Julia Memmo ’22 “Radium Girls” was announced by the Domino Club to be the Fall Play for the 2021-2022 school year. Based on a true story, the play follows a group of female workers whose jobs are painting the dials of clocks in a factory. After unsanitary working conditions involving the consumption of radium, many of the lead characters become sick and file a lawsuit. Due to remaining COVID protocols, the play will adapt to fit the restrictions and as a result, it will look different than a typical performance. Dan Clay, the Upper and Middle School Theatre and Dance…
Author: TECHALERT
Sarah Memmo ‘24 Singing in chapel is back for the 2021-2022 school year, after the elimination of certain COVID-19 regulations. Community members are adapting to this change, since last year only solo artists were permitted to perform. At the beginning of last school year, stricter restrictions prohibited group singing. Music Department Chair Jim Erwin explains, “this year we were able to revive singing and instrumental playing indoors as long as new COVID-19 guidelines were met meaning that students need to wear masks and be three feet apart.” Erwin believes,“Singing in chapel brings together so many different types of people in…
Rachel Letts ’22 Andy Li ‘22 is September’s Artist of the Month for his ongoing work in the practice of 2D Design. Li explains that his artistic interests root to his childhood as he has “been drawing ever since I was a kid. To me, it’s therapeutic. It’s one of the rare times that I can sit down and do something without distraction.” By following the work of Japanese architect Tadao Ando, Li was inspired to begin his own artistic journey. One of his most recent pieces, “Smoke” was featured in last year’s issue of Epolitan. Li says that “Smoke”…
Alex Gobran ’23 Caroline Sewell ’23 Underage drinking at the shore seemed in the minds of many to have been allowed to skyrocket this past summer, thanks to a novel New Jersey alcohol directive that enabled teens at the Jersey shore to experience more laxed patrolling from police officers. Jersey lawmakers intended for the directive to decrease the amount of kids in the justice system, as well as to limit unfair discrimination and harassment towards individuals of marginalized races. The restrictions on the police’s power have altered the consequences teens face for partaking in illegal or disruptive activities. However, the…
Alex Gobran ’23 Caroline Sewell ’23 Underage drinking at the shore seemed in the minds of many to have been allowed to skyrocket this past summer, thanks to a novel New Jersey alcohol directive that enabled teens at the Jersey shore to experience more laxed patrolling from police officers. Jersey lawmakers intended for the directive to decrease the amount of kids in the justice system, as well as to limit unfair discrimination and harassment towards individuals of marginalized races. The restrictions on the police’s power have altered the consequences teens face for partaking in illegal or disruptive activities. However, the…
Ashley Kim ’23 This month, EA held its annual Chapel service to memorialize the 20th anniversary of the devastating attacks of September 11th, 2001. The air was somber as the Upper and Middle School gathered to look back on one of the worst days in history. Thomas B. Locke, father of EA’s Head of School T.J. Locke, oversaw the 9/11 investigation as part of the FBI. In his moving speech, he emphasized the unity and resilience that 9/11 brought out in people around the nation. Giving insight into the historic day from a first hand perspective, he described how so…
Albright College 1 Bates College 1 Boston College 4 Boston University 6 Brown University 1 Carnegie Mellon University 1 Colby College 1 Colgate University 1 College of Charleston 2 College of the Holy Cross 1 Colorado College 1 Columbia University 2 Cornell University 1 Dickinson College 2 Drexel University 1 Duke University 2 Franklin and Marshall College 2 Furman University 1 George Washington University 3 Georgetown University 3 Gettysburg College 1 Hamilton College 1 Harvard University 1 Haverford College 1 Hofstra University 1 Howard University 1 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 Indiana University Bloomington 1 Johns Hopkins University 2 Lehigh…
Albright College 1 Bates College 1 Boston College 4 Boston University 6 Brown University 1 Carnegie Mellon University 1 Colby College 1 Colgate University 1 College of Charleston 2 College of the Holy Cross 1 Colorado College 1 Columbia University 2 Cornell University 1 Dickinson College 2 Drexel University 1 Duke University 2 Franklin and Marshall College 2 Furman University 1 George Washington University 3 Georgetown University 3 Gettysburg College 1 Hamilton College 1 Harvard University 1 Haverford College 1 Hofstra University 1 Howard University 1 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 Indiana University Bloomington 1 Johns Hopkins University 2 Lehigh…
Wendy Sun provides insight on Asian American stigma: inside and outside of the EA community In recognition of May being Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Scholium sat down for an interview with Wendy Sun, president of the Asian American Student Union, to discuss her experiences as an Asian American student. Q: How do you feel about the statistics surrounding the Asian-American population at Episcopal? I’m not surprised that the population is so small. When I first came here, I heard that it was 20ish percent, but it’s still rising so that is a good trend. I am not…
Were your College’s Sports teams/games an important factor in deciding where you would like to attend? Do you plan on watching your college’s sports teams and attending games? If playing on an official college team, do you believe EA sports have properly prepared you for college athletics? If you have consistently played the same sport(s) throughout childhood and high school, will you pursue the sport(s) in college in some form? How the class of 2021 is planning on staying active in college? Sports the Class of 2021 was Recruited for
Emily Staid ‘22 With the return to normalcy post-COVID-19 on the horizon, Episcopal’s Athletic Department is looking for the best ways to approach the upcoming fall sports season. The return to a time prior to COVID-19, with large student body gatherings, no mask mandates, and more out of conference games, is not certain. Episcopal, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has followed the guidance of the state and the CDC on how to best approach this academic and athletic school year. Using this guidance, they have mandated masks during sports, limited spectators, and restricted games to only in-conference matches. Though proper measures…
Emily Staid ‘22 With the return to normalcy post-COVID-19 on the horizon, Episcopal’s Athletic Department is looking for the best ways to approach the upcoming fall sports season. The return to a time prior to COVID-19, with large student body gatherings, no mask mandates, and more out of conference games, is not certain. Episcopal, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has followed the guidance of the state and the CDC on how to best approach this academic and athletic school year. Using this guidance, they have mandated masks during sports, limited spectators, and restricted games to only in-conference matches. Though proper measures…
Alexis Fuscaldo ‘22 Emma Tansky ‘21 has been playing softball ever since her parents first encouraged her to pick up a softball. Playing softball for almost ten years to this day, Emma Tansky values and cares for her teammates and always puts forth maximum effort in everything she does. She is a co-captain of the varsity team alongside Riley Hurda ‘21 this year, and has been a member of the team since freshman year. Hurda recalls Tansky’s first year playing for Episcopal saying, “Emma came in freshman year new to EA and immediately took the role as starting pitcher, which…
Aru Venugopalan ‘24 On-water accomplishments as a teammate and ergometer accomplishments individually highlight Arya Venugopalan ‘24 as a dedicated and hardworking rower. “I started rowing after I signed up for a learn-to-row camp in 6th grade with Mary Sarah Konopka, Head Coach of EA Crew Team, and Robert Maier, Assistant Coach of EA Crew Team.” explains Venugopalan, “I enjoyed being on the water so much that I decided to prioritize rowing over football and squash in High School.” Venugopalan has also been a part of the Fairmount Rowing Program every summer for the last four years. While being a part…
Aru Venugopalan ‘24 On-water accomplishments as a teammate and ergometer accomplishments individually highlight Arya Venugopalan ‘24 as a dedicated and hardworking rower. “I started rowing after I signed up for a learn-to-row camp in 6th grade with Mary Sarah Konopka, Head Coach of EA Crew Team, and Robert Maier, Assistant Coach of EA Crew Team.” explains Venugopalan, “I enjoyed being on the water so much that I decided to prioritize rowing over football and squash in High School.” Venugopalan has also been a part of the Fairmount Rowing Program every summer for the last four years. While being a part…
Amelia Cabral ‘22 | Emily Staid ‘22 Following the verification of the vaccine, a constant debate has ensued over whether private educational institutions should mandate vaccinations or allow students to have the freedom of choice. While adhering to CDC and state guidelines, the Episcopal Academy Administration has been searching endlessly for the best ways to approach this difficult decision. Currently, vaccines are available with no cost to all present in the U.S. over the age of 16. To facilitate this process, EA has partnered with Springfield Pharmacy to vaccinate eligible students and has received over 70 doses of the vaccine.…
Amelia Cabral ‘22 | Emily Staid ‘22 Following the verification of the vaccine, a constant debate has ensued over whether private educational institutions should mandate vaccinations or allow students to have the freedom of choice. While adhering to CDC and state guidelines, the Episcopal Academy Administration has been searching endlessly for the best ways to approach this difficult decision. Currently, vaccines are available with no cost to all present in the U.S. over the age of 16. To facilitate this process, EA has partnered with Springfield Pharmacy to vaccinate eligible students and has received over 70 doses of the vaccine.…
Kat Barber ‘23 The EA College Guidance Office strongly urges Upper School students to spend their summers productively, causing students to brainstorm the best ways to maximize their three months away from school. Cynthia Crum, Director of College Counseling, states, “Some students volunteer their time, some students take classes here at EA or at college campuses, some students work, some students participate in athletic activities… and sometimes they [will explore] some career interests.” Given the constant challenges of COVID-19, many summer programs have transitioned to online formats or considered cancellation. Mariana Ramirez, Associate Director of College Counseling, remarks, “Everything is…
Jack Crowley ‘24 | Gavin Schmidt ‘24 | Dylan Unruh ‘24 After the long process of outlining possible courses and presenting them to a committee, many new classes proposed by teachers were approved for the 2021-22 school year. As of now, these classes include Honors Philosophy, Honors American Political Thought, African American History, Psychology, Mobile App Design, Theater for Change, and Honors Woodworking Design and Fabrication II. The first step in getting a class approved is producing an outline and a list of budget costs and materials. Then, the faculty member proposing the course collaborates with their department head to…
Aaron Tang ‘24 COVID-19 vaccines are currently available for EA seniors and juniors and will soon be available to students ages 12 and up on campus. As of now, EA is not planning to require vaccines for the 2021-2022 school year. As of May 2nd, 58% of the seniors are entirely vaccinated or currently in the vaccination process, according to the EA Health Services department. EA hosted a Springfield Pharmacy vaccine clinic in the Field House on Monday, April 26th, which offered the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to 80 students. The pharmacy will be offering the second dose…