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We completely immersed ourselves in the Gran Canarian culture and this ia the reason why our J-Term was so special. There were a few differences between our culture and the Spanish one to which we were introduced. There is very little crime, which was a bit of a culture shock. In Spain we were able … Read More “Canary Island exchange” »
Going to Saint Marc’s School has taught me so much about the power of communication. We speak different languages, but we are still able to communicate in different ways. We played soccer, created art, danced, played ‘Duck Duck Goose,’ and ended up really getting to know one another. The first time I went to Saint … Read More “Students visit Haiti” »
Alexa D’Ambrosio ’17, Sonam Saxena ’17: We all look forward to the day we receive our diplomas. We imagine ourselves exhaling as we stand on the stage at graduation, letting out all of the stress of high school and looking forward to college. However, entering the “real world” can be intimidating. After college you are suddenly thrown … Read More “CrEAting alumni connections” »
Claudia Teti ’16: We live in a world that is becoming increasingly more dependent on technology. As such, it seems all but inevitable that a school such as the Episcopal Academy would begin to incorporate advanced technology into its classrooms. In 2008, an explosion of brand new technology was introduced to the EA community alongside the … Read More “Does EA Need A Tech Up?” »
Nadiyah Browning ’16, Nina Pagano ’16: The Episcopal Academy has been perceived by many to be the “Million Dollar School.” However, not many people know that in comparison to other private Main Line schools, our competitors dwarf us in the amount of endowment money that they receive. In actuality, Penn Charter is the leader in receiving the … Read More “A look at Episcopal’s endowment” »
Ryan Quinlan ’14: Pictures of America’s 44 presidents line the wall of the Upper School’s second floor. Below each president’s face lies a document with his autograph. Some, like those of Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and George W. Bush, are addressed specifically to EA; others are documents detailing the purchase of supplies or are letters of correspondence. … Read More “American presidents at EA” »
Kathryn Wilson ’16: Have you ever walked by the teacher’s lounge in the morning before homeroom, seen the fresh donuts and steaming cups of coffee and thought to yourself, “It must be awesome to work here?” Teachers here do enjoy the coffee, free lunch, access to the fitness center, and high-end technological resources that Episcopal Academy … Read More “Teaching in a private school environment” »
Alli Camp ’14: As I stepped back onto the campus where I started my Episcopal Academy journey, I was expecting to see the Merion Campus as I remembered it: EA/Haverford paraphernalia strewn about, half emptied packs of chews hidden in various nooks, and flyers for “OPEN MIC NIGHT: join us on the first floor of the Annenberg Library!” I wanted to … Read More “Six years later: a trip back through the Merion campus” »
Alex Archambault ’14: You sit down to do your math homework, look down at the page and gulp. If only you had taken better class notes. If only you had not been distracted right as the teacher taught the formula that would solve those problems. So what do you do? Recently, more students have looked towards … Read More “Khan Academy comes to students’ rescue” »
Taryn Gallagher ’14, Meredith McCarthy ’14: Teachers at EA are some of the most well-educated, passionate, and caring in their fields. They know how to challenge students to work to the best of their ability: they also keep challenging themselves. This semester, three Upper School teachers, Thomas Goebeler and Tanuja Murray, both members of the math … Read More “Teachers take classes at EA” »
Alexa D’Ambrosio ‘17, Sonam Saxena ‘17: “Ask me why I’m bald,” reads a pin sported by Matt Lake, member of the technology department who currently supports the St. Baldrick’s foundation. The foundation, which collects funds for pediatric cancer research, has skyrocketed over the past decade. Lake’s was one of thousands of heads shaved at similar events … Read More “Lake participates in ‘St. Baldrick’ charity event” »
Taryn Gallagher ’14, Chloe Kinzig ’14: It’s that time of year again; school has started, leaves are falling, and allergies are raging. Seasonal allergies are common and frustrating inconveniences; common because in America, 20 to 40 million people are affected. In a poll of Upper School Episcopal students roughly 50% suffer from seasonal allergies. Unfortunately, allergies … Read More “Get ready, autumn means allergies” »