Myra Rahlan ’29 Every year, countless items are left unclaimed in the school’s lost and found. Kids lose everything, from water bottles and jackets to a singular shoe, yet they never seem to know where these things are, or more importantly, where to look for them. According to Madame Brotschul, Upper School French teacher and Community Service Coordinator, the Lower and Middle Schools both have a lost and found while the Upper School does not. As a result, the majority of items found in class lounges, locker rooms, and sports fields are placed into the Athletic Center bins, creating confusion…
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Harrison Miller ’28Jack Janczyk ’28 Episcopal was one of hundreds of schools that attended the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference, also known as ILMUNC, in Philadelphia from January 24-26. 74 students from EA, along with over 2,000 others from across the U.S. and the world, participated in the conference at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. Although there were problems with the winter weather that forced EA to cut Sunday out of the trip, they did not let the snow deter them from having a successful conference. Model UN serves as an educational but entertaining way to involve students in…
Grace VanderWaag ’26Ryan Wen ’27 There are miracles, and then there’s the 2025-2026 season of Indiana football. For nearly the entirety of its history, the Indiana football program had been characterized by failure and incompetence, holding the title as the all-time leader for losses in FBS history prior to 2024. Jay Jennings, Upper School math teacher whose son is currently a junior at Indiana, remembers the university being primarily known for its basketball team. He shares, “If you speak to anyone around my age, you would say Indiana basketball. That’s what [Indiana’s] known for.” And yet, just two years after…
Audrey Shaud ’28 This winter, the world’s premier athletes in disciplines ranging from ski mountaineering to curling will head to the snow-capped peaks of Milan-Cortina, Italy, to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The competitions will take place from February 6 to February 22, featuring 8 sports and 116 medal events. This year, the United States is sending its largest team in history—232 athletes in total—to the games. Here’s what to be on the lookout for in 3 of the most highly anticipated events: ice hockey, snowboarding, and figure skating. Ice Hockey This year, the attention of ice hockey fans…
Liam McDermott ’29Madeline Husain ’29 Though she has only been rowing for four years, Elsa Holleran ’26, senior captain of the girls’ crew team, shows how a deep love of sport and relentless pursuit can lead to remarkable growth. Each day, Holleran and other members of the Winter Crew Team spend countless hours on the erg, lifting, and mentally preparing to get in the water for the Spring crew season. As captain of the girls’ crew team, Holleran performs with a ready-to-work attitude. Her strength, resilience, and determination have crafted her into the rower she is today, even though she…
Michael Venneri ’27 Senior captain of the Boys Wrestling team, Jack Signor ’26, wrestles with intensity that is fueled by his passion for the sport and his dedication to his teammates. During his career as a wrestler, Signor has become a cornerstone of the program through his relentless play style and high level of preparation. Whether in practice or competition, Signor defines what a leader is on and off the mat. Signor began wrestling at just four years old after being introduced to the sport by his father, who was a former wrestler and coach. Signor joined the Media Youth…
Lilly Smolenski ’27Darian Mihalakis ’27 On January 3, the United States launched the military operation “Absolute Resolve” to remove Venezuela’s president and first lady, Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, from the country. Upon the mission’s success, Maduro and Flores were brought into U.S. custody, transported to New York, and arraigned on felony charges including possession of machine guns, narcoterrorism, and cocaine importation conspiracy—to all of which the duo has pleaded not guilty. The unprecedented attack by President Trump and his team has sparked bitter partisan debate as controversies erupt over the morality and legality of the operation. The event culminates…
Vivian Cook ’27 Following the return of students from winter break, EA installed LanSchool, a classroom management software designed to empower educators to engage and communicate with classes, on all Upper School students’ school-issued computers. Although the software has many features, its primary use is for teachers to monitor students’ screens and ensure that they are both on-task and avoiding the use of artificial intelligence during class. The software works from the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM, and only functions when the laptops are on campus, connected to EA Wifi. This major decision has proven to be controversial,…
Kayla Krasnik ’28 The Center for Teaching and Learning is a staple program at the Episcopal Academy that was established by Dr. T.J. Locke, Greville Haslam Head of School, in 2017. The CTL is composed of EA faculty members who are dedicated to gathering, analyzing, and implementing research that will benefit teaching at EA. Buckley Executive Director Justin Cerenzia was hired at the start of the 2023-2024 school year and led the charge to create new initiatives that bring teachers together and share new information. Other prominent faculty members involved with the CTL include Andrew Shimrock, Upper School World Language…
Maggie Sgaramella ’26 On February 21, EA’s Mock Trial team, along with many other local schools, will compete in a real courtroom setting, simulating a real court case. Graded by judges on a rubric scale, the Mock Trial competition places less emphasis on the outcome of the actual trial and more on the neatness and effectiveness of each side’s case theory. With the help of Head Coach Senora Claridad Cloud, Upper School Spanish Teacher, and recent addition, Mrs. Tracy Motley, Upper School Math Teacher, as well as the 22 members of the team, EA Mock Trial is ready to put…
Sophie Liu ’29 Every year, February marks the start of the Lunar New Year. This year, the holiday starts on the 17th, welcoming the Year of the Horse. Similar to the New Year, it’s celebrated on January 1st, and both are centered on new beginnings, good fortune, and new hopes for the year. With lucky red envelopes and bright lanterns, this holiday celebrates a festive time that also holds deep cultural significance. The Asian American Student Union (AASU) helps to educate others in the EA community about the New Year through hands-on activities and educational events. AASU is a club…
Ryan Wen ’27Aadi Balyan ’28 On December 28th, protesters in Iran filled the streets of the nation’s capital, Tehran. Riddled by economic woes and angered by long-standing grievances against the Iranian regime, protesters chanted slogans such as “Death to the dictator” and burned photos of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader. Recognizing the nuance and complexity underlying these most recent protests can be a difficult task, especially for high schoolers at EA. However, current EA sophomores believe one resource in particular can help: Marji Satrapi’s graphic novel Persepolis. The most immediate causes of the recent protests in Iran were largely…
Karen Shi ’27 In early 2026, the Trump Administration deployed over 2,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking local resistance and two deadly altercations between residents and federal agents. The crackdown—originating in part from an influencer’s allegations of fraud within Minnesota’s large Somali community—has incited widespread fear in the state and beyond as debates rage over the future of America’s immigration system. Seeking to understand the situation on the ground, The Academy Scholium had the opportunity to speak with Ratik Jain, a junior at Edina High School in Minnesota. “I live ten minutes…
Lance Bowman ’26 Life boils down to a few big, seemingly unanswerable questions: What is the meaning of life? What happens when we die? What is right? And what does the EQV actually do? The Esse Quam Videri society is a senior-led student group that prioritizes fostering school-wide connections between grades and groups. Each year, a group of 13 seniors is elected through popular vote by their class. Through this voting process, the society hopes to be composed of serious community leaders who have a variety of connections and leadership styles. By acquiring such a wide range of students, the…
Kathleen Stubbing ’26Siena Scungio ’27 Happy Valentine’s Day! For those of you celebrating, congrats! For those of you who are avoiding the holiday for obvious reasons, … well… better luck next year? Valentine’s Day is different for everyone, and your horoscope might explain exactly why… Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): Known for being deep thinkers, Aquariuses love a good conversation. While they can be independent and slightly temperamental, the way to their heart is through their brain. Very compatible with Geminis and Libras, and enjoys someone who’s interested in the real you. Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20): The…
William Patterson ’27 Over the three-quarters of a century that have passed since the Allied victory at the end of the Second World War, the United States has unarguably been the world’s sole superpower. Through military superiority, unmatched economic power, and savvy diplomacy, the United States has expanded its sphere of influence into every corner of the world and has helped structure a global order with no parallel in history. The modern era that exists today is, in part, a byproduct of the stability resulting from American hegemony, but it is equally the result of an increasingly globalized world. Regarding…
Mahika Rahlan ’26 Sophia Venneri ’26 The Center for Teaching and Learning is a staple program at the Episcopal Academy that was established by Dr. T.J. Locke, Greville Haslam Head of School, in 2017. The CTL is composed of EA faculty members who are dedicated to gathering, analyzing, and implementing research that will benefit teaching practice at EA. Buckley Executive Director Justin Cerenzia was hired at the start of the 2023-2024 school year and led the charge to create new initiatives that bring teachers together and share new information. Other prominent faculty members involved with the CTL include Andrew Shimrock,…
John Groark ’28 As the premier, pear-paired month of the year draws to a frigid close, the promise of rising temperatures all across North America, from Florida farms to coastal California, is priming the first harvest of the national fruit of the month, the grapefruit. Historically and geographically, grapefruit has had a rather interesting journey. The fruit is believed to have originated in the Caribbean Islands and was later brought to the United States in the 19th century by French settlers. Despite its name, grapefruit does not grow in bunches like grapes on grapevines, nor can grapefruits and grapes be…