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Alex Archambault ’14: You sit down to do your math homework, look down at the page and gulp. If only you had taken better class notes. If only you had not been distracted right as the teacher taught the formula that would solve those problems. So what do you do? Recently, more students have looked towards … Read More “Khan Academy comes to students’ rescue” »
Taryn Gallagher ’14, Meredith McCarthy ’14: Teachers at EA are some of the most well-educated, passionate, and caring in their fields. They know how to challenge students to work to the best of their ability: they also keep challenging themselves. This semester, three Upper School teachers, Thomas Goebeler and Tanuja Murray, both members of the math … Read More “Teachers take classes at EA” »
Alexa D’Ambrosio ‘17, Sonam Saxena ‘17: “Ask me why I’m bald,” reads a pin sported by Matt Lake, member of the technology department who currently supports the St. Baldrick’s foundation. The foundation, which collects funds for pediatric cancer research, has skyrocketed over the past decade. Lake’s was one of thousands of heads shaved at similar events … Read More “Lake participates in ‘St. Baldrick’ charity event” »
In light of recent events, Scholium decided to discuss whether or not Episcopal should be involved in off campus disciplinary issues. While the paper recognizes that the school does posess the right to do so, the Scholium staff was split in opinion as to whether or not EA should exercise such a right. As such, … Read More “Staff Editorials: Disciplinary involvement out of school” »
Jon Hurst ’14: A proposal that Episcopal students complete a community service requirement is currently being considered by the administration. The proposal is designed to help students make time for community service at Episcopal. It does so by requiring all students to dedicate two sports seasons throughout their four years of Upper School to the Wellness … Read More “Requirement proposal to Community Service” »
Jessica Bai ’16: The Episcopal Academy Community Players will perform Nelson Bond’s adaptation of Animal Farm on November 14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:30 pm in the Ridgeway Blackbox Theater. Founded by a well-known actor and former student, John Carradine, the group has been in existence for about forty years, and the money it earns goes to … Read More “The EA Community Players present Animal Farm” »
Brittany Belo ’14: Though a light drizzle blurred our vision, my friend and I were able to maneuver our way to the Theater of Living Arts on South Street in Philadelphia. after having been dropped about two blocks away. Our excitement was evident as we breathlessly anticipated the imminent appearance of Noah and the Whale. A … Read More “Brittany Belo ’14 experiences Noah and the Whale” »
A.J. Marcucci ’17: Eliza Dordelman ’14 has been a star on the tennis courts for EA during the past four years. Eliza is a strong competitor on the court with a mean forehand and a wicked backhand, skills that she has perfected ever since she was five years old. Although she has been playing her entire … Read More “Girls’ Athlete of the Month: Eliza Dordelman” »
John Flynn ’14: There are special bonds made when you are teammates with someone. They become part of your family; you have your brother’s or sister’s back and they have yours. But what if your brother or sister becomes your teammate? You no longer view each other as the older or the younger sibling. They become … Read More “Siblings dominate Episcopal fall sports” »
Jackson Donaldson ’15: When Episcopal Boy’s water polo co-captain Korey Leidheiser ‘14 was asked about what the team and his teammates mean to him, he quickly responded “The team to me is a family. We don’t have too many kids on the team but that actually brings us closer together. Long bus rides to tournaments give … Read More “Boys’ Athlete of the Month: Korey Leidheiser” »
Rich Palazzese ’14: With its new leadership appointments, the Episcopal Academy Parent Association Athletic Association (EAPAAA) is commencing its second year of work. Chris McNeal ’14 was voted in as the president of the association to be accompanied by Vice Presidents Mike Watkins ’14 and Lolo Lomax ’14. According to Lomax, the EAPAAA’s main goal is … Read More “EAPAAA elects new leaders” »
Connor Martin ’14: Injuries are without a doubt the most unfortunate aspect of athletics. In any sport on any level, they occur constantly, something that is in reality inevitable. They aren’t necessarily related to the level of aggressiveness of a player, as anybody on the field, court, or pool is susceptible to any wide range of … Read More “Connor’s corner: injury plague strikes EA sports” »