 Griff Strain, Joyner Brown, Will McCarthy, Sarah Collier, Jack Campbell and Ella Kimbrough “This group is the rowdiest of fans and I am appreciative for the effort they put in.” Episcopal Athletic Director Randy Richard If senior Jack Campbell walks away from an Episcopal sporting event unable to speak because he’s lost his voice, it’s been a good game for him. Campbell, who plays baseball for the Knights, is also the co-president of the Episcopal Fan Club. He and his counterpart, Griff Strain, want to see Episcopal represented at sporting events with the loudest, most passionate group of student fans possible. The two know they have done their job when they hear from the athletes that the student section was audible from the playing field. Campbell takes particular pride in knowing that during a recent rivalry game, the Episcopal student section was larger and louder than the fans on the other side of the field.
Campbell and Strain love sports and the sense of community that athletics generates. “We care about the school a lot,” says Strain, who plays football and baseball for the Knights. He says Fan Club members want to show support for Episcopal. They accomplish this in numerous ways. “It is crucial to have the student fan support for the Episcopal Athletic program,” says Athletic Director Randy Richard. “The Fan Club presidents coordinate our student population; from meeting locations and game day themes to athletic recognition during the school day.” Campbell and Strain are joined in their Fan Club efforts by fellow spirited students Joyner Brown, Sarah Collier, Ella Kimbrough and Will McCarthy.  Being a Fan Club member affords students the opportunity to get to know their classmates and make new connections. Strain says that sense of connection carries over to the school day as a Fan Club member compliments an athlete on a great game. “There’s a smile on their face when you talk to them,” he says. Campbell says attending athletic events has provided him an opportunity to see his classmates in action and to get to know them beyond sitting next to them in math class. The two avid sports fans say the Fan Club experience has also provided them the opportunity to learn more about different sports. For example, Campbell says he has learned more about volleyball and cross country just by being there to support his classmates. As athletes themselves, Campbell and Strain recognize the importance of support. They say athletes are motivated by having a cheering section. “It means a lot to know that people care,” says Strain. Fan Club members self-organize in an effort to have someone at the majority of Episcopal sporting events so that all athletes can feel that support. This dedication is especially impressive when students attend those early Saturday morning games in the cold or the cross country championships in the rain. With Fan Club members cheering them on, the Upper and Middle School Knights have done very well this school year with district and state championships. There is more action ahead. Mark these upcoming winter sports events on your calendar. You’re sure to see a Fan Club member there. Feel free to join in their cheers. Go Knights! Upper School Events:Monday, February 3rd 5 pm Freshman boys basketball hosts Woodlawn 6 pm Varsity girls basketball team hosts Mentorship Academy 6 pm Varsity girls soccer versus Central at Central Wednesday, February 5th 5 pm Freshman boys basketball versus Madison Prep at Madison Prep 6 pm Junior varsity boys basketball versus Madison Prep at Madison Prep 7 pm Varsity boys basketball versus Madison Prep at Madison Prep Thursday, February 6th – Saturday, February 8th Varsity girls basketball district tournament at Episcopal Saturday, February 8th Indoor Track and Field Meet at LSU Wrestling JV City Middle School Events:Monday, February 3rd 5 pm Boys sixth grade basketball versus UHigh 6 pm Boys seventh grade basketball versus UHigh 7 pm Boys eighth grade basketball versus UHigh Tuesday, February 4th 5:30 pm Boys sixth grade basketball versus Hosanna Christian 6:30 pm Boys eighth grade basketball versus Glen Oaks Wednesday, February 5th 6:30 pm Boys seventh grade basketball versus Parkview Baptist The Episcopal 2020-2021 application is now available! For more information on the application process, to schedule a tour, or learn more about the school, contact us at enrollment@ehsbr.org or 755-2684.
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