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Marian Prim ’12 “How many colleges are you applying to? Nearby or far away? Which ones? How good are your chances? My son went to UNC, have you looked there? Any early applications? When do you find out?” Personally, reading those seven questions makes my blood pressure rise and my stress levels soar. They are … Read More “College Struggles” »
Most computers and gadgets have one problem or another throughout their lifespan, and as any member of the Episcopal community knows, technology here is no exception. There is always some fluke with a computer, printer, or network around the school, but thanks to the technology faculty, these problems are fixed as quickly as they appear. … Read More “Artist Profile: Matt Lake” »
2011 marks Episcopal’s 10th year of participation in the Big Timber Arts Roundup, held for five days each October in Big Timber, Montana. Students from eight schools, including Episcopal, are hosted by the Burch and Burke families on their spacious ranches as they participate in one of four workshops. These workshops, taught by professionals from … Read More “Big Timber Arts Roundup” »
Amanda Molitor ’14 Director Roland Emmerich’s latest film Anonymous addresses the Shakespeare authorship question literary experts have been disputing for centuries. Skeptics say that there is no proof that Shakespeare wrote the 37 plays and 154 sonnets, but if not him, who? Anonymous, though containing aspects of fiction, explores the theory that Edward de Vere, … Read More “Anonomous-ly Shakespeare” »
Speeches by Pat Sernyak ’12 and Carly Ciccotti ’12
Amanda Molitor ’14 See, shoot, and send. This is the idea behind Episcopal Academy’s November art show and competition, Never Meant to Last, an exhibit composed solely of pictures taken on student cell phones. “You can take photographs instantaneously and send them half-way around the world in a matter of seconds. You have access to … Read More “EA’s Mobile Masterpieces” »
Designed by Adam Khalilula ’12
Gonzalo del Peon ’13 From New York’s Occupy Wall Street protests to London’s riots this summer, one of Episcopal’s own has been busy capturing change behind a camera lens, using candid street photography to trap the energy of a city in a single moment; that is, when he’s not teaching his students how … Read More “Artist “Snapshot”: Charles Collins” »
Once upon a time, a group of pilgrims, gaily clad in black and white Puritanical garb, gathered around a feast to celebrate their arrival to the New World with a robust crowd of half-dressed, paint-smeared Native Americans. Disease, starvation and the long winter ahead of them were briefly ignored as all joined hands and counted … Read More “Thanksgiving: It’s about family, not the pilgrims” »
Field Hockey: Richie Palazzese ’14 Led by co-captains Weezie Chakejian ‘12 and Leslie MacManus ‘12, the field hockey team has had an unbelievable season thus far. Their most thrilling win came in overtime against their arch-rival, Notre Dame. This epic win has been retold everywhere, including in The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Delco Times. … Read More “EA Girls Sports Recap” »
Boys Waterpolo- Timmy Freese ’14 The boys’ water polo team has stayed tough after the loss of a strong senior class, with almost as many wins as losses this season. Last year, the team beat Haverford with a stunning 16-3 victory. This year’s senior captains, Jack Forgash ‘12 and Kyle Leidhesier ’12 are planning to … Read More “EA Boys Sports Recap” »
Cross Country: The Haverford School’s Cross-Country team is currently 1-4 going into Episcopal/Haverford Day. In their first appearance against Episcopal on September 13th, the Fords fell to the Churchmen 33-24. The September 13th race occurred on Episcopal’s cross country course, which will also be the location for the Episcopal/Haverford Day race. Football: The Haverford football … Read More “Haverford Sports Recaps” »