Episcopal Academy
Nina Stavropolous ’17: One unique aspect of Episcopal is its vast network and connections to accomplished individuals around the world, specifically alumni, who are able to interact with and speak to EA students. Whether it is a chapel speech, a classroom presentation or an internship, students are given the opportunity to meet a diverse group … Read More “EA connections impact the entire community” »
Claudia Teti ’16: As college acceptances roll in and May inches closer, second semester symptoms are beginning to appear in the Class of 2015 seniors. This lack of motivation that consistently hovers over the senior lounge in the second semester of each school year is commonly referred to as “senioritis.” Scholium talked to both EA … Read More “Second semester seniors diagnosed with senioritis” »
Claudia Teti ’16: As college acceptances roll in and May inches closer, second semester symptoms are beginning to appear in the Class of 2015 seniors. This lack of motivation that consistently hovers over the senior lounge in the second semester of each school year is commonly referred to as “senioritis.” Scholium talked to both EA … Read More “Second semester seniors diagnosed with senioritis” »
Isabella Sanchez ’16: John Familetti Jr.’s thirty-five years of service to the EA community as Director of Dining Services continues to play a crucial role behind the scenes in the everyday lives of Episcopal students. A typical day for Familetti starts between 6-6:30 am with checking emails, confirming catering orders, and starting the extensive prep … Read More “A day in the life of the Director of Dining Services” »
Abby Baggini ’18: Goodbyes will be said at the end of this academic year to four devoted faculty members. Hank Albrycht, Carol Tassoni, Bill Gallagher, and Dr. Sue Rubin will all say their farewells in May, leaving a very special mark on the student body and the EA community. Hank Albrycht, who teaches woodworking, mechanical … Read More “Four dedicated faculty members to retire at year’s end” »
Phillip Humann ’16, Wilson Smerconish ’16: Rumors about shrinking cafeteria food portions and rising prices have been escalating since school began in September. While it is unclear how these rumors began, research shows that they are false. While it is true that some food prices have been rising in recent months, the food portion size … Read More “Lunch rumors cleared” »
Sam Niu ’15: Just as the Mainline Takeover Project was an avenue for drugs into the EA community, online markets, such as the Silk Road, also provide easy access to drugs and other illicit materials. The federal government, however, delivered a significant blow to these types of sites by recently winning the conviction of Silk … Read More “Ulbricht convicted in Silk Road case” »
Phoebe Christos ’18: One-to-One, a program that provides students with a personal laptop, is in the process of expanding to the Upper School. Dr. Catherine Hall, Assistant Head of School and Former Director of Technology, said, “We want the laptops to be tools that the students and faculties can actually use to generate different ways … Read More “One-to-One program expands to Upper School” »
Abhay Malik ’17, Ed Zhao ’17: EA’s Development Robotics team, known as the FIRST Robotics Team 2095, and Leslie Trimble, Upper School Science teacher, have joined Episcopal’s partnership with ACLAMO this winter. Trimble, with several students from the Winter Wellness program, teaches the students at ACLAMO about biology, specifically botany, while the Robotics team teaches … Read More “ACLAMO partners with Robotics” »
Isabella Sanchez ’16: The EA Speakers Series’ stated intention is “to bring a diverse, talented group of speakers to campus to introduce ideas, provoke thought, and encourage discourse across a range of topics and perspectives.” Many students have been left, however, asking “what diversity?” Most speakers have been white men. Dr. Catherine Hall, Assistant Head … Read More “Editorial: Speaker Series schedule lacks diversity” »
Abby Hogan ’18: The EA Speaker Series next event will be a March 5 symposium entitled “Equity and Access: A Symposium on Education” in the competition gym. The event will focus on the broadening of access to education and educational resources, both in our area and around the country. According to Dr. Catherine Hall, Episcopal … Read More “Episcopal to hold Education Symposium” »