Ensights Magazine

Winter 2020 — Featured Articles

A Message from the Head of School: A Healthy Balance

David Braemer, Head of School

With the recent end of the calendar year and decade, it is normal to take stock of oneself and one’s future situation. Doing so is at the heart of New Year’s resolutions, a practice whose roots can be traced back over 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians.
Healthy Beginnings in the Lower School

Paul Downey '92

Ensworth focuses on the emotional and physical well-being of its students through all grades, but the foundation begins in the Lower School when healthy, balanced lives are developed through the Life and Physical Education curricula. Faculty and staff also teach students about nutrition, helping students build a solid foundation for healthy choices that will last throughout their lives.
Everything I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Life Class

Tiffany Townsend

All schools have established curricula to help students develop the hard skills they will need to be college and career ready. Older educational journals refer to the basics as the “three Rs” of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
A Healthy Balance at the High School

Kirby Wiley '10

From rigorous academic schedules and homework to arts, clubs, and athletics, high school students have a lot on their plates. That’s why Ensworth intentionally built its program to offer students a schedule of classes, athletics, and activities that encourages a healthy balance between school and non-school life.
Student Profile: Gerard Bullock '20

Tiffany Townsend

In this issue of Ensights, we focused on two students who exemplify the healthy, balanced life that the school aims to instill in all students.

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Community

List of 7 news stories.

A Message from the President of the Parent Association

A message from Barbara Smith, 2019–2020 President of the Parent Association
Parent Profile: Jessica Baba

The Parent Association chose to profile three Ensworth parents who are building our community one smile at a time.
Parent Spotlight: Curtis Shaw Child

The Ensworth Parent Association is spotlighting three Ensworth parents who are building our community one smile at a time.
Parent Spotlight: Daphne Butler

The Ensworth Parent Association is spotlighting three Ensworth parents who are building our community one smile at a time.
Donor Profile: Kailey and J.R. Hand

Kailey and JR Hand are parents of Harper '31, Jackson (age 5), Beckett (age 3), & Hayes (10 months).
Donor Profile: Elizabeth & Gregg Gerken, Katie & Mike Haney, and Katherine Letterman

An interview with an extended Ensworth family
For the Record

What has happened at Ensworth since last summer?

Arts

List of 3 news stories.

High School Play Recap: The Winter's Tale

David Berry, Director of Theater, recaps the High School's fall play, The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare
Middle School Play Recap: Into the Woods, Jr.

Hope Moeller, Drama Club Director and Grade 2 Teacher, recaps the Middle School fall musical production of Disney's Into the Woods, Jr.
Student-Directed One Acts Showcase High School Talent

On September 21, 2019, high school students presented three student-directed one-act plays: "Sure Thing" by David Ives, "Trifles" by Susan Glaspell, and "Sally" by Ella Talerico '20.

Athletics

List of 3 news stories.

A Balanced Experience Across Middle and High School Athletics

A brief look at the new Middle/High School Athletic Philosophy
Middle School Athletic Highlights

How did the Middle School athletic teams fare in the fall of 2019? Read more to find out.
High School Athletic Highlights: Fall 2019

High school athletic teams continued their perennial success both on and off the field.

Faculty

List of 6 news stories.

Faculty & Staff News

What has the Ensworth faculty and staff been up to this fall? Read below to find out!
Faculty Bookshelf

What are the faculty and staff members reading?
Faculty Focus: Angela Pursley

As the High School Kitchen Manager, Angela Pursley starts her day at Ensworth around 5:30 AM. She and her team serve breakfast to approximately 70 students each morning, followed by a lunch service that feeds more than 600 students and faculty.
Faculty Focus: Gloria Kemp

High School Girls' Volleyball Head Coach and Fitness Instructor, Gloria Kemp, juggles many responsibilities at Ensworth and beyond as a coach, nutrition teacher, and professional athlete.
Faculty Focus: Hans Holzen

New Grade 5 teacher Hans Holzen blends creativity and science.
Faculty Focus: Jim Mann

Middle School math teacher Jim Mann leads a healthy, balanced life so he can give completely of himself to those entrusted to him. He has been in education for 20 years, the last five of which have been at Ensworth.

Alumni

List of 4 news stories.

Alumni Profile: Francie Fisher Corcoran '09

Student government, track, cross country, and Capstone projects are just a few of the activities Francie Fisher Corcoran '09 participated in during her 13 years at Ensworth.
Alumni Profile: Kelleigh Bannen '95

You might hear her singing on the radio, or hosting Apple Music’s first country-focused radio show, “Today’s Country.” Kelleigh Bannen '95 wears many hats in the country music world: singer, songwriter, and podcast and radio show host.
The 2019 Robert Inman Tiger Classic

The 14th Annual Robert Inman Tiger Classic was held Monday, October 28, at The Golf Club of Tennessee. Since 2006, the tournament has raised close to $300,000 for the endowment fund, which provides financial aid for eligible students.
Alumni Class Notes

Alumni births, weddings, achievements, and deaths