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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” »
Melanie Kovacs ’15: When first hearing her sing, it would cross the mind of few that the voice coming out of Joanie Hofmeyr ’14 could possibly belong to an eighteen-year-old girl. Rather, one would expect that hers was the voice of a professional opera singer. Incredible talent is one of the many reasons Hofmeyr has … Read More “Joanie Hofmeyr sings her way into Episcopal’s heart” »
Suzy Chen ’14: At this time each year, the Domino Club’s annual musical production starts to generate excitement at the Episcopal Academy. This year’s musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, will whisk EA back to Manhattan during the Jazz Age in a high-spirited musical romp. The year is 1922, and young Millie Dillmount (played by Caroline Hunter … Read More “Thoroughly Modern Millie” »
Jessica Bai ’16, Sarah Barr ’16: As everyone is by now well aware, next year the “J-Term” will be made a part of Episcopal’s curriculum. Proposed J-Term courses cover a variety of topics ranging from sustainability to chemistry and cooking; however, there are also a number of courses that will appeal to Episcopal students who … Read More “J-Term provides creative outlet for students” »
Kayla Coleman ’14: Jackie Tileston’s “Encounters Upon Walking” is the latest exhibit to adorn the walls of the Crawford Campus Gallery. The exhibit focuses Tilestons oil paintings as well as her mixed media on linen. At first, viewers may just be attracted to the exhibit’s bursting blur of colors with streaks, splashes and smudges of … Read More “Encounters Upon Waking” »
Deirdre Meaney ’14: Students skillfully demonstrate the art of accessorizing when they put on their uniforms each day. Fashionable students at Episcopal rarely feel limited by the boundaries set forth by the dress code. Often, they dress up their kilts and polo shirts with patterned scarves, bold flats, and vibrant sweaters. The Upper School maintains … Read More “Uniforms impact fashion industry” »
Deirdre Meaney ’14: Students skillfully demonstrate the art of accessorizing when they put on their uniforms each day. Fashionable students at Episcopal rarely feel limited by the boundaries set forth by the dress code. Often, they dress up their kilts and polo shirts with patterned scarves, bold flats, and vibrant sweaters. The Upper School maintains … Read More “Uniforms impact fashion industry” »
Melanie Kovacs ’15: When one thinks of Caroline Hunter ’14, usually the first thing that comes to mind is her theatrical talent and strong ability as an actress. Hunter has been a prominent figure in the theatre community at Episcopal since her arrival at Episcopal in 6th grade, when she made her Episcopal debut in … Read More “Caroline Hunter: thoroughly modern thespian” »
Jessica Bai ’16: Episcopal Academy’s Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Vocal Ensemble departed from the Philadelphia International Airport on February 14th to perform in Switzerland. In addition to their performance schedule, the students and their chaperones had set aside ample time to tour Zurich and the surrounding areas. The group landed at the Zurich Airport … Read More “Episcopal musicians tour and perform in Switzerland” »
Nellie Konopka ’16: Joe Buches, Chair of the Music Department, has been a member of the Episcopal Academy faculty since 1998; however, he has had a passion for music and teaching all his life. Buches, who plays the organ for chapel services at Episcopal, began his musical career at the age of five when his … Read More “Joe Buches shapes the Music Department” »
Jessica Bai ’16, Sarah Barr ’16: This month, Episcopal’s resident artists, musicians, and dancers will be celebrated in the Crawford Campus Center at the annual “Arts on the Move” program. The event will begin with the opening reception of the winter student art show, followed by performances from the Dora Khayatt Music Competition winners, and … Read More “Arts On the Move unites the arts at Episcopal” »