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Sam Niu ’15:The first and second Triumvirates were two sets of three extraordinary people, the most influential and powerful of their time in Ancient Rome. Amongst the Episcopal Academy Classics Department, a third Triumvirate has been established by three incredible members Lee Pearcy, William MacArdle, and Michelle Domondon, all of whom will unfortunately not be … Read More “Classics legends to leave EA” »
Amanda Paolino ’15, Cole Testauti ’16: As we approach the last few weeks of school, the Episcopal community has been preparing itself for a number of new beginnings in the upcoming school year. One of these preparations has been the annual election for new Vestry members in the III and IV forms. After all speeches … Read More “Vestry members elected” »
Dana Giles ’15: Despite students’ attempts to save the event, Artsfest for the 2012-2013 school year has been officially canceled. Artsfest is a festival meant to be held every year to celebrate different art forms provide a platform for EA’s artistically gifted students. Geoff Wagg, Head of Upper School, confirmed the cancellation of Artsfest, saying, … Read More “Lack of support causes cancellation of Artsfest” »
Melanie Kovacs ’15: If you are ever looking for senior Najah Majors, it is a safe bet you will find her in one of two places: either the ceramics room, sculpting while chatting with her friends, or in the dark room, printing photos of her peers and teachers. Majors only complaint about her love for … Read More “Episcopal’s budding photographer steps into the spotlight” »
Melanie Kovacs ’15: If you are ever looking for senior Najah Majors, it is a safe bet you will find her in one of two places: either the ceramics room, sculpting while chatting with her friends, or in the dark room, printing photos of her peers and teachers. Majors only complaint about her love for … Read More “Episcopal’s budding photographer steps into the spotlight” »
Brittany Belo ’14:Prom season is upon us! Whether “prama” has gotten you down or you simply cannot wait for June 1st to come around, every girl is looking for her perfect dress for the big night. If you seek advice on how to find the ideal prom dress for you, look no further and … Read More “Spring into prom with the perfect look for you” »
Jessica Bai ’16, Sarah Barr ’16, Amanda Molitor ’14: For the second time in three years, The Episcopal Academy Art Department sponsored the Wearable Art Contest. The contest, first conceived of by Upper School art teacher Hilary Hutchison in 2011, was brought back to the EA community after a one-year hiatus. Hutchison planned the timing of … Read More “Episcopal hosts wearable art competition” »
Roshan Ravishankar ’14: The English department has restructured its senior curriculum, lengthening the previously semester long British Literature course to a full year class entitled The Evolution of English Literature. This course will replace the English electives offered to seniors during the spring semester. During the first semester of this new course, seniors will read … Read More “Senior English becomes yearlong course” »
John Flynn ’14: In a recent survey, senior and junior students voted overwhelmingly against the proposal of a school sponsored post prom. Earlier this year, the EAPA presented the idea for such a post prom to a group of school administrators, including the form deans and Geoff Wagg, Head of Upper School. Jackson Collins, dean … Read More “Students dismiss organized post prom” »
Michael Smerconish ’14: Through new legislation introduced in the state senate, Pennsylvania has begun contemplating a law that would require all producers of genetically engineered food to label their products as such. The bill, proposed by state senator Daylin Leach, seeks to provide consumers a greater deal of knowledge about the food they are purchasing. … Read More “PA debates labels on genetically modified food” »
Michael Quinlan ’14: Due to ongoing Student Council discussions, next year may see changes to Episcopal’s dress code. Proposed modifications, which have been discussed by student council over the course of this past year, include the option of polo shirts for boys and more concrete specifications on the length of girls’ skirts. For the past … Read More “Student Council considers dress code changes” »
Christine McCann ’15: Adam Lavalle, upper school math teacher and middle school football, basketball and baseball coach, will be leaving Episcopal next year to teach and coach at Berwick Academy in Maine. He will also be moving back to his home state of New Hampshire. Berwick Academy is, according to Lavalle, “just like Episcopal.” It’s … Read More “Lavalle announces departure from EA” »