7/16/2018 Adelaide “Addy” Toll, a rising seventh grader at TMI Episcopal, successfully passed her D-3 rating examination for the United States Pony Club (USPC) on June 16 at Pine Hill Equestrian Center in Bellville.To reach this level, Toll, on her horse Passin’ the Class, had to demonstrate riding skills in dressage, show jumping and cross-country. The exam includes a horse-management section for which she answered questions and presented a record book on horse care (feed, exercise, finances and health). By performing tests before a USPC examiner, riders achieve ratings and measure their progress through the Pony Club curriculum of mounted … Continue reading TMI student jumps a level in Pony Club

7/14/2018 Hannah Growney, a rising freshman at TMI Episcopal, successfully completed Auburn Vet Camp, held June 17-22 at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, Ala. Out of 450 applicants, she was one of 50 students chosen to participate, based on grades, recommendations and an essay. The summer program for students entering grades 9-11 who are interested in careers in veterinary medicine. Campers learn about anatomy, first aid, imagining, public health, farm animals and wildlife. Second-year veterinary students, along with faculty, technicians and staff, provide the veterinary coursework campers take, in university classrooms, laboratories and outdoor facilities including Auburn’s … Continue reading TMI freshman attends Auburn vet camp

6/21/2018 Jessica Cox, a rising senior at TMI Episcopal, completed the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Summer Seminar, held June 9-14 on campus in Annapolis, Md.For high-achieving students between their junior and senior years of high school, the program introduces prospective applicants to life at the Academy with a week of academics, athletics, and professional training. Students who successfully complete the Summer Seminar may go on to apply for USNA admission the following year. Participants live on campus, are taught by Academy faculty and led in group workouts by midshipmen (current Academy students) and other Navy personnel. A highlight of the … Continue reading Rising senior completes USNA Summer Seminar