiner established and developed Episcopal’s Honors Science Seminar, a rigorous and dynamic course that empowers students to engage in advanced scientific research beyond the traditional classroom environment. Under her guidance, students explore scientific literature, attend lectures, and participate in field experiences to identify individual research interests. They then collaborate with professional scientists and research institutions to design and carry out original research projects.
Throughout the course, Mrs. Zeiner provides instruction in essential laboratory skills and supports students in establishing professional relationships with research mentors. She encourages direct communication with published scientists, helping students learn how to pose testable questions, refine methodologies, and apply scientific principles in real-world settings. Many of her students have continued their research through college, graduate school, and into their professional careers.
As part of the program, Mrs. Zeiner organizes annual trips for her students to visit leading research institutions and laboratories across the country. These experiences often include guided tours by Episcopal alumni who are currently studying or working at the host institutions. Destinations have included MIT and Harvard, Georgia Tech, Princeton, Dartmouth, Smith, Brown, Cornell, Yale, Duke, Stanford and UC Berkeley, and Florida State University, to name a few. Episcopal students have also conducted research in collaboration with professionals at institutions such as the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Emory University, Texas Tech, Nemours Children’s Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, Armor Holdings Ballistic Testing Facility, the Mayo Clinic, and the University of Florida. Since 2002, participants in Mrs. Zeiner’s program have earned more than $995,000 in scholarships and awards. Honors Science Seminar students’ projects are very regularly representing ESJ’s region at the highest levels -- students earn places to compete at the International Science & Engineering Fair most consistently.
In addition to her role at Episcopal, Mrs. Zeiner has served as the Director of the Northeast Florida Regional Science & Engineering Fair, further demonstrating her commitment to the advancement of science education in the broader community.
Mrs. Zeiner and her husband, Bob, are the proud parents of four children: Dusty Zeiner ’03, Tiffany Pettibone Davis ’98, Sally Zeiner, and Abby Zeiner McKay. They are also the grandparents of ten grandchildren, including Episcopal alumna Anna Chrestensen ’12. Marion received the Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1995 and was honored in 2024 with the Timothy Award, recognizing her embodiment of Christian service.
Through her remarkable career and tireless dedication, Mrs. Zeiner’s impact extends far beyond the walls of Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Her leadership, mentorship, and unwavering passion for scientific inquiry have shaped the lives of countless students and continue to contribute meaningfully to the world through the achievements of her graduates.
Marion Zeiner and science alumni at her annual holiday meet up.
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF SUSAN KWARTLER: A LEGACY OF LOVE AND LEADERSHIP
After an extraordinary 42-year career at Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s St. Mark’s Campus, Susan Kwartler is retiring— leaving behind a legacy that is as heartfelt as it is impactful.
What began in 1983 as a temporary teaching assistant position quickly blossomed into a lifelong vocation when Susan stepped up to fill a sudden vacancy in the front office. From that moment forward, she became a cornerstone of the campus community.
Over the decades, Susan wore many hats—Assistant to the Head of School (which included school nurse, receptionist, and admissions), Director of Admissions, and most recently, Director of Development. In each role, she served with unparalleled dedication, compassion, and grace. She helped generations of families navigate admissions, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through The Episcopal Fund, Ortega River Run, and A Vision for Art, and connected the school with the wider Jacksonville community in meaningful ways.
More than her professional accomplishments, Susan is cherished for her warmth, magnetic personality, and servant leadership. Known affectionately as “the Mayor of the St. Mark’s Campus,” she built genuine connections with students, staff, parents, and donors alike. Her deep knowledge of school families and unwavering support for her colleagues made her not just a leader, but the heart of the community.
To honor her legacy, Episcopal is establishing the Susan Kwartler Award for Staff Excellence, beginning next year. This annual recognition will celebrate non-teaching staff who embody Susan’s spirit—those who work with excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
Susan’s wisdom and love have shaped the St. Mark’s Campus in countless ways. She will be deeply missed, forever celebrated, and we wish her well in this new chapter.
Grandparents’ Day 2025
Save the Date
Episcopal wants to celebrate grandparents and special friends!
Lower School
Beaches Campus
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 . Pre-K 3 - Grade 5
St. Mark’s Campus
Thursday, November 6, 2025 . Pre-K 3 - Grade 5
Middle & Upper School
Munnerlyn Campus
Friday, November 7, 2025 . Grades 6 - 12
Invitation and details to follow
FROM ARENDELLE TO EASTER SONGS: ST. MARK’S STUDENTS SHINE ON STAGE
Fourth and fifth grade students wowed audiences with a spring musical production of Frozen in March. Through morning and evening performances, they brought the story of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Arendelle to life with impressive talent and teamwork.
Later in the spring, ELP 2 students had the opportunity to perform on stage for the first time. They enjoyed being the center of attention and even clapped for themselves between songs, delighting the audience with their enthusiasm. Pre-K 3 followed ELP 2 with an Easter performance. Dressed in their holiday best, these young students sang seasonal songs that warmed hearts and brought smiles to everyone watching. All performances helped young and older Eagles build self-confidence and, most importantly, have fun!
ST. MARK’S CAMPUS HOSTS GRANDPARENTS’
DAY
This spring, the St. Mark’s Campus welcomed grandparents and special friends of students in ELP 2 through grade 5 for a joyful day of connection and celebration.
Two separate Chapel services were held. The first service was for ELP 2 through kindergarten and featured a special performance by the kindergarten students. The second service, for first through fifth grades, included performances by students in first through third grades. Both gatherings offered meaningful opportunities for guests to join students in worship and celebration.
After Chapel, visitors explored classrooms and enrichment spaces, enjoyed refreshments in the Lori Schiavone Commons, and captured special memories at the photo booth.
It was a heartwarming day celebrating family, faith, and the special bonds shared across generations.
A VISION FOR ART 2025: A RESOUNDING SUCCESS ON THE ST. MARK’S CAMPUS
The sixth annual A Vision for Art fundraising event presented by Northern Trust, held from March 21-24 on the St. Mark’s Campus, drew art enthusiasts, collectors, and community supporters together for a weekend of creativity and philanthropy.
The event showcased an impressive array of artwork, with approximately 200 original pieces sold, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for this beloved event. Featured Artist Mark Carson English captivated guests with his stunning work, and his live painting added excitement to Opening Night. All proceeds from his sales generously supported the North Florida School for Special Education Art Department and Episcopal.
As part of A Vision for Art’s Student Art Series, A Future for Art, St. Mark’s Campus students collaborated with professional artists to create one-of-a-kind pieces featured in an online auction during the Opening Night Celebration. Episcopal’s AP Draw, Paint, Print, and Photography students also had the chance to exhibit and sell their work. A special Monday evening reception celebrated these talented young artists.
A Vision for Art continues to solidify its reputation as a premier event celebrating creativity, generosity, and the transformative power of art.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
CURATOR
47TH ANNUAL ORTEGA RIVER RUN UNITES ESJ
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
The 47th annual Ortega River Run, held on Saturday, February 8, drew 1,655 walkers and runners, all cheered on by ESJ cheerleaders and energized by the music of Episcopal’s pep band.
The event, which took place on the St. Mark’s Campus, brought together families and friends for a day full of fun and excitement. The proceeds from the race support the school’s financial aid efforts.
The event featured a lively street fair, where children could enjoy balloon art, try their skills in a Game Truck, indulge in sweet treats, and take home fun giveaways.
“We are grateful to all of our sponsors, with a special thanks to our Title Sponsor, W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, for their generous support,” said Susan Kwartler, Director of Development for the St. Mark’s Campus. “The Ortega River Run has grown so much since its start nearly 50 years ago, and we look forward to its continued success.”
We are grateful to the following sponsors for their dedication to Episcopal School of Jacksonville
2025 TITLE SPONSOR
W.W. Gay Mechanical Contracting
2025 Gold Sponsors
Beaver Chevrolet
Clear Channel Outdoor
Duval Motor Company
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
WJXT Channel 4
2025 Silver Sponsors
Ascension St. Vincent’s
Coastal Equipment Systems
Dennis + Ives
iVenture Solutions
J.B. Coxwell Contracting
Truist Bank
Wingard Creative
2025 Bronze Sponsors
Acme Barricades
B & B Advertising
Chick-fil-A Ortega Park
Dermatology & Mohs Center
Fickling Construction
1st Place Sports
Growing Healthy Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Jayson D. Judy Agency - State Farm
JBL Corporation
JBL Roofing
Kids First Dentistry
Miller & Company Real Estate
Ortega Boulevard Dental
Ortega Orthodontics
Rodriguez-Sauvageau and Ryals Families
The Loop Restaurant Group
ValuTeachers
Windward Marina Group
St. Mark’s Campus
FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS HONORED WITH RECEPTION AND CELEBRATION CEREMONY
Fifth grade students and families, faculty, and staff gathered for a Fifth Grade Farewell Reception on May 21, honoring each student’s Lower School journey. The celebration continued the following morning, May 22, with a ceremony held in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. During the service, each fifth grade student received a Certificate of Achievement to acknowledge their dedication, accomplishments, and growth throughout their elementary years.
AWARDS PRESENTED TO FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS
Academic Achievement Award:
Ginny Griffith
Athletic Achievement Award: Kayde Earrey
Fine Arts Achievement Award: Eli Snyder
Faith, Character, Culture Award: Ann Palmer Chunn
Board of Regents Award: Eloise Markley
Fifth grade recognitions on the St. Mark’s Campus are nominated by faculty members who have taught these students from kindergarten through fifth grade, including enrichment teachers. Faculty nominated the student they believe exhibits the characteristics and skills of each award.
2024-2025 FIFTH GRADE CLASS
Helena Baggett
Charlie Beard
Ann Palmer Chunn
Sadie Mae Chunn
Court Cummings
Kayde Earrey
Ruthann Edens
Finn Foster
Ginny Griffith
Arjun Krishnamurthy
Aurik Krishnamurthy
Eloise Markley
Ava McCullough
Anna Beth Momberg
Rosie Pasieta
Billy Pope
William Rounds
Sunny Scheu
Max Schnitzius
Eli Snyder
JJ Trimble
Cooper Wood
A ROARING GOOD TIME: BEACH BASH - SPEAKEASY BRINGS FUN AND FELLOWSHIP TO THE BEACHES CAMPUS
The Beaches Campus Parent Social Committee transformed the Petway Family Performance Center into a lively 1920s-inspired gathering spot for Beach Bash - Speakeasy on February 28. Parents stepped back in time for an evening of signature cocktails, curated cuisine, and classic piano bar tunes, all while bidding in an exciting online auction.
Thanks to the leadership of event chair Samantha Grinney and the dedication of a hardworking committee, the evening not only delivered unforgettable fun but also surpassed its fundraising goal. Proceeds from the event directly support the Beaches Campus and its outstanding programs across the Four Pillars: Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, and Spiritual Life.
Demonstrating the strong sense of community that defines the Beaches Campus, parents generously underwrote faculty tickets, ensuring all teachers could attend at no cost.
“It was so wonderful to see all of the families join in fellowship with faculty and staff and support our school community,” said Jennifer Ketchum, Head of Lower School at the Beaches Campus. “It was such a fun event, and we are thankful for all of our hard working committee members who came together to make this night a tremendous success for our campus.”
BEACHES CAMPUS STUDENTS SHINE IN “PIRATES! THE MUSICAL”
An Evening of Creativity, Confidence, and High-Seas Adventure
The sounds of laughter, music, and hearty “Arrrrs!” echoed through the Petway Family Performance Center on May 2, as Beaches Campus students took the stage for their annual Fine Arts Performance. This year’s production, “Pirates! The Musical” was a vibrant celebration of student talent, teamwork, and imagination. Donning pirate hats, eye patches, and plenty of pirate swagger, fourth and fifth grade students, along with dancers from the After School Activities Dance Program, transformed the stage into a comical and spirited voyage across the high seas. With catchy songs, lively choreography, and playful storytelling, the show earned waves of applause from a packed audience of family members, friends, and faculty.
The performance, a cherished annual tradition, was the culmination of months of hard work and rehearsal, guided by the school’s dedicated Fine Arts faculty and staff.
LARGURA HALL WILL OPEN FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR ON THE BEACHES CAMPUS
Construction remains on schedule for Episcopal’s new academic building, Largura Hall, to open for the 2025-2026 school year. This eight-classroom space will provide needed room for the Beaches Campus as the campus reaches the strategic goal of having two sections of each grade level. This new space also allows the campus to become more flexible and creative in how additional academic enrichments such as Spanish, Christian Education, and Art are offered to all students. The building was designed with input from faculty, architects, and educational planners, ensuring the final structure will meet the evolving needs of students and teachers with state-of-the-art learning spaces.
This project entails much more than additional classrooms. Additional projects include reclaimed outdoor spaces for lunch, recess, and Physical Education. A crosswalk with flashing lights is being installed to ensure student safety when crossing the street between the Largura Hall and existing buildings.
“We remain committed to the safety of each and every child in our care. This new crosswalk is one more highly visible element of this commitment,” said Jennifer Ketchum, Head of Lower School at the Beaches Campus. “We look forward to the ribbon cutting and blessing of this facility the morning of August 22.”
During construction of Largura Hall, engineers added a drain field and underground holding tanks for excessive rainwater; an underground pump connects those tanks to the city drainage system to help mitigate some of the flooding along 4th Street and 11th Avenue. Other construction enhancements include poured concrete and extra rebar in all of the exterior walls, strengthening the entire building while making it more energy efficient.
EPISCOPAL THANKS WHITNEY AND NICK LARGURA FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THIS PROJECT, AND REMAINS COMMITTED TO RAISING EVEN
MORE FUNDS TO FULLY SUPPORT THE TEACHING AND LEARNING THAT WILL OCCUR IN LARGURA HALL.
To learn more about the Beaches Campus Classroom Expansion Campaign please visit www.esj. org/bcce or contact Ryan Riggs at riggsr@esj.org
Beaches Campus
BEACHES CAMPUS HOSTS GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
The Beaches Campus hosted grandparents and special friends on Wednesday, April 16.
The celebration began with a special Chapel service dedicated to the unique connections students share with their grandparents and special friends.
Following the service, the celebration continued in the Petway Family Performance Center, where visitors enjoyed an array of refreshments. Guests were then able to visit McCormick Courtyard and classrooms. The classroom visits offered guests a glimpse into the daily experiences and learning environments of the students. This opportunity to see the students’ work and interact with teachers provided a deeper connection and understanding of the students’ academic and social lives.
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY WAS A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE AND GRATITUDE FOR THESE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS THAT ENRICH STUDENTS’ LIVES.
BEACHES HOLDS FIFTH GRADE
CELEBRATION
The Beaches Campus celebrated the accomplishments of fifth grade students during a special ceremony at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and a reception in the Petway Family Performance Center on May 22. Families, friends, faculty, staff, and students gathered as each student received a Certificate of Achievement for fifth grade.
AWARDS PRESENTED TO FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS
Academic Achievement Award: Sierra Lederer
Athletic Achievement Award: Lucy Ledford
Fine Arts Achievement Award: Colette Walsh
Faith, Character, Culture Award: Michael Koenigsknecht
Board of Regents Award: Elena Martinez
Fifth grade students also received individual Fruit of the Spirit Awards that included Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
2024-2025 FIFTH GRADE CLASS
Charles Alexander
Evan Bagni
Braden Bonen
Abby Curtin
Elliot DeStephano
Liliana Dilorenzo
Carys DiQuisto
Easton Hayes
McIntyre Jones
Cami Kline
Michael Koenigsknecht
Sierra Lederer
Lucy Ledford
Elena Martinez
Lexi Monahan
Logan Palmer
Talia Revels
Rose Riley
Brooke Slade
Mia Tasher Curry
Colette Walsh
Owen White
Bennett Wubker
MUNNERLYN CAMPUS BASH: ROCK THE DOCK
Episcopal’s Munnerlyn Campus held its annual Bash fundraiser, bringing the community together for a memorable evening at the Walton Boathouse on the Knight Campus on Saturday, March 29.
Guests enjoyed an incredible night of live yacht rock from the Bread & Butter Band, a Caribbean-inspired menu by Jennifer Earnest ’00 of Chef’s Garden, a full bar with signature cocktails, a wine pull, and a silent auction featuring “All Things Episcopal.” Also up for bid were unique items and experiences that included a vintage airplane flight and luxury getaway to The Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island.
THANKS TO THOSE WHO ATTENDED AND SUPPORTED BASH, EPISCOPAL’S COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW. BASH RAISED $50,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL’S MISSION.
Thank you for supporting Episcopal!
“Chapel is special to me because it’s where I feel close to God and can pray with my friends. It makes my heart feel happy and calm.”
~ Charles Davis ’35 Beaches Campus
“The Fine Arts Pillar at ESJ helped me play a new role and helped me get better at acting and singing. When I do fine arts, I feel like I’m out of reality and all my worries go away. Thanks to Mrs. Dailey, Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Bebe for making fine arts exciting, and I look forward to continuing singing, dancing and creating art at the Munnerlyn Campus.”
~ Rose Pasieta ’32 St. Mark’s Campus
“Being a member of the baseball program for six years, the wrestling program for five years, and the football program for four years, I have truly appreciated the education and guidance I received on and off the field at Episcopal. The support I received from teachers and coaches allowed me to be confident in myself, knowing that they wanted me to succeed. I am truly honored to be a part of this school and family where opportunities are available for me so I could do what I love.”
~ Lawson Perry ’25 Munnerlyn Campus
“When I started the Honors Science Seminar program, I was terrified of public speaking and didn’t know anything about starting a professional research project. In the past years, I have learned everything from how to make a proper elevator pitch to how to create a professional research journal and even get a patent. I have been given the space to grow and explore my passions in a way I never did before, and it allowed me to find what I was passionate about: AI and the environment. Mrs. Zeiner trusted me and believed in me every step of the way. It was her trust that gave me the final push towards my success and gave me the confidence to have pride in my research. I am attending the Georgia Tech Honors College in the fall for Electrical Engineering with a minor in AI and Aeronautical Engineering, and I know I couldn’t have had such success without the skills and experiences I gained from the Honors Science Seminar class, Mrs. Zeiner, and all of the encouraging and supportive teachers in every subject at Episcopal.”
Elizabeth Butterfield ’25 Munnerlyn Campus
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Mary Tucker Fouraker, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on May 13. After Episcopal, Mary attended Mary Baldwin College and Florida Southern University from which she graduated with a degree in communications. Mary worked in insurance in the mid-1970’s then for Florida National Bank through many bank acquisitions for 22 years. Mary was a member of the Jacksonville 1972 Debutante Coterie and was in the 1974 Revellers’ Court. She loved ballroom dancing and was active in the 1980’s, earning her Silver Level. Mary was also active in different community theatres within the Jacksonville area during the 1970s and 1980s. She participated in the Follies in the early 1990s to help raise funds for the Shands Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit. Mary also enjoyed volunteering within the community and devoted her services to the MaliVia Washington Youth Foundation, the Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Artist Series as well as assisting with numerous charity golf tournaments for various organizations. Mary’s life was honored by a funeral mass on June 14 at All Souls Anglican Church in Jacksonville. Mary’s godson, Rev. Bo Ubbens ‘02, officiated with family friend Mrs. Everis Fairchild assisting. A private committal followed at the cemetery. Pall-bearers were Jane Sigalos, Johnny Williams ‘71, Kyle Mohler, Steve Mohler, John Sigalos, Jason Sigalos, Duncan Ennis ‘70, William Ennis and Kelly Bouscher. Honorary pallbearers are Nickolas Sigalos and David Ubbens Gifts in Mary’s memory may be made to The MaliVai
Washington Youth Foundation, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, and Community Hospice & Palliative Care. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Bruce Aaron Fouraker, her mother, Nancy Tucker Howard, her sister Jane Tucker Sigalos (Nickolas) and her nephews, John Tucker Sigalos (Mara) and Jason Nickolas Sigalos (Melissa). She is also survived by her uncle, Dwight Cavanagh (Lynn). She is survived by her cousins, Cate Krensavage (Joseph), William (Billy) Ennis (Kay), Duncan Ennis ‘70 (Rosanne). Mary is survived by stepbrothers David A. Howard, Jr. (Sara), Lynn (Russ) Howard (Rory) and Hayes Howard (Elizabeth), stepsister Cathy Houser, numerous step nephews and step nieces, and her best friend of over 55 years, Patty Anderson Ubbens ‘71.
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Dr. Susan Franklin Wood died January 17 in London from glioblastoma. Susan’s education focused on biology and biochemistry; however, she spent almost all of her career in health policy. She served for five years as a science adviser to the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues before joining the Office on Women’s Health within the Health and
Human Services Department in 1995. Susan was widely credited with helping to correct the longstanding underrepresentation of female participants in clinical studies for medication. As an adviser to the congressional caucus, Dr. Wood helped draft the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993. The law, signed by President Bill Clinton, required the inclusion of women and minorities in NIH research. Susan joined the FDA as director of the agency’s Office of Women’s Health in 2000 and continued her efforts to enroll more women in medical research. Susan received a bachelor’s degree in psychobiology from Rhodes College in Memphis in 1980, a Ph.D. in biology from Boston University in 1989, and postdoctoral work in neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the staff of the congressional caucus in 1990. Survivors include her husband, Richard Payne, and their daughter, Bettie Wood Payne. She is predeceased by her sister, Bettie Wood ’75.
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Ronald “Lee” Stine passed away peacefully on January 12. Lee is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Heather Sims Stine, and his beloved sons, Wallace Michael Lee and Pierce Evan. He was the son of Ginny Stine Romano (Richard) and the late Ronald Wallace Stine (Claire). He is also survived by his sister, Stacia Dean (Thomas). After Episcopal, Lee attended the University of Florida, earned his degree from the University of North Florida, and began a lifelong career in commercial real estate. In his passing, Lee’s generosity to others continued through a selfless gift of organ donation, giving several recipients new life. Donations may be made to the UF Health TraumaOne Foundation or All Saints Episcopal Church. Services were held January 25 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Jacksonville.
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William Bion Barnett died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on February 28, 2025. A fifth generation native of Jacksonville, he was born on October 10, 1935, to William Randle Barnett and Frances Boykin Barnett. Bill attended the Bolles School and graduated from St. Andrews School in Middletown, Delaware, in 1954. He continued his education at Washington & Lee University, where he
graduated in 1958 with a degree in economics and commerce. Founded by his great-great grandfather, William Boyd Barnett in 1877, Bill spent his entire career devoted to the Barnett Bank. He also served as the Florida chairman of Robert Morris Associates, Committee Chairman of the Florida Banking Association, and board member of the Florida Industrial Development Corporation. He served and supported many organizations including the Symphony Association, Salvation Army NE Florida, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Riverside Hospital, United Way, Evergreen Foundation, WJCT Radio Station, and the Outward Bound School. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Anne Barnett Hazel. He is survived by his wife Sally Spangler Barnett, younger sister Marian Barnett Poitevent (Earl), and his three daughters, Randle Barnett Marchman (Jodie), Carson Barnett ‘80 (Tom) and Liza Barnett Emmet ‘91 (Patrick). He was a loved and cherished grandfather to Jordan Marchman (Ellie), Chandler Marchman ‘02 (Hadia), Lesley Marchman Gittings ‘06 (Kyle), Peyton Marchman Schneider ‘08 (Dave), Walter Dubensky and Sam Dubensky, plus seven great grandchildren. A funeral service was held at St Mark’s Episcopal Church. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Mark’s Church.
