Category: Academics

Academics, Students

Winners of TMI’s “Mole Day” contest announced

Stephanie Gish

Winners of TMI’s Mole Day contest. Left to right: Jose Ochoa with “Spaghetti Molenese”; Sandra Marcushamer, “Mola Lisa”; Hannah Wool, “Captain Nemole”; and Nicole Plante, “Dr. Fiamole and Her Mole Students.” Students in TMI’s chemistry classes entered the Third Annual Mole Beauty Pageant, observing Mole Day, Oct. 22, a national holiday that commemorates a basic measuring unit in chemistry and fosters interest in the subject. Faculty and staff and students all had a chance to weigh in, judging 50 entries featuring stuffed moles. Winners were announced Friday, Oct. 24, in chapel. In faculty and staff judging, first place went to … Continue reading Winners of TMI’s “Mole Day” contest announced

Academics, Students

TMI seniors named Commended Students

Stephanie Gish

Three seniors at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas were named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program. William Gaines, Brianna Hernandez and Kelsey Lansdale all placed among the top five percent of students who took the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Each was presented with a Letter of Commendation on Sept. 23 during daily chapel by Upper School Division Head Bob Ridewood. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Continue reading TMI seniors named Commended Students

Academics, Events, Students

TMI celebrates 120th graduation

Stephanie Gish

TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas celebrated its 120th graduation ceremony May 24 in the school’s All Saints Chapel. Members of TMI’s class of 2014 were offered a total of $9 million in scholarships. All 74 graduates will attend four-year colleges and universities, including Boston College, Boston University, Duke, Emory, Georgetown, Harvard, Mount Holyoke, Notre Dame, Rice, St. Olaf, UCLA, the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, Washington and Lee, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, as well as Baylor, SMU, Trinity, the University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University. “This is a … Continue reading TMI celebrates 120th graduation

Academics, Extra Curricular Activities, Students

TMI student recognized in national science contest

Stephanie Gish

Lincoln Abbott, a sophomore at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas was named third runner-up for a Presidential Environmental Youth Award in environmental stewardship. Competing in Region 6 (South Central) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Abbott won an award for his “GeoEngineering” project, in which he researched different substances that would best limit the transmission of visible light and heat through the atmosphere to mitigate the effects of climate change. Established in 1972, the national program recognizes outstanding environmental contributions by young people. Continue reading TMI student recognized in national science contest

Academics, Military, Students

2013-2014 End-of-Year Corps Awards

Stephanie Gish

The SUPERIOR CADET AWARD (FIRST YEAR) is presented to Alex Johnson Presenter: Mr. Patrick Garcia, TMI graduate Class of 1972 The SUPERIOR CADET AWARD (SECOND YEAR) is presented to Sofia Miranda-Fred Presenter: Mr. Matt Ridewood, TMI graduate, Class of 2001 The SUPERIOR CADET (THIRD YEAR) is presented to Armando Martinez Presenter: Major Felipe Galvan, US Army, TMI graduate, Class of 1991. The SUPERIOR CADET AWARD (FOURTH YEAR) is presented to Steele Sessions Presenter: Mr. Don Elliott, TMI graduate Class of 1963 The ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY JROTC MEDAL is presented to Cole Davila Presenter: Mr. Lee Leopard The NATIONAL … Continue reading 2013-2014 End-of-Year Corps Awards

Academics, Students

2014 Upper School Latin & Spanish Exam Awards

Stephanie Gish

2014 Upper School National Latin Exam Results Cum Laude Jack (John) Garretson Erick Gomez Christopher Nash* Bere Quintanilla* Andres Suarez-Domit Magna Cum Laude Jessica Corely* Victoria Flener* William Gaines Samantha Hobbs* Aidan Read* Garrett Riesz* Silver Medal Christopher Clark* Gabriela Font* Maddy (Madison) Herrera* Juan-Pablo Martinez Hannah True* Ryan Williams Gold Medal Elizabeth Holmes* Alexandra Prado* Grace Westerman* Susannah Wright* 2014 Upper School National Spanish Exam Results PREMIO Lincoln Abbott – 3 Aneel Bapodra – 3 Eduardo Cárdenas – 5B Aidan Christopherson – 3 Nicolás Gutiérrez – 4B Gabriella Jeffords – 4 Stefany Kiesz – 3 Ashley Kim – 2 … Continue reading 2014 Upper School Latin & Spanish Exam Awards

Academics, Extra Curricular Activities, Students

TMI cadet tapped for Girls State

Stephanie Gish

Jessica Corley, a junior at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, was nominated to attend Texas Bluebonnet Girls State 2014, to be held from June 15 to June 21 at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. The program, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas, gives girls about to enter their senior year of high school an opportunity to learn how government works by performing the same duties as real office holders. Participants organize their own city, county and state governments, electing officials, learning the duties of the various offices and introducing and debating bills in a mock … Continue reading TMI cadet tapped for Girls State

Academics, Extra Curricular Activities, Students

Choir and Band End-of-Year Awards

Stephanie Gish

Last night, at the end of the annual Spring Concert, the TMI Fine Arts Department began a new tradition of recognizing band and choir students who have excelled in their work. Choral Awards NYSSA BROWN – Middle School Singers MVP AWARD is given to that student, who, in the opinion of their peers, represents dedication to the ensemble and is an invaluable member of the Singers. MIA JAMISON – Middle School Singers OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE YEAR is given to the student who, in the opinion of the music faculty, demonstrates musical growth, talent, and commitment to the choral ensemble. … Continue reading Choir and Band End-of-Year Awards

Academics, Extra Curricular Activities, Students

Freshman twins tapped for elite science program

Stephanie Gish

Hannah Wool and Julia Wool, freshmen at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, have been selected to attend the Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. They are the first set of twins to be accepted into this competitive program. The Academy provides an immersive biomedical research and education and college-preparatory for San Antonio high-school students. Up to 20 rising sophomores each year are accepted to this elite three-year summer program, in which participants are paired with outstanding biomedical scientists from UTHSC-San Antonio. Continuing Voelcker Scholars include TMI sophomores Jonathon Medina … Continue reading Freshman twins tapped for elite science program