Christ Episcopal School
| Christ Episcopal School | |
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| Address | |
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80 Christwood Boulevard , 70433 | |
| Coordinates | 30°26′18″N 90°08′36″W / 30.4382°N 90.1434°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, college-prep, day |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| Established | 1984 |
| CEEB code | 190577 |
| Chairperson | Brian Grubb |
| Head of school | Dr. John Murray |
| Grades | Early Pre-k through 12th grade |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 651[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Campus size | 45 acres (18 ha) |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and navy blue |
| Athletics conference | LHSAA Northshore Independent Athletic League (NIAL) |
| Mascot | Wildcats |
| Accreditation | Independent Schools Association of the Southwest Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools |
| Website | christepiscopalschool |
Christ Episcopal School is a private, co-educational college preparatory school in Covington, Louisiana, north of New Orleans. Christ Episcopal School is affiliated with Christ Episcopal Church.[2]
History
Christ Episcopal School was founded in 1984. The first high school class graduated in 2013.[3]
Academics
Christ Episcopal teaches students in grades early pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and is organized into the Early Childhood Campus, Lower School, Junior High, and High School.
The school is a member of the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest.
Athletics
Christ Episcopal won its first state title in 2017 as the girls Cross Country LHSAA Class C champion.[4][5]
In 2018, the Christ Episcopal girls basketball team won the division V state championship in its first year of LHSAA competition.[6] Later in 2018, the Christ Episcopal girls track and field team won the LHSAA Class C state championship.[7]
In the Fall of 2018, Christ Episcopal won its first state title in a boys sport when it became the LHSAA Class C Cross Country champion.[8] At the same meet Christ Episcopal successfully defended its girls Cross County LHSAA Class C state championship.[9]
In May 2019 Christ Episcopal defended its LHSAA Class C state championship in girls Track & Field.[10]
Student life
Outdoor education
The wilderness education has a week-long trip to Yosemite National Park in high school.[11]
Fine arts
- In February 2019 Christ Episcopal produced Mary Poppins[12]
- Christ Episcopal staged an original adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in 2017.[13]
- In October 2018, the Theater department staged an adaptation of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller
- In November 2019, the Theater department staged an adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen[14]
Clubs and organizations
- Speech and Debate[15]
- Quiz Bowl[16]
Campus facilities
- Reily Academic & Athletic Complex, Dathel Fine Arts Center
- William A. Copeland III Memorial Tennis Center
Notable Alumni
- Addison Riecke[17]
References
- ^ "School Directory". Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ Christ Church Covington, Louisiana
- ^ "Growing a high school: Christ Episcopal School in Covington celebrates second senior class". NOLa.com. May 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ FOLSE, DAVID II. "Christ Episcopal captures school's first state championship". TheAdvocate.com. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ "LA H.S. Athletics Assn Championship Meet" (PDF). LHSAA. LHSAA. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ Folse, David. "Leahy's memorable performance secures Division V title for Christ Episcopal". The New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ Staff report. "Christ Episcopal dominates in state track meet". The Advocate. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
- ^ "Check out the LHSAAA cross country meet results for Classes 2A, 1A, B, C". New Orleans Advocate. Archived from the original on 2018-11-14.
- ^ "Check out the LHSAAA cross country meet results for Classes 2A, 1A, B, C". New Orleans Advocate. Archived from the original on 2018-11-14.
- ^ Brown, Nathan. "Christ Episcopal girls defend Class C girls state track and field championship". The New Orleans Advocate. The New Orleans Advocate. Archived from the original on 2019-05-24. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Christ Episcopal class trips create lasting memories". NOLa.com. January 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ Meibaum, Brady. "BWW Previews: MARY POPPINS at Christ Episcopal School Theatre".
- ^ "Christ Episcopal School actors bring 'Frankenstein' to life in play". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2018-10-22.
- ^ "St. Tammany has it all: talent shows, jazz, theater, bluegrass, opera, Ronnie Cole and more". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ Werner, Katie. "Christ Episcopal School goes where it has never gone before". The Times-Picayune. The New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ Werner, Katie. "Christ Episcopal School goes where it has never gone before". The Times-Picayune. The New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ "Addison Riecke".[circular reference]
