St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School graduate Danny Peterson ('99) is now a seminarian at the Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. He recently described his calling to the priesthood to NBC news in an interview published on line. See photo and article ("I'm Not Going to See Pearl Jam Anymore") at http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/13/17297531-im-not-going-to-see-pearl-jam-anymore-seminarians-prepare-for-life-as-priests?lite.

Congratulations to all of you who came out and RAN IT!!! The Sixth Annual 5K Eagle Challenge, presented by Old Dominion Insulation and SERVPRO of Chesterfield, Tri Cites & Newport News, was held on Saturday, October 20th at the USATF-certified race course in the Woodmont neighborhood adjacent to St. Edward-Epiphany school. With a total of nearly 600 registered runners, walkers, kids and sleepers, this proved to be our largest race to date!!

We welcomed our special guest, Rodney the Ram, from VCU. Following the race, the festivities continued with the dedication of the new Richards athletic field, and the SEES annual Fall Festival -- complete with music, awards, games, bake sale, and a huge array of fun kids' activities!

To see race results and photos, please visit www.eagle5k.com.

Follow us on twitter at Race Director @ eagle5k.com.

We are proud to announce the wonderful news that St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School has been recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. The announcement was made on September 7, 2012 by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. SEES is one of nine Virginia public and private schools awarded Blue Ribbon status this year.

St. Edward-Epiphany met and exceeded the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence eligibility guidelines, in part due to its students' continued high performing scores as measured by state assessments in both reading (English language arts) and mathematics. Principal Emily Elliott made the announcement to the students, faculty and staff, commending them on their achievement. "This is a fantastic recognition for all of the great things that have happened at St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School over the past fifty years. Our students, teachers, parents and staff are very deserving of this honor."
 
All 269 National Blue Ribbon schools were recognized at a formal ceremony in Washington, D. C. on November 12th, 2012. Attending from St. Edward-Epiphany School were Fourth Grade Teacher Mrs. Vicki Long, former Principal Georgette Richards, and current Principal Emily Elliott (pictured left to right with National Blue Ribbon Schools Program Director Aba Kumi, above).

Additional information about the National Blue Ribbon process may be found at the following sites:

Department of Education Press Release
http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-secretary-education-arne-duncan-recognizes-269-schools-2012-national-blue-rib

List of all 2012 Recipients 
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2012/national.pdf

Times Dispatch Article on Virginia Blue Ribbon Recipients
http://www.nbc12.com/Global/story.asp?S=19490299

Learn more about the purpose and history of Blue Ribbon status
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html

Established to honor Principal Georgette Richards' devotion to Catholic educational excellence upon her retirement this July, The Georgette M. Richards Scholarship Fund seeks founding donors. The Fund will award a partial scholarship to one well-rounded, devoted rising eighth-grader each year in June. For more information, please contact Stacy Price at sprice@seeschool.com.

On Sunday, November 6, 2011, Bishop Francis DiLorenzo celebrated St. Edward-Epiphany School's 50th Anniversary with a Eucharistic Liturgy. There were over 600 alumni, faculty, staff, students and parents in attendance. The Liturgy was followed by a reception at the church and tours of  the school.

Special thanks to our extraordinary 50th Anniversary Co-Chairs -- Lisa Hale, Lisa Gill, and Leslie Winder -- for their detailed planning and overseeing of this day. Many thanks to Stacy Price, Director of Development, for her expertise and attention given to the archives and media for our celebration, and to Katie Bonomo for her artistic creativity in transforming every nook and cranny of the school for the event.

The students and faculty of St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School recently honored principal Georgette Richards in celebration of her 25 years of service to our school.

Ms. Richards was surprised at the school's opening liturgy with special gifts, archival photos, and the announcement of a faculty luncheon in her honor that afternoon.

Each class presented Ms. Richards with flowers and handmade cards, and music teacher Sarah Kelley led all the students in a sung tribute to their principal.

Thank you, Ms. Richards, for all you have done to lead our school to "50 Years of Faith and Excellence!"

Come celebrate "50 Years of Faith and Excellence" at a special Mass this Sunday, November 6, at 1 p.m., at St. Edward Church. All are welcome and invited to worship and enjoy a reception afterwards, complete with School tours. Bishop DiLorenzo, Father LeMay, and Father Gordon will officiate.

Parents, alumni and friends...become a fan of the St. Edward-Epiphany Alumni page on FB and receive updates and news about exciting new developments. To become a fan, please visit this Facebook page.  Please contact Stacy Price at sprice@seeschool.com with any questions.