Prentice Stabler, Ensworth's Head of School, reflects upon his first year at Ensworth.
This January, I had the great privilege of traveling to New York City with members of our Alumni Office to gather with our New York area alumni. I had the chance to hear more about their Ensworth experiences, both at Red Gables and during the founding of our High School. Ensworth’s alumni spirit is alive and well, and their stories reminded me that our day-to-day work immensely impacts the lives of the students we serve and the world into which they venture. Former Math Department Chair Joe Brady joined us for our visit. Watching our alumni with him affirmed the timeless reality of an Ensworth education: our faculty and staff form close and long-lasting bonds with our students and build relationships that propel them into the next chapters of their lives.
Beginning my first year as Head of School, I knew I would learn Ensworth best through immersion. As I have engaged more deeply with our community—parents, students, faculty/staff, grandparents, alumni, and parents of alumni—I continue to be in awe of the greatness of this institution and the legacies it holds. Ensworth is rich in tradition, innovative in practice, and dedicated to our mission—and this has been true for over 65 years.
Our commitment to excellence and joy shines through in the faces of our students, current and past. Seeing our alumni and hearing their stories has shown me the incredible value of the Ensworth experience—an experience that often influences them to return to Ensworth and share their talents—as coaches, faculty, staff, and parents.
In this issue of Ensights, you’ll learn more about the connections that continue years after graduation, the memories that inspire a new generation of Ensworth traditions, and the students who are impacted by the work of this community. You’ll see excellence exemplified through the arts, on athletic fields, in classrooms, and communities beyond Nashville. You’ll read alumni profiles that show our graduates using their talents to the fullest and contributing to society as a whole. You’ll remember the people, the adventures, and your own experiences.
Wherever you are in your Ensworth experience, I hope you continue to see the Ensworth connection and the huge part you play in it.
The spirit of a place is evident. If enough people believe in something, it becomes a truth. If enough people believe that truth, it becomes a culture. A culture passed from one generation to the next is a tradition. Everyone came together in support of the vision and In Search of Truth.
Ensworth is committed to providing our students with access to the latest technology and an expert faculty. The new Creative Technology Center at the High School, featuring an engineering-oriented instructional space, a full-service broadcast suite and control center, a dedicated home for the Robotics team and arena, a podcast studio, and a well-equipped digital media and computer science classroom, opened in the fall of this year.