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Colin Schlitt ‘24 | Connor Shanahan ‘24 Since the arrival of the Omicron variant, the amount of COVID-19 cases within the Upper School has risen by 264% from September to December. At the beginning of the academic year, only six Upper School students had contracted COVID-19, but in January alone, EA has recorded over fifty-one … Read More “EA experiences new COVID-19 Outbreak” »
Daniel Demessie ‘24 | Brendan Schlitt ‘24 May Term has finally returned to EA after two years of long awaited anticipation. Many students will be participating in this unique experience for the first time, as only the Class of 2022 has had the opportunity to participate in May Term due to the lasting effects of … Read More “Updates on 2022 May Term Courses” »
Daniel Demessie ‘24 | Brendan Schlitt ‘24 May Term has finally returned to EA after two years of long awaited anticipation. Many students will be participating in this unique experience for the first time, as only the Class of 2022 has had the opportunity to participate in May Term due to the lasting effects of … Read More “Updates on 2022 May Term Courses” »
Elizabeth Hershey ’25 Colin Schlitt ’24 As the end of the first semester nears, Upper School students will soon face their first exams of the school year. While several semester courses, such as science and religion, will have their final exams on December 16th, many year-long classes will also have large assessments or projects before … Read More “Faculty Share Insight on Mid-Year Exam Preparation” »
Daniel Demessie ’24 Brendan Schlitt ’24 Following the discontinuation of the Education, Sports, and Fun (ESF) aftercare program, EA offered an opportunity for Upper School students to join a paying aftercare program supervising Lower School students. Head of Upper School, Michael Letts explains, “ESF would come in and run the aftercare program here. For a … Read More “Upper School Students Hired for New Lower School Aftercare Program” »
Gautam Ketkar ’24 Jack Riley ’24 Colin Schlitt ’24 The Can Drive is an annual EA tradition, from November 11th to 22nd, where the entire student body collects canned goods, along with other essential items. The proceeds are donated to EA’s community partners: SHARE, the Great Valley Food Cupboard, and St. Mary’s Church in Chester. … Read More “Vestry Shares Update On 2021 Can Drive” »
Claire Collins ‘23 | Rachel Lederman ‘24 Eight new faculty members have joined the Upper School this year. These new faculty members include US English Teacher Anna Safford, US Religion Teacher Mike Sheehan, US History Teacher Jerold Wright, US Physics Teacher Sergio Montano, US English Teacher Ash Shah, US Psychologist Caroline Graham, and US Learning … Read More “Upper School Welcomes New Faculty Members” »
Claire Collins ‘23 | Rachel Lederman ‘24 Eight new faculty members have joined the Upper School this year. These new faculty members include US English Teacher Anna Safford, US Religion Teacher Mike Sheehan, US History Teacher Jerold Wright, US Physics Teacher Sergio Montano, US English Teacher Ash Shah, US Psychologist Caroline Graham, and US Learning … Read More “Upper School Welcomes New Faculty Members” »
Brendan Schlitt ‘24 | Colin Schlitt ‘24 New printing procedures and WiFi technology at EA this year have created controversy among the student body. Director of IT Huy Tran explains the changes, “Large printers and copiers are almost always on a 5-year lease with a leasing company. Our previous lease agreement expired over the summer, … Read More “Students React to New Printer and WiFi Systems” »
Gautam Ketkar ‘24 Snacks are back after a grueling year of COVID restrictions! Every activity block, snacks such as fruits, muffins, popcorn, and the Friday classic Philly Soft Pretzels, are placed in the courtyard or lunchroom ready to satisfy hungry students. For Jack Riley ‘24, the nostalgia of snack time hit home, “It is incredibly … Read More “Snacks Are Back!” »
Amelia Cabral ‘22 | Emily Staid ‘22 Following the verification of the vaccine, a constant debate has ensued over whether private educational institutions should mandate vaccinations or allow students to have the freedom of choice. While adhering to CDC and state guidelines, the Episcopal Academy Administration has been searching endlessly for the best ways to … Read More “Students Share Their Perspectives On a COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate” »