Episcopal Academy
Courtney Carpinello ’15: As a result of the Apps Challenge J-Term course, a group of tech-savvy EA students will soon have their original apps available to the public in the App Store. Taught by Technology Department member Matt Memmo and Math Department member Kelly Edwards, this J-Term provided students with a unique opportunity by integrating technology … Read More “Student apps to be available for download” »
Some may say that walking through the polluted streets of an overpopulated city like Mumbai is not anything amazing, but somehow I still found it beautiful. We watched children with nothing find entertainment in the simplest objects. Seeing how hard people worked in the Dharavi slums took my breath away because they were risking their … Read More “Service trip in India” »
When we got on the plane to London on a January evening, as a group we had nothing in common, it was even too awkward to try and sleep on the person sitting next to you. However, after walking around London, traveling around the underground, and sharing a classic British meal of fish and chips, … Read More “Exploring Roman Britain” »
We completely immersed ourselves in the Gran Canarian culture and this ia the reason why our J-Term was so special. There were a few differences between our culture and the Spanish one to which we were introduced. There is very little crime, which was a bit of a culture shock. In Spain we were able … Read More “Canary Island exchange” »
Going to Saint Marc’s School has taught me so much about the power of communication. We speak different languages, but we are still able to communicate in different ways. We played soccer, created art, danced, played ‘Duck Duck Goose,’ and ended up really getting to know one another. The first time I went to Saint … Read More “Students visit Haiti” »
Episcopal, having finished its long awaited first J-Term, Scholium would like to commend this novel interdisciplinary learning pursuit. The Scholium staff believes J-Term is a rewarding and meaningful experience that has the potential to become an important component of the school curriculum in years to come. However, J-Term requires some improvements to streamline the program … Read More “Staff Editorial: J-Term is here to stay, but improvements are necessary” »
Timmy Freese ’14, Michael Smerconish ’14: On the final day of the newly implemented J-Term program at Episcopal, Scholium sat down with Dr. T.J. Locke, Head of School, Dr. Delvin Dinkins, Head of Upper School, and Dr. Catherine Hall, Dean of Students, to gauge their opinions to the revolutionary installment. For Hall, who has been at EA … Read More “EA administrators reflect on J-Term” »
Amanda Paolino ’15: At the start of the school year, Episcopal welcomed new Psychologist Nicole Chaikin to the community as a full time participant of the Middle and Upper School student support team. After experiencing nearly a full semester working on campus, Scholium sat down with Chaikin to discuss her role within the community and her … Read More “Scholium sits down with Episcopal’s new Psychologist” »
Sarah Wingfield ’17: This holiday season, the EA community has taken up the spirit of giving all around campus thanks to the organization and planning of the Community Outreach Board. During the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this past Friday, the Community Service Board held a fundraising event referred to as an “alternative gift market.” This new … Read More “Community service intiatives spread holiday spirit” »
Cole Testaiuti ’16: We asked a few teachers what their Christmas list would look like this year and this is what they told us: David Sigel would like a “gas powered go-cart, you know the one, it has nubby tires, a roll cage, and a snorkel muffler.” Kris Aldridge wants “a poster of Shaun Cassidy or … Read More “What do your teachers want for Christmas?” »
Caroline Cook ’15: Episcopal is a school with many traditions, especially during the holiday season. Cheryl McLauchlan, Dean of the Junior class, sat down with Scholium to share some of these traditions. Every year we take part in a tree lighting ceremony with the tree in the middle school circle. The tree is small now, but … Read More “December holiday traditions around campus” »
Wills Singley ’14: While Episcopal takes pride in its three-season sports program, more leniencies should be given when considering varsity letters at the end of each season. Coaches should consider each athlete’s contribution to the team and the time it was realized. For instance, a lowerclassman that made improvements towards the second half of the season … Read More “Varsity Letter requirements are unfair” »