The Jennifer and John Eagle Gallery at The Episcopal School of Dallas is home to many student artists exhibits throughout the year, from middle school 2D and 3D units from class to upper school AP artist collections. Now, for the first time ever, the Eagle Gallery contains an exhibit featuring Eagles works of all ages!

While parents are usually able to view their students’ artworks as they visit ESD's campus throughout the year, this has been difficult over the last year due to COVID-19 related restrictions of on-campus visitors. As a result, ESD's Fine Arts Department had the idea to create an exhibit to let our community catch up on some of the things they missed. “We wanted to showcase work made last year we were unable to show because of restrictions,” said Brenda Hatter, Visual Arts Department Chair. “The team decided to try an all-level show since we are One Campus One Community. We have had incredible feedback from parents and are already committed to hosting an all-level show annually.”  

The “Little to Big” all-school art exhibit features a collection of unseen works like Primer mixed-media pieces, middle school sculptures, and upper school AP photography produced in the 19-20 school year, as well as a sampling of current works. Many classes have taken “field trips” across campus to visit the exhibit together. “The look on the faces of the little ones is absolutely priceless,” said Hatter. “One of our Primer kids declared he’s now a famous artist.”

The “Little to Big” exhibit is open through October 19 and is available for viewing by appointment.

Three years ago during The Episcopal School of Dallas's plans of uniting as One Campus, One Community, student advisory leaders brainstormed a way to unite the three divisions. The result? A ceremony similar to Pass It On, ESD's longest-standing tradition, but for the "freshmen" of the two divisions: ninth graders and fifth graders. Like Pass It On, the Pin It On ceremony celebrates the shared ESD identity between the two classes. 

"While one of our newer traditions, Pin it On allows ninth graders to reflect on their own middle school experience and then offer their wisdom to our newest middle schoolers," said Meg Fahrenbrook '01, ESD's Assistant Head of Middle School. "The beauty of this ceremony is that these two classes of Eagles will meet again in four years during Pass it On, one of our longest-standing traditions. This new tradition is just a continuation of our values of older students passing the torch to the younger students."

The pins fifth-graders received were designed by members of the ninth-grade class. The design is specific to the Classes of 2025 and 2029, as it has both classes' graduation years, and signifies a special link the classes will always share. The pin’s design is anchored by ESD’s shield and three crosses representing the Founding Tenets.

This year's ceremony was held on Monday, October 4, 2021.

Want to hear from the Student Advisory Council on how this tradition came to life? Read ESD's post from 2019 on the first Pin It On ceremony.

The Episcopal School of Dallas Girls Volleyball Coach Laura Gomez reached the 400-win milestone for her career when the Eagles defeated Frassati Catholic on Saturday, September 4, in the Prince of Peace North Texas Invitational.

Coach Gomez is in her 21st season leading the volleyball program at ESD. In 2007 she guided ESD to the SPC Championship, along with runner-up finishes in 2006, 2009, 2016, and 2019. Coach Gomez also holds the school record for most wins in a single varsity sport. Gomez joins Varsity Boys Soccer Program Director Mark Gardner and Varsity Boys Basketball Program Director Corey Henderson as coaches with at least 300 varsity wins at ESD. She was also inducted into ESD's Keri Scholtz Hall '87 Convocation earlier this year for 20 years of outstanding service to the school.  

"While we are most proud of this tremendous accomplishment by Coach Gomez, we are equally grateful for the countless lives she has positively influenced over the 21 years leading our volleyball program," said ESD's Director of Athletics, Dan Gill. "She has led our program to unprecedented heights during her time at ESD and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this coaching milestone with her."

The Episcopal School of Dallas is proud to announce that Arya '26 was selected as the National Youth Story Teller representing the State of Texas for the Timpanooga Story Telling Festival! This festival is the largest storytelling festival in the western United States and brings together select storytellers from across the nation. 

Arya has been storytelling participating in storytelling festivals throughout Texas for the past few years. She is passionate about public speaking and enjoys coaching young kids the basics of the art; she often shares her talents with the ESD community during daily worship. 

Timpanooga is also one of the few storytelling festivals that selects youth storytellers, making this accomplishment even more special. Although typically held in Lehi, UT, the festival was held online earlier this month - learn more on the Timpanooga Story Telling Festival website. 

Way to go, Eagle - ESD is so proud of you!

This year, The Episcopal School of Dallas had an incredible number of students who were awarded for their performance on the 2020 AP exams. A total of 124 students scored well enough on their AP exams to be awarded the title of an AP Scholar and higher. Cumulatively, the 107-member Class of 2020 took more than 675 exams while students at ESD. Pictured are 15 National AP Scholars from ESD's Class of 2020. 

This accomplishment is especially extraordinary given this spring semester's unusual circumstances. Due to the pandemic and school closures, AP exams were moved online. These exams were designed specifically for an at-home administration, with each subject’s exam taken on the same day at the same time across the US. Academic Dean Eric Boberg worked closely with upper school teachers to ensure that students had adequate time to prepare within their normal course-load. We are especially proud of these students' accomplishments and adaptability during these unusual times!

ESD currently offers 33 Advanced Placement coursework options. Students who take AP classes at ESD are required to take the accompanying exam or submit the corresponding portfolio or presentation. 2020-21 AP selections include Art History; Biology; Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Chemistry; Comparative Government; Computer Science A; Computer Science Principles; English Language & Composition; English Literature & Composition; Environmental Science; Environmental Science & Engineering; European History; French Language & Culture; Latin; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Psychology; Physics I; Physics II; Physics III; Research; Seminar; Spanish Language & Culture; Statistics; Studio Art: Ceramics, Drawing, 2-D Portfolio, 3-D Design, Photography; U.S. Government & Politics; and World History.

National AP Scholar: scored a 4 or higher on eight or more AP exams and an average score of 4 on all AP exams taken. These students are also AP Scholars with Distinction.

Scholars from the Class of 2020: Lily Baughman, Sameer Bhasin, Abby Brand, Brodie Burke, Ned Dockery, Spencer Dunn, Meera Gangasani, Zain Haq, Nick Harapanahalli, Henry Isom, Kevin Jin, Daniel Kaplan, Tarun Mittal, Abby Ragan, River Woods

AP Scholar with Distinction: scored a 3 or higher on five or more AP exams with an average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken.

Scholars from the Class of 2021: Ellie Bass, John Callis, Katherine Cowser, Jiaying Fu, Zander Knight, William McCabe, Susanna Newsom, Penelope North, Henry Nurenberg, Zaria Osimetha, Lucy Sinwell, Emma Sucato, Ava Thompson, Clay Watson, Lauren Weber, Hollis Wood,

Scholars from the Class of 2020: Kerrm Ahsan, Virginia Baker, Lily Baughman, Cambridge Bender, Sameer Bhasin, Abby Brand, Brodie Burke, Elizabeth Carrie, Sunny Courtwright, Yash Dayal, Emily Delgado, Ned Dockery, Spencer Dunn, Lauren Egger, Kate Flanagan, Meera Gangasani, Zain Haq, Nick Harapanahalli, Aidan Hieber, Cameron Hills, Henry Isom, Kevin Jin, Ty Johnson, Brian Jones, Grace Judin, Daniel Kaplan, Caroline Massey, Christopher Miller, Tarun Mittal, Val Mooty, Rachel Morrow, Arrington Nelson, Isabella Pfister, Abby Ragan, River Woods

AP Scholar with Honor: scored a 3 or higher on four or more AP exams and an average score of 3.25 on all AP exams taken.

Scholars from the Class of 2021: Blair Batson, Jack Beck, Charlotte Clark, Isabella Collins, Jackson Fricke, Christopher Hess, Alexandra Jeter, Taylor Maris, Monse Rodriguez, Lily Yandell, Evelyn Zhao

Scholars from the Class of 2020: Jordan Aikman, Callaway Clark, Sydney Goodiel, Lily Jackson, Alexander Konradi, Jack Loftus, Madison McCoy, Zain Mian, Ashley Owens, Hadley Smith, Allie Warnecke, Sofia Weinstein

AP Capstone Diploma: scored a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams. 

Scholars from the Class of 2020: Brodie Burke, Zain Haq, Nick Harapanahalli, Sohaib Raza, Richard Roberson

AP Scholar: scored a 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.

Scholars from the Class of 2021: Olivia Abbott, Michael Bagley, Smith Cochran, Aidan Cox, Samuel Curtis, Elle Etcheverry, Laura Gillies, Martina Harkin, Emma Jerrier, Grace Knudson, Samuel Lindsey, Hadley Mattocks, Cleo Neuhoff, Sophia Sinacola, Anna Strohmeyer, Raleigh Toledo, Gardiner Vose, Samantha Whiting, Victoria Willox, Sumner Wooldridge, John Yarbrough

Scholars from the Class of 2020: Alan Benitez, Catherine Blaylock, Ava Brennan, Mason DeYoung, Jade Donahue, Max Duffner, Andrew Gibson, Sabrina Gies, Benjamin Goodman, Lily Grace Hoodis, Briggs Jones, Selam Mekbeb-Gillett, Braden Montgomery, Sarah Morrow, Humza Naseem, Biz Newsom, Amanda Park, Charlotte Podeszwa, Jose Portela, Blayre Riley, Andrew Russell, Garrett Seymour, Humza Tariq, Crissy Williamson, Margaret Wilson, Kyndell Wolfe

AP Seminar and Research Certificate: scored a 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research.

Scholar from the Class of 2020: Humza Tariq

To learn more about AP Awards and your students' scores, visit the AP Students website here.

Congratulations to these outstanding ESD scholars!