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Jack Riley ’24The summer exchange program at EA is back and in full swing. Each year, a couple of EA students travel to either South Africa or Australia and live with another host family. They stay with their exchange partner for 6-8 weeks in July and August, during which they attend school and become immersed … Read More “Students reflect on exchange program offerings” »
Gray Collins ’25Did you always want to become a teacher? No. When I was in high school I thought I’d go into sciences or travel. When you’re young you have grand aspirations. But the more I did Latin, I realized it really gave me a lot of fulfillment. And the more I rowed, the more … Read More “Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Konopka” »
Jack Riley ’24The Lilley Fellowship Fund was established by William Lilley ’55 in 2018 and “awards fellowships to students who exemplify academic curiosity, intellectual rigor, and scholarly passion.” The inspiration for the Lilley Fellowship program came from Yale University’s Scholars of the House program that ran from 1945-1995. The Lilley Fellowship Program offers two research … Read More “Reflections on the Lilley Fellowship” »
Jack Riley ’24 On March 29, 2023, a journalist from the Wall Street Journal named Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian authorities and charged with espionage. The U.S. Government insists, however, that Gershkovich is not a spy and was never hired by the Government. The U.S. also believes that Russia violated international law by failing … Read More “Russia’s Arrest of Journalist Challenges Free Speech” »
Jack Riley ’24 On March 29, 2023, a journalist from the Wall Street Journal named Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian authorities and charged with espionage. The U.S. Government insists, however, that Gershkovich is not a spy and was never hired by the Government. The U.S. also believes that Russia violated international law by failing … Read More “Russia’s Arrest of Journalist Challenges Free Speech” »
Daniel Demessie ’24This year’s new chapel theme, “Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind,” originating from the Bible verse Romans 12:2, preaches to escape conformity by changing one’s mind. While originating from a Bible verse, the theme’s flexibility allows it to represent people from all backgrounds. Jenn Jones, faculty advisor of the Vestry and … Read More “EA announces new Chapel theme” »
Daniel Demessie ’24This year’s new chapel theme, “Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind,” originating from the Bible verse Romans 12:2, preaches to escape conformity by changing one’s mind. While originating from a Bible verse, the theme’s flexibility allows it to represent people from all backgrounds. Jenn Jones, faculty advisor of the Vestry and … Read More “EA announces new Chapel theme” »
Michael Chadwick ’26What course did your career take before you arrived at EA? / What motivated you to become a teacher? Mrs. Maier and I were both lawyers for 10 years, which was a great education, but after losing a friend in the 9/11 attacks (who had changed careers to follow his heart), we started … Read More “A look back at Mr. Maier’s career” »
Kate Dente ’25 | Grace Holland ’25 Q: Did you always want to be a teacher? A: “No, but I did get the idea in high school. I actually tried to become a teacher right after I graduated from college, but I didn’t have any experience, so I couldn’t get hired. Then, I spent 11 … Read More “Parsons reveals teaching advice and life lessons” »
Grace Rall ’25 | Tory Lynn ’25 In 2012, the Lower School first participated in Rise Against Hunger, a worldwide organization that selects struggling communities around the world and provides meals to families of up to six people. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, forced EA to adjourn their partnership due to safety concerns in 2020. In … Read More “Lower School resumes partnership with Rise Against Hunger” »
Ryan Sewell ’24 Student-run newspapers not only deliver timely and relevant information to a school community, but they also provide an avenue for students to improve their journalistic writing skills and connect with an array of individuals through their work. EA’s newspaper, The Scholium, is only one such example — one that parallels the many student-run … Read More “Student-run publications educate local communities” »
Ryan Sewell ’24 Student-run newspapers not only deliver timely and relevant information to a school community, but they also provide an avenue for students to improve their journalistic writing skills and connect with an array of individuals through their work. EA’s newspaper, The Scholium, is only one such example — one that parallels the many student-run … Read More “Student-run publications educate local communities” »