Episcopal Academy
Sammi Ciardi ’15: Episcopal is known for a multitude of notable alums: Director M. Night Shyamalan, architect Robert Venturi, and now comedy writer Karl Hess. Hess, whose father is a history teacher and the exchange coodinator at EA, attended Episcopal for thirteen years. He is now a writer for MTV’s show Ridiculousness, which shows the internet’s … Read More “Karl Hess ’02 goes from EA to MTV” »
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” »
Jessica Bai ’16: Last summer, a number of Episcopal Academy students pursued their artistic interests by attending programs offered at universities both in the country and overseas. A few of the students who participated in these programs include Cole Grims ’14, Connie Maltby ’14, Nellie Konopka ‘16, Leah Marchant ‘16, Melanie Kovacs ’15, Zoe Kovacs ’14, … Read More “EA artists thrive here and abroad” »
Gianna Pileggi ’14: Taj Cannon ‘14 is EA’s very own up-and-coming fashion designer. Cannon discovered his love for the visual arts in his 8th grade art class, which later led him to discover his passion for clothing design and start his own clothing line, Posce. “In my 8th grade art class, I would paint pastels, which … Read More “Taj Cannon ’14 brings street style to Episcopal” »
Melanie Kovacs ’15: Charles Collins, Upper School Photography Teacher, went on a sabbatical last year with two goals in mind: working on his thesis and finishing his latest book. The thesis, which Collins sarcastically claimed he “probably never will finish,” focuses on the effect images have on behavior and human interaction. Collins specifically highlighted how technology … Read More “Charles Collins returns from sabbatical” »
Sammi Ciardi ’15: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is not only hilarious, but also gives a new perspective and understanding of Shakespeare’s works. Originally, this play was written to be performed by only three actors as themselves, but Episcopal’s theatre programs include many more than that with notable senior actors and actresses such as … Read More “The Domino Club presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” »
Courtney Carpinello ’15, Amanda Molitor ’14: The Crawford Campus Center Gallery has made plans to integrate several additional student exhibitions as well as shows by outside professionals for the new school year. Susan Coote, Episcopal parent and coordinator for the gallery, specifically hopes to continue the program of having academic departments create material for the gallery. … Read More “Campus center gallery aims to unite science and art” »
Courtney Carpinello ’15, Amanda Molitor ’14: The Crawford Campus Center Gallery has made plans to integrate several additional student exhibitions as well as shows by outside professionals for the new school year. Susan Coote, Episcopal parent and coordinator for the gallery, specifically hopes to continue the program of having academic departments create material for the gallery. … Read More “Campus center gallery aims to unite science and art” »
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” »