After a holiday break, the Winging It crew is back with campus updates, athletic wins, and a special conversation with Dannon Stock, Head of Lower School, about Birdwood traditions, student formation, and creating lasting memories.

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This week on Wingin’ It, we welcome Athletic Director Patrick Estes to the podcast. Patrick reflects on his unique path from the NFL to law enforcement to Covenant and how those experiences shape his approach to leadership and athletics. We also cover exciting winter sports updates, favorite school traditions, and recognize a faculty member who goes above and beyond for our community.

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In this episode of Wingin’ It, we welcome Covenant’s Arts Director, Chris Campanelli, for a thoughtful and joy-filled conversation about the heart of the arts at Covenant. Chris shares his journey from teaching English to leading our arts program, the influence of his mentor Jerry King, and how the arts invite our community into beauty, meaning, and worship, especially through beloved traditions like Advent Arts.

We also cover winter sports, upcoming December events, highlights from our record-breaking Gala, and of course a few surprises, including mysterious Norwegian lullabies and a spirited debate over whether Covenant should start a marching band.

This is a rich, encouraging conversation about vocation, tradition, and the way the arts shape the life of our school. You will not want to miss it!okay

Chris's debut as a dancer in the infamous Shnowball 2024 Video

Upcoming Arts Events:

Middle School Advent Arts: December 4th at 5:30pm - art gallery opens, 7pm musical performances in the Hickory Campus Auditorium

Upper School Advent Arts: December 5th, 5:30pm gallery opening, 7pm musical performances in the Hickory Campus Auditorium

4th and 5th Grade Concert: December 8th at 6:15pm at the Birdwood Gymnasium

Live Nativity and French Market: December 10th, showings at 5pm and 5:30pm

B is for Bethlehem (Kindergarten Parents and Grandparents): December 12th at 11am in the Hickory Campus Auditorium

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Thanks for listening to Wingin’ It. Follow us on social at @winginitcovenant and keep up with The Covenant School at @thecovenantschoolva. New episodes drop every other Wednesday, so tune in and join us as we wing it together!