Ensights Magazine

Winter 2021 — Featured Articles

Message from the Head of School: Civil Discourse

David Braemer

Mr. Braemer explains the important role that civil discourse plays in the Ensworth experience.
Middle School Debates

Paul Downey '92, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications

For the past six years, Latin teacher Trey House has incorporated lively debate projects into his sixth grade classes’ year of study in history, language, and rhetoric. “One lesson culminates with a debate about the legacy of Julius Caesar,” Mr. House explains. “Students choose whether they are for or against Caesar based on their own understanding of the history, then team up on their chosen side to craft their arguments.”
Fostering Civil Discourse at the High School

Kirby Wiley, '10

It’s easy to shy away from discussions about politics, religion, and other topics that are potentially divisive. But at the high school, Ensworth students are demanding to have those conversations and pushing for more opportunities to engage with their peers.
Civil Discourse During the 2020 Election

Faculty and Students at the High School

In anticipation of a potentially divisive and contentious election cycle in November, faculty and students at the High School worked together to develop a set of values to help promote understanding and respect among members of the community and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Honoring the Legacy of our Permanent Trustees

Editorial Staff

In recent years, Ensworth lost four formidable women whose leadership and philanthropy were instrumental to the growth and development of the school. Edie Bass, Patricia Frist, Alice Hooker, and Margaret Ann Robinson shared a passion for education and a love for Ensworth, and each was appointed a Permanent Trustee in recognition of her dedication and service.

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List of 5 news stories.

Celebrating Peace at Red Gables

This fall, the Red Gables Campus was filled with the sounds of Chinese poems and Spanish songs, the movement of scarf dances, and the sights of wishing stars and paper sculpture flower gardens. While these might sound like elements of a multi-cultural festival, they were student creations that lined the walkways and hallways of campus as part of the Path of Peace.
High School Students Learn History First-Hand, Remotely

Although in-person learning, with its emphasis on discussion around Harkness tables, has continued at the High School despite the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ensworth has not been able to welcome outside guests and speakers to campus.
Grade 4 Morning Meeting

Before young students can fully grasp the concept of civil discourse, they must learn the Core Skills that lay the foundation upon which civil discourse can be built. For many Lower School students, this begins with Morning Meeting.
High School Student Broadcasting

While the Ensworth community implemented many significant changes this school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of technology and the required infrastructure was largely already in place. Nowhere was this more apparent than in the student athletics broadcasts that provided a lifeline to families and friends who were not able to attend games.
For the Record: Winter 2021

What have Ensworth students been up to this year?

Community

List of 5 news stories.

Donor Profile: Georgette & Shervin Eftekhari

The vision of the Excellence Begins with E Campaign requires collective motivation from a variety of stakeholders to bring it to fruition. We asked a family in our community to share the inspiration behind their decision to step up as leaders in supporting the capital campaign.
A Message from the Parent Association

Ensworth parents are truly amazing! What a successful year it has been for the Parent Association!
Race Talk with Two Parents: Stephanie Walker

The Parent Association sat down with two parents to talk about race. This interview was with Stephanie Walker,
mother of Jovanni ’30 & Joseph IV (Age 2.5).
Race Talk with Two Parents: Clark Akers

The Parent Association sat down with two parents to talk about race. This interview was with Clark Akers, Father of Clark ’21 and Sterling (a senior in college).
Honoring the Legacy of our Permanent Trustees

In recent years, Ensworth lost four formidable women whose leadership and philanthropy were instrumental to the growth and development of the school. Edie Bass, Patricia Frist, Alice Hooker, and Margaret Ann Robinson shared a passion for education and a love for Ensworth, and each was appointed a Permanent Trustee in recognition of her dedication and service.

Arts

List of 2 news stories.

Student-Directed One-Act Plays at the High School

Students directed a series of one-act plays which were pre-recorded and live-streamed in September 2020.
High School Fall Play: Almost, Maine

David Berry reflects on the High School Play from Fall 2020: Almost, Maine:

Athletics

List of 2 news stories.

High School Athletic Highlights

How have our High School teams done this year so far?
Middle School Athletic Highlights

How did the athletic teams at the Red Gables Campus do this year so far?

Faculty

List of 5 news stories.

Faculty & Staff News

Read about what Ensworth faculty and staff—both current and former—have been up to:
Faculty Bookshelf

What have Ensworth's curious faculty and staff been reading?
Faculty Profile: Jim Miller, High School English Teacher

Ensights sits down to pick the brain of High School English teacher, Jim Miller.
Faculty Profile: Whitney Earhart, Grade 4 Teacher

Ensights sits down with beloved Grade 4 teacher, Whitney Earhart.
Faculty Profiles: Melissa Fogaros, Middle School Math Teacher

Ensights sits down with beloved Middle School math teacher, Melissa Fogaros.