This article was originally published on pages 19-20 in the Greenville Journal's 2026 College Guide.

The college admission process can feel overwhelming not only for students but also for parents. Between applications, testing, financial aid, and emotional ups and downs, it’s easy to feel like the weight of the world is resting on your family’s shoulders. But while it’s tempting for parents to take over, the most important role you can play is that of a steady guide: providing support, structure, and encouragement without overshadowing your child’s independence.

Below are some of the most common myths parents in Greenville County bump into, along with the truth, a little humor, and some practical tips to help your student thrive.

Myth #1: “If I Don’t Micromanage, It Won’t Get Done.”

Reality: Your child is more capable than you think (yes, even if they sometimes forget their lunchbox).

One of the best ways to help is by setting up structure without doing the work for them. Try a shared Google Calendar or a good old-fashioned wall calendar to track deadlines, testing dates, and scholarship applications. Apps like Common App and College Board’s BigFuture make it easier to manage applications and research colleges.

In Greenville, many high schools host college reps for on-site visits. Encourage your student to sign up and take ownership of those conversations. Parents can help by planning the logistics of college tours or NACAC college fairs, but essays, emails, and recommendation requests should come from the student.

Myth #2: “We’ll Figure Out the Money Later.”

Reality: College costs are like Woodruff Road traffic - you want to plan your route before you get stuck.

Start with an honest family conversation about affordability. Use each college’s Net Price Calculator to estimate real costs. For federal aid, file the FAFSA (and the CSS Profile if required).

In South Carolina, don’t overlook the LIFE, HOPE, and Palmetto Fellows Scholarships. These are generous state awards tied to GPA and test scores. Greenville families also have access to local scholarships through the Community Foundation of Greenville, the Sirrine Scholarship Program, and even employer-based programs from companies like Michelin, BMW, and Prisma Health.

Parents can gather tax forms and financial documents while students track scholarship deadlines and essays. It’s a team effort, but financial clarity early on reduces stress later.

Myth #3: “Good Parents Protect Their Kids From Stress.”

Reality: Shielding your child from every bump in the road won’t prepare them for the future.

Celebrate small wins. Submitting an application, finishing an essay, or even hitting “save draft.” At the same time, normalize rejection. Even the strongest students may not get into every school, and that’s okay.

Remind your child that college decisions don’t define their worth. The most important lesson you can teach is resilience.

Myth #4: “The Grocery Store Knows Best.”

Reality: Admissions decisions are not made in the aisles of Publix.

In Greenville, you’ll hear it everywhere - on the sidelines at soccer games, in church hallways, and yes, right next to the BOGO chips at Ingles. “Did you hear so-and-so got into Duke?” “My neighbor’s son got a full ride to Georgia Tech!”

Here’s the truth: those stories often leave out key details like legacy ties, athletic recruitment, or financial aid quirks. Comparison is the thief of joy - and of perspective.

Instead, help your child focus on fit: where they’ll thrive academically, socially, and personally. Resources like the Fiske Guide to Colleges and Colleges That Change Lives can broaden horizons beyond just the “big names.”

Final Thoughts

The college process is full of myths, but Greenville families don’t have to fall for them. Your role isn’t to control every detail, but to offer structure, financial clarity, encouragement, and perspective.

The applications will be submitted. The essays will get written. The decisions will arrive. What will matter most, years from now, is that your child remembers how supported (not smothered) they felt along the way.

And next time you hear college gossip in the checkout line? Just smile, nod, and grab the BOGO Oreos instead.
 

In 1973, Christ Church Episcopal School added varsity field hockey to its growing list of athletic offerings. Open to girls in grades 7–12, the Cavalier field hockey program was the first of its kind and continues to be the only field hockey program in the state of South Carolina. Director of Athletics Molly Miller says the program “enhances our overall athletic program by allowing female athletes another opportunity to compete, challenge themselves, build confidence, and develop valuable life skills.”

This season, the team has placed a strong emphasis on four core values: Fidelity, Attitude, Culture, and Energy. But those values weren't simply handed down by the coaching staff. During a week of extreme heat and weather that kept the team from practicing outside, the girls began talking about what they wanted their program to represent. With a new coach and a wide range of ages and experience levels on the team, the players took the lead in creating their own set of team values and an acronym centered around the idea of “FACE It Together.”

That sense of togetherness has become a defining part of the program. Riley Metcalfe ’30, who has played field hockey since seventh grade, shared that while being part of the team has helped her grow athletically, it has also helped her become a more collaborative leader, improve her time management and learn how to overcome challenges. She says the age range on the team creates opportunities for meaningful conversations and friendships across grades. “I know I can always lean on any of my teammates and they can lean on me,” she said.

FIDELITY

Teamwork is essential to the program’s strength. Players are encouraged to communicate openly, recognize one another's contributions and hold themselves and their teammates accountable to the standards they helped create. After practices and games, team shoutouts give the girls an opportunity to celebrate one another, reinforcing the idea that a strong team is built by players who are willing to build each other up. 

Leadership is another important part of that culture. The team elects two captains, while additional players serve as line leaders for the offense, midfield, and defense. During games, those leaders help communicate with their groups and give coaches a pulse on how the team is responding. It gives more players an opportunity to step into leadership and shows that being a leader isn't limited to wearing a captain's armband.

ATTITUDE

The Cavaliers are also learning how to respond when things don't go according to plan. Coaches emphasize playing all four quarters and focusing on what comes next, particularly during the two minutes following a goal. The team calls this the “goldfish mindset”: acknowledge the setback, learn from it, and move forward.

It's a lesson that extends well beyond the field. Riley shared that “field hockey is a game of mistakes,” and that she has learned “the value of focusing on the next play and what I can do better, instead of dwelling on an error that cannot be changed.”

CULTURE

That same mindset also shapes how the team, as a whole, defines success. Wins and losses are only one measure of progress. Players set individual and team goals, including scoring first and improving their ability to convert offensive corners, while coaches look for growth in technical skills, fitness, intensity and overall understanding of the game.

This season, the team has embraced a growth mindset, exploring ways to build its field hockey IQ. Players watch games, study formations and learn the language of the sport, giving them a deeper understanding of what is happening on the field. They have also had opportunities to watch high-level field hockey in person, including a game at Wake Forest University and a tour of the University of North Carolina's field hockey facility. 

ENERGY

Physical development has also become a bigger part of the program, with the team working on fitness and lifting once a week and placing a strong emphasis on mobility. Coaches also get on the field and play alongside the girls, creating opportunities to encourage communication and put what they're learning into practice.
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While these four values are always present, they often shine brightest in the program's small victories — a player making a great movement, executing a skill she's been working on, communicating effectively or recognizing what is happening on the field. After each game, one player receives the game ball in recognition of something that stood out, whether it was hustle, a key play or another contribution to the team. The players then sign the ball, creating a lasting reminder of the impact each teammate can make.

For Carlyn Brotherton ’27, a six-year member of the field hockey team, one of those moments came with the team's second win of the season. “I felt like that was a game where we all acted as a team, leading us to our second victory fairly early in the season.”

Looking ahead, the vision for CCES field hockey continues to grow. The program hopes to introduce a Junior Cavaliers opportunity for younger players and, as participation grows, eventually add a second team at the Middle School or JV level. There is also a larger hope to see field hockey continue to grow throughout South Carolina and for CCES athletes to recognize the opportunities the sport can provide beyond high school, including the possibility of playing at the collegiate level.

For now, the Cavaliers are focused on building something together — one practice, one game and one small victory at a time. They are developing stronger athletes, learning to respond to challenges and discovering what it means to be a teammate and a leader.

And through it all, they're learning to FACE it together.
 

Christ Church Episcopal School hosted a celebratory evening honoring three decorated athletes, a championship coach, a legendary faculty member, and a distinguished alumnus. The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who achieved extraordinary athletic accomplishments while they competed as CCES student-athletes, as well as retired coaches who made exceptional contributions to the CCES athletics program during their coaching tenures. The 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees include Michael Brearley ’08, Brooks Ariail Connor ’94, Frank Wrenn IV ’04, and Coach Joel Rice. The Alumni Association also presented its Mary B. Roper Distinguished Teacher Award to Valerie Riddle, and its Marguerite Ramage Wyche Alumni Service Award to Jimmy Ryan ‘00. Alumni, faculty and staff, coaches, friends, and family gathered in the Rooke Theater of the Hartness Performing Arts Center to celebrate and pay tribute to the impact of these outstanding individuals on the CCES community.

Michael Brearley ’08

Three-sport athlete Michael Brearley is best known for his accomplishments on the soccer field. He led four state championship soccer teams, earned All-State honors three times, All-Region honors four times, and added individual accolades including MVP his junior and senior year and Class A State Player of the Year his senior year. As a member of the varsity basketball team, Brearley was a three-year letter winner, dominating his senior year as team MVP, All-Region, and team leader in steals and assists. As a varsity cross country runner, Brearley was also named team MVP and All-State. He was co-captain of all three sports. In addition to these statistics as a player, Brearley was the founder and inaugural coach of CCES’s JV boys soccer team, beginning in 2010.

David Wilcox, former CCES varsity boys soccer coach and 2021 Hall of Fame inductee, presented the honor to Brearley.

Brooks Ariail Connor ’94

Brooks Ariail Connor was a dominant three-sport athlete, playing for six years on the varsity field hockey team, six years on the varsity basketball team, and five years on the varsity softball team. In field hockey, Connor was named MVP and captain, and earned the All-Star Award. In basketball, Connor was a three-time MVP, three-time All-Region selection, and two time captain. Similarly for softball, Connor earned MVP accolades twice, All-Region and All-State twice, and served as team captain her senior year.

Marshall Stuart, former Upper School Spanish teacher and Connor’s softball coach, inducted her into the Hall of Fame.

Frank Wrenn ‘IV ’04

A member of the varsity boys golf team for six years, Frank Wrenn’s legacy to the CCES golf program is unmatched. He was a member of three state championship teams and garnered All-State and All-Region accolades five times each. He shares a record of winning the individual South Carolina state championship three times. Wrenn was named Region Player of the Year for four consecutive seasons. He was a winner of the prestigious Jimmy Self High School Invitational and of the North/South Senior All-Star Match. He earned honors as team MVP for five of his six years.

RJ Beach, who served as CCES Athletics Director, coached varsity boys golf and basketball, and is a 2022 inductee into the Athletic Hall of Fame, presented Wrenn with the prestigious honor during the ceremony.

Coach Joel Rice

Joel Rice served on the varsity boys football coaching staff from 2007 until his retirement in 2025. His extraordinary career as a football coach spans six decades, and his influence on the lives of young men as a coach, educator, and mentor is unmatched. He coached 10 state championship teams, six of those at CCES, and maintained a perfect 10-0 record at that level. He has also coached in the Shrine Bowl and North/South games. He has been recognized by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association for a Lifetime Achievement Award and earlier this year received the South Carolina Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor. Colleagues and former players cite Rice’s wisdom, steady leadership, discipline, integrity, and presence as critical contributors to his teams’ culture and character.

Rodney Hinton, a former member of the CCES Board of Trustees and 2019 Hall of Fame inductee, introduced Rice during the program.

Valerie Riddle

The Mary B. Roper Distinguished Teacher Award is presented by the Alumni Association. It honors a current or former faculty member who impacts the alumni community and exemplifies a sincere love for and devotion to the school. Valerie Riddle joined CCES in 1997 and served with distinction as Lower School Chaplain, Assistant Director of the Lower School, and Counselor until her retirement in 2026. Alumni who nominated Riddle for this honor celebrate the relationships she maintains over many years, and the comforting way she counsels alumni during different stages of life and long after graduation from CCES. For many alumni, Riddle maintains the feeling of being known, supported, remembered, and connected to alma mater. Riddle’s legacy as a teacher, chaplain, counselor and administrator is both broad and deep, and the Roper Award celebrates her compassion and commitment. President of the CCES Alumni Association, Marc Aleksinas ‘02, presented the Roper Award to Valerie Riddle.

Jimmy Ryan ’00

The Marguerite Ramage Wyche Alumni Service Award is also presented by the Alumni Association, and it recognizes an alumnus or alumna who embodies the CCES value of service to our school and community. What began as Jimmy Ryan’s creative senior capstone project at CCES more than 25 years ago, grew to become the well-known Mice on Main in downtown Greenville. Ryan’s vision led to the creation of bronze mice statues in downtown, a playful activity that unifies area residents and visitors, and to the publishing of the book Mice on Main, the proceeds of which have funded approximately $150,000 in support for local charities. A successful anesthesiologist, Dr. Ryan delivers compassionate care for his patients and continues to serve and give back to both the CCES and Greenville communities. Nominated by Mayor Knox White ‘72 and former CCES teachers Barbara Carter and Sally Henley, Ryan humbly accepted the Wyche Award presented by Marc Aleksinas.

Congratulations to our 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Mary B. Roper Distinguished Teacher and Marguerite Ramage Wyche Alumni Service Award winners. Through their contributions and achievements, these individuals have impacted the lives of countless others and elevated CCES’s reputation for athletic and community excellence. Their legacies will inspire current and future Cavaliers.

You can view photos from the event here. 

Christ Church Episcopal School is pleased to announce that eight seniors have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Congratulations to Isabella Agnew, Nicky Arzt, Jerry Gan, Logan McCarthy, Kate Purtle, William Roye, Sheamus Schellinger, and Jonathan Thompson. These Semifinalists will now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million that will be offered next spring.

Last October, high school juniors Nationwide entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as the initial screening of program entrants. The 16,000 Semifinalists represent less than one percent of the U.S. high school seniors and include the highest scoring entrants in each state. To become a Finalist and to be considered for National Merit Scholarships, a student must present an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student's earlier performance on the qualifying PSAT. 

The students represent more than academic achievement; they are also programmatic power houses in the arts, athletics, music, and leadership. Below are just a few examples of their well-rounded involvement.

• Agnew, Gan and Thompson are national Ethics Bowl Team champions.
• Gan and Purtle serve on the Greenville County Youth Board.
• Agnew and Thompson took first place in the South Carolina Theater Conference.
• Arzt is on the Junior Olympic fencing team.
• Schellinger was named an Outstanding Attorney by Youth in Government.
• Gan is a three-time All-State Orchestra inductee and serves as the Cavalier mascot.
• McCarthy has earned the highest level in the USA Gymnastics Development Program.
• Roye is a nationally ranked lacrosse player and is committed to play for Cornell University.

Some moments feel especially fitting. 

As the CCES community gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hartness Performing Arts Center, there was perhaps no better time to honor someone whose vision, leadership, and service helped make that very space possible.

That evening, Kathryn Hartness Norwood ’85 received the Marguerite Ramage Wyche Award for Alumni Service, an honor presented by the CCES Alumni Association to an alumnus or alumna who embodies the school’s value of service through contributions to CCES and the greater community.

Kathryn had been selected to receive the award the previous year, but scheduling challenges delayed the presentation. Celebrating her that night, in the building that stands as one of her most visible legacies to CCES, made the recognition all the more meaningful.

Kathryn was nominated for the award by Carter Shaw Lowrance ’94, who recently served as president of the CCES Alumni Association Board. As Carter shared that evening, Kathryn’s record of service to CCES is extraordinary.

Kathryn served eight years on the CCES Board of Trustees. In early 2011, Kathryn became the lead volunteer and driving force behind the fundraising effort for what would become the Hartness Performing Arts Center. But her role went far beyond fundraising. She had a vision for what the arts could become at CCES and believed they deserved a place of equal importance alongside academics and athletics. That vision became a reality.

Ten years after the Hartness Performing Arts Center opened its doors, thousands of students have learned, rehearsed, performed, designed, built and created within its walls. The building has become a home for music, theatre, creativity and collaboration. A lasting reminder of what can happen when someone believes deeply in what is possible and inspires others to believe alongside them.

But Kathryn’s commitment to service extends far beyond the CCES campus.

In 2015, Kathryn heard social entrepreneur and author Becca Stevens speak about Thistle Farms and its mission to help women who had experienced trafficking, prostitution and addiction rebuild their lives. Deeply moved by that mission, Kathryn helped bring together members of Christ Church Episcopal and Triune Mercy Center to attend a workshop at Thistle Farms in Nashville.

Within a year, Kathryn started Jasmine Road. The organization opened its first home for women in 2018, providing survivors with safety, stability, healing and a path toward a new life. Kathryn continued to look for ways to create opportunity, helping establish Jasmine Kitchen, which provides survivors with job training, employment and opportunities to build careers and financial independence.

Across both her work at CCES and her service in the Greenville community, one quality stands out: Kathryn sees possibility.

She sees what could be better, what could be stronger and what could be created when people are willing to believe in a vision, and then put in the work to make the vision come to life. That spirit of service is precisely what the Marguerite Ramage Wyche Award represents.

Kathryn’s service has left an extraordinary mark on Christ Church Episcopal School, and perhaps most meaningfully, on the lives of people who have been given new opportunities because she cared enough to act.

Congratulations to Kathryn Hartness Norwood ’85 on this well-deserved recognition. We are grateful for her vision, leadership, and extraordinary commitment to serving others!

Ten years after the Hartness Performing Arts Center opened its doors, the space continues to be filled with the sounds, stories and talents of Cavaliers of every age.

At the 10th anniversary celebration, Luke Brownlee ’25 returned to the stage. Not only to perform, but to reflect on what the performing arts at CCES have meant to him and how they continue to shape the person he is today.

For Luke, being part of the performing arts program was one of the greatest privileges of his educational journey. Luke credits Upper School Vocal Music Instructor, Mr. Todd Monsell, and Upper School Theatre Teacher, Mr. Reed Halvorson, with playing an especially important role in that growth. Their patience, mentorship and ability to meet students where they are gave Luke the confidence to take risks in a space where he felt comfortable trying, learning and growing.

Through those experiences, Luke discovered that the lessons of performing arts extend far beyond the stage. He left CCES with a greater sense of confidence, empathy and attention to detail, as well as the courage to become a leader.

Today, Luke is continuing to put those lessons into practice as a student at Furman University, where he also serves as the music director for Furman’s student-run organization, Pauper Players, and is helping lead its production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Looking back, Luke describes the performing arts as a defining part of his education and a reflection of the holistic growth he experienced throughout his time at CCES.

His senior-year production of Les Misérables holds a particularly special place in his heart. The show became a culmination of his years in the program and of his efforts to live out the CCES values of character, community, excellence and service.

One of his most memorable moments came during his final performance of “Epilogue,” when the weight of the moment, and the gratitude he felt for the performing arts department, brought him to tears.

Returning to the Timmons stage for the PAC’s 10th anniversary celebration offered a meaningful opportunity to reflect on where his journey began and to share that gratitude with the community that helped shape him. His words serve as a reminder that the impact of the arts isn't measured only in performances or productions, but in the confidence students gain, the relationships they build and the people they become along the way.

As Luke reflected, “I would not be a shred of who I am today without CCES Performing Arts.”

Ten years into the story of the Hartness Performing Arts Center, Luke's journey is one example of the lasting impact this space was created to make. The stage may be part of a building, but for Cavaliers like Luke, the lessons learned there continue long after the curtain closes.

"The Ninth Grade Retreat marks a defining moment in the Upper School journey. For years, our tradition has been to step away from academics at the start of the freshman year, giving students the time and space to deepen existing friendships and forge new ones. This tradition has evolved into a retreat that takes the incoming class to the Nantahala Outdoor Center for white-water rafting, followed by an overnight stay at the Lake Logan Episcopal Retreat Center where students play field games, roast s'mores by a fire, and enjoy lakeside activities together." -Kristin Bouldin, Dean of Student Support and History Department Chair.

Reflections on our Ninth Grade trip by Calla Wiles '30. 

As we transition into the Upper School our lives drastically change, whether that means we don’t have classes with our friends, don’t sit near each other at lunch, or after a long summer together we grew differently. We all changed so much, but this retreat offered a chance to build strong connections and to make memories to last a lifetime. At CCES, community is at the core of everything we do, and this retreat helped us escape the stresses of everyday life and enjoy the privilege of having a small, close-knit class. Through the rough waters of the Nantahala River our class was brought together and is ready for the new and exciting year to come. 

We started off our morning in the chapel, practically buzzing with excitement as the grogginess of the morning started to wear off. Father Wallace led us in a prayer for the safety of our trip, and for the memories to be made on it and then we were off. We chucked our bags in the bus and started our 2 ½ hour journey to the Nantahala Outdoor Center. When we got there we scarfed down our lunches, put on our gear, and lugged our rafts down to the frigid waters of the Nantahala. The water we rafted on sat at the bottom of the Nantahala lake for over a month before finally being released and flowing down the river at a chilly 50° Fahrenheit. My guide, Scott, was the most experienced guide on the river, and boasting only 75 years of living he was as lively as us, taking us through rock spins, rapids sideways, a whole other portion of river and even spinning us down the finale, Nantahala falls. It is safe to say Scott enjoyed his time soaking us just as much as we enjoyed soaking other boats, but the friendly water fights turned to business as the raft guides pushed each other off rafts leaving us to work together and help get them back on the boats. After about two hours on the river we made our way back to the buses, and prepared for an hour drive filled with music and laughter.

Lake Logan was glimmering in the sun as we pulled into a wide field. We could barely see the cabins tucked away into the forest, and as we lugged our bags up through the forest I felt excitement fill my body. We rush to dinner after picking our bunks and prepare for capture the flag. Teams are picked and we begin our game, and the competitive spirit of our grade drives us to exhibit teamwork and companionship as we race through the field. We all then run to grab a marshmallow and stick and circle around a beautiful fire. After s’mores we begin karaoke and the singing begins, we have a wide range of talents from renditions of Hamilton to Sophia the First. We head to the cabins, but sadly sleep does not follow until much later. Between stories and baby doll jump scares my cabin made sure to make the most of the night. The next morning, its off to breakfast and team building. We then brave the freezing cold river trying, and failing, to not fall. And at the lake we go canoeing, paddleboarding, and unintentionally swimming. After a fun day we leave camp with a few lost items, but hearts full of memories.

That is what this retreat helped us remember. It is not about who is the smartest, fastest, or has the best closet. It's about the memories we carry with us, the people we try to be, and the community we help create. With new connections, memories, and perspectives we left Lake Logan, but these things won’t leave us. We are nothing without our communities and I have faith that the class of 2030 will be alright, and that we are ready to embark on our upper school journey together.

On Wednesday, August 26th, Middle and Upper School students and faculty attended Honor Chapel. This service is an annual tradition that sets the tone for the school year and helps build a foundation for a life that exemplifies integrity and honesty. At the service’s culmination, students and faculty members sign the CCES Honor Code, which states:

“As a member of the Christ Church Episcopal School community, I will not lie, cheat, or steal, and I will assume my obligation to encourage others to uphold this Honor Code.”

The Honor Code is a foundational part of who we are as Cavaliers, setting the rules and principles that guide all interactions at school. In signing the Honor Code, students are pledging to act in a manner that is trustworthy and honorable – a promise to both themselves as well as their peers, teachers, and friends. Any violations of the Honor Code are taken seriously and can result in sanctions.

Margaret Swent ’27, Chair of the Honor Council, delivered the homily, drawing parallels from her journey as a member of the Girls Varsity Soccer team. During both her freshman and sophomore seasons, Margaret and her teammates made it to the State Championship, only to come up short. After those losses, she found herself asking, “Why did I keep choosing to do something so difficult and work toward what felt unattainable?”

Her answer came from Romans 8, which urges us to “Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, [and] persevere in prayer.” Margaret reflected on how easy it would have been to give up after her freshman year. Instead, she chose to remain patient through the difficult moments, celebrate each victory along the way, and stay committed to her goals.

Through that journey, Margaret learned that you can work hard and still lose the championship. You can stand up for what you believe is right and still feel uneasy. But, as she shared, “the value of working hard, having discipline, and doing the right thing isn’t - and should not be - dependent on the ultimate reward or victory.” She challenged the community “not to be haunted by our stumbles, but take victory in our efforts to choose the harder right over the easier wrong.”

The Lower and Middle Schools also took part in their own Honor Chapel, with Margaret joining them for their services. Middle School students began with a guiding question: “What is a time you have had to choose the harder right over the easier wrong?” They then reflected on their own experiences before signing the Honor Code.

This year’s Honor Council members are Margaret Swent ’27, Isabella Agnew ’27, Judd Windham ’27, Saddler Fox ’27, Ben Brownlee ’28, Whitt Goldsmith ’29, Duncan Vick ’29, and Auggie Springhart ’30. Faculty advisors are Marion Nelson (Upper School English Teacher), Elizabeth Jarrett (Director of Service and Experiential Learning), Sean Vick (Upper School Science Teacher), Charlie Woodward (Upper School History Teacher), and Sina Shuey (Upper School Math Teacher). 

Once the Honor Council was commissioned, Senior Chaplain, Father Wallace Adams-Riley, then addressed the Student Council, charging its members to serve as the liaison between the student body and the administration and faculty. These student leaders enhance student life by planning a diverse selection of activities such as Homecoming and school dances as well as organizing service opportunities. 

This year’s Student Council members are Chap Montgomery ’27, Sheamus Schellinger ’27, Jerry Gan ’27, Kamryn Ladson ’27, Alina Uguz ’27, Will Childers ’27, Kendall Foster ’27, Dewey Henderson ’27, David Walter ’27, Jackson Salisbury ’28, Hill Glenn ’28, Jack Koch ’28, Zayn Alakhwan ’28, Catherine Holder ’28, Charlie Lowrance ’28, SJ Teague ’28, Louise Hendrix ’29, Youjin Pang ’29, Bennett Clarke ’29, Elle Hawks ’29, Donald Hunt ’29, Hazel Lewis ’29, Seldon Peden ’29, Andrew Gouch ’30, McCoy Wilkins ’30, Dalton Murdock ’30, Ginny Holekamp ’30, and Teddy Webb ’30. 

Faculty advisors are Matt Jacobssen (Upper School English Teacher), Amy Lysek (Upper School Science Teacher), and Zay Kittredge (Upper School Counselor).

Many thanks to all of our students and faculty members who help to create a strong school community by pledging to choose the “harder right over the easier wrong”.