The Jackson T. Stephens Outstanding Faculty Award is presented bi-annually to a faculty member who best exemplifies the qualities which characterized Mr. Stephens' life and work. Along with the Jackson T. Stephens Outstanding Senior Award, the Faculty Award was established by Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Stephens in May of 2004 and represents the highest honor bestowed upon members of the Episcopal Collegiate faculty and senior class.

"Martene's warm, engaging, and supportive approach with her students builds relationships and supports student success: She sets very high expectations for all of her students, and she empowers them to reach those expectations."

Forged in middle school, the pull of percussion was so strong on Erick Saoud that he came home from his first year at the University of Florida with a startling announcement. Read the full story here.