Archive for February 2022
Principals Share and Pray as School Considers Mask Options
As schools in the community and across the country wrestle with how to handle lifting of mask mandates, our principals shared comments and a prayer in chapel on Friday, February 25, 2022. Watch a video of the comments and prayer, shared by Maria Archer, K-8 principal, and Justin King, high school principal, or read below.…
Read MoreModel UN Joins National Conference
The EMS Model UN delegation took part in 59th iteration of the North American Invitational Model United Nations, held at the Washington Hilton Feb. 17-20 under the leadership of Shannon Roth, US history and government teacher. “My committee became like a family as we attempted to solve the issue of Filipino independence from the United…
Read MoreEMS Stages The Wizard of Oz, the Musical
Eighty students from grades 1-12 will come together to offer audience members a “delightful trip down the yellow brick road” at Eastern Mennonite School’s production of The Wizard of Oz, Feb. 24-27 at the school. Joy Anderson directs this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale with assistance from Leah Huyard. Choreography is by…
Read MoreHow the Pig-Nosed Turtle Came to Be
Art and science came together in a zoology class project for Claire Parsley ’22, resulting in her water color-illustrated book, “How the Pig-Nosed Turtle Came to Be.” The new zoology elective, taught by Sarah Mitch, appealed to Parsley as a student with many interests and an unclear path for the future. “I just like learning…
Read MoreMeiser Celebrated for 30 Years Behind the Scenes
Whether he was managing the dining hall or announcing volleyball or basketball games, Gene Meiser has made an impact on hundreds of students and colleagues at Eastern Mennonite School. On Wednesday evening, Feb. 9, 2022, Meiser called his last varsity boys basketball game, a thriller EMS victory over Shenandoah Valley Academy, ending in a 62-59…
Read MoreKendal Bauman Named Outstanding Educator
Kendal Bauman has been was recognized by the Boy Scouts of America, Massanutten District, with the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award for the 2021-22 school year. The award celebrates educators who model and encourage students to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes. The EMS Strategic Leadership Team nominated Mr. Bauman for the…
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