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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Ugly WES Poster is back. [/quote]

So, on a thread about the Episcopal identity of the school, several people who self-identify as Episcopalians expressed their opinions on what constitutes an Episcopal identity, and from what I read, they did it in a respectful way.  I don't see any name-calling, etc.  In response to their opinions, they are referred to as Ugly WES posters?  Apparently dissent is not tolerated in the WES community. [/quote]

It is NOT OK to show disrespect in an anonymous forum to the new Chaplin of WES without getting to know him. Also, the views of one rightly frustrated poster should not be reported to represent the views of the WES community.

It is also not surprising that WES (N-8) does not dominate SAES intake at the 9th grade as the school size is small: there were about 20 graduates last year. They all moved to excellent area independent high schools, Episcopalian and otherwise.

I would like to hear your and others response to the comment at 09:00 "Episcopalians respect all faith traditions and believe in seeking god in everyone... Exclusivity is not what we are about".

Yes, if you seek exclusivity, WES is likely not for you.

[b]Then why send your child to an EPISCOPAL school if you don't want your child exposed to EPISCOPAL teachings?[/b]  Respecting the beliefs of others does not demand that we forfeit our own beliefs.  It is disingenuous to call a school Episcopal if the school is no longer adhering to EPISCOPAL teachings and traditions.  If a spiritual environment is what you want, there are schools that offer that.  If simple respect for faith is what you want, there are many schools in the area that off that.  But I for one am tired of people sending their children to Episcopal schools and then expect the school to disregard all of its own teachings and traditions for the sake of inclusiveness.  The Episcopal Church does respect all faiths and teaches tolerance, but we also have our own faith, and our schools were founded within that faith.  I just looked at the original mission and philosophy statements of Washington Episcopal School, and it clearly states the school was founded to uphold the teachings and principles of the Episcopal Church.  Tolerance and respect are included in those teachings, but there is a lot more to the Episcopal Church.

I am sure that my opinions will be dismissed by those who want to believe that there is only one person in the world who is unhappy with WES or that I am that UGLY Wes poster.  Either way, WES's reputation will continue to speak for itself.  One of my dearest friends is a retired Episcopal school administrator, and he has spoken openly about the frustrations the leadership at the National Association of Episcopal Schools has with how WES is handling things.  When the priest at our parish is asked by parents for recommendations to Episcopal schools, WES is not recommended.

Disclaimer: I am a current WES parent and the views expressed above should not be reported to represent the views of the WES Board and/or the community  
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Bingo.[/quote]

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