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Luke Giordano ‘19, Chris Bassett ‘18: While there have been visible changes to the cafeteria with the implementation of the new schedule, pictures posted outside the lunchroom have suggested even more modifications. The new schedule, in an effort to maintain an uncongested lunchroom, has divided its previous single lunch block into two lunch times. NEW CAFETERIA … Read More “New Cafeteria Plan” »
Alec Austin ’19, James Tang ’18: With a large majority of clubs in previous years meeting during lunch, the new block schedule features a revolving set of two lunches, making it difficult for club members to find a common meeting time and forcing clubs to reevaluate their approaches. Head of Upper School, Mike Letts, states, … Read More “Club meeting times and the new schedule” »
Nishant Thangada ‘19, Jonathan Huang ‘19: With the kickoff of the new schedule and the various safety concerns surrounding its structure, Episcopal has instated a new parking system designed to keep students from illegally leaving campus. Cheryl Mclauchlan, V Form Dean, elaborates, “Every student is assigned a numbered spot. Faculty do not have numbered spot. So … Read More “New Parking System for Students” »
Chris Bassett ’18: Flash Floods in Puerto Rico: The storm-ravaged island of Puerto Rico must prepare for rain and flash floods as hurricane relief continues. Many Caribbean islands were subject to Hurricane Maria and are now attempting to recover from the damage caused. With additional heavy rain heading towards Puerto Rico, relief and rescue efforts … Read More “Chris’s Corner, October 2017” »
Annie Rau ‘19, Chris Bassett ‘18: Despite the excitement surrounding the opening of a Whole Foods Market in the Ellis Preserve, residents of Newtown Square and the EA community will be forced to wait another six months for its grand opening. Many students eagerly awaiting its arrival anticipate access to healthier alternatives for after school snacks. … Read More “Whole Foods” »
Annie Rau ‘19, Chris Bassett ‘18: Despite the excitement surrounding the opening of a Whole Foods Market in the Ellis Preserve, residents of Newtown Square and the EA community will be forced to wait another six months for its grand opening. Many students eagerly awaiting its arrival anticipate access to healthier alternatives for after school snacks. … Read More “Whole Foods” »
Nishant Thangada ‘19, Jonathan Huang ‘19: The implementation of a new schedule has brought a major change to students’ school days both in and out of the classroom, generating mixed opinions about key issues like homework and class time. This new schedule features an eight day rotating block schedule with only five classes meeting everyday. Students … Read More “Homework and the New Schedule” »
Justin Chen ‘20, Owen Maier ‘20, James Tang ‘18: The BMW Golf Classic will take place in September of 2018, causing a heavy volume of traffic and a surplus of roughly 5000 people around EA’s campus. Assistant Head of School Paul Sanders is tasked with addressing the drastic impact this will have on EA. Sanders explains, “So, for … Read More “BMW Classic to Aronimink” »
BOYS LACROSSE With a new coach this season, the Episcopal Academy Boys Lacrosse team has had quite a season so far. Despite a couple close loses, they ended the regular season with a record of 10-4 after a huge win against Malvern last Friday. With Coach Bates and the senior class leading this team, they … Read More “Spring Sports Recap 2017” »
BOYS LACROSSE With a new coach this season, the Episcopal Academy Boys Lacrosse team has had quite a season so far. Despite a couple close loses, they ended the regular season with a record of 10-4 after a huge win against Malvern last Friday. With Coach Bates and the senior class leading this team, they … Read More “Spring Sports Recap 2017” »
Kate Beinkampen ’19: The Girls’ Athlete of the Month is field hockey player Maddie Rehak, Class of 2019. Rehak started playing field hockey in the first grade after being persuaded by one of her classmates that it would be a good way to spend time with friends. Now, Rehak is the starting center forward on … Read More “Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Maddie Rehak ’19” »
Theo Vadot ’19, Ava Petillo ’19: The Boys’ Athlete of the Month is cross country runner Elias Lindgren, Class of 2018. Lindgren has been running cross country since the sixth grade and has developed a passion for the sport. According to Jim Farrell, “When he enters a race, his goal is to win the race, no matter … Read More “Boys’ Athlete of the Month: Elias Lindgren ’18” »