Good News January 2015

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Great Things AboutChrist Episcopal School30

Celebrating30Years

School Administration

Christ Episcopal School is an ISAS member. We seek to enroll all qualified students regardless of race, creed, or ethnic background.

Mr. John MorvantHeadmaster

Dr. Carol BarlowJunior High Division Head

Mr. Jeff BrockHigh School Division Head

Mrs. Reina GardnerEarly Childhood Division Head

Mrs. Molly HeurtinLower School Division Head

Mr. Jerry HensonDirector of Advancement Mrs. Pam Perry Admission Director

Mr. John PoussonDirector of Finance and Operations

School Board of TrusteesMr. Barbee PonderChairman

Mr. Steve Croxton Vice-Chairman

Mr. Charlie CaplingerTreasurer

Mrs. Erika BriggsSecretary

The Rev. Dennis RyanInterim Rector, Christ Church

Mr. Bert Duvic

Mr. Sam Giberga

Mr. Clark Heebe

Mrs. Beverly McQuaid

Mr. Kirk MichelVestry Representative

Mr. Jim Miles

Mr. John MorvantHeadmaster

Mrs. Jane Slatten

Mrs. Beth TeesCESPA President

Ms. Emery Whalen

Celebrating a special birthday for Mrs. Gardner, the ECC participated in a school-wide 50s Sock Hop.

Learning about the nation’s capital, the second grade took a “f light” to D.C. to get a closer look

Junior High brought the decades back to CES during fall Spirit Week.

Under the direction of Dr. Fox, the High School performed the f irst all high school play, Eurydice.

In This Issue 2. From the Headmaster 3. From the Board Chairman 4. 30 Great Things About CES! 10. Founders’ Dinner 12. CES Students Celebrate 30 Years16. Early Childhood Campus Halloween Festivities17. Lower School Dauphin Island Trip18. Junior High School Yearbook Signing19. High School Senior Ring Ceremony20. Booster Club Fore! Wildcats Golf Tournament21. From the CES Archive22. Art at the Park Goes Under the Big Top24. Around Campus25. Christmas at CES

The philosophy of Christ Episcopal School reflects the reasons for its origin: to provide a superior academic opportunity within the framework of a warm and nurturing Christian environment.

Each child is special, an individual. Therefore, at the heart of Christ Episcopal School is the belief that the development of the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each child must be tailored, to the greatest extent possible, to the individual child.We seek to give our children an awareness of God’s love and, through such an awareness, to foster those ideals - self-esteem, independence, and self-motivation - which will prepare each child for the continuing educational process.

Our goal is to prepare our children for living in God’s world, with all their rights and privileges, duties and responsibilities.

Mission Statement

Celebrating 30 YearsChrist Episcopal School celebrated its 30th Anniversary with two parties; a Founder’s Dinner on Thursday, August 28 at Christ Church and the Southern Hotel and a school-wide celebration on Friday, August 29 at both the school’s Christwood Boulevard Campus and Early Childhood Campus

Those attending the Founder’s Dinner included members of the school’s initial planning committee, original Board of Trustees, and the first faculty members. A cocktail reception was hosted by the current Board of Trustees, followed by dinner provided by Ox Lot 9 in the Camellia Sunroom of the Southern Hotel. (See pages 10-11)

At school on Friday, the afternoon was dedicated to a celebration for Christ Episcopal’s students, who now number 602 (there were 34 students the first day of school in 1984). Sno balls, cupcakes, and music provided by M.T. Noggin made for a festive anniversary commemoration. (See pages 12-15)

From the Headmaster

CES – The Next Thirty Years“Never make predictions, especially about the future.” Casey Stengel

To describe what Christ Episcopal will look like in the next 30 years is a daunting proposition. Just recognizing how much our campus and facilities have changed in the six short years that I have been around gives me pause to even speculate. I would tend to agree with Old Casey Stengel, who was the manager of the New York Yankees when I was a boy, and stay far away from such predictions! And I’ll gladly defer to our Board Chairman, Barbee Ponder, as he describes, in his accompanying letter, some of the initiatives already underway for a glimpse into the near future.

As reluctant as I am to suggest what CES will physically look like in the years ahead, I do feel pretty comfortable commenting on what the character of our school will be like 30 years from now. And just as I was able to report last August to a gathering of the founding Board members and faculty of CES, that although some characteristics of the school have evolved since 1984, the essence of who we are has not changed in 30 years. I firmly believe that the foundational principles upon which

this school was built will continue to define us. Our unique approach to education, which is now manifest from Pre-K to 12th Grade, is qualitatively different from the approach taken by other schools. There is definitely a CES brand, and one of my primary responsibilities as the Headmaster is to protect and promote that brand.

So 30 years from now, I believe, CES will still be the school which honors the individuality and differentness of each student. We will still be the school with the unrivaled Wilderness Education program along with a competitive and mature athletic program. I feel quite certain that 30 years from now, our First Graders will still enjoy their English Tea Party in December, and our Second Graders will still assume the costume of a famous figure on Biography Day. The Popcorn Company will still provide the opportunity for our Fourth Graders to learn the basics of how an economy works. Our Seventh Graders will still travel to North Carolina, our Eighth Graders will still experience the attractions of Chicago in the spring, and our Ninth Graders will still trek each year to Yosemite. And our high school will still be known for its strong academic offerings and as a gateway to selective colleges.

We value our traditions and we value the philosophy and mission which have served us so well for our first 30 years. So as we look to the future and we envision what’s ahead, we would do well to stand by those things which got us to this place. And so the best hope for the future of CES is to strengthen the present, and we are committed to doing exactly that. With faith in God and with the firm belief that we are on the right track, we look forward to the next 30 years with optimism and promise.

John MorvantHeadmaster

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Act JustlyImitate Christ

Instill Peace

From the Board Chairman

Dear Friends,

At the beginning of the school year, the Board of Trustees agreed to pursue certain strategic initiatives meant to place Christ Episcopal School on a firm physical and financial footing for its continued growth and success over the Next 30 years. These initiatives included completing the athletics complex with a premiere track and field, resolving all issues surrounding the continuing risk of Christwood Boulevard being extended to Brewster Road, and completing a Campus Master Site Plan that incorporates what we learned from last year’s strategic planning process so as to ensure that we maximize the value of our most scarce physical resource - the land that we own.

As we are now midway through the school year, I am pleased to report that we are making substantial progress on all of these initiatives.

Regarding the much anticipated athletics complex, we have successfully completed the zoning and permitting processes that clear the way for the next phase to commence - construction! The initial ground preparation will commence in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned for more details on an

official ground breaking ceremony in the works.

The athletics complex will have a significant footprint, requiring the dedication of a substantial amount campus land. Deciding precisely where to locate it and the trade-offs that location decision required was a lengthy and involved process for the Board. While it has taken longer to finalize than anyone wanted, I can assure you that the decisions we ultimately made are in the long term best interests of our school and its students.

Finalizing plans for the athletics complex was also complicated by the ongoing negotiations with Christwood Retirement Community regarding a potential real property exchange, and discussions with representatives of Parish Government and Stirling Properties regarding the need to provide a better entrance to our campus from Brewster Road, while not turning Christwood Boulevard into a high-traffic “through street”.

I cannot overstate how much time and energy numerous board members have dedicated to these issues over the past decade, all to ensure that Christ Episcopal School has the land necessary to support its continued growth while also ensuring that our campus never loses that quality of a peaceful oasis that we all hold so dear.

While our future includes construction of a sports complex as well as a new gymnasium, cafeteria, and additional classroom space, we will always have room for a barnyard filled with animals, an outdoor chapel among the trees, and a pond for continuing our wilderness education traditions.

Over the past several months, we have made substantial progress on these important initiatives that will maximize the amount of property available to the school for its future needs, and provide a much-needed safer entrance to the campus from a more controlled intersection at Brewster Road, while constructing it in such a way that will ensure that Christwood Boulevard never becomes the dreaded through street. These discussions are ongoing and nothing is yet final, but all stakeholders are now moving in a positive direction to resolve these issues.

Finally, we are in the process of engaging professional consultants to guide us in the deliberations and creation of a Master Site Plan for the school campus. We expect to conclude the master site plan by the end of this school year, which will serve as a guide for a future capital expansions -- all built on a firm foundation for our next 30 years.

While the above described activities are by no means the only efforts in which the Board of Trustees is presently engaged, they have been designated as a priority for completion this year.

I look forward to providing you with future updates on our progress, and on behalf of all of the members of the Board of Trustees, we wish you a safe and joyful New Year.

L. Barbee Ponder IVChairman, Board of Trustees

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Christ Episcopal School opened its doors on August 29, 1984 in the Sunday School classrooms of Christ Church, Covington. 34 students in grades one through four had enrolled, and the faculty was comprised of seven teachers along with a Headmaster. 30 years later, 602 students in grades Early Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade attend a school with 80 faculty and staff members on two campuses.

To honor this anniversary, I comprised a list of 30 wonderful things about Christ Episcopal School. This list is not ordered in any way or prioritized, and is certainly not all-inclusive. Just 30 things, out of thousands of possibilities, off the top of my head. I hope that you enjoy this list and will share items of your own to our Facebook or Twitter accounts. We will share our favorites in upcoming publications.

Happy anniversary!

Jerry Henson Director of Advancement

02. Art at the ParkOur oldest, largest, and most popular event. It puts the fun in fundraiser and celebrates our love for the arts.

03. The ChapelThe spiritual home of Christ Episcopal School.

04. Fish FestParents are invited to this lesson in ecology, biology, and art.

05. The Post Office The most efficient way to communicate with a Second Grader.

01. Mr. HomerWithout question, the person most associated with Christ Episcopal School. Master teacher, philosopher, advisor, keeper of the physical plant.

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10. The BarnTeaching students about caring for nature and pets while preventing goats from wandering the campus.

06. The Collins Diboll Gymnasium First a sports pavilion, now a gym, event space, and the home of all-school gatherings.

07. The ArtsSince its inception, the arts have been an integral part of Christ Episcopal School’s curriculum.

08. Butterfly BallA beautiful event for Kindergarteners and moms!

09. Bug BashJunior entomologists in the First Grade explore our campus looking for signs of arthropod life.

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11. Popcorn SalesTeaching Fourth Graders a valuable economics lesson while providing snacks for an eager market.

12. Pam PerryFor 25 years, Pam has been the voice and face of CES, welcoming new parents and faculty alike.

13. Carpool It is unavoidable. Dreaded by some, an inconvenience to many, but also a wonderful opportunity to visit with parents, teachers, and friends.

14. Lunch Students make the most of our beautiful campus during lunch while sitting outside, enjoying the weather and friends.

15. Rocking Chairs Colorful and comfortable, the rocking chairs set a relaxed and sociable tone for the Christwood Boulevard Campus.

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“Last year we learned how to all work together even though we all had different roles in the popcorn company.”

-Walker Dubreuil, Fifth Grade

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16. Wilderness EducationWhat would Christ Episcopal be without Wilderness Education? What would

Wilderness Education be without Mrs. Dessauer?

17. CESPA The Parent Association is actively involved in every school event. The help that parent volunteers lend makes it all possible. Thank you!

18. The Key ClubUnder Joe Soto’s leadership, this group of high schoolers is committed to service, improving our school and the community at large.

19. Eighth GradeWhat a merry band of learners. Small but diverse, cheery but serious. A great group of students.

20. AthleticsOffering opportunities for students of myriad interests and skills, Athletic Director Greg Carnovale leads a program that is growing in every direction.

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21. Service Learning Our students are members of this community and learn so much by giving their time and labor to worthwhile causes.

22. Sunshine LunchesAnxiously anticipated and certainly appreciated by the faculty and staff. Thanks, CESPA!

23. The Administrative StaffThe ladies who really run the school.

24. The Center of InquiryThe biggest and busiest space on campus. Also, a great reminder of our community’s generosity and the future of our school.

25. The Rev. Steve HolzhalbOur founder, the visionary who created the mission statement that continues to guide our school.

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“The Center of Inquiry is a large building but it still does a great job of keeping us all close. It really helps drive home that feeling that we are family, and this building is our home.”

-Corrin Roe, Junior

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30. The Early Childhood CampusWhere it all began and where it continues to begin for our youngest students.

26. Senior NightFor current and former students on the cusp of high school graduation, a great opportunity to gather.

27. ECC Art StrollAn opportunity for our youngest artists to display their talents for parents and the community.

28. Biography DayEveryone at this school loves a costuming opportunity. When it serves an academic purpose, even better.

29. Operating Principles for StudentsProposed, written, and practiced by our students.

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Founder’s Dinner

*Photos Courtesy of Eric Suhre Photography

Steve Croxton, Susan and The Rev. Dennis Ryan

Jerry Henson, Gina and Bart Loomis

Craig Wylie, John Morvant, and Greg Homer

Cindi and Perry RaymondBurns and Jeanne Crotty

Marguerite and Bert Duvic

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August 28, 2014

Caroline LeGuin ‘93 and Don Bann

Gina Loomis and John Morvant

Craig and Judith Wylie

Lynne and Leo Hladky

Gina Loomis, Leo Hladky, and Perry Raymond

Cindi and Perry Raymond, Suzy and John Graham,Lynn and Leo Hladky, Susan and The Rev. Dennis Ryan

The Camellia Sunroom at the Southern Hotel

CES Students Celebrate 30 Years



August 28, 2014

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CES Students Celebrate 30 Years



August 28, 2014

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Early Childhood Campus

Halloween Festivities


Lower School

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Fifth GradeDauphin Island Trip

*Photos Courtesy of James Cloutman

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Junior High

Yearbook Signing

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High School

Senior Ring Ceremony


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Booster ClubThanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Fourth Annual Fore! Wildcats Golf Tournament on October 23. We had 26 teams playing the course at Money Hill. A wonderful turnout on gorgeous day on a beautiful course. We raised $23,745 towards funding our new track and field facility!

Thanks to the following sponsors for their support of Wildcat athletics: Title Sponsor: Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights

Corporate Sponsor: First NBC Bank

Platinum Sponsors: Max Foote Construction, Brown Family Orthodontics, PrivateCare/CES Equestrian Team, and Abita Roasting Company

Gold Sponsors: Whitney National Bank, Hornbeck Offshore Operations, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Caplinger, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Todd, Paretti Jaguar/Guice Offshore, E. Colin McComiskey, M.D., Zephyr Anesthesia, Banner Ford, Cottman Transmission/CES Equestrian Team, Law Office of F.A. Jim Dugan, Jr., Harold J. Anderson, Inc., The Kelly Gibson Foundation, and Smoketree Landscape

Silver Sponsors : Dr. Todd Brasuell, Pediatric Dentist, Brister Stephens, CLECO, ITC Printing and Promotions, South Louisiana ENT and Facial Plastics, Mele Printing, Prep Fan Sports, NOLA Lending Group Covington Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute, VooDoo BBQ & Grill, Ban Soleil Sunglass Shop, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Warner, Hudson Services, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hall, Max J. Derbes, Inc. Realtors, Simplee Gourmet, Champagne Beverage, Fat Tuesday/New Orleans Original Daiquiris, and Mayor Mike Cooper Silent Auction Donors : Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights, GlobalStar, Inc., Kris Muntan, New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball, The Soccer CAMPion, Covey Rise Farms, Money Hill Golf & Country Club, Eros Clothing and Home, Massage Envy, The Kelly Gibson Foundation, Mimi Dossett, Mr. and Mrs. Doug MacEachern, The French Mix, McComiskey and Cangelosi, Dr. Herb Flood, DDS, Saylor’s Pet Depot, Ox Lot 9, and Southern Hotel After-Party sponsored by First NBC Bank: Abita Roasting Company, ACME Oyster House, Pardo’s, Coffee Rani, Sam’s Club, Winn Dixie, Benedict’s Plantation, Zea Rotisserie & Grill, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Mellow Mushroom, Which Wich, and Columbia Street Natural Foods

We have two more fund raisers for “The Race is On!”, our campaign for the new track and field facility. The King Cake 5K and Fun Run is Saturday, January 31 and the tennis tournament follows in March. Please plan to support one or both by playing or being a sponsor. Every dollar raised benefits our athletics program.

From the CES ArchiveOn Saturday, March 31, 1990, Christ Episcopal School celebrated the fourth annual Art at the Park in Bogue Falaya Park. Festival Coordinator Becky Roniger headed up the event that year, which featured more than 50 well-known regional artists and their works, 15 children’s tents, including a Storytelling Pavilion, and two stages of musical entertainment. 25 years later, Art at the Park continues to brings in significant funds that go toward supporting the school’s most pressing programmatic concerns. At the same time, the event allows members of our community (students, teachers, parents, and locals) an opportunity to create, view, demonstrate, and celebrate the arts.

The Christ Episcopal School Parent Associationinvites you to

FRIDAY, APRIL 179 A M - 1 P M

Fun RunBox Parade

Parade to ChristwoodLunch

Awards

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 7 : 3 0 P M - 1 1 : 0 0 P M

Opening Night Masquerade Student Art Show

Student Art AuctionSilent Auction

Auction Painting created on-siteMusic and Artistes de Cirque

Gourmet Carnival Fare

SATURDAY, APRIL 181 0 A M - 4 P M

Class PerformancesChildren’s Activities and Art Tents

Live Artist DemonstrationsArt Market

Delicious FoodAnd much more!

April 17 & 18

2015 ART AT THE PARK CHAIRS:Nicole ReillyRachel Pinto

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PICASSO - $7,500• Company banner displayed• 8 Opening Night Party tickets• 8 t-shirts and a sponsor gift• Recognized on CES website, sponsor

signs, t-shirt, and 2016 sponsor brochure

• Listed by level on AATP party invitation*

* Please commit by March 2, 2015 to be included on the invitation.

Sponsorship Oppor tunities

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact:Nicole Reilly, Art at the Park Chairperson:

[email protected] 985-966-7969

CURATOR - $10,000• Company banner displayed on stage• 10 Opening Night Party tickets• 10 t-shirts and VIP sponsor gift• Recognized on CES website, sponsor



MONET - $5,000• Company banner displayed• 6 Opening Night Party tickets• 6 t-shirts and a sponsor gift• Recognized on CES website, sponsor



VAN GOGH - $2,500• 6 Opening Night Party tickets• 6 t-shirts and a sponsor gift• Recognized on CES website, sponsor



REMBRANDT - $1,000• 4 Opening Night Party tickets• 4 t-shirts and a sponsor gift• Recognized on CES website, sponsor



MICHELANGELO - $500• 2 Opening Night Party tickets• 2 t-shirts• Recognized on CES website, sponsor

signs, and 2016 sponsor brochure• Listed by level on AATP party invitation*

ART AT THE PARK has been a valued tradition at Christ Episcopal School for many years. While this is a fundraiser, our main focus is to create memories and create art, while enhancing appreciation for the space

that we call home, our beautiful campus. From the outrageous box parade, which is art unto itself, to the amazing opening night party, delicious food, carnival themed games and most importantly, children’s art

tents, AATP is our biggest, MOST EXCITING, EVENT OF THE YEAR.

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Around Campus

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Above: Loghan Conerly, in Mrs. Chatham’s Early Pre-K, shares some of her wisdom with Seniors Gordon Bailey and Asha Thomas during their Little Cat/ Big Cat Halloween activities.

Below:The teachers brought their A-Game to the Pep Rally dance off against the Senior boys.

Below: Supriya Jindal reads Corduroy to Mrs. Smith’s class during her visit to present The Supriya Jindal Foundation for Louisiana’s Children Award to the ECC to allow the purchase of books and games for the Daily 5 program.

Above: Our high school JV Soccer team has had an excellent start to the season with an undefeated streak.

Below: Seventh graders, Lukc Croxton and Paul Stolin show off their freshly harvested cabbage from the school service garden.

Above: CES has always been an active participant in Black and Gold Day,raising funds to benefit the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany.

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Christmas at CES

Above: The Junior High ended their semester of music with a Christmas Concert lead by the CES a capella Group.

Below: The High School Student Council collected more than 60 gifts to present to the organization Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, ensuring those children had a Christmas to look forward to.

Below:English Tea and Mexican Posada are two beloved first grade traditions.

Below: Everyone at the ECC was excited to share gifts and have breakfast with jolly old St. Nicholas.

Below: Early Pre-K angels sang carols in the chapel before having their birthday party for Jesus.

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*Photo Courtesy of Eric Suhre Photography

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