Episcopal Academy
In a senior class that has been through thick and thin, it is no surprise that there has been an overwhelming amount of senior addresses this year in chapel. By giving standing ovations to the majority of speeches is truly commendable. However, this showing of support is misguided. Members of the student body, faculty, and … Read More “Scholium Staff Editorial: Standing Ovation Inflation” »
Nadiyah Browning ‘16, Nina Pagano ‘16: The protocol for determining a possible snow day is quite intricate, as revealed in an interview conducted with Dr. Locke, Head of School. Many aspects are considered when deciding, including: whether or not the campus has power, if the snow can be plowed, if campus is icy, and if the roads … Read More “EA makes the call” »
Claudia Teti ’16: The bulletins carry it every week. The sign-up sheet is also posted in the upper school. But what really is Free Music Fridays? In short, it is an opportunity for Episcopal students to use their musical skills to teach underprivileged children a lifelong hobby. With many schools cutting back on funds for music … Read More “A glimpse of Free Music Friday” »
Alexa D’Ambrosio ’16, Sonam Saxena ’16: The difficult debate about online cheating rages on. Currently, EA’s policy, as outlined in the student handbook, describes plagiarism and cheating as a “major disciplinary offense.” However, accessibility to online study aids like SparkNotes, most notably its “No Fear Shakespeare” program, is increasing and arousing questions about what is acceptable behavior. … Read More “Teaching in the age of SparkNotes” »
Alli Camp ’14: In junior year American History class EA students learn about Brown vs. Board of Education and the ensuing chaos. As our textbooks depict black students being protested by crazed white parents as they walk into school, our hearts twinge. Well what about EA? In the age of activism, when did The Episcopal Academy … Read More “Racial integration at The Episcopal Academy” »
Chester Thai ’14: In response to series of car robberies in Delaware and Chester Counties that occurred in late February, Episcopal security personnel have alerted the school community. Joe Shanahan, Manager of Campus Safety, said, “There’s a group of individuals that started operating in Florida, and they’re working their way up the East coast. Local law … Read More “Local car robberies” »
Chester Thai ’14: In response to series of car robberies in Delaware and Chester Counties that occurred in late February, Episcopal security personnel have alerted the school community. Joe Shanahan, Manager of Campus Safety, said, “There’s a group of individuals that started operating in Florida, and they’re working their way up the East coast. Local law … Read More “Local car robberies” »
Kendra Williams ’16: The One-to-One program, implemented last year for Lower School 5th graders, will now provide laptops for students from the 5th to 8th grades. Linda Lew, member of the Middle School Technology Department, said, “The 5th graders were able to bring the program into their first year of middle school, and as the students … Read More “EA continues one-to-one program” »
Kendra Williams ’16: The One-to-One program, implemented last year for Lower School 5th graders, will now provide laptops for students from the 5th to 8th grades. Linda Lew, member of the Middle School Technology Department, said, “The 5th graders were able to bring the program into their first year of middle school, and as the students … Read More “EA continues one-to-one program” »
Sam Niu ’15, Eunice Ju ’15: As a consequence of the worst winter since EA moved to Newtown Square, the school has witnessed numerous accidents among the faculty, including Charles Collins and Ellen Milewski. Collins, who fell outside his office in the Crawford Campus Center, will remain out of school for the remainder of the year. Milewski, … Read More “Episcopal combats slippery floors” »
Chester Thai ’14: Frank Langiftt ’82, NPR’s international correspondent based in Shanghai, will speak to upper school students on April 22 during the annual Ben Read address. Langfitt is the uncle of two current EA students, William Langfitt ’14 and Frank Langfitt ’16. “As a foreign correspondent, I’ve covered lots of ‘bad news,’ everything from civil … Read More “Langfitt ’82 to speak” »
Leah Yao ’15: After its postponement to make up for lost class time due to snow days, Peace and Diversity Day (PDD) has been rescheduled to occur during two advisory blocks on Wednesday, April 16th and Monday, May 5th. Students will participate in one of the two advisory periods, which will consist of a student-run workshop … Read More “Peace Day rescheduled” »