Alex Burman ’16: As famous NFL Quarterback Drew Brees once stated, “I hope our hopes and aspirations are bigger than setting records.” In many ways this quote defines the extremely successful career of senior diver Josh Owsiany ‘15. Owsiany broke the diving record not only in the Inter-Ac, but all of Delaware County during his eventful 2015 season. His six consecutive dives added up to an astounding score of 368, his career high. He recapped this accomplishment saying, “I did six dives and the judges graded me at a total of 368, which set the record, and I was ecstatic.”…
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Alex Burman ’16: As famous NFL Quarterback Drew Brees once stated, “I hope our hopes and aspirations are bigger than setting records.” In many ways this quote defines the extremely successful career of senior diver Josh Owsiany ‘15. Owsiany broke the diving record not only in the Inter-Ac, but all of Delaware County during his eventful 2015 season. His six consecutive dives added up to an astounding score of 368, his career high. He recapped this accomplishment saying, “I did six dives and the judges graded me at a total of 368, which set the record, and I was ecstatic.”…
Connor Delaney ’17, Cole Testaiuti ‘ 16: At EA, strength and conditioning are big parts of having success on the field, the court, in the pool, and anywhere else in competition. As athletes prepare for their season, getting in the weight room is a big part of this training. There are good things and bad things about the weight room, but one controversial aspect of this topic is the use of legal supplements. A supplement is defined as a product intended for ingestion that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to add further nutritional value to supplement the diet. The supplements,…
Connor Delaney ’17, Cole Testaiuti ‘ 16: At EA, strength and conditioning are big parts of having success on the field, the court, in the pool, and anywhere else in competition. As athletes prepare for their season, getting in the weight room is a big part of this training. There are good things and bad things about the weight room, but one controversial aspect of this topic is the use of legal supplements. A supplement is defined as a product intended for ingestion that contains a “dietary ingredient” intended to add further nutritional value to supplement the diet. The supplements,…
Bailey Decker’16: The Philadelphia Art Museum and the murals scattered around the city are the most well known attractions for those seeking the arts in Philadelphia. However, The Philadelphia Film Society, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, The Barnes Foundation, The Mural Arts Program, and countless galleries are the diamonds-in-the-rough of the Philadelphia art scene. These hidden gems are just waiting for students to explore. The Philadelphia Film Society Every fall, Philadelphia has its own version of the Sundance Film Fest, aptly called the Philadelphia Film Festival. The Philly Film Fest gives filmmakers a platform in which to openly express…
Jessica Brady’18, Jessica Bai ’16: Onesie Direction, a new EA faculty singing group has made its debut to the Episcopal Academy community. The a capella group Onesie Direction has performed multiple times including performances at Open Mic Nights and the faculty-staff Christmas party. Last August, before the start of the 2014-2015 school year, Upper School Biology teacher Annemarie Strange tried to seek out those who were interested in being a part of an EA faculty a capella singing group. “For new teachers at school, a part of what they have to do is stand up in front of entire faculty…
Maddie Hughes ’16: Music of the Month: This time of year usually feels slow—schoolwork is kicking in, the cold is biting, and many of us can’t wait for spring to arrive. Throughout the month of February, kick back with some relaxing tunes to help you get through your work, adding songs like “Rivers and Roads” by The Head and the Heart, “Bow and Arrow” by Reuben and the Dark, “Sun” by Sleeping at Last, and instrumentals of old classics such as “La Vie En Rose” by Louis Armstrong to your perfect study playlist. And taking a cue from the Super…
Jessica Bai ’16, Sarah Barr ’16: Students involved in the Arts are often heard saying that they lack recognition at Episcopal, but recent conversations with teachers and administrators have shown that the issue is a little more complex. Although not primarily known as an arts school, EA has taken numerous strides in promoting the arts in its community. However, equitable funding amongst EA programs is a complex issue. “There’s an imbalance between athletics and the arts, although the arts play a close second because of real estate. For sports teams you need gymnasiums, you need fields, so when you look…
It is common knowledge that at Episcopal the teachers are encouraged to employ technology in their classrooms, evidenced by the presence of televisions, SmartBoards, and the plethora of Twitter accounts throughout the school. Many seem to ascribe to the dogma that technology advances education and increases its value. However, we seem to have too quickly and too blindly embraced this craze, and in doing so, we have taken up technology as a novelty in the classroom without due consideration for its practical applications. Obviously as the job market modernizes and these same technologies become prevalent throughout the professional world, being…
Francis Lee ’16, Thomas Woodville ’17: Get Real About Social Problems, more commonly known as GRASP, is a club that remains a crucial part of EA’s student body. Substance abuse is a problem throughout high schools and colleges across the country, and it is clubs like this one that help students to become more aware of the ramifications of their actions. George Wattles, faculty member of the club and Middle School Mathematics and Social Studies teacher, explained the change from Drug and Alcohol Awareness, to its current name. “When you hear Drug and Alcohol Awareness, you don’t gravitate to that…
Alec Frey ’16: When J-Term ended last month, despite its clear success, the first thing that came to many student, faculty, and administrators’ minds was whether or not January was the best time of the school year to have this two-week experiential learning period. There are many factors that come into play when considering a change in placement, such as exams, weather, and appropriate timing within the actual context of the school year. For many students, J-Term is essentially a favorable replacement of mid-term examinations. However, J-Term is also an experience unlike any other, as it is a time when…
Alec Frey ’16: When J-Term ended last month, despite its clear success, the first thing that came to many student, faculty, and administrators’ minds was whether or not January was the best time of the school year to have this two-week experiential learning period. There are many factors that come into play when considering a change in placement, such as exams, weather, and appropriate timing within the actual context of the school year. For many students, J-Term is essentially a favorable replacement of mid-term examinations. However, J-Term is also an experience unlike any other, as it is a time when…
Emily Beinkampen ’17: Over 70% of college students take an online course throughout the four years of pursuing their bachelor degree. To adapt to these generational changes in education, EA introduced its first online course, AP Microeconomics, this year. When students first began the course, Adam Lavalle, member of the Math Department, told them, “You are going to take two things away from my course; one is the economics you learn about and the other is the experience of taking an online class.” Lavalle explained the dynamic of the class, saying, “It’s considered hybrid because its partially online, and partially…
Nina Stavropolous ’17: One unique aspect of Episcopal is its vast network and connections to accomplished individuals around the world, specifically alumni, who are able to interact with and speak to EA students. Whether it is a chapel speech, a classroom presentation or an internship, students are given the opportunity to meet a diverse group of talented people and prepare themselves for real life experiences. Keeping connected with Episcopal alumni is a crucial part of broadening EA’s network and providing key speakers at the school. Stephanie Ottone, Assistant Director of The Episcopal Fund & Alumni Programs, explained the importance of…
Claudia Teti ’16: As college acceptances roll in and May inches closer, second semester symptoms are beginning to appear in the Class of 2015 seniors. This lack of motivation that consistently hovers over the senior lounge in the second semester of each school year is commonly referred to as “senioritis.” Scholium talked to both EA seniors and teachers to discover how prevalent the mythical disease really is at Episcopal, and how it is affecting both students and faculty. While the onset of senioritis varies from student to student, most can agree that they noticed it around the end of the…
Claudia Teti ’16: As college acceptances roll in and May inches closer, second semester symptoms are beginning to appear in the Class of 2015 seniors. This lack of motivation that consistently hovers over the senior lounge in the second semester of each school year is commonly referred to as “senioritis.” Scholium talked to both EA seniors and teachers to discover how prevalent the mythical disease really is at Episcopal, and how it is affecting both students and faculty. While the onset of senioritis varies from student to student, most can agree that they noticed it around the end of the…
Isabella Sanchez ’16: John Familetti Jr.’s thirty-five years of service to the EA community as Director of Dining Services continues to play a crucial role behind the scenes in the everyday lives of Episcopal students. A typical day for Familetti starts between 6-6:30 am with checking emails, confirming catering orders, and starting the extensive prep required for the day’s lunch. Around 7 am, the faculty lounge is equipped with the essentials: bagels, muffins and yogurt. The six salads of the day are prepared fresh each morning beginning around 7:30 am. Familetti emphasizes his need for variety by saying, “We don’t…
Abby Baggini ’18: Goodbyes will be said at the end of this academic year to four devoted faculty members. Hank Albrycht, Carol Tassoni, Bill Gallagher, and Dr. Sue Rubin will all say their farewells in May, leaving a very special mark on the student body and the EA community. Hank Albrycht, who teaches woodworking, mechanical drawing, and architectural drafting, will be retiring after 42 years at EA. In these past years, he has seen everything from EA’s first females enroll and graduate, to the addition of the Devon Campus, and the move to Newtown Square. After his retirement, Albyrcht will…