John Flynn ’14: The Episcopal campus and surrounding area have been hit with unprecedented winter storms during the past three months. However, although these storms have delayed and closed schools for multiple days, the Episcopal maintenance crew has been able to clear the campus and make it safe for students and faculty despite massive snow accumulations. Mark Notaro, director of facilities and operations, said, “Depending on the time of the storm, we will have people come in very early to try to open school on time.” For weeks after storms, maintenance workers still arrive around four in the morning to prepare…
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John Flynn ’14: The Episcopal campus and surrounding area have been hit with unprecedented winter storms during the past three months. However, although these storms have delayed and closed schools for multiple days, the Episcopal maintenance crew has been able to clear the campus and make it safe for students and faculty despite massive snow accumulations. Mark Notaro, director of facilities and operations, said, “Depending on the time of the storm, we will have people come in very early to try to open school on time.” For weeks after storms, maintenance workers still arrive around four in the morning to prepare…
Chester Thai ’14: The Newtown Police detained an unknown photographer who was taking pictures on his phone during the girls Inter-Ac swim meet at Episcopal’s natatorium on Tuesday, February 4. Joe Shanahan, Manager of Campus Safety, said “the system worked the way you hoped it would.” He explained that “Some of the swimmers started to get the feeling that one of the reporters in the pool area was taking inappropriate photos. And they said something to their coach, and their coach approached the swim director, and he approached one of our coaches who contacted me and Mr. Brian Fish from…
Amanda Molitor ’14: For two weeks, the Crawford Campus Center Gallery will display the result of the hard work and dedication of the students who took part in the “Art rEvolution” J-Term course. Under the guidance of Visual Arts Chair David Sigel and 3-D Design teacher Hilary Hutchison, 19 student-artist were provided with six hours of studio time daily (rather than the usual 40 minutes) to create a strong body of work that culminated in a gallery exhibit. The intense studio experience was supplemented by art history lecturers and field trips to museums and galleries in Philadelphia in addition to the…
Courtney Carpinello ’15: As a result of the Apps Challenge J-Term course, a group of tech-savvy EA students will soon have their original apps available to the public in the App Store. Taught by Technology Department member Matt Memmo and Math Department member Kelly Edwards, this J-Term provided students with a unique opportunity by integrating technology with entrepreneurship. The students began the course by creating cover letters and résumés to apply for a position either as an app programmer, marketing manager, or project manager. Next, the students were put into teams of three or four with at least one member of…
Some may say that walking through the polluted streets of an overpopulated city like Mumbai is not anything amazing, but somehow I still found it beautiful. We watched children with nothing find entertainment in the simplest objects. Seeing how hard people worked in the Dharavi slums took my breath away because they were risking their health to feed their families. I learned to appreciate all of the little things I have at home like Western style toilets and toilet paper. Working with the children at the Ashraya Institute helped me discover how intelligent these underprivileged kids were and it delighted…
When we got on the plane to London on a January evening, as a group we had nothing in common, it was even too awkward to try and sleep on the person sitting next to you. However, after walking around London, traveling around the underground, and sharing a classic British meal of fish and chips, we naturally became a family. Studying both traditional British history and the connection to the Roman occupation allowed us to view the city through the most unique perspective. We took a river cruise along the Thames, experienced evening song at Westminster Abbey, and toured around…
We completely immersed ourselves in the Gran Canarian culture and this ia the reason why our J-Term was so special. There were a few differences between our culture and the Spanish one to which we were introduced. There is very little crime, which was a bit of a culture shock. In Spain we were able to walk around in the city with almost no worries. We formed a very special bond within our EA/Canterbury School group of about twenty-four people. We all became close, like a little family and these relationships will last a lifetime. The emotional connection was summed…
Going to Saint Marc’s School has taught me so much about the power of communication. We speak different languages, but we are still able to communicate in different ways. We played soccer, created art, danced, played ‘Duck Duck Goose,’ and ended up really getting to know one another. The first time I went to Saint Marc’s School, there was a young girl named Michelda who was incredibly shy. I saw her again on this trip and she came right up to us and held our hands because she remembered some of us. I think it is so important that we…
Episcopal, having finished its long awaited first J-Term, Scholium would like to commend this novel interdisciplinary learning pursuit. The Scholium staff believes J-Term is a rewarding and meaningful experience that has the potential to become an important component of the school curriculum in years to come. However, J-Term requires some improvements to streamline the program and address current and potential concerns. J-Term provides students with opportunities for unique and innovative learning experiences. For example, field trips allowed students to have first-hand experience learning from various places and people. In J-Term, students were able to broaden their horizons and interact with…
Timmy Freese ’14, Michael Smerconish ’14: On the final day of the newly implemented J-Term program at Episcopal, Scholium sat down with Dr. T.J. Locke, Head of School, Dr. Delvin Dinkins, Head of Upper School, and Dr. Catherine Hall, Dean of Students, to gauge their opinions to the revolutionary installment. For Hall, who has been at EA for ten years, J-Term “was unquestionably the most exciting two weeks of anything I’ve ever been a part of at Episcopal.” Locke echoed Hall’s statement, noting that, “The first time you try something you hope it’s just good. Not great. You hope its good and…
Amanda Paolino ’15: At the start of the school year, Episcopal welcomed new Psychologist Nicole Chaikin to the community as a full time participant of the Middle and Upper School student support team. After experiencing nearly a full semester working on campus, Scholium sat down with Chaikin to discuss her role within the community and her hopes for further assistance and communication with the students. So what exactly does the title “Psychologist” entail for you at Episcopal? Working with both the Middle and Upper school, I see myself as another form of support for the students. Whether someone is dealing with…
Sarah Wingfield ’17: This holiday season, the EA community has taken up the spirit of giving all around campus thanks to the organization and planning of the Community Outreach Board. During the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this past Friday, the Community Service Board held a fundraising event referred to as an “alternative gift market.” This new addition will now accompany the annual “Adopt a Child” program within our community during the month of December. Held this year on December 6th in the Middle School Study Hall, the new project provides an opportunity to give a gift that keeps on giving. “Our…
Cole Testaiuti ’16: We asked a few teachers what their Christmas list would look like this year and this is what they told us: David Sigel would like a “gas powered go-cart, you know the one, it has nubby tires, a roll cage, and a snorkel muffler.” Kris Aldridge wants “a poster of Shaun Cassidy or Parker Stevenson.” Matt Essman craves an, “uninterrupted nights sleep.” Sarah Baker would enjoy, “A gift certificate for dinner with F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Cheryl McLauchlan, “would love to have a fancy motor scooter to get around campus in until my leg heals. I want it to…
Caroline Cook ’15: Episcopal is a school with many traditions, especially during the holiday season. Cheryl McLauchlan, Dean of the Junior class, sat down with Scholium to share some of these traditions. Every year we take part in a tree lighting ceremony with the tree in the middle school circle. The tree is small now, but in years time, as the tradition continues, it will grow, much like the trees seen as decoration in homes all over the world. The Upper School sells candy canes that you can send to anyone, referred to as “Candy grams.” McLauchlan says the candy canes,…
Wills Singley ’14: While Episcopal takes pride in its three-season sports program, more leniencies should be given when considering varsity letters at the end of each season. Coaches should consider each athlete’s contribution to the team and the time it was realized. For instance, a lowerclassman that made improvements towards the second half of the season to earn either a starting position or ladder spot should be recognized for his or her achievement. However, for individual sports such as tennis or squash, athletes must meet a match requirement to qualify for a letter. Under this system, a player who steps up…
Connor Martin ’14: Alumni games have become increasingly popular all over the country at many high schools and colleges, but Episcopal Academy’s unique and prestigious athletic program makes their annual events much more special. The trend is sticking, and more EA programs than ever are installing an annual Alumni competition. Just this fall alone, the boys’ soccer, water polo, lacrosse, and girls’ field hockey all held their respective festivities and did so with great success and participation The Episcopal community has always demonstrated a sense of family and lifelong loyalty. Because EA is such a tight knit school, special bonds created…
Thomas Woodville ’17, Alex Burman ’16: Taryn Gallagher ’14 has been a competitor all her life. Never taking a season off, the Churchwoman has been playing field hockey, squash, and lacrosse for seven years, and has earned leadership positions as the captain on the girls’ squash and lacrosse teams. Though fond of squash, she states that field hockey and lacrosse are her two favorites, and she could never pick which one she liked more. The Haverford resident will continue to play lacrosse for Yale University next year, dropping squash and field hockey. However, she has played a key role in all three…
Alexander Roker ’16: Episcopal’s small enrollment and co-educational foundation present immediate disadvantages when pitted against fierce Inter-Ac competition in all-boys schools like The Haverford School and Malvern Prep. With a smaller number of boys to begin with, Episcopal’s ability to consistently compete against single-sex schools has been impressive. Because of such an obstacle, tri-sport athletes like Wills Singley ’14 are extremely important to the school. Singley plays soccer, hockey, and tennis, serving as co-captain for both hockey and soccer. His participation in three sports is a model for other students to follow, and extremely important to the school. Understanding this, he…
Rich Palazzese’14: Penn Charter hosted its 3rd Annual Erg-A-Thon on November 16th in honor of Paul Pratt ’14, a member of the Episcopal community who passed away last May. Penn Charter held the event as a fundraiser; money was donated to EA to purchase a boat in Paul’s name. The event carried on the “Pull for Paul” theme and all the rowers embraced Pratt’s love for crew. Jojo Pusey ’14, Co-captain of the crew team who attended the event, stated, “Erg-A-Thon was an excellent way of mourning Paul while celebrating the sport that he loved.” Teammate and co-captain James Konopka ’14…