Hispanic Heritage Month

Ella BentleyFaculty Spotlight, News & Events, Spotlight

Meet Our Newest Spanish Teacher.A fter three decades of teaching Spanish, Mrs. Purvis has found a new home at St. Luke’s as the Upper School Spanish teacher. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, she has introduced her students to the significance of Spanish holidays and the influence of Hispanic culture in the United States. Drawing from her personal experience, … Read More

SLES Sweethearts Share their Story

Cammie WaiteAlumni, Alumni Spotlight, News & Events, Spotlight

The Favors’ Love Story.D. id you know that less than two percent of all marriages are to a high school sweetheart? This shocking statistic does not include St. Luke’s’ very own high school sweethearts Drew and Ashley (formerly Chatman) Favors, though. Drew and Ashley have been married for almost three years, but their story begins ten years ago in the … Read More

St. Luke’s Sweethearts: Vincent + Lauren

Taylor JacksonAlumni, Alumni Spotlight, News & Events, Spotlight

St. Luke's Sweethearts: Vincent and Lauren Oberkirch

St. Luke’s Sweethearts.S t. Luke’s SEO for UX-Designed Website Interns Taylor Jackson and Cammie Waite reached out to alums still with their high school sweethearts. Taylor interviewed Vincent Oberkirch, who married his St. Luke’s sweetheart, Lauren Oberkirch. They began dating their senior year of high school and were both in St. Luke’s first graduating class (2013). The couple got engaged … Read More

St. Luke’s Seniors Sign To Collegiate Athletics

Kelly Choi2023, Athlete Spotlight, Athletics, Seniors, Spotlight, Track, Uncategorized, University, Volleyball, XC

St. Luke’s Senior Athletic Signing Day.It’s true! One of the most exciting moments for a student-athlete is deciding where to take their talents to the next level. Years of hard work have led to this moment, and it’s time to celebrate our athletes’ important decisions. St. Luke’s celebrated our first three senior signings on February 6, 2023: Haley Patterson, Andrew … Read More

St. Luke’s Athletic Director Exceeds Expectations

St. Luke's Staff WritersAthletics, Faculty Spotlight, News & Events, Spotlight, University, Upper School, Volleyball

Coach Meredith Donald

Athletic Director Breaks Boundaries.Did you know that only 21.8% of high school athletic directors are women? This statistic is shocking, especially considering over 41% of athletes are women! This statistic certainly doesn’t include St. Luke’s’ Meredith Donald, though. At only 30 years old, Coach Meredith Donald has found great success as head of our volleyball program and as female Athletic … Read More

Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Tigner

Jarnae HarrisFaculty Spotlight, Japonica, News & Events, Spotlight

National Lego Day with Mrs. Tigner.M rs. Jenna Tigner is the STEM lab teacher on the Japonica Campus. This is her second year working at St. Luke’s and her first year as the STEM teacher. She is married to Michael Tigner and they have two children. Hudson is in 1st grade and Ann Stewart is in K2 at St. Luke’s. … Read More

Meet Ms. Frey

Jarnae HarrisFaculty Spotlight, Guidance, Spotlight, University, Upper School

guidance

Meet St. Luke’s Head of Guidance.S chool guidance counselors provide an invaluable service to students of all ages. They help them navigate through the complexities of school, from academics to social issues. They provide support and guidance on educational and career planning, help students understand themselves, and assist them in making decisions about their future. They also provide emotional support … Read More