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2005-2006 Campus News

Students raise funds for Darfur (June 14, 2006)
Episcopal students donated $800 to the Episcopal Church’s Relief and Development Fund to benefit the people of Darfur. Students Colleen Prejean...
French teacher working with National Board (June 14, 2006)
French teacher Dr. Lynn Baudrand-Aertker is working for a week this summer in Dallas as a validator for the National Board. The validators set the...
Episcopal wins all-sports award (June 1, 2006)
For the fourth year in a row, Episcopal won the Southern Quality Ford Cup for Class 2A, which recognizes the school with the most outstanding overall...
Episcopal junior named Athlete of Year (June 1, 2006)
Episcopal junior Andrew Loupe was named the 2006 Boys Athlete of the Year on May 23 by The Advocate. Loupe was recognized for his accomplishments...
Episcopal students earn essay contest awards (May 23, 2006)
Three Episcopal students earned awards in the Louisiana State Essay Competition, sponsored by the Louisiana State Bar Association’s young lawyers section...
Episcopal fifth-graders win Stock Market Game (May 19, 2006)
Three teams of Episcopal fifth-graders placed first, second and third in the region out of 118 teams in the spring Stock Market Game, which is sponsored by the Louisiana Council for...
Teacher accepted to national seminar (May 19, 2006)
Episcopal teacher Emmitt Glynn is one of only 36 teachers nationally accepted to attend a seminar on the Constitution. The seminar is coordinated by the Urban Institute through...
Episcopal students win State Rally awards (April 11, 2006)
Four Episcopal students earned first-place awards at the State Literary Rally on April 22 at LSU. Alfonso Croeze placed first in Algebra II. He was also the overall winner in Algebra II with the highest...
Episcopal student wins honesty award (April 26, 2006)
Episcopal junior Nicholas Easterly was selected as a 2006 recipient of the Honesty and Integrity Award by the East Gate Lodge. The criteria for the award include the following: the student must exhibit...
Middle School students earn Duke TIP honors (April 26, 2006)
Fifteen Episcopal students earned recognition through the Duke University Talent Identification Program. The students named state high scorers for their outstanding performance on the ACT or SAT are: Emily Hayden...
Social studies teachers earn NEH grants (April 11, 2006)
Episcopal social studies teachers Robyn Andermann and Pete Longeway earned grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to attend seminars this summer. Ms. Andermann will attend...
Episcopal student wins Award of Excellence at art show (April 11, 2006)
Episcopal junior Carter Blanche received an Award of Excellence for his plaster sculpture of an abstract figure, which was entered in the Baton Rouge Gallery student show, "Real World Experience." Additionally...
Episcopal bands win Sweepstakes Trophy (March 29, 2006)
Episcopal’s Concert Band and Wind Ensemble both earned Sweepstakes trophies at the District Band Festival at Woodlawn High School on March 28. The award is based on earning superior ratings, the highest rating possible, for concert performances...
Episcopal students win classics convention awards (March 29, 2006)
Episcopal students won awards in all areas of competition during the annual Louisiana Junior Classical League Convention on March 11-12. Additionally, sophomore Hannah Park was elected to the office of state historian...
Episcopal students earn District Rally awards (March 16, 2006)
Eight Episcopal students earned first-place awards at the District Literary Rally on March 11 at Southeastern Louisiana University. They are: Taylor Peak, Advanced Math I; Stephen Cassidy, Calculus; Marshall LaMoyne...
Powerlifter wins regional award, breaks school records (February 23, 2006)
Episcopal senior Emily Coates was named Outstanding Lifter of the Louisiana High School Powerlifting East Regional Meet for the second year in a row. Emily squatted 265 pounds, benched 135 pounds and deadlifted 295 pounds, all school records for...
Episcopal students win French awards, scholarship (February 8, 2006)
Episcopal junior Miriam Ruzicka won a scholarship to study for four weeks in Paris at L’Ecole Suisse Internationale during the annual convention of the Louisiana Association of High School French Clubs Feb. 3-5 at the Marriott Hotel and Suites in Baton Rouge...
Episcopal alumnus on Super Bowl team (February 1, 2006)
Episcopal alumnus Jimmy Williams, ’97, is headed for the Super Bowl on Sunday with the Seattle Seahawks. Williams signed with Seattle as a free agent on Sept. 20 after being released by the New Orleans Saints...
Journalism students win statewide awards (January 30, 2006)
Members of the 2004-2005 student newspaper staff won 10 awards during the Louisiana Scholastic Press Association convention on Jan. 25. Earning first-place awards were: Evan Scott, illustrations; Ryan Lyle, reader’s aid; Allie Blanche, background sports article...
Students named to top state choir (January 30, 2006)
Two Episcopal students were selected for the Louisiana Music Educators Association State Choir, the top honor choir in Louisiana. Madeleine Patrick, an alto, and Erin Kirchoff, a soprano, earned the honor. The choir will perform in Monroe on Feb. 25. The students...
Social Networking and Internet Safety Information (January 20, 2006)
It came to Episcopal’s attention that increasing numbers of students were using facebook, myspace and other "social networking" websites to post personal information. Because we are always concerned for the safety and well-being of our students...
Teacher earns MLK Unsung Hero Award (January 20, 2006)
Episcopal teacher Renee Chatelain was recognized as a 2006 MLK Unsung Hero on Jan. 18. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the LSU MLK Commemorative Committee annually presents the award to individuals who work every day to ensure...
Episcopal students earn 14 awards in math contest (January 18, 2006)
Episcopal students won 14 awards at the Catholic High School Math Contest on Jan. 15. Earning first place awards were the Calculus AB team of Jeremy Mercier, Stephanie Bayne, Trey Miller and Stephen Cassidy and the Potpourri team of Stanley Chen...
Episcopal yearbook rated first class (January 18, 2006)
Episcopal's 2005 yearbook earned a first-class rating from the National Scholastic Press Association with a mark of distinction in the category of writing and editing.The 2005 yearbook editors were Shannon Kaple and Jill Whitley. Evan Scott served as design editor...
Episcopal teacher wins law education award (January 16, 2006)
Episcopal High School teacher Emmitt Glynn earned the President’s Education Award from the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education. The Award, established by the President of the Louisiana State Bar Association, is given annually to recognize...
Two teachers earn national certification this year (January 4, 2006)
Upper School science teacher Babs Stapleton and second-grade teacher Georgina Lemoine earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards this year. Episcopal teachers previously earning their National Board certification...
Journal publishes article by Episcopal teachers (December 8, 2005)
Middle School Librarian Carrie Goodall and Middle School Technology Coordinator Marilyn Hebert had a feature article published in the latest issue of Knowledge Quest. Their article, "Writing for New Genres," provides information about teaching students...
Episcopal surprises Melrose students with backpacks, St. Nick (December 5, 2005)
Episcopal High School Student Council representatives delivered a Christmas surprise to Melrose Elementary School students. The Episcopal students set up the surprise at Melrose after school on Dec. 1. They placed a copy of the story of St. Nick...
Episcopal inducts 21 new NHS members (December 5, 2005)
Episcopal High School inducted 21 students into the National Honor Society on Dec. 1. The students were selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship, leadership, service and character. LSU basketball players Seimone Augustus, Darrel Mitchell and Darnell Lazare served...
Episcopal wins three state championships (November 17, 2005)
Episcopal’s varsity teams finished the fall season with state championships in volleyball, boys cross country and girls cross country. The volleyball team defeated St. Martin’s 3-1 in the state championship match on Nov. 12. This is Episcopal’s sixth state championship in volleyball...
Episcopal teacher named Outstanding Art Teacher (November 16, 2005)
Episcopal art teacher Ethel Manno earned the Kenneth Tullos Appreciation Award for Outstanding Art Teacher, given by the Downtown Kiwanis Club at its annual art show and pancake breakfast on Nov. 12. The award is given annually to an art teacher...
12 Episcopal students earn national recognition (November 9, 2005)
Twelve members of Episcopal’s Class of 2006 have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Eight seniors were tapped as semifinalists in the annual National Merit competition based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT...
46 Episcopal students, graduates named AP Scholars (November 1, 2005)
Twenty-eight members of Episcopal’s class of 2005 and 18 students in the class of 2006 have been named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Examinations, including two National Scholars...
Episcopal senior named state finalist for high school Heisman (October 26, 2005)
Episcopal senior Sean Swanner has been named a State Finalist for the 2005 Wendy’s High School Heisman. Swanner was selected for the honor based on his academic achievements, community service and athletic accomplishments...
Episcopal High School students present ‘Godspell’ (October 24, 2005)
Episcopal High School presents the musical Godspell on Nov. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Center Main Stage Theatre at Episcopal, 3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd. Godspell was conceived and originally directed by John Michael-Tebelak...
Beta Club sponsors Blood Drive (October 11, 2005)
Episcopal High School students participated in record numbers in a Blood Drive sponsored by the school’s Beta Club on Oct. 5. Forty-one students signed in for the drive, the best turnout ever at the school, and United Blood Services...
Episcopal students to participate in international summit (October 5, 2005)
Seniors John Bruner and Jane Slatton and teacher Robyn Andermann will travel to Japan in November for an international high school student summit. The summit is being held as part of the centennial celebration of Episcopal’s sister school...
Episcopal students help in Katrina relief (October 5, 2005)
Students from each division helped to unload, sort and reload supplies for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Rosie O’Donnell’s foundation, For All Kids, coordinated with vendors to send merchandise to Episcopal, which was to be the staging area for volunteers...
Athletic program is best in state for third year (October 5, 2005)
Episcopal’s athletic department earned the Southern Quality Ford Cup recognizing the top AA program in the state. This is the third consecutive year Episcopal has won the award. Helping Episcopal achieve this honor in 2004-2005 were the school’s seven...
Episcopal coaches earn accolades (October 5, 2005)
Seven Episcopal coaches were honored during the 2004-2005 seasons. Powerlifting coach Steve Baronich was inducted into the Louisiana High School Powerlifting Association Hall of Fame and completed his 25th year as a coach. Boys basketball...
Episcopal Launches Knight School (September 9, 2005)
The Knight School was created as a division of Episcopal High School, Baton Rouge, in order to provide core academic courses (English, mathematics, science, social studies, and foreign language) with daily chapel to students in grades 6 – 12 who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina...
Katrina Update from the Head of School (September 3, 2005)
In formulating a plan to address this terrible crisis, representation from the Board of Trustees, Bishop Charles Jenkins, the Administrative Team and I were mindful of the comprehensive hospitality of the Episcopal tradition...
Campus Security Update (September 2, 2005)
Due to the influx of displaced New Orleans families to the Baton Rouge community, we want to reassure the Episcopal High School community that we are stepping up security on our campus...
Post-Hurricane Information (last updated: September 4, 2005)
Episcopal will remain closed until Tuesday, Sept. 6. All faculty are required to be on campus Friday, September 2. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Upper School will follow the combined A/B schedule on...
Episcopal dancers named All Stars (August 17, 2005)
Six members of the Episcopal Highsteppers dance team were named All Stars during a Universal Dance Association camp held at Episcopal June 5-8. Christen Tanner, Laura Sledge...