Episcopal Academy
Audrey Shaud ’28 Sophie McGarry ’29 Episcopal Academy’s Varsity field hockey team has had great success so far this season, and Rebecca Block ’26 is, quite literally, at the center of it all. As a co-captain, Block’s remarkable talents combined with her unwavering determination have made her stand out against some of the nation’s fiercest … Read More “Girls Athlete of the Month: Rebecca Block ’26” »
Michael Venneri ’27 It’s no surprise that Tyler Mantash ’26, a captain of the Boys Water Polo Team, will play a pivotal role in his team’s success this season. Ever since Mantash’s freshman year, his shooting ability, passion, dedication, and leadership have made him a cornerstone of the program. Looking ahead to his last year … Read More “Boys Athlete of the Month: Tyler Mantash ’26” »
Grace VanderWaag ’26 Ryan Wen ’27 This year, Episcopal Academy’s athletic department has undergone several updates in both the weight room and athletic training office to provide student-athletes with better tools to maximize their potential. Episcopal is home to an extremely competitive student-athlete body. However, their success doesn’t solely depend upon their sport-specific training. As … Read More “Episcopal’s strength and recovery updates” »
Mahika Rahlan ’26 Sophia Venneri ’26 Nearing the end of the first month of school, it is safe to say that being a senior feels pretty great. Being a senior means a lot of important things. On the surface, it means being at the top of the high school food chain, gaining authority, and enjoying … Read More “Staff Editorial: Looking ahead to senior year” »
Darian Mihalakis ’27 The balance between athletics and academics at EA is integral to the school’s identity. Outlined in the mission statement, EA’s commitment to both sports and education fosters a unique environment where both mind and body are highly valued. Now, more than ever, with major changes on the horizon, it’s important for Episcopal … Read More “EA must not stray from academic and athletic balance” »
Thought Daughter ’67 Is Outward Bound really an opportunity for the formation of so-called camaraderie, community, and growth among Episcopal’s incoming freshman class year after year? Or, is it really just a ploy for the EA higher-ups to trauma-bond students? Is there a secret agenda residing between our community and the more granola-y one that … Read More “Thoughts on Thoughts: Outward Bound is pointless” »
Mia Favini ’27 Joyce Liu ’27 The phone ban is clearly still in full effect from last year, but in general, when should adolescents really be exposed to social media and phone usage? Many students and teachers at EA agree with the phone policy. Tony Herman, Upper School English teacher and father of three children, … Read More “Are phones and social media corrupting adolescence?” »
Maggie Sgaramella ’26 Every year, the Episcopal Academy Chapel Council votes on a new chapel theme that will connect us to our core values, the stripes, and guide us in becoming better stewards of our school. This year, “Rooted and Grounded in Love” is the new chapel theme, which will be the recurring focus of … Read More “Out with the old, in with the new: EA website update” »
Tessa Shanahan ’28 Every year, the Episcopal Academy Chapel Council votes on a new chapel theme that will connect us to our core values, the stripes, and guide us in becoming better stewards of our school. This year, “Rooted and Grounded in Love” is the new chapel theme, which will be the recurring focus of … Read More “2025-2026 chapel theme meaning dissected” »
Rebecca Xu ’29 Sophie Liu ’29 Kelly Chan ’29 College applications bring stress and competition every single year, but the Class of 2026 will have an unexpected advantage in their college application cycle. This year, the competition pool may be significantly smaller: whether it be the decreased birth rate of the United States in 2008 … Read More “2026 Predicted Easiest Recent Application Cycle” »
Charlie Megosh ’28 On August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order giving the federal government complete autonomy over the local police force within Washington, D.C. Later, another directive was enacted, placing members of the National Guard into active service to function as a peacekeeping force within the nation’s capital. The purported motive … Read More “National Guard deployment causes controversy” »
Will Patterson ’27 Episcopal is currently creating a new strategic plan that will guide the school’s future over the next decade. During the 2024-2025 school year, a comprehensive survey was sent out to the Episcopal community to assess what changes they hope to see in the near future. This information will be used to help … Read More “EA to pursue new strategic plan” »
