Episcopal Academy
Gautam Ketkar ‘24 | Jack Riley ‘24 Juniors are already in a panic over the college admissions process. However, they will be comforted to know that the college process is more than just one’s transcript. In recent years, the college admissions process has evolved with regards to various fields of the application, including SAT/ACT requirements, … Read More “The college admissions process: changes and constants over Time” »
Henry Kovan ‘23 The new science curriculum at EA has allowed for greater variety in course selection in recent years. One of these new changes is the ability of sophomores to take A.P. science courses. Previously, students would follow a very specific, set track: freshmen would take biology, sophomores would take chemistry, and juniors would … Read More “Sophomores adjust to the rigors of AP science curriculum” »
Alex Gobran ‘23 Eshika Tangri ‘23 One of the most distinctive aspects of Episcopal is the campus’ grounds, with specific portions of the school’s budget being administered to support the high-quality maintenance and appearance of it. From the Campus Green to the different athletic fields, Episcopal and its grounds team dedicate both time and money … Read More “Delving deeper into landscaping at EA” »
Ashley Kim ‘23 One of the Episcopal Academy’s most unique offerings is the Lilley Fellowship, established by William Lilley ‘55 in 2018. A graduate from Yale University, Lilley drew inspiration for the fellowship from Yale’s former Scholars of the House Program, which allows students to devote a semester to an academic project of their choice. … Read More “EA students pursue their passions through the Lilley Fellowship” »
Ashley Kim ‘23 One of the Episcopal Academy’s most unique offerings is the Lilley Fellowship, established by William Lilley ‘55 in 2018. A graduate from Yale University, Lilley drew inspiration for the fellowship from Yale’s former Scholars of the House Program, which allows students to devote a semester to an academic project of their choice. … Read More “EA students pursue their passions through the Lilley Fellowship” »
Maggie Dugery ‘23 Sarah Kotapka ‘23 Each fall, captains, teammates, spectators, coaches, and faculty come together to play, cheer, and (hopefully) win against The Haverford School and Agnes Irwin in the biggest athletic weekend of the school year: EA/AIS/Haverford Weekend. However, the stands are not only filled with current EA students and faculty, but also … Read More “Alumni reminisce on EA/AIS/HAV Weekend” »
Daniel Demessie ‘24 Founded in April 1888, The Scholium has been The Episcopal Academy newspaper containing articles about news, sports, and editorials about the community. Founded in April 1888, the student-led Scholium was most likely created to reflect the papers that universities were publishing at the time. There are some obvious differences between the papers … Read More “A look back on Scholium in 1968” »
Maggie Dugery ‘23 Sarah Kotopka ‘23 The effects of Hurricane Ida have been felt across the entire country in the past several weeks, including Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row when the hurricane flooded the Schuylkill River on Thursday, September 2nd. Structures located near and on the river suffered extensive damage. Boats, important electrical equipment, and more essential … Read More “Hurricane Ida and its Repercussions on Boathouse Row” »
Maggie Dugery ‘23 Sarah Kotopka ‘23 The effects of Hurricane Ida have been felt across the entire country in the past several weeks, including Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row when the hurricane flooded the Schuylkill River on Thursday, September 2nd. Structures located near and on the river suffered extensive damage. Boats, important electrical equipment, and more essential … Read More “Hurricane Ida and its Repercussions on Boathouse Row” »
Henry Kovan ‘23 Roughly a third of EA graduates go on to play sports at the collegiate level every year. Some EA alumni have even competed professionally and internationally. These athletes have proven to be great assets to their respective college programs. This comes as no surprise given the particularly stiff competition these students have … Read More “Former EA Athletes Find Success on Collegiate and Professional Levels” »
Henry Kovan ‘23 Roughly a third of EA graduates go on to play sports at the collegiate level every year. Some EA alumni have even competed professionally and internationally. These athletes have proven to be great assets to their respective college programs. This comes as no surprise given the particularly stiff competition these students have … Read More “Former EA Athletes Find Success on Collegiate and Professional Levels” »
Alex Gobran ’23 Caroline Sewell ’23 Underage drinking at the shore seemed in the minds of many to have been allowed to skyrocket this past summer, thanks to a novel New Jersey alcohol directive that enabled teens at the Jersey shore to experience more laxed patrolling from police officers. Jersey lawmakers intended for the directive … Read More “Novel Jersey Alcohol directive reduces police discipline on partying teens this summer” »