Dhilan Lavu ‘21, Peter Woodville ‘21: EA is considering changing to an “all in” pre-paid lunch system, which would be a massive departure from the item by item payment we have now. Paul Sanders, EA’s Assistant Head of School gave an in depth explanation of what an “all in” system entails. “At the beginning of the year families pay for lunch. Students, and teachers too, can just go in, take what they like, eat what they like, clean up and leave,” he says. However, Sanders stressed that EA is only looking into this radical change and it may not be…
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Krissie Esselfie ‘21, Avani Narula ‘21, Morgan Bramwell ‘21: The newly founded Lilley Fellowship will allow Episcopal students to expand both their academic interests and JTerm experiences by conducting additional, extensive research over the course of several months. Beginning this spring semester, “the new Lilley Fellowship offers students additional opportunities to further their interests and passions,” says Head of Upper School, Michael Letts. William Lilley, a graduate of the class of 1955, first got the idea for the Lilley Fellowship about two summers ago when he decided to visit the new Newtown Square campus for the first time. “While at…
Annie Rau ‘19: The search for a permanent Head of Upper School has recently resumed after the appointment of Interim Head Mike Letts. The decision to have an Interim Head was made in order to ensure that the search process for our next Head of Upper School is as thorough as possible. Head of School T.J. Locke clarifies the details of this search, “This search is a little different in that we did a lot of searching when we were looking for someone to fill the position for the interim. And so, I’ve been doing a lot of that since…
Phoebe Barr ‘19: College student deaths have made headlines in Philadelphia in the past six months. Cariann Hithon, Richard Dalcourt, and Jenna Burleigh all attended Temple University; Henry Rogers, Brett Cooper, and Nicholas Moya were students of the University of Pennsylvania. The causes of their deaths were varied; however, people throughout the community are reacting to the tragedies, and Penn and Temple are taking measures to see how they can comfort those affected. According to various news sources, Cariann Hithon was 22 years old; she was in Florida on Sunday, October 8th, when she was shot by police. At the…
Billy Hoy ‘18, James Tang ‘18: The Thunderdome Facebook group, EA’s student section line of communication, was recently hacked by several members of The Haverford School. These “young men” of Haverford’s so called “Gentleman’s Club” posted offensive messages and sparked heated debates—although mostly amongst themselves—as they reiterated more than a century’s worth of competition and signaled the beginning of the heavily anticipated annual rivalry. For those who are unaware, the name “Thunderdome” signifies the collective athletic fanbase of Episcopal Academy students. Its purpose is to support and strengthen the performance of all EA sports teams, particularly during the heated EA/Haverford/AIS…
Gathered by Nicholas Christos ‘20, Raegan Martin ‘20, Louisa Baxter ‘20, Grace Haupt ‘20, Asha Murray ‘20, Trisha Tsundupalli ‘21: a. name, b. department, c. education, d. college activities, e. hobby, f. favorite television show, g. favorite book a. Jennifer Jones, b. Science, c. Villanova University, University of Delaware, d. Club basketball, e. taking care of three children (pregnant with her 4th) and running half marathons, f. This is Us, g. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot a. John Binstock, b. Art, c. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Naval Postgardute School, d. Woodworking, e.…
Gathered by Nicholas Christos ‘20, Raegan Martin ‘20, Louisa Baxter ‘20, Grace Haupt ‘20, Asha Murray ‘20, Trisha Tsundupalli ‘21: a. name, b. department, c. education, d. college activities, e. hobby, f. favorite television show, g. favorite book a. Jennifer Jones, b. Science, c. Villanova University, University of Delaware, d. Club basketball, e. taking care of three children (pregnant with her 4th) and running half marathons, f. This is Us, g. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot a. John Binstock, b. Art, c. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Naval Postgardute School, d. Woodworking, e.…
Lola Quigley ’20, Raina Kuzemka ’20, Devon Whitaker ’20: Mark Washington, Episcopal Academy Class of 2014, recently decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, taking his baseball career to the next level. Washington began his baseball career when he was four, playing Tee-Ball for the Chichester Baseball League. The father of Anthony Feliziani ‘14 taught Washington the basics of baseball, such as the rules of the game, while Washington’s father helped him with the rest. Ever since his childhood, Washington’s idols have been Dontrelle Willis and Pedro Martinez. Some of his favorite moments were spent playing for the Brandywine Youth…
Billy Hoy ‘18, Nate Hunter ‘19, Kevin Foster ‘18: The Bike Polo program at EA, led by Perry Zanki, Upper School science teacher, was cut after a slow start to the season due to minimal numbers. Consequently, students were not allowed to replace fitness with bike polo. Bike polo is a version of traditional Bicycle Polo where teams ride bikes and hit a small ball into a goal using a mallet. It is played in the outdoor basketball court next to the Athletic Center. In the past, bike polo was an intramural option for students who were interested in playing with Zanki. It…
Elizabeth Palumbo ‘19, Josephine Buccini ‘21: September’s Artist of the Month is Alexandra Peyton ‘18, who has worked with multiple mediums at the Episcopal Academy. Peyton has taken art classes at Episcopal since Middle School, and art has always been her favorite subject of the day. Currently, she is enrolled in Honors 2D and Honors 3D Design. She says, “I really love art. I can’t see myself without it.” One of her most memorable experiences with art was when she created a self-portrait in 2D Design. She recalls, “That was a big moment where I actually started liking drawing. I started liking…
Elizabeth Palumbo ‘19, Josephine Buccini ‘21: September’s Artist of the Month is Alexandra Peyton ‘18, who has worked with multiple mediums at the Episcopal Academy. Peyton has taken art classes at Episcopal since Middle School, and art has always been her favorite subject of the day. Currently, she is enrolled in Honors 2D and Honors 3D Design. She says, “I really love art. I can’t see myself without it.” One of her most memorable experiences with art was when she created a self-portrait in 2D Design. She recalls, “That was a big moment where I actually started liking drawing. I started liking…
Mary Cipperman ‘21, Michael Bai ‘20: On November 2-4, 2017, the Upper School Theater Department at the Episcopal Academy will perform Inherit the Wind. Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s 1955 play tells a fictionalized version of the 1925 Scopes Trial and the ensuing debate between creationism and evolutionism. Inherit the Wind criticizes the political and social tensions of the Red Scare Era, which are not unlike today’s politically charged environment. One way in which the play reflects certain contemporary issues is through its characters’ viewpoints. The characters in Inherit the Wind cannot see the perspectives of their adversaries, and they sometimes…
Molly Limaye ’21, Madison Hanssens ’21, Kristen Weil ’21: Aurora Vesper Day, a tradition of 8 years in the upper school, was cancelled this year due to rain.Many faculty members and students, especially seniors, want it to be rescheduled. On Aurora Vesper Day, the school is divided into two teams: Aurora and Vesper. Both teams compete in numerous fun activities to score points, and the team with the most total points in the end wins. The action-packed afternoon includes many activities such as “Knockout,” “Lava Crossing,” “Pictionary,” and the all time favorite, “Tug of War.” AV Day is considered by many to be…
Episcopal Academy Staff: In light of the new schedule, students have been given large periods of free time and have been excused from lunch duty with the hopes that they would be responsible enough to clean up their own messes. For this trust, we are thankful. Too often teenagers are stuck in situations where they are expected to behave like adults, yet are still treated like children. This inconsistent treatment from parents, teachers, other adult figures, and even the law ultimately inhibits adolescents’ ability to smoothly develop into functional, responsible adults, and contributes to the angst and defiance that is…
Simon Smerconish ’19: Behind the fortified stone exterior on Marshall Street, tucked away behind the unassuming facade of an old bank, lies both a place of refuge and hope for the impoverished families of the Norristown area. La Accion Comunal Latinoamericana de Montgomery County or as Episcopal students know it, ACLAMO, coordinates and provides the surrounding community with a wide-range of vital services ranging from afterschool programs to immigration consultations and adult literacy classes. But the good works of ACLAMO extend far beyond Norristown, all the way to the Episcopal campus in Newtown Square where it rewards student volunteers willing to…
Simon Smerconish ’19: Behind the fortified stone exterior on Marshall Street, tucked away behind the unassuming facade of an old bank, lies both a place of refuge and hope for the impoverished families of the Norristown area. La Accion Comunal Latinoamericana de Montgomery County or as Episcopal students know it, ACLAMO, coordinates and provides the surrounding community with a wide-range of vital services ranging from afterschool programs to immigration consultations and adult literacy classes. But the good works of ACLAMO extend far beyond Norristown, all the way to the Episcopal campus in Newtown Square where it rewards student volunteers willing to…
Molly Limaye ’21, Madison Hanssens ’21, Kristen Weil ’21: Many students were outraged to hear that during spirit week, “Groutfit Day” will replace the lounge theme dress up day. The idea of “Groutfit Day” was that each grade would wear a different color, but only that one color. Students have expressed their concern that “Groutfit Day” would take away their creativity and self expression. Jalin Meacham ‘19 commented, “I would rather have lounge theme because it gives you the opportunity to express yourself in that theme and you can really go all out with the lounge theme .” Seniors want to keep the lounge…
Pia Singh ‘19, Hannah Pang ‘19: Q: Where did you grow up? A: “North Philadelphia” Q: When did you start working with EA? A: “I started working with EA eight years past when it [the new campus] first opened up and it was being built.” Q: What makes this campus so supportive? A: “It’s the people, the unity, the understanding. There’s respect, concern, and people care about each other. I’ve never seen a negative incident as far as fighting or words that were not supposed to have been said. I think students respect each other and are completely different from other…
Anna Lee ‘20, Amanda Jones ‘20: Many Episcopal Academy students spent their summer down at the beach, playing sports or traveling the world, but two juniors, Minjee Cho ‘19 and Bella Calastri ‘19, spent their summer interning at two top area hospitals. Cho spent the summer working at the Einstein Medical Center in Elkins Park and Montgomery. Cho explained that she got involved with Einstein Medical Centers because she was “already volunteering at Montgomery and doing little concerts and stuff for patients and I heard about the medical internship and I was very interested.” Cho said that she “always wanted to become…