Episcopal Academy
Noble Brigham ‘20 Avani Narula ‘21 Students and faculty at Episcopal continue to be concerned about an apparent epidemic of academic dishonesty. As a result, the EA community has been taking more steps to stop students from cheating. Zach Richards, dean for the class of ‘21, states, “the school has been proactive in addressing it. Teachers … Read More “Combating the epidemic of academic dishonesty” »
Kevin Sporici ‘20 The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a well-known location, but also has a connection to our own community at EA. Dr. Holly Hedrick, whose children attend EA, is a pediatric surgeon who has been affiliated with CHOP for many years and has a large role there. As a surgeon, she is very … Read More “Dr. Holly Hedrick” »
Aarushi Singh ‘20 The Community Service Corps organizes an annual Mutt Madness bracket to raise money for the Providence Animal Shelter in Media, PA. Those who wish to participate can either pay ten dollars or donate three used towels to buy a ticket. Modelled after typical March Madness brackets, students and faculty have the … Read More “Mutt Madness bracket raises money for animals in need” »
Noble Brigham ‘20 On the night of a snowstorm, many EA students look forward to the fateful email from the Episcopal Academy announcing that school will be closed for a snow day. Though snow days are a quintessential winter highlight for many EA students, many are unaware of the process behind the decision to close … Read More “Snow days heavily impact EA community” »
Trisha Tsundapalli ‘21 Since the beginning of the year, the smoothie bar has become a pivotal destination for many Upper School students on the way to class. With offerings such as the cake batter frappe, draft latte cans, and strawberry banana smoothies, it attracts sweets-loving and coffee-loving students alike. Ashlyn Krow ‘21 says, “It’s really … Read More “EA Coffee Bar has become a community staple” »
Paige Croney ‘21 Ayinde Tate, Episcopal’s new Head of Diversity and Inclusion, has worked tirelessly this year to fulfill the important role he has taken up. He aims to “make any student who may be marginalized feel like they belong at EA regardless or race, ethnicity, socio economic class or sexual orientation.” On the current … Read More “Mr. Tate makes a positive impact at EA” »
Paige Croney ‘21 Ayinde Tate, Episcopal’s new Head of Diversity and Inclusion, has worked tirelessly this year to fulfill the important role he has taken up. He aims to “make any student who may be marginalized feel like they belong at EA regardless or race, ethnicity, socio economic class or sexual orientation.” On the current … Read More “Mr. Tate makes a positive impact at EA” »
Aarushi Singh ‘20 “America can never be great again as long as we have traffic circles,” says Upper School English teacher John Dilworth. “They’re a European creation, and they should stay in Europe because people in America don’t know how to drive in them.” Dilworth’s outlook on traffic circles has been influenced by his experience … Read More “Traffic circle causes controversy in EA community” »
Noble Brigham ‘20 Olympic Wrestler Dave Schultz was found dead on the land of eccentric millionaire John du Pont in January 1996. As reporters, curious onlookers, and police officer Tim Welch flooded the scene, Du Pont barricaded himself in a safe-room tucked away in his mansion. He negotiated with law enforcement over the phone, “referring … Read More “Exploring the macabre history of EA’s campus” »
Trisha Tsundapalli ‘21 Lower school students have a new opportunity to develop their writing and explore the field of journalism: a Lower school newspaper. Through Dr. Sara Tilles, Lower School Coordinator, fourth grade students have been able to start their own newspaper. “We’ve been studying newspapers as a genre and reporters are just now beginning … Read More “Lower Schoolers establish their own newspaper” »
Trisha Tsundapalli ‘21 Lower school students have a new opportunity to develop their writing and explore the field of journalism: a Lower school newspaper. Through Dr. Sara Tilles, Lower School Coordinator, fourth grade students have been able to start their own newspaper. “We’ve been studying newspapers as a genre and reporters are just now beginning … Read More “Lower Schoolers establish their own newspaper” »
Olivia Cipperman ‘19 The Saint Ann’s School, an elite institution in Brooklyn, does not give letter or number grades. The school runs from preschool to twelfth grade, much like The Episcopal Academy, and it has relied on detailed teacher reports since its founding in 1965. Assistant Head of High School Tom Hill says that Saint … Read More “Saint Ann’s School uses no number grades” »