News Archive

2024

  • March

    Jason Maxwell

    Jason Maxwell Named Athletic Director

    Ensworth is pleased to announce Jason Maxwell as Ensworth's Athletic Director.
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  • Ashley Slay Glotta '14

    Ashley Slay Glotta '14

    Ashley Slay Glotta, Head Volleyball Coach at the High School and 2014 alumna of Ensworth, recently received Hall of Fame honors from her alma mater, Austin Peay State University (APSU) in Clarksville.
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  • Corrina Gill ’19

    Corrina Gill ’19

    We were thrilled to have alumna Corrina Gill ’19 play at the Red Gables Campus' Women's History Month Assembly earlier this month.
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  • alumni in DC

    Ensworth in DC!

    We had an absolute blast catching up with some of our incredible alumni in Washington, D.C.!
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  • Jordan Williams '20

    Jordan Williams '20

    Jordan Williams ’20 takes a minute from Georgetown Law School to visit with Ms. Jeanne Hubert in Washington, DC!
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  • Jordyn Cambridge '18

    Jordyn Cambridge '18

    In her final game at Memorial Gymnasium, Jordyn Cambridge ’18 became Vanderbilt women’s basketball’s all-time leader in steals and joined the 1,000-point club in a 72-55 victory over Georgia on Senior Day.
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  • Marcie Allen Van Mol '88

    Marcie Allen Van Mol '88

    March 8 marked the one-year anniversary of Marcie Allen Van Mol ’88’s AB Hillsboro Village becoming Nashville’s only woman-owned music venue!
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  • Michael Shepard

    Michael Shepard ’08

    Nashville Voyager recently interviewed Michael Shepard ’08 about his professional journey and company, Your Vibes Entertainment.
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  • miles whitfield

    Student Speaker Series: Miles Whitfield on "Comfort Kills"

    The Ensworth Student Speaker Series provides students with the opportunity to share a story, express a passion, or bring attention to a cause. Miles Whitfield '25 spoke in front of Grades 9–12 on the topic of "Comfort Kills."
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  • Matt Hasselbeck Joins Ensworth's Football Program

    We are excited to announce that Matt Hasselbeck will join Ensworth's football program as offensive coordinator.
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  • February

    Ashley Slay Glotta APSU hall of fame

    Volleyball Coach and Alum Inducted into Austin Peay Hall of Fame

    Ashley Slay Glotta, Head Volleyball Coach at the High School and 2014 alumna of Ensworth, recently received Hall of Fame honors from her alma mater, Austin Peay State University (APSU) in Clarksville.
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  • Model UN in Knoxville

    Model UN Returns from Knoxville with Multiple Awards

    The High School Model UN Club participated in their second conference of the year, this time in Knoxville at the University of Tennessee, bringing more students and racking up a record number of honors.
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  • Devaki Garr '23

    Devaki Garr ’23

    On January 30, Devaki Garr ’23 earned his second Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week following an 18-point performance over No. 9 University of West Georgia.
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  • Dontavia with Kate McGlasson, Coach Cowles, and Caroline Cowles '17

    Dontavia Waggoner '20

    Ensworth's head Girls' Basketball Coach, Mary Taylor Cowles, traveled to Boston to watch her former player, Dontavia Waggoner '20, play for the Boston College Golden Eagles vs. the Pittsburgh Panthers.
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  • Lauren Minear '99

    Lauren Ezell Minear '99

    Critically acclaimed indie folk-pop singer-songwriter, psychotherapist, and mother Lauren Ezell Minear '99 has done it again!
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  • Margaret Anne Moore Byerly ‘08

    Margaret Anne Moore Byerly ‘08

    Congratulations to Margaret Anne Moore Byerly ’08 for being named one of the 20 fellows in The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 cohort of Leadership Public Education!
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  • Chaz Lanier '20 with the North Florida Ospreys

    Chaz Lanier ’20

    On January 22nd, Chaz Lanier ’20 was awarded the Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week, for the second time. Lanier is a guard for the University of North Florida.
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  • (L to R) Molly Nesbitt Warren ‘08, Emma Goddard Daly ’10, Nina Ralsky ’22, Kendell Ungar ’23, Cam Gordon ’23, and Nash Crook ’19

    Ensworth in Austin

    We loved seeing some of our Ensworth alums in Austin, TX! A big thank you to everyone who joined us for brunch on Sunday, January 21 while members of our Advancement Team were in town attending the CASE-NAIS Conference.
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  • girls swimming champions

    Ensworth Wins Several Events at State Swim Championships

    Ensworth's High School Girls’ Swimming & Diving Team finished third at the TISCA State Championship Meet. The Girls’ Swimming & Diving team won four individual State Championship events. The Boys’ Swimming & Diving team finished 8th to help Ensworth repeat as the combined State Runner-Up.
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  • Camp Horizon

    Ensworth Hosts Nonprofits on Service Day

    In addition to our High School students spreading out into the Nashville community on Service Day for special projects, some students remain on campus to work on service projects and hear from special guests. Two such guests, the Civic Design Center and Camp Horizon, enlightened students on their particular missions this past Service Day.
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  • Ensworth Students Excel at Choral Performance Assessment

    150 Ensworth choir students showcase their talents at the Middle Tennessee Vocal Association's Choral Performance Assesment! 
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  • Kelly Hobbs

    Middle School Girls' Basketball Teams Prep for Tournaments

    The Middle School Girls' Basketball team had a special guest to help get them ready for their tournaments. Kelly Hobbs, a mental performance coach, spoke to the girls about "growth mindset" and other key areas in preparation for their tournaments.
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  • college signees

    Six Seniors Sign to Compete at the Collegiate Level

    Six members of the Class of 2024 will sign letters of intent to compete in football, golf, rowing, and swimming in college.
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  • freshmen

    High School Students Earn Optime Merens in First Semester

    Congratulations to the following students who earned Optime Merens honors during the first semester of the 2023–2024 academic year. Students earn Optime Merens by achieving an overall GPA of at least 90 for all of their academic courses in a semester and who have no individual academic semester grade below 80.
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  • JC Johnson, Lee Atwood, Walker Perry, and Logan O'Connor

    Scholastic and Regional Art Awards Highlight Ensworth Talent

    The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and the Middle Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition recognized the outstanding work of student artists. This year, 19 of the works cited for awards came from Ensworth students from Grades 7–12.
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  • January

    Dontavia Waggoner with Mary Taylor Cowles

    Coach Cowles Travels to Cheer on Former Player

    Ensworth's head Girls' Basketball coach, Mary Taylor Cowles, traveled to Boston to watch her former player, Dontavia Waggoner '20, play for the Boston College Golden Eagles vs. the Pittsburgh Panthers.
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  • Tiger Garage

    Exploring the Tapestry of Talent: High School Clubs

    Editorial Staff
    At Ensworth, a robust offering of clubs and activities provides a wide variety of opportunities for students to follow their passion through extracurricular life. These programs represent a variety of interests, including service club, pickleball, cooking, and entrepreneurship. Each fall, the High School hosts a Club Fair for students to learn about the clubs and join their favorites.
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  • Taylor Thomas Wellman

    Memories & Influences: A Reflection of Taylor Thomas Wellman '08

    Taylor (Thomas) Wellman '08
    Taylor Thomas Wellman, a member of the inaugural Class of 2008, reflects upon her time as a member of that enterprising first class.
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  • an ideal husband

    Wilde Perfection in Love and Satire

    David Berry '91, Director of Theater
    Ensworth actors, musicians, and student designers took to the stage this fall in a gorgeously rendered, music-infused interpretation of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband.
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  • Beauty and the Beast

    Beauty and the Beast, Jr.: A Magical Middle School Musical

    Editorial Staff
    This year’s Middle School musical, Beauty and the Beast, Jr., was a memorable and sensational production for all involved. The impressive theatrical performance was immensely comedic, beautifully designed, and exceptionally enacted by our talented Middle School students. It showcased the performing arts program through a lively event and as an impressive educational experience that highlighted our students using and evolving their talents to the fullest.
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  • Breadth and Depth

    Breadth and Depth: High School Electives

    J.J. Anthony, Associate Dean of College Counseling & Academic Advising; Director of Academic Affairs
    As an important part of our mission to promote academic excellence and inspire our students to be intellectually curious, we prioritize creating an academic program that goes beyond developing foundational skills by providing opportunities for students to explore a variety of interests outside of our core curriculum. This comprehensive academic program is possible as a result of our talented faculty’s dedication to providing the most dynamic, innovative educational experience possible.
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  • Patchwork with Jerry Craft

    Patchwork: An Ensworth Tradition

    Paul Downey, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
    Patchwork assemblies bring some of the most prolific and talented authors, illustrators, and entertainers to the Red Gables Campus several times a year to talk to our students about their work.
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  • Service Learning

    Service Learning

    Betsy Thomas, Director of K–12 Service Learning
    Service learning is at the heart of the student experience at Ensworth, and it’s an integral part of the school’s mission and vision statements. Service Learning has been an important part of the high school experience since its founding.
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  • founders of the HS

    The Founding of Ensworth's High School: A Risk Worth Taking

    Michelle Andrade, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
    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.
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  • swim and dive regional champs

    Swim and Dive Teams Claim Regional Championships

    Ensworth’s High School swimmers and divers competed in the Middle Tennessee High School Swimming Association (MTHSSA) Regional Championships, earning top honors for its Combined and Girls’ Teams, among other individual awards.
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  • Civil Discourse Discussions with Elisabeth Hasselbeck

    Michelle Andrade
    Welcome to the conversation. How do we maintain civility while holding to our individual values as we discuss education, political, religious, and social topics? 
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  • Sophie Blackall

    Sophie Blackall Returns for Third Patchwork Visit

    Acclaimed children's book illustrator and author Sophie Blackall returned to Ensworth's Red Gables Campus for the third time on Monday, January 22 for the renowned Patchwork series.
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  • Courtney and Liana

    Faces of the PA: Parent Education Chairs

    Editorial Staff
    For this Faces of the PA, we ask Courtney Bolton, Chair of the Parent Education Committee, about Julie Lythcott-Haims' upcoming visit to Nashville.
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  • Tiger Night chairs

    Faces of the PA: Tiger Night Chairs 2024

    Editorial Staff
    Meet this year's Tiger Night Chairs, Elizabeth Tardio, Libby Tyner, Catherine Warfield, and Lindsay Wells! They've worked tirelessly to plan an Ensworth community event that you won't want to miss. Purchase tickets now, and join us on Saturday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Conrad Nashville.
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  • Homecoming group photo

    PA Collaborates with High School Leadership to Improve Student Experiences

    Last Spring, after conversations with the Ensworth administration, Parent Association leadership allocated funds to support High School dances during the 2023-2024 school year. As envisioned by all involved, the plan was to make each dance the highlight of the students' evening rather than a quick "stop" between pre-dance dinners and post-dance social gatherings.
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  • Prentice Stabler

    A Letter from Prentice Stabler

    Prentice Stabler, Head of School
    Prentice Stabler, Head of School, greets the Ensworth community in this Winter 2024 edition of Ensights.
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  • materials science

    Creative Technology Center: Inspiring the Next Generation of Creators

    Editorial Staff
    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. 
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  • Albert Bender

    Grade 3 Learns about Cherokee Culture

    Last week, Grade 3 students received a special visit from Albert Bender, a member of the Cherokee tribe, for the grade's focus on Tennessee history.
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  • Abby Martin '24

    Student Speaker Series: Abby Martin '24 on Epilepsy

    Abby Martin '24
    Abby Martin '24 shares shares her story about living with epilepsy.
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  • Bob Freeman

    Bob Freeman ‘90

    We are proud to see alum Bob Freeman ‘90 and his company Webb Freeman featured in the Tennessean!
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  • Grace Clayton '97

    Grace Clayton ‘97

    Congratulations to alum and parent Grace Clayton ‘97 for being recognized as a top realtor in Nashville.
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  • Malik Dia

    Malik Dia '22

    On January 8, Alum Malik Dia ‘22 was named Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Newcomer of the Week - for the second time!
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  • Matt Reasor

    Matt Reasor '92

    We are thrilled to have artist and alum Matt Reasor‘s work featured in our VISIBLE Art Show at the Frist Campus from January 22-27, 2024.
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  • Dr. Richard Thigpen Speaks on Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Martin Luther King, Jr. is a name that has become synonymous with words such as dream, social justice, nonviolence, and civil disobedience. Still, words can only retain their meaning if they are put into context. This week, Ensworth parent Dr. Richard Thigpen shared context through his experience living in Chicago and about Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence on his life. 
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