Episcopal Academy
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” »
Kat Barber ‘23 The EA College Guidance Office strongly urges Upper School students to spend their summers productively, causing students to brainstorm the best ways to maximize their three months away from school. Cynthia Crum, Director of College Counseling, states, “Some students volunteer their time, some students take classes here at EA or at college … Read More “College Counselors’ Insight on Summer Opportunities” »
Jack Crowley ‘24 | Gavin Schmidt ‘24 | Dylan Unruh ‘24 After the long process of outlining possible courses and presenting them to a committee, many new classes proposed by teachers were approved for the 2021-22 school year. As of now, these classes include Honors Philosophy, Honors American Political Thought, African American History, Psychology, Mobile … Read More “EA Faculty Unveils New Courses for the 2021-22 School Year” »
Kat Barber ‘23 | Gianna Trala ‘23 Prom will be outside and on campus this year instead of at an exciting site like the Constitution Center or the Aquarium, but the fact that it will happen at all is big news during this pandemic. The combined junior and senior event is also going to be … Read More “EA plans for prom with a few adjustments” »
Kat Barber ‘23 | Gianna Trala ‘23 Prom will be outside and on campus this year instead of at an exciting site like the Constitution Center or the Aquarium, but the fact that it will happen at all is big news during this pandemic. The combined junior and senior event is also going to be … Read More “EA plans for prom with a few adjustments” »
Kat Barber ‘23 | Gianna Trala ‘23 Prom will be outside and on campus this year instead of at an exciting site like the Constitution Center or the Aquarium, but the fact that it will happen at all is big news during this pandemic. The combined junior and senior event is also going to be … Read More “EA plans for prom with a few adjustments” »
Gavin Schmidt ‘24 | Aru Venugopalan ‘24 May Term, an interactive two-week course that students would normally engage in at the end of the school year, has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 restrictions. Michael Letts, Head of Upper School, says that the program is “an opportunity for students … Read More “Students miss out on May Term opportunities” »
Gavin Schmidt ‘24 | Aru Venugopalan ‘24 May Term, an interactive two-week course that students would normally engage in at the end of the school year, has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 restrictions. Michael Letts, Head of Upper School, says that the program is “an opportunity for students … Read More “Students miss out on May Term opportunities” »
Michelle Jiang ‘24 “This year with my harder course load and prepping for my SAT, the amount of sleep I get is significantly less than what I used to get.” – Mia Cabral ‘22 “I usually get around eight hours of sleep, since I go to bed around 10:15 and wake up around 6:45.” -Ava … Read More “Does the student body sleep?” »
The newest addition to the Upper School’s variety of clubs is the Community Service Knitters Cooperative, which teaches students how to knit so they can use their skills to make hats and scarves for service-based projects. The club is led by Rebecca Brinks, EA Community Service Coordinator, and Amy Brotschul, Upper School French teacher. Getting … Read More “Brinks and Brotschul’s club brings knitting back” »
The newest addition to the Upper School’s variety of clubs is the Community Service Knitters Cooperative, which teaches students how to knit so they can use their skills to make hats and scarves for service-based projects. The club is led by Rebecca Brinks, EA Community Service Coordinator, and Amy Brotschul, Upper School French teacher. Getting … Read More “Brinks and Brotschul’s club brings knitting back” »
Jack Crowley ‘24 | Gavin Schmidt ‘24 Throughout the month of March, the EA Community Service Corps is holding Mutt Madness, an annual event that raises awareness and donations for the Providence Animal Center. This opportunity allows students to buy a NCAA bracket for the March Madness basketball tournament and have their proceeds go to … Read More “Beloved Mutt Madness tradition continues despite COVID” »