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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” »
Alex Archambault ’14 Alli Camp ’14: The following graphs show responses to a 2013 poll that asked seniors about their experience with cheating throughout their four years in high school. The first graph compares seniors at EA with a general average of seniors from a selection of schoolsacross the country and anonymously asks how often they … Read More “2013 senior class polled on cheating” »
Nadiyah Browning ’16 Nina Pagano ’16: Unbeknownst to many students, there is an entire group of Episcopal faculty working behind the scenes to ensure their well being, both mentally and physically. Episcopal’s CARES Committee is a board of faculty members who meet every Tuesday to discuss how students are coping with the stresses of school life. This confidential group is comprised of … Read More “EA cares, introducing the CARES team” »
Alexa D’Ambrosio ’17 Sonam Saxena ’17: With collaboration among the math department and the Middle and Upper school faculty, students are given the opportunity to take part in “accelerated” math courses, above their grade levels. After speaking with Dr. Goebeler, member of the math department, Scholium learned about the advanced math placement system and the hopes of … Read More “Accelerated math extends learning limits” »
Alexa D’Ambrosio ’17 Sonam Saxena ’17: With collaboration among the math department and the Middle and Upper school faculty, students are given the opportunity to take part in “accelerated” math courses, above their grade levels. After speaking with Dr. Goebeler, member of the math department, Scholium learned about the advanced math placement system and the hopes of … Read More “Accelerated math extends learning limits” »
Becca Archambault ’16 Claudia Teti ’16: With the start of another school year at the Episcopal Academy comes the inevitable stress of tests, quizzes, and exams. But, for some students, extended time is able to lessen this stress just a bit. In an environment as competitive and challenging as Episcopal’s, extended time on tests and exams … Read More “An extra look at Extra Time” »
Wilson Smerconish ’16: If you see Steve Musacchio working out and wonder what music is pumping through his headphones, chances are he’s listening to Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, Three Days Grace, or Chevelle. “I like hard rock and stuff from my high school and college days from late 90‘s and early 2000‘s,” … Read More “Steve Musacchio: the man, the myth, the legend” »
Connor Martin ’14: Dear EA Students, I hope that all of you are as excited for this school year as I am. I want to personally welcome all of those who are new to our EA family, and I wish you all the best of luck as you make your transition. Every new year here … Read More “Letter from the president” »
Erin McCarthy ’13: With the 2012-2013 school year coming to a close, school administrators are looking ahead as they continue the hiring process for new teachers. These teachers will replace faculty members who will not be returning to Episcopal in September, either by the current teacher’s own choice or by the choice of the administration … Read More “Teacher contract policy examined” »
Having just spoken to you all in Chapel in April with some reflections and advice, I thought that today I would share with you my top ten memories at Episcopal, memories that will stay with me wherever I go. 10) I will always remember devoted alumni who care deeply about their school. I have met … Read More “Ham Clark bids farewell” »
Updated April 26th University of Pennsylvania 12 Pennsylvania State University 7 Cornell University 6 Harvard College 5 Franklin and Marshall College 4 Boston College 3 Dartmouth College 3 Georgetown University 3 Southern Methodist University 3 Carnegie Mellon University 2 Columbia University 2 Dickinson College 2 George Washington University 2 Gettysburg College 2 New York … Read More “2013 College Matriculation” »
Alex Archambault ’14: Scholium:What are your feelings about Episcopal getting a new head of upper school and a new head of school in the same year? Dinkins: EA has an impressive, storied history of excellence-in academics, teaching, athletics, service, leadership, you name it. The school occupies a special place in the minds and hearts … Read More “Thinking with Dinkins” »