Amanda Molitor ’14 Director Roland Emmerich’s latest film Anonymous addresses the Shakespeare authorship question literary experts have been disputing for centuries. Skeptics say that there is no proof that Shakespeare wrote the 37 plays and 154 sonnets, but if not him, who? Anonymous, though containing aspects of fiction, explores the theory that Edward de Vere, the Earl of Oxford, was the true author of the Shakespeare’s works. In the movie, de Vere, played by Rhys Ifans, is a passionate and talented writer who believes he can change the world with his words. Although he writes many plays and poems, he…
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Speeches by Pat Sernyak ’12 and Carly Ciccotti ’12 http://vimeo.com/32057942
Amanda Molitor ’14 See, shoot, and send. This is the idea behind Episcopal Academy’s November art show and competition, Never Meant to Last, an exhibit composed solely of pictures taken on student cell phones. “You can take photographs instantaneously and send them half-way around the world in a matter of seconds. You have access to recording events on the spot as they occur,” raved Charles Collins, Upper School photography teacher. 87 of the 300 student submissions will be blown up and featured in the Crawford Campus Center Art Gallery from November 2nd to December 15th, while all other submissions will…
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Gonzalo del Peon ’13 From New York’s Occupy Wall Street protests to London’s riots this summer, one of Episcopal’s own has been busy capturing change behind a camera lens, using candid street photography to trap the energy of a city in a single moment; that is, when he’s not teaching his students how to do it themselves. Charles Collins was born in Tacoma, Washington, to a father in the US army and a mother from Barbados. During his childhood, he lived in England, France, and Japan, moving around constantly throughout his youth because of his father’s work. One…
Once upon a time, a group of pilgrims, gaily clad in black and white Puritanical garb, gathered around a feast to celebrate their arrival to the New World with a robust crowd of half-dressed, paint-smeared Native Americans. Disease, starvation and the long winter ahead of them were briefly ignored as all joined hands and counted their blessings over turkey, potatoes, and other “Indian” delicacies. This story has been told time and time again, mainly by Kindergarten students wearing construction paper feathers on their heads or black buckled pilgrim hats, who believe this fairy-tale was reality. However it is just as…
Field Hockey: Richie Palazzese ’14 Led by co-captains Weezie Chakejian ‘12 and Leslie MacManus ‘12, the field hockey team has had an unbelievable season thus far. Their most thrilling win came in overtime against their arch-rival, Notre Dame. This epic win has been retold everywhere, including in The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Delco Times. Forward Carly Ciccotti ’12 has been a key component to the team’s success, generating offense in the circle. Ciccotti said that her game-winning goal against Notre Dame was “a good way to end my high school career, I scored off of a corner. Leslie hit…
Boys Waterpolo- Timmy Freese ’14 The boys’ water polo team has stayed tough after the loss of a strong senior class, with almost as many wins as losses this season. Last year, the team beat Haverford with a stunning 16-3 victory. This year’s senior captains, Jack Forgash ‘12 and Kyle Leidhesier ’12 are planning to repeat this victory. Chris Cusack ’15 said he feels good going into the game, but noted that it will be a close one. Cusack also is predicting big games from Cullen McShane ’15 and Korey Leidheiser ’14. Junior goalie Kellen Edmondson said, “We have progressed…
Cross Country: The Haverford School’s Cross-Country team is currently 1-4 going into Episcopal/Haverford Day. In their first appearance against Episcopal on September 13th, the Fords fell to the Churchmen 33-24. The September 13th race occurred on Episcopal’s cross country course, which will also be the location for the Episcopal/Haverford Day race. Football: The Haverford football team has had a strong showing in the league, with a total record of 4-2, and an in-league record of 1-1 that included a decisive 55-0 victory over Germantown Academy. The Fords have yet to play the Churchmen this season. Golf: Haverford’s golf team has…
Cross Country: The Agnes Irwin Cross Country team has had a strong season, featuring wins over Inter-Ac teams Springside, Baldwin, and Episcopal. The Owls are led by their varsity seven, including seniors Vivien Hastings, Christinia Wusinich, Kate Alden, and Justis Wright, juniors Lauren and Georgia Fortunado, and freshman Emily DiNubile. The Owls have beaten Episcopal by ten points in the dual meet against Episcopal on October 4th, but Episcopal placed third, two places higher than the Owls, in Delcos. Just two days later Agnes Irwin placed second at Inter Acs, only one point ahead of Episcopal’s third place finish. Tennis:…
Shreya Reddy ’13 To deny the importance of sports is foolish, but to deem Episcopal’s current requirement worthwhile is an overstatement. The Episcopal Academy is built upon the balance of mind, body, and spirit. To argue otherwise is to neglect to acknowledge the school’s very own mission statement. However, there is a crucial difference between a practical sports requirement and an ineffective one. In theory, the sports requirement seems to benefit the entire student body by providing students with the opportunity to become fit. It also relieves the necessity of gym classes, which many public schools incorporate because few students…
Michael Smerconish ’14 Rohan Rajagopalan The athletic requirement is one of the most vital parts of our experience at Episcopal. The athletic requirement promotes the ideology expressed in the Episcopal Academy mission statement: “Challenging and nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit, we inspire boys and girls to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity.” Gina Buggy, Director of the Athletic Department, stated, “It allows for some flexibility, it encourages students to take a risk, it allows for the multi-sport athlete to be successful, and it provides a safe foundation for the student who might not otherwise have elected to participate.” The…
Censorship has brought Spirit Week activities to a new low. In the last ten years, Episcopal has tried to make the activities leading up to EA/Haverford/AIS weekend Lower School-friendly, in order to create a sense of school unity; however, this attempt has taken away from Upper School tradition, and activities like the pep rally have become geared towards the Lower and Middle Schools. While there is no doubt that it is important to build a sense of cooperation and integration throughout the entire school, the Upper School’s enjoyment of Spirit Week festivities should not be compromised. Images of…
Katie O’Reilly ’14 With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, Episcopal students have again renewed their commitment to fighting hunger and giving back to the community. Each year, the Vestry holds the Can Drive during the month of November in order to raise food to donate to families in need during the holiday season. Carly Ciccotti ‘12, Accounting Warden of Vestry and coordinator for the 2011 Can Drive, said, “Last year’s can drive was a tremendous success and this year we are hoping to put on an even better drive.” Last year, with the help of the entire Episcopal community, the Vestry collected…
Gracey Austin ’12 The Ben Heyward Memorial All Sports Trophy is an award given every year to the school with the most successful boys’ athletic teams in the Inter-Academic League. Episcopal has won the Heyward Cup eleven times, making us the second most winning school behind the Haverford School, which has won thirteen times. However, Episcopal has not won the Heyward Cup in twelve years. While many boys’ teams such as squash and cross country are extremely successful, boys’ field sports, namely football and lacrosse, have not had a consistent winning record in almost two decades. Head of School Hamilton…
Michael Quinlan ’14 Since October 6th, hundreds of people have gathered at City Hall to protest economic inequality and a corrupt relationship between businesses and government, as part of the Occupy Philadelphia movement. The Occupy movement, originating from the Occupy Wall Street protests, is known for the mantra “We are the 99 percent,” and has spawned over 600 protests nationally and 900 internationally. At City Hall, both Philadelphians and nomads from other Occupy movements have set up hundreds of tents and signs. Makeshift medical stations, libraries, information centers, technology support centers, and a food base are all part…
Kathryn Burke ’12, Helen Miller ’12 Since 1785, tradition has been an integral component of Episcopal Academy’s character. The scrooge chapel, the Stripes, and singing the school song, “Episcopal, Episcopal,” are just a few examples of the importance of tradition at Episcopal. One of the school’s longest standing traditions is the spirit week events leading up to what was formerly known as EA/Haverford Day, and has since changed to EA/Haverford/AIS Weekend. While the name and events of Spirit Week have evolved with the times, at its core, Spirit Week has always remained the same. A look back on past traditions…
Jill Barton ’12, Kristin Greenwood ’12 During chapel on Wednesday, October 25, ten juniors were inducted into the Robert Bishop English Honors Society, Episcopal’s chapter of the National English Honors Society. The Episcopal chapter was created two years ago in order to honor Robert Bishop, to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence in English, and to encourage its members to serve the community. The National English Honors Society was founded in 2004 with the goal of recognizing on a national level high school students who exhibit academic excellence in English and use their talents in the service of others. Lee…
Toni Radcliffe ’14 Starting July 1, 2011, Chestnut Hill Academy and Springside School will combine their neighboring schools into one institution, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. This merger will provide the students of the new school access to over 100 courses, doubled academic, athletic, and arts facilities, and the largest combined independent school library collection in the area. In the official statement concerning the merge, Chestnut Hill Academy said, “At Springside Chestnut Hill Academy we educate students to be innovative leaders, breakthrough thinkers, and imaginative problem solvers…Through a rigorous college-preparatory program grounded in project and passion-based learning, we prepare our students…
Filmed by Brendan McManus ’12 http://vimeo.com/31939754 Currently, the Seniors and Juniors are tied for first place! The competition will be decided by the Dance competition during tomorrow’s Pep Rally!