Knightly News

Summer is often a time for students to experience learning beyond the classroom. Students participate in a range of activities showcasing their leadership skills and personal interests. Congratulations to these students on their recent success! Look for more student success spotlights in the future.

International Weightlifting Standout

On August 29th, senior Baron Baker represents the US as a 95 kg U17 athlete at the Pan Am Games in Ecuador! This means Baron will compete against weightlifters in his weight and age group from across North, Central and South America. Baron qualified for the competition because his total for male U17 and 95 kg is the highest in America! 

Earlier this summer, Baron also represented the US in the 94kg weight class at the Youth World Championship in Cali, Colombia. His clean and jerk and total are both new U17 American records! Baron surpassed the USAW Youth 94kg “B” standard by eight kilograms and finished ninth in the snatch, fourth in the clean and jerk and eighth in the total. Baron has worked hard to achieve such success, training for hours five days a week at X Factor. 

Chess Success

Episcopal senior Matteo Runge represented Louisiana in a national chess tournament featuring the best players from high schools across the country. Matteo went 4-2 and was ultimately ranked 11th of the 50 states competing! He finished out in a 5-way tie for 8th place and, after two losses, won his final three matches.

International Equestrian

Senior Corinne Boydstun impressed at the ASB Three-Gaited Junior Exhibitor division at the Cleveland Tri-State Charity Horse Show—winning both the qualifier and the championship unanimously. She also recently competed in the World’s Championship Horse Show, an event that attracts competitors from across the world and includes more than 2,000 horses. 

Episcopal Royalty

Sophomore Kadie Sumbler was crowned Miss Louisiana Teen USA! This week, she represented the state of Louisiana at the Miss Teen USA competition, finishing in the Top 20 and earning the People’s Choice Award!

National Crossword Creator

On September 23rd, the LA Times will feature a crossword puzzle designed by Episcopal senior Nate McLean! This is the first puzzle constructed by Nate to be published nationally. The LA Times puzzle is published locally in The Advocate and is found online at the LA Times or the Washington Post.

Tackling National Affairs

Junior Maddie Falcon and sophomore Graham Hanby were selected to attend the YMCA’s Conference on National Affairs. This annual event brings together student leaders from across the country to raise awareness of national issues and increase the understanding of the federal government and its relation to state, national and international matters. Jack says he felt like he was among the brightest students in the country. “CONA not only contributed to my understanding of social politics and debate, it also helped shape who I am today.”

Camp Crisp

Juniors Hunter Easley, Maddie Falcon and Julian Itriago participated in Camp Crisp, a summer STEM internship through the LSU Ag Center. The two-week paid experience focused on agricultural science and climate-resistant crop systems. During the session, students attended seminars led by university faculty on plant diseases, research careers and scientific methods. Students explored research areas including soil science, pest management, artificial reproductive technology used for livestock and endangered species, and crop production through field and lab activities. Students conducted small group experiments and data collection on the LSU campus, as well as in various LSU research stations. 

Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the Year

This summer, new Middle and Upper School Choral Music Director Bridget Zerinque was named the 2027 Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education. The award was presented at the 20th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. The recognition highlights Bridget’s work at the Mathematics, Science, and Arts Academy East in Iberville Parish, where she taught K–12 music and built a comprehensive vocal music program centered on musical excellence, student leadership, and opportunities for students to discover their voices through music.

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