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Daniel Adibi ’26 In October, Dr. Tom Goebeler won the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award after being nominated by EA graduate and University of Chicago student Aryav Dhar ’24. The award recognizes high school teachers who have had a profound impact on a member of the university’s rising freshman class. After committing to Chicago, … Read More “Dr. Goebeler earns recognition from UChicago” »
Mahika Ralhan ’26, Lilly Smolesnki ’27 Kris Aldridge, Upper School History teacher, has been one of the most inspiring educators in the EA community for the entirety of her teaching career. Through both teaching and advising, she has shaped the lives of students and faculty in many different ways. Aldrige teaches Pre-Modern History, AP World … Read More “October Faculty Appreciation: Mrs. Kris Aldridge” »
Ari Roth ’26, Siena Scungio ’27 School shooting threats have sadly been a part of the educational system in America for many years, and it is not uncommon for schools, including Episcopal, to hold lockdown drills to prepare students and faculty for the potential occurrence of a threat on campus. Additionally, there has been a … Read More “The rise in and effects of school shootings” »
Ryan Wen ’27, Kyle Zhang ’27 Acrylamide, Butylated Hydroxyanisole, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Erythritol. These words may sound as though they are compounds studied in AP Chemistry, but they are actually some of the chemicals found in everyday food, used to preserve quality, enhance texture and taste, extend longevity, and protect food from pathogens. The subject of … Read More “THE FDA holds meeting on food additives” »
Daniel Demessie ’24 | Jack Riley ’24 It’s that time of year again when seniors at Episcopal hunt each other down with water in search of glory and a cash prize. Senior Assassin began April 2 and will last until there is only one person remaining (unless time runs out, in which case there will … Read More “Senior Assasin takes over the Upper School” »
Gray Collins ’25 “And the Oscar goes to Oppenheimer: Jennifer Lame,” announced Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 96th Academy Awards. Lame ’00 was recognized for her work in editing the three hour biographical film, which received a total of seven Oscars (including Best Picture). According to critics from outlets like The Wall Street … Read More “EA Alumni Success at Oscars and Olympic Qualifiers” »
What made you decide to work at EA? Most of my career was in Washington D.C. for 25 years and then my youngest daughter graduated from that school I was working at. I was music department chair and did all the choir stuff. When she graduated I wanted a change. I was interested in urban … Read More “Faculty Spotlight: Mr. Erwin” »
Molly Lo ’27 People in at least sixty countries will go to the polls in 2024, a major year for elections worldwide. Some of these countries, including Bangladesh, Taiwan, Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Mexico, Belgium, the U.S., the United Kingdom, and South Africa, are among the most populous in the world. According to The Economist, “There … Read More “2024 to have most global elections” »
Molly Lo ’27 In the pulsating heart of the digital age, a revolution is underway that promises to redefine the very fabric of our existence – artificial intelligence (AI). From helping to crack the Enigma Code during World War II to generating the lede for this school newspaper articls, the capacities and applications of AI … Read More “Recent advances in AI lead to legislation” »
Molly Lo ’27 In the pulsating heart of the digital age, a revolution is underway that promises to redefine the very fabric of our existence – artificial intelligence (AI). From helping to crack the Enigma Code during World War II to generating the lede for this school newspaper articls, the capacities and applications of AI … Read More “Recent advances in AI lead to legislation” »
Daniel Demessie ’24 Did you always want to be a librarian? No, I thought that I would be a lawyer, which would put me in good company with a lot of upper school faculty. When I was in undergraduate I studied political science and thought that I would wind up in law. I actually was … Read More “December faculty spotlight: Mrs. Harding” »
Jack Riley ’24 For the first time in their lives, many seniors at the Episcopal Academy voted at the ballot box on November 7. The power of the American government is derived from the people. Each citizen’s vote shapes the leadership and policies of the government, hence forming a government of the people, by the … Read More “New voters in the Episcopal community” »