Alex Burman ’16, Meghan Manley ’16: Hard working is one of many traits that Julia Hondros ’16 embodies. A starter for EA’s Girl’s Lacrosse team, Julia Hondros ’16 continues to prove herself as a valuable asset to the team, on and off the field. Perfectly exemplifying the “EA Athlete”, Julia Hondros ’16 leads through hard work, leadership, and respect. Coach Josie Ferri, Head lacrosse coach for EA Girl’s Lacrosse, looks back on Week 1 of last year’s lacrosse season, “Our team slogan last year was “ALL IN” and we gave out bracelets weekly to players who the coaches thought demonstrated…
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Francis Lee ’16, Cole Testaiuti ’16: On the lacrosse field it takes a vast array of leadership qualities to stand out in such a way that the athlete of the month, Matt Blommer ‘16, continuously does. Standing at six feet four inches, he is the perfect size to be a top notch defender, but it is more than his physical capability that helps him to succeed. Last year, Blommer was thrown into a serious starting position as a sophomore. Blommer said, “The 2014 season was important to my development. I had to work even harder to fit the spot.” Blommer…
Chris Redden ’15: This winter has been a mixture of extreme cold and intermittent snowstorms with no signs of relief. Since most winter sports like basketball, wrestling, and swimming are mainly indoors, the weather only led to a few practice cancellations. However, with the school year quickly picking up pace, we are already in March and spring sports are beginning to get started on their respective seasons. There is still one major problem that is being left over from what has been a freezing winter so far, and that is the ice. The icy conditions have caused us to all…
Chris Redden ’15: This winter has been a mixture of extreme cold and intermittent snowstorms with no signs of relief. Since most winter sports like basketball, wrestling, and swimming are mainly indoors, the weather only led to a few practice cancellations. However, with the school year quickly picking up pace, we are already in March and spring sports are beginning to get started on their respective seasons. There is still one major problem that is being left over from what has been a freezing winter so far, and that is the ice. The icy conditions have caused us to all…
Alex Burman ’16, Cole Testaiuti ‘ 16: As the winter comes to a close and spring sports begin, Scholium wants to highlight a few athletes to watch out for. Although our teams are packed with talented participants, these student-athletes have been standouts in previous seasons, and we would like to recognize them as Scholium’s “Pre-Season All Episcopal” this year. They are recognized as leaders of their teams and key contributers in years past. These athletes live by the stripes on and off the field, which is a key asset to being a role model for their teammates. Keep a close…
Alexis Reape ’16: The recent growth of online streaming has led to a struggle between traditional cable companies and online businesses such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant Video, which offer instant access to television shows and movies that are high in demand. The changing landscape of how people access entertainment has affected students and teachers alike. “I like it better when it’s streamed, like on Netflix, because it’s so much more convenient,” said Nina Pagano ’16. “You can watch 20 episodes in a row and cut out the commercial breaks and you can watch anywhere or everywhere.” Like Pagano,…
Alexis Reape ’16: The recent growth of online streaming has led to a struggle between traditional cable companies and online businesses such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant Video, which offer instant access to television shows and movies that are high in demand. The changing landscape of how people access entertainment has affected students and teachers alike. “I like it better when it’s streamed, like on Netflix, because it’s so much more convenient,” said Nina Pagano ’16. “You can watch 20 episodes in a row and cut out the commercial breaks and you can watch anywhere or everywhere.” Like Pagano,…
Jessica Brady ’18: The Episcopal Academy’s production of The Sound of Music will delightfully charm EA community members and fans of the beloved musical in late April. Like past EA musical and theatre productions, the combined efforts of the actors, the tech team, and the directors play a significant role in the musical’s success. “Doing the musical is about seventy percent of my job. We have to worry about production and work with Kelly Bertucci to design and build a set. We have a costume designer and students who are working tech and they build and gather props,” explained Dan…
Maddie Hughes ’16: Music of the Month: With spring promptly arriving at our doorsteps, it is time to get out of our winter slump and listen to some more upbeat music that suits the energy of the spring season. Indie bands such as WALK THE MOON or Bastille are sure to lift spirits out of the wintry dreariness and gear them towards a fun spring and the summer concert season. If you‘re coming up with a spring playlist, make sure to include songs such as Paris by Magic Man, Midnight Kiss by Propellers, and the remix of Lorde’s song Tennis…
Maddie Hughes ’16: Music of the Month: With spring promptly arriving at our doorsteps, it is time to get out of our winter slump and listen to some more upbeat music that suits the energy of the spring season. Indie bands such as WALK THE MOON or Bastille are sure to lift spirits out of the wintry dreariness and gear them towards a fun spring and the summer concert season. If you‘re coming up with a spring playlist, make sure to include songs such as Paris by Magic Man, Midnight Kiss by Propellers, and the remix of Lorde’s song Tennis…
Brian Seam ’16: While most of the Episcopal Academy’s athletes were having a relaxing down week after the end of the winter sports season, the EA Dance team was busy preparing for the dance concert that took place in the Mainstage Theater on Friday, February 20th. The event showcased the effort that came from three months of student focus and hard work. “I was very happy with it. I thought the concert itself went very smoothly, the transitions were nice and quick, and we had a really great turn out for the audience,” said Cara Lavallee, Upper and Middle School…
Many of our school’s activities seem to be experiencing a steady decline of student interest. Whether these activities are clubs, school dances, or otherwise, general enthusiasm for school activities appears to be down. We admit that we don’t have the hard numbers to back up this claim, but no doubt club leaders, chaperones, and even some teachers would attest to the fact that kids just don’t seem to care anymore. For example, World Affairs Club, once a fairly popular club, now has meetings with rarely more than six students. Pop Culture Club, which also started out with a reasonably strong…
Many of our school’s activities seem to be experiencing a steady decline of student interest. Whether these activities are clubs, school dances, or otherwise, general enthusiasm for school activities appears to be down. We admit that we don’t have the hard numbers to back up this claim, but no doubt club leaders, chaperones, and even some teachers would attest to the fact that kids just don’t seem to care anymore. For example, World Affairs Club, once a fairly popular club, now has meetings with rarely more than six students. Pop Culture Club, which also started out with a reasonably strong…
Max Guo ’17, Sonam Saxena ’17, Thomas Woodville ’17: The practice of cutting student-athletes from certain sports is a controversial topic around Episcopal. Some believe it is not fair or even right to cut students from the sport that they have demonstrated some sort of interest in, but many fail to realize the benefits that cutting brings to the team in the future. Tina Rix, Episcopal Girls Varsity Head Coach and co-Director of Squash, explains, “Cutting these players from the teams builds a stronger team in the long run. It really benefits those kids who work hard and make the…
Max Guo ’17, Sonam Saxena ’17, Thomas Woodville ’17: The practice of cutting student-athletes from certain sports is a controversial topic around Episcopal. Some believe it is not fair or even right to cut students from the sport that they have demonstrated some sort of interest in, but many fail to realize the benefits that cutting brings to the team in the future. Tina Rix, Episcopal Girls Varsity Head Coach and co-Director of Squash, explains, “Cutting these players from the teams builds a stronger team in the long run. It really benefits those kids who work hard and make the…
Nadiyah Browning ’16: The often dreaded graduation requirement of two religion credits has caused many to feel limited in their course options and some to question the reason for having them. As the school name suggests, the Episcopal Academy has placed great value on religion and faith. That emphasis has not been missed as the breath-taking 15,000 square foot chapel is effectively placed in the center of our campus and spirituality is promoted through Chapel every other day. Unfortunately, the emphasis on faith has become a burden to students wishing for more flexibility and individuality in their schedules. This is…
Nadiyah Browning ’16: The often dreaded graduation requirement of two religion credits has caused many to feel limited in their course options and some to question the reason for having them. As the school name suggests, the Episcopal Academy has placed great value on religion and faith. That emphasis has not been missed as the breath-taking 15,000 square foot chapel is effectively placed in the center of our campus and spirituality is promoted through Chapel every other day. Unfortunately, the emphasis on faith has become a burden to students wishing for more flexibility and individuality in their schedules. This is…
Emily Beinkampen ’17: With exams rapidly approaching as May comes closer and closer, EA students must start thinking about how to prepare for their final assessments. Scholium caught up with students from each grade to gain their different perspectives on what is known as “Spring Cramming.” As a freshman, Molly Giles ’18 explained her concerns of, “Not knowing what to expect, and not knowing what to study.” This will be the freshman class’s first year of exams in high school, but Giles shared some tips on how she will tackle the new challenge. “In preparing for finals I will most…
Phoebe Christos ’18, Abigail Hogan ’18: When it comes time for research projects, one of the most accessible resources is typically forgotten: the Roger Annenberg Library and its staff. Even before a research topic is introduced to the class, an incredible amount of effort is put in behind the scenes by the librarians. “Before the assignment topic is given to the students, I talk to the teacher and make sure that the library has the correct resources to support it,” said Jen Phiambolis, EA Librarian for grades 8-10. Linda Smith, Middle School Librarian, agreed on the importance of resource availability. …