News | Episcopal High School

As part of Episcopal’s longstanding exchange with Stanislas in Paris, 12 French students spent several weeks immersed in life on the Holy Hill—exploring Washington landmarks, sharing in campus traditions, and forging lasting cross-cultural friendships that continued this summer when EHS students traveled to Paris for the second leg of the exchange.

Episcopal’s Concert Choir joined forces with the National Chamber Players and guest soprano Erinn Sensenig for a moving Baroque performance that united students, faculty, and community in a shared celebration of music’s enduring power.

Earlier this month, Episcopal’s varsity athletics teams gathered in Laird Dining Hall for the Winter Athletics Banquet to celebrate a season of hard work, growth, and community, highlighted by inspiring remarks from boys’ swimming MVP Mazen Ikuma Asad ’25 and a heartfelt tribute to Coach Steve Castle’s 33 years of leadership and success with the wrestling program; congratulations to all the award winners across sports for their dedication and achievements!

Episcopal dedicates new track and field throwing circles to longtime coach Ed Rice, honoring his decades of leadership and impact.

Rocky Jiang ’27 presented at the YPSE Aerospace Conference in November.

 

From a championship title in boys’ soccer to top league finishes across the board, the fall athletics banquet celebrated a season defined by success, resilience, and community spirit—capping off an unforgettable chapter for Episcopal’s fall teams.

Perris Jones ’17 inspired Episcopal student-athletes with powerful leadership lessons drawn from his journey of resilience, service, and overcoming adversity on and off the football field.

Episcopal’s Spring Athletics Banquet celebrated resilience, teamwork, and mentorship, with Amelia Hanson ’24 sharing reflections on perseverance and coaches honored alongside student-athletes across 17 spring teams.

EHS French students in levels 3–5 earned national recognition in Le Grand Concours, with several receiving medals for their excellence in written, oral, and listening comprehension.

At the spring Captains’ Dinner, alumna and former three-sport captain Kelly Chandler ’12 shared powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and redefining success with Episcopal’s current athletic leaders.

Episcopal’s Fall Varsity Sports Banquet celebrated a season of championship wins, record-breaking milestones, and the enduring spirit of Maroon athletics, honoring athletes whose grit, growth, and teamwork left a lasting mark on the Holy Hill.
 

Capping off the season with spirit and reflection, the Spring Athletics Banquet celebrated not only the accomplishments of Episcopal’s athletes, but also the deep sense of camaraderie and connection that comes from training, competing, and living alongside teammates.

Former NFL running back Tim Hightower ’04 returned to Episcopal to inspire fall sports captains with leadership lessons on vision, conflict, accountability, sacrifice, and building team culture.

Head of School Charley Stillwell shared a heartfelt chapel talk inspired by Mother Teresa’s advice that “we can’t all do great things, but we can do small things with great love,” encouraging students to practice kindness, curiosity, and care in everyday moments to build a stronger, more supportive community.
 

At the final Chapel service of the year, alumnus Connor Gallegos ’11 and senior Carrie Yan Yin Feng ’23 reflected on the strength, faith, and joy they found through the Episcopal community and encouraged the Class of 2023 to embrace their journeys with courage and connection.
 

The Black Alumni Network joined the Black Student Alliance for a special dinner on campus, creating a powerful space for connection, mentorship, and celebration among over 70 Black students and alumni.
 

Episcopal announced its 2023–24 student leaders, with John Rogers ’24 elected as head monitor, Nate Bastos ’24 and Jayden Muthaiah ’24 heading the Discipline and Honor Committees, and a diverse group of seniors stepping into key leadership roles across campus.

Twelve Austrian students from the Theresianum visited Episcopal in March as part of the long-running exchange program, joining classes, exploring D.C., and forming lasting bonds with their EHS hosts.

The deButts Health & Wellness Center, a bright, spacious new facility honoring the deButts family, was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major milestone in Episcopal’s commitment to student health and well-being.
 

Winter athletes gathered in Laird Dining Hall to celebrate a season of milestones, including boys’ climbing’s championship repeat, the debut of varsity swimming, and a host of team and individual award winners.
 

Eight ninth graders brought Shakespeare to life during the annual monologue competition, with Ije Agulanna ’26 taking first place for her passionate performance as Miranda.
 

Students explored the D.C. area through Flexperiences like court visits, museum tours, historical city analysis, and even a Victorian cake bake-off, connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences.

Author Palmer Smith ’13 returned to campus to read from her award-winning debut The Butterfly Bruises and inspire the student book club with insights on writing, publishing, and the power of creative expression.

Mark Davis P’24, CEO of Jawor Brothers Blueberries, visited the Intro to Microeconomics class to share his unconventional path from consulting to finance to agriculture, emphasizing the value of internships, persistence, and appreciating the EHS experience.
 

With a renewed vision and a new service requirement for the Class of 2026 and beyond, Episcopal is reinvigorating its Service Learning Program—empowering students to connect with their community, reflect on meaningful experiences, and pursue causes close to their hearts through hands-on volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022, who completed their EHS externships across the D.C. area in fields ranging from medicine and government to environmental conservation, the arts, and business—gaining hands-on experience, building valuable relationships, and discovering how their passions can shape their futures.
 

Episcopal proudly presented the 2022 Integrity in Action Award to Maria Rose Belding, founder of the MEANS Database, in recognition of her groundbreaking work to combat food insecurity and her powerful message to students about using passion and conviction to create meaningful change—no matter your age.
 

Episcopal is proud to announce the newly named Joseph A. Halm Cross Country Coach’s Award, honoring the beloved teacher and coach whose legacy of leadership, generosity, and impact continues to inspire our community.

Episcopal is proud to introduce the 2022–23 student leaders, a remarkable group of students selected to serve their peers and the broader community with integrity, creativity, and a commitment to upholding the School’s values.
 

The Winter Athletics Banquet celebrated a season of resilience and excellence, honoring standout athletes across basketball, squash, track, wrestling, and climbing for their achievements and dedication.
 

Now in its third year, Episcopal’s “What is Literary Merit?” English course invites students to explore and define literary excellence through creative projects, such as defending Nobel Prize winners and building interactive displays, offering a dynamic alternative to traditional assignments.

Ten Episcopal visual arts students earned regional and national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with Emily Wu ’22 receiving multiple honors including a Gold Key and scholarships, showcasing their creativity and technical skill at a ceremony attended by over 500 guests.

Episcopal’s 2022 Civil Dialogue Project launched with a discussion between former legislators Kevin Blaum (D) and Manoli Loupassi (R), who modeled respectful bipartisan conversation on student-selected topics to encourage civic engagement and mutual understanding.

On February 14, Episcopal honored Black History Month through McCain-Ravenel Monday with a day of community-wide engagement featuring service projects, cultural workshops, local Black-owned businesses, and historical explorations, culminating in a keynote by author and retired Brig. Gen. Ty Seidule.

David Fite P’23, senior staff member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, visited Joe Eldred’s Advanced U.S. Government class to share insights from his career and support students’ foreign policy capstone projects, bringing real-world experience to the classroom just miles from the Capitol.
 

Virginia Delegate Bill Wiley ’89 returned to EHS to speak with the Young Republicans Club about public service, bipartisan leadership, and how the School’s values—especially the Honor Code—continue to guide his work in state government.
 

Through the Leading Teachers in Experiential Education Cohort (LTEEC), EHS faculty engage in immersive Washington-based excursions that foster collaboration, creativity, and real-world curriculum connections—transforming teaching through experiential learning.

Episcopal has established a School History Working Group to examine the institution’s complex past—including the role of enslaved people prior to the Civil War—with the goal of guiding the community toward a more honest, inclusive understanding of its history.