A Blessing for Freshmen
Bishop Kenny High School held its annual Freshman Mass, this time for the Class of 2027, on Aug. 12, 2023, at Assumption Catholic Church. The Mass was led by Father Clay Ludwig as the celebrant, Father Jason Trull as the concelebrant and Scott Conway, Superintendent of Schools, who participated as the Deacon. Alumni engagement added […]
Bolles Summer Cheer Program Anything But Routine
The Bolles varsity cheerleading team launched a new summer program for lower school students called Cheerleader for a Day. This week-long camp, held Aug. 7-11, invited students from both Bolles and the outside community to work with the upper school cheerleaders. Captains Eva Lantzy and Emily Suvoski led the charge in conceptualizing the program and […]
Summer Camp ’23
Learning, Making Friends, Having Fun Summer camp is a cherished tradition that kindles the spirit of youth and adventure. The ability to pursue interests without the watchful eye of their parents gives children a foundation for community, a playground of self-discovery and the independence to develop confidence and knowledge. At the heart of every camp […]
UNF Students Receive Timucuan Preserve Grants
Timucuan Parks Foundation and the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve have awarded $1,000 and $500 grants, respectively, to two University of North Florida (UNF) students. Victoria Hayes, an undergraduate student of anthropology, and Hunter Mathews, a graduate student and research assistant in the biology department, will be conducting research in the Timucuan […]
Scott’s Jersey to Hang in Hall of Fame
Standout girls basketball player Taliah Scott, Class of 2023 at St. Johns Country Day School, will have her jersey hung in the Ring of Honor display at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee, in recognition of her outstanding play for the 2022-23 season. “The Ring of Honor is an exhibit at the […]
Wolfson Freshman Gear Up For FALL
For incoming members of Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies’ class of 2027, summer has been a chance to make friends and prepare for classes while getting to know their way around campus. As part of Wolfson’s annual summer mixer series, the incoming ninth grade students got challenged both athletically and academically through a series […]
Installing Inspiration: The legacy of Charlie
Every Saturday morning in Avondale, young children are released from their strollers and run free at a small playground on Belvedere Avenue. But this tiny oasis hasn’t always been the go-to spot for the toddler set. It was transformed in 2005 when Cliff and Christie Cosby, who upon losing their son, Charlie, just 24 hours […]
JCDS welcomes new Head of School
Jacksonville Country Day School (JCDS) has welcomed Christopher Johnson as its new head of school beginning with the 2023-24 school year. Johnson officially stepped into the role on July 1. He succeeds former Head of School Pat Walker, who had held the position since 2014 and has been in the JCDS community for nearly 30 […]
