St. Johns Celebrates 69 Years

St. Johns Celebrates 69 Years
Thank you to the many supporters who helped make the Ron Angie Bare Playground a reality!

Students, parents, alumni, faculty and friends of the St. Johns Country Day School gathered on Sept. 14 in celebration of Founders Day, which was highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the highly anticipated new play space.

“Today we recognize traditions, and enjoy a new beginning while celebrating 69 years of St. Johns Country Day School,” said Head of School Valorie Baker.

Kirkwood Weber takes a turn down the slide
Kirkwood Weber takes a turn down the slide

“The new Ron & Angie Bare Playground is a beautiful, functional space that provides areas for free play, individual exercise, and team sports,” said Baker, as Board President Gene Nichols joined her to thank the many supporters who made the new space possible.

In its 69 years, St. Johns has come a long way from its original home on the second floor of a public building at the corner of Park Avenue and Kingsley. Founded by Dr. Edwin P. Heinrich and Mrs. Dorothea Heinrich on Sept. 14, 1953, St. Johns started with 26 students. It now serves students as young as three through grade 12, and is ranked the #1 College Prep Private High School in Jacksonville.

Owene Weber hugs Head of School Valorie Baker
Owene Weber hugs Head of School Valorie Baker
Lane Courtney and William Courtney wait anxiously for the playground to open
Lane Courtney and William Courtney wait anxiously for the playground to open
George Friedline (far right) with first grader and fellow Seniors Emerson Cooper and Andrew Hightower
George Friedline (far right) with first grader and fellow Seniors Emerson Cooper and Andrew Hightower
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