Episcopal Academy
Lola Quigley ’20: While varsity athletes at Episcopal are typically in high school, in some cases, middle school students in eighth grade have the opportunity to participate in varsity athletics. Gina Buggy, Director of Athletics, referred to Gerald Henderson ‘06 when describing how to determine if the student is suited to play with the varsity team: … Read More “Middle School athletes playing on varsity teams” »
Olivia Cipperman ’19: Advice from experienced writers and submission opportunities at Episcopal can expand any student’s writing skill set. English and history classes allow for academic growth, while writing clubs and electives promote writing as a form of artistic expression. Episcopal also holds writing contests to get students involved, such as the Stephen Hopkins Kalbach Prize, … Read More “Experienced writers offer advice to students” »
Elizabeth Palumbo ’19: Felicia Zhu ‘17 is May’s Artist of the Month. Zhu is an accomplished musician, playing both piano and cello. She began playing piano when she was seven years old, and she feels that music is a method of expression. “I really like piano because it is an outlet for emotions and also a … Read More “Artist of the Month: Felicia Zhu ’17.” »
Amy Chen ’19: The Episcopal Academy recently received 11 Cappie nominations for its Fall Production Peter and the Starcatcher. The play, which is a prequel to the famous Peter Pan, revolves around Peter Pan and Molly Aster as they discover the power of a mysterious substance called starstuff. Peter Pan and his fellow orphans, the Lost … Read More “Fall play leads region with 11 Cappies nominations” »
Alyssa Sheffy ’19, Drew Landaiche ’19: Chicago, performed at EA in April, left audiences in awe. Helena Bryant ‘17 and Brynn Doyle ‘18 starred in the musical as the leading female roles while Greg Smith ‘17 and Ryan Schiller ‘17 played the musical’s leading male roles. The musical, which is set in 1920s Chicago, follows the … Read More “Chicago production leaves audiences in awe” »
Netflix’s newest original series, 13 Reasons Why, has sparked a long overdue discussion amongst teenagers, schools, and adults. The series, based on the book by Jay Asher of the same the title, is split into thirteen episodes that list the reasons for the protagonist’s, Hannah Baker, suicide. Before killing herself, Hannah leaves tapes for people … Read More “Staff Editorial: EA needs to focus on mental health” »
Jillian Rotman ’18: With prom quickly approaching in June, students on campus are buzzing with constant, elaborate “promposals.” These public displays, often involving flowers, clever signs, and even stuffed animals have become a trend in high schools all around the country. On the surface, these proposals may seem harmless, but they have the potential to disrupt … Read More “Promposals: no longer personal nor purposeful” »
Cheryl Grey Mitchell, Independent: Washington DC, along with hundreds of cities worldwide, saw three protest marches in the four months following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President: the Women’s March, March for Science, and People’s Climate March. These marches were in response to what many, including me, believe are drastic rollbacks of progress that has … Read More “Trump’s first 100 days : teachers share their views” »
Anjali Bose ’20: With many conflicting opinions regarding this past year of student council, it is clear that they have had both triumphs and disappointments. However, next year’s president, Neha Mukherjee, is ready and excited to make next year entertaining, interesting, and unique as she takes on the important position of Student Council President. Although student … Read More “The future of Student Council: what can we expect ?” »
Pia Singh ’19, Amanda Turner ’19: The Sweet Sixteen is a tradition that has persisted since the mid 20th century and embodies the idea of “coming of age”, but the popularity of this long lasting tradition may be on the decline. Dr. Everett Dulit, director of adolescent psychiatry at New York Hospital, wrote in a New … Read More “The Sweet Sixteen: Thriving or Dying ?” »
Kevin Sporici ’20, Anna Lee ’20, Pia Singh ’19, Raunaq Singh ’20: One’s personal measurement of success can often be found by helping others reach their own success. Whether it is donating, actively contributing to a cause, or simply raising awareness, each member of the EA community has been exposed to new environments and has seen privledge through a … Read More “Amalie Hipp ’18: giving back one smile at a time” »
Kevin Sporici ’20, Anna Lee ’20, Pia Singh ’19, Raunaq Singh ’20: One’s personal measurement of success can often be found by helping others reach their own success. Whether it is donating, actively contributing to a cause, or simply raising awareness, each member of the EA community has been exposed to new environments and has seen privledge through a … Read More “Amalie Hipp ’18: giving back one smile at a time” »