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Phoebe Christos ’18, Abigail Hogan ’18: When it comes time for research projects, one of the most accessible resources is typically forgotten: the Roger Annenberg Library and its staff. Even before a research topic is introduced to the class, an incredible amount of effort is put in behind the scenes by the librarians. “Before the … Read More “Librarians: the real heroes of research time” »
Nina Stavropolous ’17: Although it may be difficult to imagine EA teachers as anything but educators, many members of the faculty have pursued other career paths and passions before coming to Episcopal to teach. Prior to teaching English, Sam Willis, IV Form Dean, was working in construction for a man who was building a house … Read More “A look into teachers’ lives before Episcopal” »
James Tang ’17: This June the EA campus will be almost as busy during the summer as it is during the school year. With a large interest in Summer at EA programs, beginning this June the Episcopal Academy campus will be almost as busy as during the normal school year. Summer classes are especially popular … Read More “Summer course registration recap for 2014-2015” »
What were your teachers up to before EA? Find out in the next issue of Scholium coming soon! Be sure to pick up a copy of Scholium as soon as it comes out.
Emily Beinkampen ’17: Over 70% of college students take an online course throughout the four years of pursuing their bachelor degree. To adapt to these generational changes in education, EA introduced its first online course, AP Microeconomics, this year. When students first began the course, Adam Lavalle, member of the Math Department, told them, “You … Read More “Episcopal implements new online AP course” »
Nina Stavropolous ’17: One unique aspect of Episcopal is its vast network and connections to accomplished individuals around the world, specifically alumni, who are able to interact with and speak to EA students. Whether it is a chapel speech, a classroom presentation or an internship, students are given the opportunity to meet a diverse group … Read More “EA connections impact the entire community” »
Claudia Teti ’16: As college acceptances roll in and May inches closer, second semester symptoms are beginning to appear in the Class of 2015 seniors. This lack of motivation that consistently hovers over the senior lounge in the second semester of each school year is commonly referred to as “senioritis.” Scholium talked to both EA … Read More “Second semester seniors diagnosed with senioritis” »
Claudia Teti ’16: As college acceptances roll in and May inches closer, second semester symptoms are beginning to appear in the Class of 2015 seniors. This lack of motivation that consistently hovers over the senior lounge in the second semester of each school year is commonly referred to as “senioritis.” Scholium talked to both EA … Read More “Second semester seniors diagnosed with senioritis” »
Isabella Sanchez ’16: John Familetti Jr.’s thirty-five years of service to the EA community as Director of Dining Services continues to play a crucial role behind the scenes in the everyday lives of Episcopal students. A typical day for Familetti starts between 6-6:30 am with checking emails, confirming catering orders, and starting the extensive prep … Read More “A day in the life of the Director of Dining Services” »
Find out what EA’s alumni are doing with the school today in the next issue of Scholium coming soon! Be sure to pick up a copy of Scholium as soon as it comes out.
Claudia Teti ’16, Christina Chambers ’16: Michael Field Letts, V Form Dean, has recently received the highly prestigious 2015 Strictest Form Dean Award from the American Form Dean Association. Each year, the AFDA chooses one high school dean from a nationwide pool of over 100,000 applicants as the recipient of the Strictest Form Dean award. … Read More “Joke Issue: Michael Letts wins AFDA national award” »
Phoebe Christos ’18, Abby Hogan ’18: The organ is one of the defining features of the Episcopal Class of 1944 Chapel, and with it’s impressive size and intricate array of pipes, it is not surprising that it took over four years to design and construct. John Powell, Middle School Math teacher and skilled organist, spent … Read More “EA musicians make it impossible to overlook the organ” »