Trinity Episcopal Day School
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| Established | 1885 |
| Location | Natchez, Mississippi, USA |
| Athletics | Saints |
| Colors | Red, White & Black |
| Website | http://www.trinitysaints.com |
Trinity Episcopal Day School is a private school located in Natchez, Mississippi with students in preschool through twelfth grade. Trinity Episcopal is accredited by the Mississippi State Department of Education, the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[1]. Athletic teams carry the nickname of Saints and the school colors are red, white, and black.[2]
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[edit] History
In 1885, Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez began a grammar school, which operated in the parish house but was dissolved a few years later. The Parish started a Nursery school in 1952. Magnolia Hall, an antebellum home in Natchez, was purchased in 1963 from Mrs. George Armstrong and both Nursery and Kindergarten classes were taught starting in the fall of 1964. In 1965 First grade was added and further expansion in 1966 yielded the addition of Second through Fifth grades. Growth continued the following two years and in 1969 the congregation voted to expand the school. The high school building was erected at the present location south of Natchez on U.S. Highway 61 donated by Frederick Schurchardt. In the fall semester of 1969, the school offered Preschool through the Eighth grade in the new facility. Ninth and Tenth grades were added in the spring semester of 1970 along with the construction of a new elementary school building.[1]
Trinity Episcopal Day School graduated its first class in 1971.[1]
Trinity Episcopal Day School is held by a non-profit corporation, The Rev. Louis O’Vander Thomas Educational Foundation.[1]
[edit] Athletics
Trinity Episcopal participates in Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Class A. The Saints won the State Championship in Football in 1989[3], 2001[4], 2006[5], 2009[6], and 2010. The boy's Basketball team won the State Championship in 1974, 1978, and 1980. The girl's Basketball team won the State Championship in 1978[7]. Most recently, the Saints Baseball team won their first State Championship in 2011.
A number of students have continued their athletic career beyond Class A earning scholarships to Arkansas State University, Delta State University, Louisiana State University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Northwestern State University, and the University of Mississippi.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Campbell Brown (CNN anchor, former NBC News anchor)
- Dudley Guice Jr. (NFL wide-receiver)
- Greg Iles (Novelist)
- Sarah Gray Miller (Country Living editor-in-Chief; former O At Home, In Style Magazine, and Budget Living editor)
- Dunbar Merrill (The Motion Picture: The Terror Experiment)(Real World Sydney Cast)(The Island)(The Duel)(The Ruins)(Cutthroat)
- Stevan Ridley (Running back at NFL New England Patriots)
- Jonathan Scott (leader of the musical group Doleful Lions)
[edit] Resources
- http://www.trinitysaints.com Official website
- MSAIS Homepage
- List of Private Schools in Mississippi
- Android Application for Trinity Episcopal in Natchez
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Trinity School Handbook". http://aimweb.dnsalias.com/ths/admin/handbook/index.html. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ "MPSA Directory Page". http://www.mpsa.org/davesphp/directory/trinitye.php. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ "Memories of 'unstoppable' 1989 season, The Natchez Democrat, November 27, 1999". http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/1999/nov/27/memories-of-unstoppable-1989-season/. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ "Trinity Episcopal claims state title, The Natchez Democrat, December 2, 2001". http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2001/dec/02/trinity-episcopal-claims-state-title/. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ "Minutes of Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting, January 9, 2007". http://www.naw.lib.ms.us/Minutes.2007.0109.pdf. Retrieved 2008-07-28.[dead link]
- ^ "Trinity Saints win 37-7, The Natchez Democrat, November 27, 2009". http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2009/nov/27/trinity-saints-leading-37-7/. Retrieved 2009-11-27.[dead link]
- ^ "Trip to state nostalgic for Hall, The Natchez Democrat, February 13, 2000". http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2000/feb/13/trip-to-state-nostalgic-for-hall/. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
