For more information on clubs and activities, contact Ms. Erika Dale, Director of Student Activities.
Clubs
Angels for Allison – This club is an opportunity to gather in God's name to help with the financial needs of families who are suffering with the loss of a child. Sponsor: Ms. Krueger (MS and US)
Brain Brawl - Brain Brawl is a team involved in academic competition with other local high schools, both public and private. It is open to anyone in grades 9-12. The team practices one day a week during lunch. Sponsors: Ms. Ferlisi and Ms. Kneale-Tippins
Bible Study- This group is open to all middle school students. Sponsor: Mr. Day (MS only)
Chapel Techies – Students learn how to operate projection, lighting, and sound boards. Also, they will help to run chapel from backstage. Sponsor: Ms. Elsila (MS and US)
Community Service Council – This organization is composed of upper school students who want to help organize a wide variety of community service projects presented to Episcopal. Sponsor: Ms. Van Cleve-Miller
Cum Laude Society- This honor society recognizes students in grades 11 and 12 who have distinguished themselves on a basis of the society motto, “Excellence, Justice, and Honor.” Membership is by invitation only (see the Parent/Student Handbook for criteria.) Sponsors: Mr. Brozowski
Dance Ensembles- Students will audition for placement in September and then rehearse after school.
Students will be cast in different pieces according to their strengths and prepare for the Dance Concert and other dance opportunities at school, around the Jacksonville community, and out-of-town.
Sponsor: Ms. McCaughan (MS and US)
Daniel Club- This group volunteers at Daniel Memorial. They do various activities throughout the school year and during the summer they sponsor a week-long camp. Sponsors: Ms. Waler (MS and US)
Delta Epsilon Phi- This is a national education honorary fraternity in the study of high school German and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German. To be eligible for induction, students must have completed three semesters of German, at least one of which must have been in the upper school. The inductees must have attained an average of A- in German and a B overall average during their study of German. Sponsor: Ms. Pritchard
Dominican Republic Club- This club meets monthly to plan activities that will support an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. This club is open to students in grades 9-12. Sponsors: Ms. Van Cleve-Miller
Dreams Come True Club – This club raises money to help children with terminal diseases make their dreams come true. Sponsor: Ms. Daraskevich
Drumline- The Episcopal Drumline is a Corp style unit consisting of snare drums, tenor drums (quads), bass drums, and cymbals. Music reading ability is helpful but not required. The Drumline performs for various events at school and in the community. Sponsor: Mr. Tippins
Drumming Club- This club is an informal gathering of hand drummers at all levels of experience. Students will have the opportunity to hear and play rhythms from the Latin and Brazilian traditions. Sponsor: Mr. Tippins (MS and US)
Dynasty Club – This Club is designed to Glorify God, develop leaders and add value to others while helping orphans across China though Grace and Hope for Children. Sponsor: Ms. Dulaney
Eagles for Autism – To promote awareness of autism; to help families with autism; to fundraise for various autism advocacy groups; to create relationships with Jacksonville area support and treatment centers for autism, thus making volunteer opportunities readily available. Sponsor: Ms. Merrill
Episcopal Christian Athletes – This is a club in which Christian athletes and non-athletes meet to support each other in the Christian faith through prayer, activities, and special events. Sponsor: Nate Huddleston
Forensics – Episcopal is a member of the National Forensics League, the oldest Speech and Debate society in the country. Students compete in various public speaking events, ranging from extemporaneous speaking on domestic and world affairs to memorized events in which they interpret humorous and dramatic pieces of literature. Sponsor: Ms. Gallagher
French Club - This club meets once a month to promote interest in the French culture. Sponsor: Ms. Hutchins (MS and US)
Freshman Orientation Adventure Counselors- This group is open to students in grades 11 and 12 only. They must complete an application to become a counselor on this camping trip. Sponsor: Ms. Zeiner, Ms. Connery
Fuel- This group’s purpose is to give fun, healthy options to students on the weekends. They sponsor activities like dodge ball or basketball tournaments. Sponsors: Ms. Rankin and Ms. Flint
Gallimaufry - The purpose of this club is the development and production of the Episcopal’s literary/arts magazine, which is published in the spring. Sponsor: Ms. Siddons
Gaming with Scratch – Gaming with Scratch club meet to create digital animations and games using M.I.T’s Scratch programming language. Instead of just being consumers of digital media, students will learn to be creators of original digital media. Using an application based on Scratch, students will program operations for the Finchrobot too. Sponsor: Ms. Bardin (MS and US)
German Club - This club meets once a month to promote interest in the German culture. Sponsor: Ms. Pritchard (MS and US)
Great Decisions/World Affairs Club- This club is composed of upper school students interested in developing ideas to help tackle current issues involving world affairs. They are exposed to different speakers and they prepare for competitions that challenge their ideas. Sponsor: Natalie Herford
Green Club- This club is composed of upper school students who want to help the Episcopal community become more energy efficient. They have planted a community garden next to the Buck Center. Sponsor: Ms. Cooper
Guitar Club- This club is open to all guitarists and students interested in finding out more about the instrument. This informal gathering allows students to exchange ideas, songs, and various playing techniques in a “Guitar Circle” format. Sponsor: Mr. Tippins (MS and US)
Help 4 Jax – This club helps different organizations such as Sulzbacher Center, Dignity U Wear, Second Harvest Food Bank and Downtown Ecumenical Services Council through volunteering and fundraising. Sponsor: Ms. Wallis (MS only)
International Club - The purpose of this club is to educate and help people become appreciative of all cultures. The club meets once a month to have lunch together and learn about different cultures. There is a fee for lunch. Sponsor: Ms. Van Cleve-Miller
International Thespian Society/U.S. Drama Club- The Episcopal School of Jacksonville chapter, troupe 1187, is active in this international society. This club is for students who are involved in the theatre classes and/or the after school theatre related activities. Inducted thespians and hopeful thespians gather in this campus club to work together on publicity, projects, and other details of the theatre program such as district and state competitions. Sponsor: Ms. Black and Ms. Siddons
Jazz Band - The Jazz Band is open to students in grades 8-12. Jazz, blues, and contemporary styles are introduced to the group. The Jazz Band performs at the annual Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. Sponsor: Mr. Tippins (MS and US)
Key Club - This community service club meets twice a month to participate in activities to help the Jacksonville community. There is a $10 membership fee. Sponsor: Mr. Thrift
Latin Club – This club meets once a month to promote interest in the Latin culture. There is a $5 membership fee. Sponsor: Ms. Prendergast (MS and US)
Lab Rats – Lab Rats are students in grades 9-12 who volunteer to help with science presentations to Middle School students and/or 6th grade students visiting from the feeder school. Lab Rats create and organize presentations and experiments to teach basic science concepts. They earn community service credit for their time and expertise. Sponsor: Ms. Russo
Mathletes - This math club promotes the enjoyment of understanding mathematics. Sponsor: Mr. Brozowski
Media Production Club – This club is for upper school students who are interested producing media packages for campus events. Also, they will have copyrighted movie screenings for students. Sponsors: Ms. Bates, Ms. Horne
Meditation Club – Meditation Club is open to all members of our school family. We gather every Wednesday morning in the Davis Chapel to practice reflective self-awareness and develop quiet confidence in our experience of the present moment. Sponsor: Mr. Day
Music for a Cause- Students will attend different events around the city of Jacksonville and raise money for different causes by performing. Sponsor: Ms. Solomon
National Art Honor Society - The Episcopal High School chapter plans many activities and field trips to reach out beyond the campus to share their passion for art. Membership is open to dedicated art students in the upper school who are enrolled in advanced placement or honors visual art courses and who have a minimum average of B in the visual arts course and an overall average of B. Sponsor: Mr. Kirk
National French Honor Society- Membership is open to upper school students who have completed at least three semesters of French and they have earned at least an A- average in all of their French courses. They must also have an overall academic average of B. Sponsor: Ms. Merrill
National Honor Society - The NHS recognizes students for their accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, service and citizenship. Membership is open to students in grades 10 - 12 by invitation only. (See Parent/Student Handbook for membership criteria.) Sponsors: Ms. Edwards
National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society- To be eligible for induction into the National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society, students must be in Latin 2 or higher and have at least an A- grade point average in their Latin classes. These students must also be members of the Junior Classical League and exemplify good citizenship. Sponsor: Ms. Prendergas
National Junior Honor Society - The NJHS is an organization that promotes recognition of students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, service and citizenship. Membership is by invitation only. (See the Parent/Student Handbook for membership criteria.) Members are inducted in the spring of their eighth grade year. Sponsor: MR. Jevic
P.R.I.S.M. (People Rising In Support of Multiculturalism) - PRISM meets to discuss issues of multiculturalism and current/historical events. Sponsor: Ms. Van Cleve-Miller
Reading Club – This club is a small but fun group that focuses on outside reading and helping to develop the MS Summer Reading list. Sponsor: Ms. Oulton (MS only)
Relay for Life Club – Relay for Life is a school club in which students and teachers unite together to not only plan and raise money for the San Marco Relay for Life held here at Episcopal, but also to support and fundraise for other causes as well. We are a group of passionate people who celebrate those who have beaten cancer, remember those we have lost, and fight for a cure. Sponsor: Ms. Marks
Science Olympiad- This is a science competition team, open to students in grades 9-12. Sponsor: Ms. Russo
Second Harvest Club – Second Harvest helps support the local chapter of the Second Harvest Food Bank through volunteer work and food drives. Nationwide, Second Harvest distributes food and grocery products to hungry people and to educate the public about the causes and possible solutions to problems of domestic hunger. Sponsor: Ms. Kanaday
Spanish Club - The Spanish Club exists to increase awareness of Spanish culture. There is a $5 membership fee. Sponsor: Ms. Snapp (MS and US)
The McKenzie Wilson Club- Students will help raise money and volunteer at events sponsored by The McKenzie Wilson Foundation. Sponsor: Ms. Kanaday
Afterschool Tech- Learn the ins and outs of technical theatre including the fly system, painting and construction techniques, lighting and sound and how to run a show. Sponsor: Ms. Elsila
Upper School Senate - The Upper School Senate plans school activities throughout the year, including Homecoming events, Winter Dance, and Spring Fest. Membership is by election only.
Sponsors: Ms. Phillips, Ms. Smith and Ms. Van Cleve-Miller
Upper School Student-led Bible Study - This Bible study is open to all upper school students and led by the Chaplain. Sponsor: Mother Hopie
Upper School Vestry - The Upper School Vestry exists to help plan and run chapels. The Chaplain appoints the Vestry and they meet weekly. Sponsor: Mother Hopie
Vocal Ensemble- Episcopal students interested in singing may enroll in the Concert Chorale class (grades 8-12) and/or participate in the after school Vocal Ensemble (grades 6-12). Both groups are open to male and female singers. Sponsor: Ms. Solomon (MS and US)
Young Libertarians – The Young Libertarians of ESJ are centered around the notion of “Let the Free Market run its course.” This club discusses globalist exploits, watches informative videos and promotes a strong third political party. Sponsor: Mr. McCown
Young Republicans – This club is designed to inform young republicans about today’s politics by taking an active role in the community of ESJ, in addition to Jacksonville through campaign volunteer work, debates and political surveys. Sponsor: Ms. Zebouni