Jack Crowley ‘24 | Gavin Schmidt ‘24 Throughout the month of March, the EA Community Service Corps is holding Mutt Madness, an annual event that raises awareness and donations for the Providence Animal Center. This opportunity allows students to buy a NCAA bracket for the March Madness basketball tournament and have their proceeds go to a local animal shelter. Rebecca Brinks, EA Community Service Coordinator, explains, “This is the fifth year that we have done it. […] We started this because we wanted to help the Providence Animal Center, which focuses on rescuing animals and animal adoptions.” Students are encouraged…
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Gianna Cilluffo ‘22 Throughout the school year, the Creative Writing Club (CWC) has worked to intertwine creative writing with social commentary, giving students an opportunity to express themselves and their opinions. Club member Ava Hendrickson ‘22 explains, “We’ve spent time exploring various current topics through writing, such as COVID-19, politics, and social justice. By looking at these things through a creative lens, we’ve been able to explore our own thoughts more deeply.” On Wednesday, March 3, Jackson Bird spoke to both the CWC and Queer-Straight Alliance Clubs, talking about his journey as a transgender author. Bird was connected to Christopher…
Gianna Cilluffo ‘22 Throughout the school year, the Creative Writing Club (CWC) has worked to intertwine creative writing with social commentary, giving students an opportunity to express themselves and their opinions. Club member Ava Hendrickson ‘22 explains, “We’ve spent time exploring various current topics through writing, such as COVID-19, politics, and social justice. By looking at these things through a creative lens, we’ve been able to explore our own thoughts more deeply.” On Wednesday, March 3, Jackson Bird spoke to both the CWC and Queer-Straight Alliance Clubs, talking about his journey as a transgender author. Bird was connected to Christopher…
Ava Hendrickson ‘22 | Mia Cabral ‘22 In reaction to a chaotic and tumultuous year, Epolitan’s staff plans to embrace the pandemic, publishing a magazine that features works related to the events of 2020. Although the 2019-2020 Epolitan publication faced many setbacks, the staff was able to create a digital magazine to feature student artwork. This year, the staff hopes to produce a physical copy in addition to a digital copy. Editor in Chief, Kathleen Mark ‘21, discusses the creation of Epolitan, saying, “What we do is collect the pieces of literary works from either Creative Writing Club or that…
Ava Hendrickson ‘22 | Mia Cabral ‘22 In reaction to a chaotic and tumultuous year, Epolitan’s staff plans to embrace the pandemic, publishing a magazine that features works related to the events of 2020. Although the 2019-2020 Epolitan publication faced many setbacks, the staff was able to create a digital magazine to feature student artwork. This year, the staff hopes to produce a physical copy in addition to a digital copy. Editor in Chief, Kathleen Mark ‘21, discusses the creation of Epolitan, saying, “What we do is collect the pieces of literary works from either Creative Writing Club or that…
Lily Rosenberg ‘22 William Sargent ‘22 is February’s Artist of the Month for his prowess and dedication to visual art. Head of the Art Department and Sargent’s teacher, David Sigel, explains that “watching William work in the studio is inspiring. Time and patience seamlessly work together under his direction. William is deliberate, skilled, and dedicated in his pursuit to build a piece of art. You can’t help but be pulled into his scenes and constructed worlds.” Although Sargent works with many different types of art, he explains, “My favorite medium is painting because I feel that I am able to…
By Fiona Riley’22 In response to COVID-19 restrictions, members of the art department began exploring ways to adjust the platform given to students to share their various talents. Without beloved Open Mic Nights, large dance performances, or talent shows, faculty members honed in on performing arts as a whole and decided to create a special online channel for students to display their pieces. Daniel Clay, Upper School theatre teacher, explains that the new EA Performing Arts Channel is modeled after a channel that Mr. Erwin already had in place for his musical groups to be able to do some kind…
Ronak Nagar ‘24 The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified stress in youth populations, especially in terms of learning and school. The circumstances of the past year have also led scientists and psychologists to analyze mental health in teen and adult populations; some sources indicate mental health has decreased, while others believe the opposite. Dr. Lily Hall, an EA Upper School psychologist, states that teen mental health “has gotten worse because this is a totally different time and it has been an adjustment.” However, Hall and Father Timothy Gavin, Head Chaplain, do not believe that the restrictions presented by the pandemic constrict…
Mahliat Tamrat ‘23 EA’s administration faced a daunting decision regarding EA’s opening policies for the 2020-2021 school year that left the student body wondering whether they would be hybrid, virtual, or in-person. Gaeli Keffer-Scharpf ’23 recalls, “I remember it was really nerve-wracking because a lot of us had been cooped up in our houses all summer and wondered whether or not we were going to see our friends again.” Episcopal announced the virtual start on August 17, 2020, and shifted to an on-campus plan paired with the virtual opt-out option on September 14, 2020. A large portion of the student…
Colin Schlitt ‘24 Brendan Schlitt ‘24 Aru Venugopalan ‘24 EA’s journey towards inclusivity took a big step in 1974 when EA admitted its first female students into formal education at the Devon campus. This change came almost 200 years after the 1785 founding of the school. Each year after that, every incoming class admitted female students, making the entire school coeducational by 1984. Kimberley Farrell ‘84 joined the EA community in its second year of co-ed learning, which was also the first year her father was named Head of School. At the time, there were two Episcopal campuses, Devon and…
Clare Collins ‘23 Alexandra Gobran ‘23 It takes more than just players and coaches to transform a team into an athletic force. Behind the scenes of practices and competitions, Episcopal faculty are vital to the successful dynamic of EA sports. This year, the athletic department welcomed three new faculty members: VJ Crouse, Katie Duffie, and Maura Waldron. Although their first year at EA may look different than most, they are focusing on improving the health and fitness of the student body. VJ Crouse joins EA as a new athletic trainer. After graduating from North Penn High School and growing up…
Celia Gallager ’21 Ella Sundstrom ’21 As illustrated through her 27 broken records, numerous awards, and seven years of participating in the Junior Olympics, Laurielle Kelly Feuzeu Mekoue ‘22 is a talented and dedicated swimmer. Mekoue’s coaches and teammates applaud her hard work and modesty that is evident in every meet and practice. Mekoue began her swimming career 13 years ago at the age of three on the Garrett Road YMCA team. She explains, “I had practices on Tuesdays, which is how I first got my water time.” Now, other than her participation on the Episcopal swim team in the…
Emily Staid ‘22 Concluding his fifth year on the Episcopal Academy varsity ice hockey team as co-captain, Bradley French ’21 has shown perseverance and poise throughout his EA hockey career. Though COVID-19 cut down the ice hockey season to a mere two games, French’s resilience and determination both on and off the ice allowed him to showcase himself as an offensive powerhouse. A key scorer for the team, French has earned respect from both his coaches and teammates through his skillful play in the hockey program and devotion to the sport. Family has consistently been a key factor in French’s…
Emily Staid ‘22 Concluding his fifth year on the Episcopal Academy varsity ice hockey team as co-captain, Bradley French ’21 has shown perseverance and poise throughout his EA hockey career. Though COVID-19 cut down the ice hockey season to a mere two games, French’s resilience and determination both on and off the ice allowed him to showcase himself as an offensive powerhouse. A key scorer for the team, French has earned respect from both his coaches and teammates through his skillful play in the hockey program and devotion to the sport. Family has consistently been a key factor in French’s…
John Bishop ‘22 Sports reporting is a career many students might think they can not pursue until college. Myles Davis ‘22 knows better! Passionate about sports reporting and marketing, Davis has already begun chasing this dream and has met several famous, talented athletes and visited interesting athletic events. Extremely knowledgeable about the sports world, Davis puts in the time and effort to explore the sports reporting business. Regarding his beginnings in the field, Davis states, “Since I was young, I’ve always been interested in sports. As I grew up, I realized that I could have a job in sports reporting…
Anika Agarwal ‘23 Caroline Sewell ‘23 As a child, the most exciting thing to wake up to is the ground covered in fluffy white snow. Days spent making snowmen, sledding, drinking hot chocolate, and taking a break from school work have been a longstanding tradition in climates where the temperature drops below freezing. However, with the implementation of remote learning, snow days are ceasing to exist, instead replaced with “virtual” snow days. The school seems to think this is good for our education but they are wrong. Virtual snow days are ineffective due to logistical issues like power outages, inconvenient…
Anika Agarwal ‘23 Caroline Sewell ‘23 As a child, the most exciting thing to wake up to is the ground covered in fluffy white snow. Days spent making snowmen, sledding, drinking hot chocolate, and taking a break from school work have been a longstanding tradition in climates where the temperature drops below freezing. However, with the implementation of remote learning, snow days are ceasing to exist, instead replaced with “virtual” snow days. The school seems to think this is good for our education but they are wrong. Virtual snow days are ineffective due to logistical issues like power outages, inconvenient…
Gianna Trala ‘23Clare Collins ‘23 The recent GameStop scandal, which flooded social media outlets and news sources with information about the economy, left students very confused. However, these headlines left many people, specifically students, confused. What are hedge funds? What is a short? What even is the stock market? The GameStop crisis is just one reason that EA should have units in financial literacy beginning in Lower School to ensure that students are educated in making responsible, smart monetary decisions and are informed about global and national economic events. Schools tend to skip over basic, yet crucial life skills, such…
Madi Belo ‘21 Here are some things you’ll hear if you venture past the choir room during C Block: boisterous laughter, rhythmic bouts of enthusiastic clapping (more formally known as sight reading), exceptionally put together virtual choir videos created by the dedicated Mr. Jim Erwin that have replaced our seasonal concerts, and most recently, the glorious sounds of inhibitions melting away with Just Dance 4. One thing you will not hear is live singing. This may or may not come as a shock to the broader EA community, but as a part of our health protocols, indoor group singing has…
Staff Editorial Student feedback on teachers is an integral aspect of improving teaching quality and classroom environments, and EA should not only collect it more often, but must resume collecting it in the first place. Through initiatives such as the Center for Teaching and Learning, D’Ambrosio Fellowship and other professional development programs, EA clearly demonstrated its commitment to bettering the quality of its teachers. However, as an institution, it is neglecting the voice of the consumers of this professional development: the students. Jeffrey Rubel, a new science teacher this year, who frequently sends out his own surveys to his students…