Rich Palazzese ’14: Episcopal Academy Athletic Director Gina Buggy has been inducted into the Montgomery County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Buggy, who interviewed with Main Line Times about her recognition, noted, “I am truly honored to have been selected.” The Churchwomen field hockey coach was selected for her achievements in high school, college, and professional athletics. Buggy attended Plymouth Whitemarsh for high school and Ursinus College thereafter. At Ursinus, Buggy was a four-year starter in both field hockey and lacrosse; she is also currently a member of the Ursinus College athletic Hall of Fame. Buggy went on to represent the United States as a member of…
Author: TECHALERT
Dee Barlee ’16, Christian Feliziani ’16: Caroline Purtill class of ’14 is this month’s girls’ athlete of the month for her excellence in cross-country. Purtill started running cross country in the seventh grade and loved it ever since. “My amazing teammates and coaches have taught me to love the sport of cross country.” She gives all of the credit to her coaches and teammates. “[My teammates] positive, friendly, and funny personalities make practices and even races fun. Although cross country is a difficult sport that requires a great deal of endurance, everyone on our team pushes herself to run her hardest and motivates one another to do her best as well.” Purtill heavily relays on her coaches and elders to…
Matt Freese ’17, Conner Delaney ’17: “Golf is a game where you’re judged not by how quickly you get the ball in the hole. You are judged as much by the process of the experience.” Thomas Kent, coach of the Varsity Men’s Golf Team, went on to describe his team’s co-captain Andrew Jannetta ’14. “He’s impeccably honest…He’s the sort that when he plays, he calls the penalty strokes against himself; he doesn’t bend the rules; he doesn’t cut the corners.” Kent explained that it is Janetta’s positive attitude and leadership that have been essential to the team’s success. Janetta has been…
Matt Freese ’17, Conner Delaney ’17: “Golf is a game where you’re judged not by how quickly you get the ball in the hole. You are judged as much by the process of the experience.” Thomas Kent, coach of the Varsity Men’s Golf Team, went on to describe his team’s co-captain Andrew Jannetta ’14. “He’s impeccably honest…He’s the sort that when he plays, he calls the penalty strokes against himself; he doesn’t bend the rules; he doesn’t cut the corners.” Kent explained that it is Janetta’s positive attitude and leadership that have been essential to the team’s success. Janetta has been…
PLAY BALL: Hickey will bring valuable coaching experience to the baseball program. Photo Courtesy of Sammi Ciardi ’15Tommy King ’15, Will Crager ’15: This spring, the Varsity Boys Baseball team will be led by a new manager, Michael Hickey. Before coming to EA, Hickey coached at Inter- Ac rival Malvern Prep for 17 years, serving as the head for 11 years. He has also helped coach some competitive AAU teams, Temple University, and most impressively, he worked as a scout for the MLB’s San Diego Padres. When asked about the upcoming season, Hickey replied, “This year, I think, is going to be a feeling out process about trying to figure out where we are as…
Andrew Vetterlein ’15, Jackson Donaldson ’15: The Episcopal Academy Varsity Boy’s Soccer team had the opportunity to travel to England at the end of this past summer. The ten-day tour included watching some of the most renowned soccer clubs in the world. The Churchmen also had their fair share of “football” competition, playing against teams from all over the United Kingdom. The trip included seeing some of the best players in the world while attending league games in the Barclays Premier League. The team saw Everton play West Bromwich Albion and last year’s runner-ups Manchester City play against Hull. John Tyson…
Woody Nimoityn ’15: Though Dr. TJ Locke and Dr. Delvin Dinkins are best known for their administrative roles at Episcopal, they both have also enjoyed successful athletic careers. Scholium sat down with each to discuss their athletic hobbies and pastimes. Scholium: What drew you to sports as a child? Dr. Locke: I loved baseball. I was a huge baseball fan, and knew every player’s batting average. Before I could play in any leagues, I always played catch with my dad. Dr. Dinkins: Just hanging out, and the fun of it. I had lots of bikes and skateboards, and enjoyed being around…
Jessica Bai ’16: Last summer, a number of Episcopal Academy students pursued their artistic interests by attending programs offered at universities both in the country and overseas. A few of the students who participated in these programs include Cole Grims ’14, Connie Maltby ’14, Nellie Konopka ‘16, Leah Marchant ‘16, Melanie Kovacs ’15, Zoe Kovacs ’14, and Brittany Belo ’14. Both Konopka and Marchant attended the Moore College of Art Design, and together they made new friends and greatly developed their artistic abilities. “It was my favorite class I ever took,” recalled Konopka, “When you go to colleges and you build…
Gianna Pileggi ’14: Taj Cannon ‘14 is EA’s very own up-and-coming fashion designer. Cannon discovered his love for the visual arts in his 8th grade art class, which later led him to discover his passion for clothing design and start his own clothing line, Posce. “In my 8th grade art class, I would paint pastels, which is something that I grew to enjoy doing. In 10th grade, I took a graphic design class, where I learned how to turn my paintings into graphics that could be used for clothing design. That is when I really started to spend a lot of…
Melanie Kovacs ’15: Charles Collins, Upper School Photography Teacher, went on a sabbatical last year with two goals in mind: working on his thesis and finishing his latest book. The thesis, which Collins sarcastically claimed he “probably never will finish,” focuses on the effect images have on behavior and human interaction. Collins specifically highlighted how technology changes the way people view and interpret images. “[Photos] used to come from newspapers and magazines in relation to articles, now they’re stored on high resolution screens,” said Collins. “Does that change the way we look at images, and not only images, but the way…
Sammi Ciardi ’15: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is not only hilarious, but also gives a new perspective and understanding of Shakespeare’s works. Originally, this play was written to be performed by only three actors as themselves, but Episcopal’s theatre programs include many more than that with notable senior actors and actresses such as Jon Barr ’14, Kayla Coleman ’14, Paige Dunlap ‘14, and Caroline Hunter ‘14. In the play, the characters try to get through all of William Shakespeare’s works in an hour and a half. “It’s about a group of people who are more enthusiastic about Shakespeare than knowledgeable…
Toni Radcliffe ’14: “Be not afraid.” This year’s chapel theme, selected by Upper School Vestry and Middle School Chapel Council, and Lower School representatives adds thematic fiber to this year’s chapel talks. Although it originates from a Bible verse, for example Isaiah 41:10, the theme has the felxibility for both religious and secular interpretations, allowing for speakers of all faiths and backgrounds. This array of presenters helps to expose Episcopal students to cultures and beliefs they would have not otherwise known. With such diverse speakers, chapel can truly challenge the community’s mind and spirit, and hopefully inspire students to live lives…
Audrey Lee ’17: Due to class scheduling, many Upper School students find themselves unable to pursue all the activities they would like, especially between the arts and sports. In an institution that hopes to produce well-rounded and influential students, is it sensible to tell an athlete that they can’t be part of the theatre production because they have practice at the same time? By strictly imposing mandatory requirements for athletics and other classes, students are often forced to make an agonizing decision. This can create divides between groups of students and inhibit involvement in both realms, a dangerous reality for a…
Michael Smerconish ’14, Sean Doyle ’14: As 21 students received awards, 520 patiently sat in the audience, perhaps wondering why we were all at- tending yet another Honors Chapel. It is illogical to require the entire upper school to miss a class period and chapel when only 4% of the students are being honored. We do not wish to take away from the accomplishments of those who received such recogni- tion, but we do take issue with making the ceremony mandatory for everyone. Instead of inspiring the student body to excel academically, Honors Chapel is suggesting to the vast majority of…
Katie O’Reilly ’14: Episcopal is a community that embodies three traditional values; the mind through rigorous academics, the body through competitive athletics, and the spirit through an active chapel program. However, the academic nature of this institution is the most fundamental component of what makes Episcopal one of the most elite preparatory schools in the nation. That noted, it is essential that the academic labor of the students be acknowledged in the similar light as we do with the athletic teams and the chapel program. Consequently, the Honors Chapel service in the autumn of a fresh academic year serves as a…
Taryn Gallagher ’14, Chloe Kinzig ’14: It’s that time of year again; school has started, leaves are falling, and allergies are raging. Seasonal allergies are common and frustrating inconveniences; common because in America, 20 to 40 million people are affected. In a poll of Upper School Episcopal students roughly 50% suffer from seasonal allergies. Unfortunately, allergies not only make people feel cold-like symptoms, but they inhibit peoples’ everyday lives. For example, allergies are often linked with asthma, which results in difficulty breathing while exercising or playing sports. They also affect sleeping, performance in school and work, and even some outdoor recreational activities.…
Taryn Gallagher ’14, Chloe Kinzig ’14: It’s that time of year again; school has started, leaves are falling, and allergies are raging. Seasonal allergies are common and frustrating inconveniences; common because in America, 20 to 40 million people are affected. In a poll of Upper School Episcopal students roughly 50% suffer from seasonal allergies. Unfortunately, allergies not only make people feel cold-like symptoms, but they inhibit peoples’ everyday lives. For example, allergies are often linked with asthma, which results in difficulty breathing while exercising or playing sports. They also affect sleeping, performance in school and work, and even some outdoor recreational activities.…
Alex Archambault ’14 Alli Camp ’14: The following graphs show responses to a 2013 poll that asked seniors about their experience with cheating throughout their four years in high school. The first graph compares seniors at EA with a general average of seniors from a selection of schoolsacross the country and anonymously asks how often they cheated in high school. The second graph is a representation of how clearly seniors felt the administration defined their expectations of academic integrity. These two graphs suggest that while some EA students are willing to admit that they have cheated at some point in their…
Nadiyah Browning ’16 Nina Pagano ’16: Unbeknownst to many students, there is an entire group of Episcopal faculty working behind the scenes to ensure their well being, both mentally and physically. Episcopal’s CARES Committee is a board of faculty members who meet every Tuesday to discuss how students are coping with the stresses of school life. This confidential group is comprised of the four upper school form deans (Sam Willis, Mike Letts, Cheryl Mclauchlan, and Sarah Baker), the school nurse (Anne Ravreby), EA’s learning specialist (Alyson Kurz), Middle and Upper School Psychologist (Dr. Nicole Chaikin), Upper School Chaplain (Rev. Jim Squire), Director of Student Services (Dr. Paul Anderson) and the Head of the Upper School (Dr. Delvin…