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Grace Holland ’25 The SS United States, an iconic landmark of American history, that has been stationed in Philadelphia since 1996, will soon be towed down the Atlantic coast and sunk to become the largest artificial coral reef. Often referred to as America’s Flagship, the ship has a storied history. Launched in 1952, it became … Read More “Iconic SS United States to become artificial reef” »
Grace Van der Waag ’26, Audrey Manion ’26 Energetic, speedy, and bubbly, Senior soccer star Maya Bright is an example of stellar leadership, determination, and grit. Kicking off her career at just four years old, her father enrolled her in the Lower Merion Soccer Club. Thirteen years later, Bright has become a crucial asset to … Read More “Episcopal Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Maya Bright ’25” »
Lance Bowman ’26, Lucas van Binsbergen ’27 Hardworking, dedicated, and optimistic, Eli Engelman ‘24 is acclaimed for his endurance and his determination both on and off the track and course. Co-captain of the Boys’ Cross Country and Track teams, Eli leads by example: he is determined, and motivated, as seen through his academic rigor and … Read More “Episcopal Boys’ Athlete of the Month: Eli Engelman ’25” »
Max Godshall ’26, Grace Schoenstein ’26 The annual Powderpuff football game, a cherished tradition in many high schools across the country, is much more than just a competition. It’s an event where girls trade their usual roles as football spectators for a chance to show off their athleticism and competitive spirit. While it follows the … Read More “2024 Powerpuff Preview: What to Expect” »
Lilian Wang ’26, Vivian Cook ’27 Reverend Michael Palmisano, better known as Rev. P around campus, serves as an extremely valuable member of the EA community. Currently, he is our Middle School chaplain and one of the boys’ cross-country coaches. It is at cross-country practice every day where Rev. P can not only coach but … Read More “Faculty Spotlight: Reverend Michael Palmisano” »
Lilian Wang ’26, Vivian Cook ’27 Reverend Michael Palmisano, better known as Rev. P around campus, serves as an extremely valuable member of the EA community. Currently, he is our Middle School chaplain and one of the boys’ cross-country coaches. It is at cross-country practice every day where Rev. P can not only coach but … Read More “Faculty Spotlight: Reverend Michael Palmisano” »
Julia Griffin ’28 Since October 7, 2023, when Hamas, a militant Palestinian group, launched a terrorist attack on Israel that killed over 1,200 people, a bitter war has developed around the region. In recent weeks, the ongoing war has grown even more severe and has reached regions past where the initial fighting took place, like … Read More “Tensions Continue to Rise in the Middle East” »
From the classrooms to fields, EA’s campus is spectacular; some community members even consider it nicer than a typical college campus. While space may not seem to be an issue on EA’s 123 acre campus, spaces from classrooms to parking lots have been feeling increasingly crammed, leading to concerns about how to tackle our growing … Read More “Growing concerns arise over campus space” »
Tory Lynn ’25 With less than one week until the 2024 elections, political conversation about the races is reaching the halls and classrooms of EA. As the past months have been filled with suspenseful Vice Presidential selections and enthusiastic competition between the candidates, students and teachers are eager to lean into the important discussions surrounding … Read More “2024 Election implemented in AP Gov Lessons” »
Tory Lynn ’25 With less than one week until the 2024 elections, political conversation about the races is reaching the halls and classrooms of EA. As the past months have been filled with suspenseful Vice Presidential selections and enthusiastic competition between the candidates, students and teachers are eager to lean into the important discussions surrounding … Read More “2024 Election implemented in AP Gov Lessons” »
Kayla Kouahou ’28 Revamping mail-in voting in Pennsylvania has become a critical issue in maintaining the legitimacy of the upcoming elections. In the 2020 election, thousands of mail-in ballots were rejected due to voter mistakes, many of which were minor errors like absent signatures or undated envelopes. This issue sparked frustration among voters and led … Read More “Pennsylvania redesigns voter mail-in ballots” »
Mahika Ralhan ’26, Lilly Smolesnki ’27 Kris Aldridge, Upper School History teacher, has been one of the most inspiring educators in the EA community for the entirety of her teaching career. Through both teaching and advising, she has shaped the lives of students and faculty in many different ways. Aldrige teaches Pre-Modern History, AP World … Read More “October Faculty Appreciation: Mrs. Kris Aldridge” »