Nicholas Christos ’20 and Billy Stavropolous ’20: Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19): Aries is going to have an exciting year full of success. Whether it be in the classroom or on the fields Aries has a bright year ahead. Your classes may be tough but as the year progresses you will begin to see your true potential and do great. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20): Taurus has a fantastic year ahead. This year Taurus will excel on the field with speed and accuracy. However, Taurus may have minor trouble in the classroom but with persistence and focus,…
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Grace Reilly ’19: Golf has been a part of Marykate Chambers’ life for quite a while as she has played since she was nine years old. Now a junior in highschool, Chambers is almost finished her third season on the girl’s varsity golf team at Episcopal. As an experienced player, Chambers has played a vital role on the golf team this season. “She has a great disposition for golf: she combines a competitive spirit, a calm demeanor, and high level of focus. She enjoys the continuous challenge to improve her skills and lower her scores. In matches, her attention centers on…
Grace Reilly ’19: Golf has been a part of Marykate Chambers’ life for quite a while as she has played since she was nine years old. Now a junior in highschool, Chambers is almost finished her third season on the girl’s varsity golf team at Episcopal. As an experienced player, Chambers has played a vital role on the golf team this season. “She has a great disposition for golf: she combines a competitive spirit, a calm demeanor, and high level of focus. She enjoys the continuous challenge to improve her skills and lower her scores. In matches, her attention centers on…
Cassidy Sheppard ’18: This season senior captain Jake Martellucci ‘17 has proven that he is a key asset to the Episcopal Academy’s Boys Lacrosse Team’s offensive game. He has consistently contributed to the team by bringing his positive attitude and sharing his skills with others. Martellucci continues to lead the team with 17 goals and 11 assists so far this season. Throughout his years, he has constantly been a key player; however he always seems to put his team first and make sure everyone is working hard. He is a very vocal leader and constantly carries the team. Martellucci says, “All…
Katherine Beinkampen ’19: Two Episcopal Academy students, Eric Kim ‘18 and Elle Ruggerio ‘18, have recently become members of the 2017 World Junior Squash Team. This is a team comprised of the top twelve juniors (six boys and six girls) across the nation who will represent the USA in the World Junior Championships this summer against players from fourteen other countries. This year, the tournament will take place in Tauranga, New Zealand and attending teams are from Australia, Canada, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Kim explains that the team…
Katherine Beinkampen ’19: Two Episcopal Academy students, Eric Kim ‘18 and Elle Ruggerio ‘18, have recently become members of the 2017 World Junior Squash Team. This is a team comprised of the top twelve juniors (six boys and six girls) across the nation who will represent the USA in the World Junior Championships this summer against players from fourteen other countries. This year, the tournament will take place in Tauranga, New Zealand and attending teams are from Australia, Canada, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Kim explains that the team…
Lola Quigley ’20: While varsity athletes at Episcopal are typically in high school, in some cases, middle school students in eighth grade have the opportunity to participate in varsity athletics. Gina Buggy, Director of Athletics, referred to Gerald Henderson ‘06 when describing how to determine if the student is suited to play with the varsity team: “When G was in eighth grade, he could stand at the foul line, take two steps and dunk the ball. It seemed silly for him to be playing at the Middle School level.” Buggy elaborates on this saying, “[This situation] really depends on your school…
Olivia Cipperman ’19: Advice from experienced writers and submission opportunities at Episcopal can expand any student’s writing skill set. English and history classes allow for academic growth, while writing clubs and electives promote writing as a form of artistic expression. Episcopal also holds writing contests to get students involved, such as the Stephen Hopkins Kalbach Prize, and releases school publications, like Epolitan. Writing is a skill that applies to all fields, so many students may find these opportunities valuable. Audrey Lee ’17 says, “Writing blurs the line between academics and artwork. When you think of writing, you think of essays. Creative…
Elizabeth Palumbo ’19: Felicia Zhu ‘17 is May’s Artist of the Month. Zhu is an accomplished musician, playing both piano and cello. She began playing piano when she was seven years old, and she feels that music is a method of expression. “I really like piano because it is an outlet for emotions and also a connection to the past,” says Zhu. “You can feel the different European cultures throughout the decades through the different music styles.” Felicia especially likes the Romantic Period of the mid to late nineteenth century and the Hungarian composer, Franz Liszt. Zhu plays cello in The…
Amy Chen ’19: The Episcopal Academy recently received 11 Cappie nominations for its Fall Production Peter and the Starcatcher. The play, which is a prequel to the famous Peter Pan, revolves around Peter Pan and Molly Aster as they discover the power of a mysterious substance called starstuff. Peter Pan and his fellow orphans, the Lost Boys, are aboard a ship which is transporting a trunk containing the “greatest treasure on earth,” a treasure believed to be gold or jewels. Pursued by the Black Stache and his fellow pirates, Molly and the orphans end up shipwrecked on Mollusk Island, where they…
Alyssa Sheffy ’19, Drew Landaiche ’19: Chicago, performed at EA in April, left audiences in awe. Helena Bryant ‘17 and Brynn Doyle ‘18 starred in the musical as the leading female roles while Greg Smith ‘17 and Ryan Schiller ‘17 played the musical’s leading male roles. The musical, which is set in 1920s Chicago, follows the story of Velma Kelly (Helena Bryant ‘17) and Roxie Hart (Brynn Doyle ‘18), two murderers locked up with dreams of making it big on stage. Their only hopes of being set free depend on the help of prison warden “Mama” Morton (Anaya Cherry ‘18) and…
Netflix’s newest original series, 13 Reasons Why, has sparked a long overdue discussion amongst teenagers, schools, and adults. The series, based on the book by Jay Asher of the same the title, is split into thirteen episodes that list the reasons for the protagonist’s, Hannah Baker, suicide. Before killing herself, Hannah leaves tapes for people whom she believes played a role in her death. The show delves into issues of rumours, bullying, and sexual assault. “It shows the growth and development of teenagers, morally, mentally, and socially,” says school nurse Anne Ravreby. What is most striking about the show, however,…
Jillian Rotman ’18: With prom quickly approaching in June, students on campus are buzzing with constant, elaborate “promposals.” These public displays, often involving flowers, clever signs, and even stuffed animals have become a trend in high schools all around the country. On the surface, these proposals may seem harmless, but they have the potential to disrupt the school environment, pressure the members of the student body, and turn into a competition for the best dates and execution of the proposal. It is easy to understand why promposals are such a common occurrence. With technology all around us, promposals are quickly and…
Cheryl Grey Mitchell, Independent: Washington DC, along with hundreds of cities worldwide, saw three protest marches in the four months following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President: the Women’s March, March for Science, and People’s Climate March. These marches were in response to what many, including me, believe are drastic rollbacks of progress that has been made regarding environmental protection, women’s rights, and in defense of “…science that upholds the common good…”1 Because this editorial is intended to be an explanation of Democratic and Independent alarm regarding President Trump, I am choosing to skip over his lack of gender and…
Anjali Bose ’20: With many conflicting opinions regarding this past year of student council, it is clear that they have had both triumphs and disappointments. However, next year’s president, Neha Mukherjee, is ready and excited to make next year entertaining, interesting, and unique as she takes on the important position of Student Council President. Although student council is already very organized and skilled at what they do, there are clearly some aspects that need additional assistance. Neha, along with the entire council of next year, is ready to listen to and serve the student body to ensure the greatest amount of…
Pia Singh ’19, Amanda Turner ’19: The Sweet Sixteen is a tradition that has persisted since the mid 20th century and embodies the idea of “coming of age”, but the popularity of this long lasting tradition may be on the decline. Dr. Everett Dulit, director of adolescent psychiatry at New York Hospital, wrote in a New York Times article, “Sweet Sixteen: A Rite that Persists,” that “The Sweet Sixteen is essentially a social ritual. Unlike a bar mitzvah, for example, which derives from primitive rites de passage in that it marks the onset of puberty, the Sweet Sixteen is primarily social…
Kevin Sporici ’20, Anna Lee ’20, Pia Singh ’19, Raunaq Singh ’20: One’s personal measurement of success can often be found by helping others reach their own success. Whether it is donating, actively contributing to a cause, or simply raising awareness, each member of the EA community has been exposed to new environments and has seen privledge through a different lense. Many Episcopal students are taking active measures to help the less fortunate and make a change. One person in particular who has stood out in her efforts of truly making a difference in our world is Amalie Hipp ’18. Amalie’s goal is to…
Kevin Sporici ’20, Anna Lee ’20, Pia Singh ’19, Raunaq Singh ’20: One’s personal measurement of success can often be found by helping others reach their own success. Whether it is donating, actively contributing to a cause, or simply raising awareness, each member of the EA community has been exposed to new environments and has seen privledge through a different lense. Many Episcopal students are taking active measures to help the less fortunate and make a change. One person in particular who has stood out in her efforts of truly making a difference in our world is Amalie Hipp ’18. Amalie’s goal is to…
Chris Bassett ’18: Emmanuel Macron has been elected French President over Marine Le Pen after winning 66% of votes. According to CNN, Macron’s election shows a clear rejection of France’s mainstream parties, especially since Macron, a centrist independent, was not affiliated with a traditional political party nor did he have any prior governing experience. Macron seeks to unite a divided country unhappy with past leadership. Macron’s foremost task as French President is to define his party “La République en Marche!” for voters before the first round of legislative elections. Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey, the leading official in…
Jonathan Huang ’19, Nishant Thangada ’19, James Tang ’18: Upper School Form Dean Mike Letts is set to take over as interim Head of Upper School. Over the course of his 13 years at EA, Letts has served as Form Dean as well English teacher, soccer coach, and Communications Director. Letts explains, “My interest is truly strictly to just sort of help you guys, help the Upper School, to get us through this new schedule, and some other things, maybe a bit more minor. The schedule thing is a big deal. And my experience over my last couple years and with the schedule…