Gray Collins ’25 “No person shall . . . hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, who . . . shall have engaged in insurrection,” reads the 3rd clause of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This provision was “passed after the Civil War to prevent former government officials who had left the government and joined the Confederacy from being re-elected to the government after the war,” says U.S. Government teacher David Mercante. Now, there is an ongoing lawsuit that uses this clause to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Colorado. In…
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Lucas van Binsbergen ’27 Every year, the Episcopal Academy invites speakers to present various topics to the student body, bringing a diverse array of experts and notable figures to engage the student body. This year, speakers have presented on topics ranging from cybersecurity to literature and the arts. The selection process for these speakers can often be long and arduous, as speakers are selected based on various criteria. Michael Letts, Head of Upper School, explains, “[The suggestions of speakers] usually comes through a particular department, either an academic department or even the administrative department. For Rick Clark, the college counseling…
Sophia Venneri ’26 Embarking on the journey of being a student-athlete at EA is a commendable achievement, regardless of whether one chooses to pursue sports at the collegiate level. The college recruiting process, often perceived as an intimidating odyssey, should be approached with excitement and knowledge, according to the insights shared by student-athletes who have navigated this path. For Caroline Powell ’25, the process was “pretty fast and quick,” but it can be elongated for others. Bella Notaro ’24 explains, “It was stressful, but it became a really good experience because I learned so much about so many different places,…
Grace Schoenstein ’26 | Sofia Foulds ’26Rick Chen ’24 is a well-respected, hardworking, and determined student, and these attributes undoubtedly translate onto the squash courts. Thus, it is no surprise he was made a captain for the 2023-2024 squash season, is currently ranked No. 9 in the country by US Squash U19, and is the No. 1 player on the varsity ladder. Chen’s passion for squash started long before he began attending EA. It was his sister’s love for the sport that first sparked his interest. Knowing he wanted to compete seriously in both high school and college, Chen transferred…
Addison Chang ’25 | Elizabeth Becket ’25 Hannah Neilly ’24 started swimming at the age of five when her parents introduced her to the sport to increase her confidence in the water. To their surprise, Neilly fell in love. She began her club swimming career at Radnor Aquatic Club but now swims for Suburban Seahawks. Her current coach at Episcopal, Brian Kline, has known Neilly since she swam for the Radnor Aquatic Club. Neilly came to EA in ninth grade for academic opportunities and athletics. She explains, “I love the team dynamic. Being a part of the high school team…
Joseph Doyle ’27 | Darian Mihalakis ’27 When the Olympic Games come back to Los Angeles in 2028, athletes from more sports than ever before will have a chance at gold. Lacrosse is returning to the Games for the first time since 1908, baseball and softball are back again after being dropped for the 2024 Paris Games, and for the first time, flag football, squash, and cricket have been added as “optional” sports. Efforts to make lacrosse an Olympic sport have been seriously in progress for over five years. In 2018, the sport was granted provisional status, meaning it was…
Quinn McHale ‘26 A hardworking student, avid risk taker, caring friend, and talented artist: there is not much Kassidy Kryukov ‘24 cannot do. Kassidy has always felt connected to art, and she has spent her high school years taking advantage of the art facilities and classes offered here at EA. Kassidy is a dedicated artist who specializes in 2-D endeavors such as drawings, paintings, and prints. Though she has partaken in other mediums such as photography, ceramics, and woodworking; drawing and painting have always been a special love of hers. Though she only began taking Episcopal Academy art classes freshman…
Annie Le ’27 With a new academic year comes a new burst of creativity in the EA community, reflected in our visual arts program. From creating three-dimensional designs to digital canvases, EA is filled with talented student artists eager to share their skill. The 2023-2024 year holds plenty of opportunities and events for art to flourish. While there are many opportunities throughout the year for students to showcase their work, the “Art Show” in January is an especially accessible opportunity. For the show, students from every grade level—as well as members of the faculty and staff—are invited to create an…
Maeve Martinelli ‘27 This fall, the EA Theater Department brought the school back in time to Ancient Greece. Their version of Greece was filled with all sorts of characters, ranging from love-struck couples to creepy monsters, portrayed masterfully by the cast of Metamorphoses. Originally, many students were skeptical about performing this play. They thought that it was an odd choice, seeing as it is so ancient. Additionally, the show is considered a “college-level” production, containing messages and acting challenges meant for much older performers. However, t And, this less-than-30-person cast pulled the show off wonderfully, adding an interesting dynamic of…
Lucia Forte ‘26 The past few months have been filled with apprehension and a buzz of excitement as students have awaited the announcement of the Domino Club’s 2024 Spring Musical. Luckily, the wait for the performers and fans of EA theater has come to a conclusion with the recent announcement of Pippin as this year’s musical! A nice contrast to the modern comedy of last year’s Spring production Addams Family, Pippin is a revamped classical filled with both energy and emotion. Following the story of a prince searching for meaning in his life, it explores themes of purpose and love. …
Daniel Adibi ’26 | Grace Holland ’25 As EA/Haverford/AIS day has already passed, we have experienced yet another spirit week filled with anticipation, liveliness and competitive spirit like no other. With the conclusion of EA/Haverford/AIS Weekend this year, we wanted to hear the perspectives of our historic rivals to gain an insight into their traditions and community spirit surrounding this event. Several Agnes Irwin and Haverford students share their experiences to shed light on the traditions and values of “rival” schools and their similarities to EA. Similar to EA’s Spirit Week, AIS students also participate in multiple activities leading up…
Gavin Schmidt ’24 | Nayan Shankaran ’24 At Scholium, we serve the EA community. We pursue difficult conversations for a reason—to encourage growth. Knowing that this may complicate our jobs sometimes, we do what we do for you all. We only ask that you support us in our mission, so we can fulfill our duties for the community. To gain an insight into how Scholium has progressed through the years, we reached out to past editors. We found that, at its core, Scholium’s mission has remained unchanged and that previous cohorts grappled with the same issues that we currently face.…
Karen Shi ’27 | Vivian Zhang ’27 From fueling morning activity to stimulating focus for a late-night assignment, caffeine rides the fine line between an integral productivity enhancer and a glorified drug. Widely regarded as a favorable daily dose of energy, caffeine presents itself everywhere from the school store to the local Starbucks and beyond. However, inordinate amounts of anything can lead to harm. Tragedy struck when UPenn student Sarah Katz passed away after consuming a Charged Lemonade from Panera Bread, containing more caffeine than a Red Bull and a Monster combined. Katz, 21, who had a preexisting condition called…
Karen Shi ’27 | Vivian Zhang ’27 From fueling morning activity to stimulating focus for a late-night assignment, caffeine rides the fine line between an integral productivity enhancer and a glorified drug. Widely regarded as a favorable daily dose of energy, caffeine presents itself everywhere from the school store to the local Starbucks and beyond. However, inordinate amounts of anything can lead to harm. Tragedy struck when UPenn student Sarah Katz passed away after consuming a Charged Lemonade from Panera Bread, containing more caffeine than a Red Bull and a Monster combined. Katz, 21, who had a preexisting condition called…
Jack Cellucci ’24 “My Apple watch tells me that mid-semester comments came in! I take a sharp breath, ask if I can be excused, run to the bathroom, and read what my teachers have said.” This rather dramatic illustration from Will Esterhai ’24, while sensational, appears to accurately describe the enthusiasm most students experience when they receive their teachers’ feedback at each midpoint of the autumn and spring terms. However, for members of the senior class each year, fall mid-semester grades mark the last segment of their transcripts that colleges will receive in an application. In fact, Seniors don’t receive…
Molly Lo ’27 In the pulsating heart of the digital age, a revolution is underway that promises to redefine the very fabric of our existence – artificial intelligence (AI). From helping to crack the Enigma Code during World War II to generating the lede for this school newspaper articls, the capacities and applications of AI have changed drastically over the course of its history. These advancements have altered the landscape and caused the United States government to implement policy to ensure safety for Americans. With the tremendous investment and activity in the AI space and the concerns that some have…
Molly Lo ’27 In the pulsating heart of the digital age, a revolution is underway that promises to redefine the very fabric of our existence – artificial intelligence (AI). From helping to crack the Enigma Code during World War II to generating the lede for this school newspaper articls, the capacities and applications of AI have changed drastically over the course of its history. These advancements have altered the landscape and caused the United States government to implement policy to ensure safety for Americans. With the tremendous investment and activity in the AI space and the concerns that some have…
Daniel Demessie ’24 Did you always want to be a librarian? No, I thought that I would be a lawyer, which would put me in good company with a lot of upper school faculty. When I was in undergraduate I studied political science and thought that I would wind up in law. I actually was a law librarian early on in my career. But part of the reason that I got into libraries is that I like answering questions and I like finding things for people. When you specialize you are limited in getting the same types of questions. I…
Jack Riley ’24 For the first time in their lives, many seniors at the Episcopal Academy voted at the ballot box on November 7. The power of the American government is derived from the people. Each citizen’s vote shapes the leadership and policies of the government, hence forming a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Additionally, engaging in the electoral process enables individuals to uphold the integrity of the democratic system, which encourages accountability among elected officials. The difference between liberty and tyranny is the representation of the people. Some believe that by not voting,…
Mahika Ralhan ’26 On November 7, 2023, the race to win a spot on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court concluded when Democratic candidate, Daniel McCaffery, won with 57% percent of the votes compared to Republican Carolyn Carluccio’s 43%. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the highest court in the state, composed of seven judges who make decisions on a wide variety of legal cases and oversee the judicial system. The races are similar to elections for a political office and candidates run under a party; however, their campaign rules are much stricter. Judges serve 10-year terms and face statewide re-election, where they…