Author: Lucia Forte
Ellie Rheam ’27 Regan Finlay ’26 is more than just a student: she puts her all into everything she does, whether that’s academics or dance. She’s currently preparing for her final performance with the EA Dance Team this February, and will be dancing in the jazz, hip-hop, and modern pieces, along with her solo choreographed … Read More “Artist of the Month: Regan Finlay ’26” »
Vivian Jiang ’27 In the 1960s, an awkward assistant, a sweet coworker, and a brusque shop owner get caught up with the infamous plant, Audrey II, in Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s Little Shop of Horrors. This campy satire blends horror and comedy, along with excellent music, creating a show that’s consistently ranked among the … Read More “Rehearsals underway for Little Shop of Horrors” »
Keira Gallagher ’28 The dance concert is consistently the arts event of the season, and this year is meant to be the best yet. With organized coaching staff who are committed to their craft, dedicated dancers who are determined to put on an amazing show, and everyone working behind the scenes to make the concert … Read More “EA dance triumphs in another successful season” »
Michael Venneri ’27 Leading the EA Boys Squash Team in another competitive season, Senior Captain Rubens Schwarz ’26 takes the spotlight as our December boys’ athlete of the month. Known for his speed and determination, Schwarz has helped guide EA squash to success in the Inter-Ac and on the national level, while also setting a … Read More “Boys athlete of the month: Rubens Schwarz” »
Grace VanderWaag ’26Ryan Wen ’27 Entering this winter season, both the Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity basketball teams at the Episcopal Academy have hired new interim Head Coaches. Both coaches are former assistants of their respective teams, and have already hit the ground running since stepping into their new positions. Coach Ryan “Fitz” Fitzpatrick leads the … Read More “Interim head coaches take the helm for EA hoops” »
Liam McDermott ’29Madeline Husain ’29 Come to any girls’ winter track team practice and you’ll always be able to spot Co-Captain Ryann Newcomb ’26. Whether she’s leading warmups or setting the tone in brutal workouts, Newcomb’s presence has been indispensable for her team. Known for her steady leadership and fierce determination, Newcomb continues to help … Read More “Girls Athlete of the Month: Ryann Newcomb ’26” »
Ryan Wen ’27Kyle Zhang ’27Will Patterson ’27 In 1986, Microsoft’s Windows 1.0, the first ever edition of the operating system, had only been out for 1 year. The same year, Mikabel Gorbachev, the Soviet Union’s last General Secretary, had just taken office. Much has changed in the 40 intervening years between 1986 and 2025, yet … Read More “Celebrating Mr. Farrell’s 40th year at EA” »
Ellie Rheam ’27 On November 10, 2025, the United States Supreme Court made the monumental decision to turn down an appeal seeking to re-assess the constitutionality of same-sex marriages. The appeal was filed by a former county clerk from Kentucky, Kim Davis, who is currently facing charges for not issuing marriage licences to same-sex couples. … Read More “Same-sex marriage remains secure in the US” »
Sean Reagle ’27Darian Mihalakis ’27Lilly Smolenski ’27 Following unprecedented demand for limited May Term trip offerings that brought chaos into this year’s May Term, EA was forced to add last minute trips and reject many students. May Term trips are a popular annual tradition at EA that frequently has to deal with large levels of … Read More “May Term madness: conflicts and chaos” »
Lucas van Binsbergen ’27 The United States penny, long the quiet backbone of cash drawers and coffee-can savings, has finally reached the end of its lifespan as an actively minted coin. After more than 230 years of service, the U.S. Mint has confirmed that it will no longer be producing new one-cent pieces—closing a chapter … Read More “Penny retired after 200+ years service” »
Jack Janczyk ’28 In early November, as part of his Lilley Fellowship Advanced Independent Study, Mason Jiang ’26 led an electronic-waste drive at EA in an effort to recycle and dispose of electronics properly. Electronic waste, or e-waste, encompasses the disposal of any electronic or electric device. The project was a response to the growing … Read More “Independent Study features student led e-waste drive” »