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Wildcats Invade Europe.

At St. Luke's, international trips provide students with an incredible opportunity to explore the world while enriching their academic experiences. Open to students who are in advanced history classes, these tours take place annually during Mardi Gras break, minimizing missed class time while maximizing cultural immersion. To ensure a seamless and well-organized experience, St. Luke’s uses Explorica, a trusted travel company that reserves spots, plans detailed itineraries, and provides professional tour guides. Due to limited availability, priority is given to Juniors and Seniors, with invitations extended to qualified Sophomores if space permits.

International study trips allow students to learn beyond the classroom, experiencing history, art, and culture firsthand. Many students may never have the chance to travel abroad otherwise, making these trips a life-changing opportunity. Walking the streets of Paris, standing before the ruins of Pompeii, or admiring the artwork of Michelangelo brings historical and cultural lessons to life in a way textbooks cannot.

For many years, Mr. Box and Coach Russell, both history teachers at St. Luke’s, have led these international trips with passion and dedication. Their leadership, along with faculty chaperones and a designated medical professional, ensures student safety and well-being throughout the journey. Dr. Lisa McDonough has been a valuable part of these trips for the past three years, providing medical support when needed.

In February 2023, students embarked on a 10-day journey through London and France, guided by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide named Freddy. He had been a world traveler and had great interest in history and geography. Some of the highlights of landmarks seen in London were Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Students traveled to Paris by train and were able to visit the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Versailles Palace, and Opera House. A moving experience was the visit to the Normandy D-Day landing beaches and the German Battery at Longue-sur-Mer.

The February 2024 trip took students through the heart of Italy, guided by Stefano Calcagni, whose expertise and inside knowledge made the trip unforgettable. Florence offered sightseeing tours at Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Leather Workshop, Gates of Paradise and more. Next, in Venice, students marveled at the Piazza delle Erbe, which is the Romeo and Juliet balcony, St. Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal, and a Glass blowing demonstration. A highlight of the trip was an authentic gondola ride, offering a beautiful view of Venice from the water. The journey continued to Rome where they visited St. Francis of Assisi Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and other places. A guided excursion to Pompeii allowed students to witness firsthand the preserved ruins of the ancient city, providing a haunting and fascinating glimpse into the history that took place there. This trip concluded with an excursion to Capri and Blue Grotto, where students saw stunning caves and sailed through the shimmering blue waters. A few students decided to take an icy plunge and swim in the water.

February of 2025 offered a trip to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland guided by Johnny and Machieck. Switzerland offered the Sound of Music tour, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Albertine Museum. In Germany, students were guided through the Dachau Concentration Camp & Memorial Visit which offered valuable reflection time. Coach Russell led willing participants to run through the 1972 Olympic Park in Munich. The BMW Welt showroom was an interesting visit as well. Switzerland had several castles, covered bridges, and beautiful alps mountains to explore as well.

These international tours offer students an incredible mix of education, adventure, and cultural immersion. Whether visiting the historic streets of London, the artistic treasures of Florence, or the ancient ruins of Pompeii, each trip creates lifelong memories and valuable learning experiences.

As students step beyond their classrooms and into the world, they gain more than just knowledge—they develop a global perspective, newfound independence, and a deeper appreciation for history and culture. These tours continue to be a transformative experience, preparing students for a future filled with exploration and discovery.

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St. Luke’s Goes Abroad https://slesmobile.org/st-lukes-goes-abroad/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 23:04:40 +0000 https://slesmobile.org/?p=14072 St. Luke's Abroad.S t. Luke’s hosted its first abroad trip during Mardi Gras break. A group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors with Mr. Box, Mrs. Box, Coach Russell, and Mrs. Jackson embarked on a ten-day trip to England and France to explore new places, cultures, cuisines, traditions, and ways of living! Our first adventure was in England. To enjoy all ... Read More

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St. Luke's Abroad.

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t. Luke’s hosted its first abroad trip during Mardi Gras break. A group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors with Mr. Box, Mrs. Box, Coach Russell, and Mrs. Jackson embarked on a ten-day trip to England and France to explore new places, cultures, cuisines, traditions, and ways of living!

Our first adventure was in England. To enjoy all of what London had to offer, we first had to learn more about London’s best-known public transportation services. It took us a while to fully grasp the ”tube,” which is the underground railway system that services the London metropolitan area. We were lucky to also use a very new line of transportation, (which opened in May 2022) The Elizabeth. The Elizabeth was recently built to serve more than 200 million people a year, it connects to more places, allows for shorter journey times, and is more comfortable and spacious. And, of course, you can’t visit London without experiencing the iconic double-decker buses!

Our tour took us to the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street - the UK White House, Covent Garden, National Gallery Museum, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guard. One of our favorite stops was
Camden Market, which is one of the main tourist attractions in London due to its alternative style.

To fully experience British dining, our first bloody delicious traditional meal was fish and chips! We couldn’t leave London without experiencing another integral part of British life, their pub culture. We felt like true Brits while socializing, relaxing, and eating at a local pub. After such a fun British experience (and still suffering from jet lag), we were “knackered!”

For the next leg of the trip, the Eurostar train took us to the French capital….Paris! The Eurostar is a high-speed passenger train that links the 305-mile trip from London to Paris in about 2 hours and 20 minutes. During our city tour, we visited almost every landmark: the Opera, the Louvre, Notre Dame, Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides (where Napoleon is buried), and the perfume factory.

Next, we went northwest towards Normandy to visit the batteries de Longues - German defense positions during WW2 and paid our respects to the brave US soldiers at the American War Cemetery. We then traveled further west to Brittany and visited the beautiful St. Malo (also known as the Pirate City!). There we saw one of the top tourist attractions in France, Mont St. Michel, which is a monastery on top of a rock surrounded by the sea. Stunning!

Next, we went southeast and visited the Loire Valley with quaint little towns and beautiful castles. One castle was Chenonceaux, the second most visited castle in France after Versailles. We also visited Chartres, the biggest and best-preserved medieval cathedral in France.

Besides feasting on every flavor of macaron, beautiful pastries, croissants, and baguettes, we also dined on CousCous and galettes (buckwheat pancakes). For our final meal in France, we had a unique dinner in a crypt of flammekueche!

We made one last stop in Paris to take a Seine River Cruise that started at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was adorned in beautiful blue for Ukraine. Paris by night was as beautiful as it is in the movies! Au revoir - France!

We were so pleased to share this unique and invaluable life experience as it is from experiences in life that we learn and grow. We learned a lot about other cultures and made lots of memories!

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National Honor Society at St. Luke’s https://slesmobile.org/national-honor-society-at-st-lukes/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:00:47 +0000 https://slesmobile.org/?p=13542 Class of 2023 National Honor Society.The National Honor Society is an academic organization that recognizes students that exhibit the following pillars: Leadership, Service, Scholarship, and Character. To become a member of the NHS, a student must maintain a 90 average on a 100-point scale. Each student’s application goes to the NHS Faculty Committee for review and approval. Membership is both ... Read More

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Class of 2023 National Honor Society.

The National Honor Society is an academic organization that recognizes students that exhibit the following pillars: Leadership, Service, Scholarship, and Character. To become a member of the NHS, a student must maintain a 90 average on a 100-point scale. Each student’s application goes to the NHS Faculty Committee for review and approval. Membership is both an honor and a responsibility. The selected students are expected to continue demonstrating the four pillars.

In April of their junior year, students with qualifying grades receive an invitation to apply for membership. Membership is a privilege, not a right, according to the national organization. Although students may fulfill the scholastic component of NHS membership, they must show that they can fulfill the leadership, character, and service components.

Becoming a member of The National Honor Society is beneficial when applying to colleges because it is one of the very few high school organizations that is universally recognized by college admissions officers and scholarship committees as being challenging and elite. Many of these awards and admissions are given to NHS members over non-NHS members with all other qualifications being equal.

St. Luke’s NHS President for the 2022-2023 school year, Andrew Burchett, is planning on attending Emory University and double majoring in political science and economics before attending law school. Burchett is involved in many extracurricular activities, including cross country, track and field, lifting, reading, acting, speech and debate, history, cooking, and (arguably most importantly) being the Chief Meteorologist of St. Luke’s.

Burchett says, “Being a member of the National Honor Society allows the opportunity to set yourself apart from other students. It lets others know that you value academics, integrity, and the community. Colleges, jobs, and other organizations notice this and will only look at this positively.”

The St. Luke’s Chapter of the NHS is sponsored by Mrs. Wallace. The goals for the 2022-2023 members according to Burchett are, “set an example of how much St. Luke’s best and brightest can accomplish at school and within the community as a whole.”

If you are wanting to apply to become a member of St. Luke’s chapter of the NHS in the future, the current members offer advice. Secretary Alex Portella, says, “Make sure you stay on top of all your schoolwork! Staying organized is key!” Burchett’s advice to future NHS candidates, “being a member of NHS means you’ve set yourself apart in school, extracurriculars, and the community as a whole. That being said, it really just takes doing the little things. Do your homework, be honest, try new things and clubs, and you’ll set yourself up for success and a chance to be part of NHS.”

Burchett is still busy fulfilling his role before graduation and says, “ I feel very honored to be president of such a diversely talented group and hope that the subsequent chapters can look to our impact on the school and our ability to use our talents and feel challenged to achieve even more.”

Induction for St. Luke’s National Honor Society 2023-2024 will take place on February 28, 2023.

2022-23 National Honor Society Members

  • Andrew Burchett, President
  • Charlie Anne Phillips, Vice President
  • Alex Portella, Secretary
  • Kylan Meeker, Treasurer
  • Kennedy Johnson, Class Representative
  • Elly Musial
  • Alex Ferguson
  • Bailey Cumpton
  • Gracie Wallace
  • Joslyn Upshaw
  • Lexi Garside
  • Taylor Jackson
  • Will Hataway
  • Maggie McDonough

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Color the World With the Hispanic Honor Society https://slesmobile.org/color-the-world/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:23:21 +0000 https://slesmobile.org/?p=11551 Más que una recaudación de fondos: Color the World with a Bracelet.Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, the Hispanic Honor Society of St. Luke’s, invites you to participate as a cultural ambassador through their fundraiser, sponsored by the Pulsera Project. This nonprofit organization employs artisans in Nicaragua & Guatemala with Fair Trade jobs and sells their artwork through schools in the U.S. By ... Read More

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Más que una recaudación de fondos:
Color the World with a Bracelet.

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ociedad Honoraria Hispanica, the Hispanic Honor Society of St. Luke’s, invites you to participate as a cultural ambassador through their fundraiser, sponsored by the Pulsera Project. This nonprofit organization employs artisans in Nicaragua & Guatemala with Fair Trade jobs and sells their artwork through schools in the U.S.


By purchasing a one of a kind bracelet, you will be helping people from Nicaragua and Guatemala access benefits like scholarships, healthcare, housing, legal services, personal development, an emergency fund, and more!

Each woven bracelet includes a picture and name of the artisan and costs only $10.

Hispanic Honor Society of St. Luke's

Get yours by visiting the booth outside the cafeteria during lunch hours.
You can also pay through VENMO:
@StLukes-EpiscopalSchool
Pin: 398 (Spanish Fund)

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2022 National Latin Exam Award Winners https://slesmobile.org/2022-national-latin-exam-award-winners/ Mon, 16 May 2022 21:23:19 +0000 https://slesmobile.org/?p=10114 Plus quam discipulus.Congratulations to the St. Luke's Latin students who received high scores on their National Latin Exam. These Wildcats are plus quam discipulus, or more than students.The National Latin Exam is given annually to students around the world. Scholarships and awards are available for high achieving students. The mission of the National Latin Exam is to promote and support ... Read More

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Plus quam discipulus.

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ongratulations to the St. Luke's Latin students who received high scores on their National Latin Exam. These Wildcats are plus quam discipulus, or more than students.

The National Latin Exam is given annually to students around the world. Scholarships and awards are available for high achieving students. The mission of the National Latin Exam is to promote and support the learning and teaching of the Latin language.

National Latin Exam, Perfect Score

Maggie McDonough, Class of 2023

Gold

Will McDonough, Class of 2025
Kevin Ori, Class of 2022
Joshua Green, Class of 2024

Silver

Jackson Tapscott, Class of 2024
Sophie Bitzer, Class of 2025
Andrew Thomas, Class of 2025
Murray Goodman, Class of 2025
Hallie Dickinson, Class of 2025
Sophia Abel, Class of 2022
Jake Davis, Class of 2024

Magna Cum Laude

Morgan Haynes, Class of 2025
Brooks Musial, Class of 2025
Peighton Matheny, Class of 2025

Cum Laude

Hazel Pitsios-Luther, Class of 2024
Mason Brown, Class of 2025
Carsten Kennedy, Class of 2025

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Honor Societies Welcome New Members https://slesmobile.org/wp-content/uploads/Honorary-Inductions-.pdf Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:35:22 +0000 https://slesmobile.org/?p=9827 The post Honor Societies Welcome New Members appeared first on St. Luke's School.

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