Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va.

Announcing Episcopal’s new Sideline Spirit Store through BSN! The store is now available for year-round purchases of EHS spirit wear. Click the link in our bio to stock up on your EHS gear.

In celebration of the store's launch, BSN is offering 25% off orders placed in the next 30 days with the code SPIRIT. 🥳🎉

Today kicks off the Commencement festivities for the Class of 2023! For the last month of their time at EHS, our seniors completed their externships at various businesses around the country. Here are some highlights gathered by the EHS Advancement extern Audrey D. ’23 from her class’ four weeks out in the “real world.”

Happy EHS! Katrina Reed’s American Literature: Poetry, Essay, Story, and Song class ventured to the Museum of the Bible to explore the allusions embedded in Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize-winning album, DAMN. The album harvests several spiritual, biblical, and political references. The trip also served as an opportunity to gain perspective on how influential the Bible has been on American music, literature, film, fashion, education, and politics.

Episcopal’s Healthy Choices Program brings guest speakers to campus to share information about pertinent health choices that affect our well-being. In April, Dr. W. Christopher Winter, MD, neurologist, author, and sleep specialist, visited EHS to speak with the student body about the importance of sleep — addressing wellness, performance, and how one goes about getting a good, restorative sleep. Learn more about Dr. Winter and how he encouraged students to embrace sleep as their superpower at the link in our bio.

Everybody say hey to our 2023-24 student leaders. Pictured are John R. ’24, head monitor, Nate B. ’24, head of the Discipline Committee, and Jayden M. ’24, head of the Honor Committee. Click the link in our bio to view the full list of elected leaders.

Happy EHS! Continuing a four-year tradition paused during the pandemic, School Counsel Stefanie Smith took her Introduction to Constitutional Law students to The Supreme Court of the United States to attend an oral argument for the Counterman v. Colorado case, which focused on the First Amendment. Undeterred that only 30 tickets were to be available to the public, the class of 19 — accompanied by teachers — camped out overnight to secure entry. “This Flexperience is experiencing constitutional law at its intellectual pique. It is always memorable, and the students’ excitement and engagement never cease to amaze me.” Smith said.

Have you seen photos from the deButts Health & Wellness Center grand opening? Students were welcomed into the new bright and beautiful space last month. With over 17,000 square feet, it’s roughly double the size of McAllister Health Center. In addition to comprehensive, state-of-the art treatment and clinical work areas, a classroom for health and wellness courses, and separate waiting areas for sick and well patients, the J.W. Couch Counseling Center provides dedicated spaces for Episcopal’s counselors with spacious and inviting offices for meeting with students. Click the link in our bio to view the photo album!

Episcopal is fortunate to have talented faculty and staff members who not only enrich the experience of students attending The High School, but also share their professional expertise with colleagues across the nation. We are proud to highlight examples of their endeavors, beginning with Associate Director of College Counseling Warren Quirett, who recently organized and led the Equity and Inclusion Summit for the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools. Read more about this year’s summit at the link in our bio.

Last month, our ninth graders participated in the annual Shakespeare Monologue competition. Eight students were chosen by their peers to recite lines from Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Click the link in our bio to find out who won the competition and view photos of the evening!

It is a moment we have all been waiting for — the deButts Health & Wellness Center is officially open! Amid cheers, the official ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, March 30 with opening remarks from Head of School Charley Stillwell and a heartfelt blessing by Head Chaplain Reverend Betsy Carmody. Read more about this exciting community moment at the link in our bio!

Winter athletes gathered to celebrate the conclusion of another successful season during the Winter Athletics Banquet in March. The evening included words of inspiration from boys’ basketball captain Malik Stute ’23 and the presentation of awards honoring the students’ hard work and growth throughout the season. Click the link in our bio to read the full list of recipients.

Congratulations to eleven of our students who earned recognition in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Three levels of awards are given: the Gold Key, the Silver Key, and Honorable Mention. Pieces are awarded keys based on criteria that exemplify the core values of the Awards, including originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Gold Key recipients progress from the regional competition to have their artwork considered for national awards.

Congratulations to all of our award-winning artists!

Gold Key:
Janie B. ’23
Cate L.’23
Carmen O. ’23
S***a P. (2) ’23
Baker Z. ’24
Joanne Z. ’26

Silver Key:
Amelia H. ’24
Elliot K. ’24
Becca L. (2) ’23

Honorable Mention:
Carrie F. ’23
Maisie H. ’25
Amelia H. ’24
Carmen O. (2) ’23

To view students’ artwork and photos of the ceremony, click the link in our bio.

Last weekend we welcomed our EHS families back to campus for Spring Family Weekend! They enjoyed the Cum Laude induction ceremony, community dinner, and a performing arts showcase. Click the link in our bio to view photos from the weekend.

This past weekend, 27 singers, led by Director of Choral Music Michael Schmidt, ventured into the Big Apple to take in two Broadway shows, explore Times Square, and experience authentic New York cuisine. Students attended “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Funny Girl.” They also engaged in memorable activities, including a night out at Bowlero, and completed the trip with a performance at Schmidt’s home church, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Princeton, N.J.

Today marked the last day of Senior Donuts for the Class of 2023! Only 87 days until Commencement. Planning on attending graduation? Click the link in our bio for all of the information you need to know before coming to campus in May.

Throughout Black History Month, members of our Black Student Alliance provided remarkable programming in celebration of Black history, culture, and achievement. The exciting and creative events, taking place on and off campus, included a Battle of the Chefs, “Master your Melanin” skin care class, paint and grill, Family Feud, R&B study sessions, Alvin Ailey, and much, much more. We are so appreciative of their hard-work this month, and for all they do throughout the year. Pictured is the BSA, joined by several members of Episcopal’s Black faculty, on the final day of Black History Month 2023.

Mrs. Reed’s poetry workshop students attended open mic night at local restaurant Busboys and Poets. More than half the class recited spoken word in front of a packed house. Stepping outside of their comfort zones, they honed their public-speaking skills, for social change, shared life struggles, and highlighted incredible personal triumphs. As noted by the emcee, these young poets proved themselves to be the future and the present.

This past weekend, the service council connected with Special Olympics Virginia to host the Area 26 End of Season Basketball Tournament. With over 40 volunteers, the games were a huge success! We look forward to welcoming the organization back in April for the track and field competition. Click the link in our bio to view photos from the competition!

Yesterday, we welcomed Yolanda King, the granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King to campus for an extended morning chapel service. A compelling speaker at fourteen, King addressed the students about her experience becoming a leader as she sought to empower them to see themselves not just as future leaders, but leaders today. After her address, King engaged students in an informal fireside chat, moderated by D.C. Youth Mayor Addison R. ’23, in Callaway Chapel.

Tonight is opening night of the winter musical, Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" in Pendleton Hall. Tickets are free and seating is first come, first serve. Be our guest this weekend and celebrate all of the hard work of the cast and crew!

We’re sending a special congratulations to Navy Lt. Suzelle Thomas ’14 for being selected as one of four female pilots who will make history tomorrow night. The flyover before Sunday's game will be piloted by an all-female team for the first time in SB history. Thomas will be flying an F-35C, the newest aircraft in the Navy. She is also the first woman to qualify directly to fly the aircraft, meaning she didn't have to train on other jets first. Read more at the link in our bio! (pc: Lissette Rodriguez/ABC News)

We’re brightening up this cold day with another ! Mrs. Moore’s Advanced French Language class, Advanced Topics in Francophone Cultures class, and Ms. Carraway’s French 5 class attended “Piaf! Le Spectacle” at the French Embassy.

On Sunday, students and friends of the Black Student Association wrote pen pal letters and stuffed backpacks with school supplies for students at The Ocean View High School in Cape Town, South Africa. The letters and backpacks will be delivered this month personally by EHS staff member Porcha Dodson through her charitable organization, Project Knapsack, Inc.

Happy Black History Month, EHS! This month our Black Student Association will host a variety of events to celebrate Black culture and community on campus. Programming will include: paint and grill, family feud, attending Alvin Ailey at the Kennedy Center, R&B study sessions, a food truck, battle of the chefs, and much more. Stay tuned into our social media for highlights of the celebration!

Happy , Episcopal! Ms. Galiger’s Fundamentals of Precalculus class visited the newly opened Museum of Illusions to learn about perception, patterns, and problem-solving.

Earlier this month, we welcomed Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley as our 2022 Theologian in Residence. He is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and serves as the theologian in residence at Progressive Baptist Church. For four days, he lectured in theology classes, preached a sermon during the annual MLK Vespers, taught a workshop for the MLK Symposium, and attended a dinner with our students. Read more about Rev. McCaulley and his impression of The High School at the link in our bio.

It’s ! Mr. Fitzgerald’s advanced computer science class visited the NSA Cryptologic Museum. This flexperience helped students learn the history of the NSA, and cipher devices. It was also an opportunity to introduce students to some great mathematicians who worked to create mathematical and physical models to break enigma encrypted codes during WWII.

This week the dance program welcomed guest instructor Alicia Mae Holloway. She is a professionally trained dancer and began her career dancing with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet; and just completed her seventh season with the Dance Theatre of Harlem where she worked with Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight. She was recently cast in the revival of Broadway’s show, CONTACT. During her time at Episcopal she taught two classes: Survey of Dance and Movement for the Athlete.

Happy Lunar New Year, Episcopal! In the year of the rabbit, students of Asian descent received their red pockets to kick off the celebratory weekend festivities. This traditional gift from their families is given as a wish of good fortune and a successful school year. Make sure to check our social media to view more Lunar New Year activities later this week and click the link in our bio to view more photos of the celebration.🧧🥳

Happy ! Mrs. Vorlicek took her advanced 3D and independent studies students to the Renwick Gallery, dedicated to contemporary craft and decorative arts. Students were able to draw inspiration from its incredible exhibitions and took what they learned back to campus!

The Episcopal community celebrated the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special Vespers Service on Sunday, January 15 and a compelling day of programming on Monday, January 16. Sunday’s service included a homily delivered by Episcopal’s Theologian in Residence Dr. Esau McCaulley, a moving rendition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” by Dr. Jillian Harrison-Jones, and a performance by the EHS Community Choir featuring 25 faculty/staff members, directed by Arreon Harley-Emerson. Click the link in our bio to view Sunday’s service.

On Monday, during the 7th annual MLK Symposium, a panel of outside speakers talked about what is embodied in Dr. King’s messages of nonviolence and agape love and how that helps us understand his vision of “the beloved community.” Speakers included Cleo Scott Brown, Esau McCaulley, Rabbi Bailey Romano (Beth El Hebrew Congregation), and Naeem Baig. Students spent the afternoon in small group workshops further exploring the themes of the morning and joining forces with the Islamic Relief USA and ALIVE Alexandria to pack meals for vulnerable families.

This past Monday evening, we welcomed Captain Matt Hurley ’08 back to campus for the inaugural Captains’ Dinner. Hurley shared his journey in the U.S. Army and the importance of leadership in athletics. Initiated by teaching fellow Erin Phillips ’18, the dinner is an event for all varsity, junior varsity, and junior elected winter captains. To learn more about the Captains’ Dinner click the link in our bio.