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Christina Chambers ’16, Isabella Sanchez ’16: Hundreds of people rallied together in support of Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance in its fifth annual Ride Ataxia cycling race in Philadelphia. The festivities held on October 13th allowed 475 total cyclists to participate, racing on a variety of courses, along with a great number of spectators. The event welcomed … Read More “Episcopal participates in ‘Ride Ataxia’ bike race” »
Rohan Rajagopalan ’14: Majed Dergham, Associate Head of College Guidance, recently assumed leadership of organizing senior projects, which will take place at the end of May despite rumors that they had been cancelled due to “J-term.” The structure of senior projects is similar to that of previous years. Seniors will propose projects, have them approved by … Read More “Dergham takes over leadership for senior projects” »
Rohan Rajagopalan ’14: Majed Dergham, Associate Head of College Guidance, recently assumed leadership of organizing senior projects, which will take place at the end of May despite rumors that they had been cancelled due to “J-term.” The structure of senior projects is similar to that of previous years. Seniors will propose projects, have them approved by … Read More “Dergham takes over leadership for senior projects” »
Lauren Repke ’15: As part of its annual admission conference, The Episcopal Academy admissions office volunteered at Philabundance this fall for a community service project. Admissions professionals from independent schools all over the country meet once a year for a large conference held by the Secondary School Admission Test Board. According to Rachel Tilney, head of … Read More “Admissions Volunteers at Philabundance” »
Roshan Ravishankar ’14: Philadelhpia Mayor Michael Nutter recently announced that Philadelphia’s bike share program is set to launch for the summer of 2014. Philadelphia will soon join other major cities such as Boston, New York, and Chicago, which have launched bike share programs in the last two years. With this program, both residents and visitors in … Read More “Bike share program launches in Philadelphia” »
Sam Niu ’15: As the school year welcomes a host of new clubs, one that is certain to gain much interest is the newly formed Young Independents club, which joined the Young Republicans and and Young Democrats as the third of EA’s political clubs. Cheryl Mitchell, Upper School Biology teacher, and Bryan McDermott, Upper School Physics … Read More “Young Independents formed” »
Eunice Ju ’15: Built on the 400 acre neighboring DuPont estate, the Toll Brothers’ newest Liseter brand homes – the “Newtown Square Collection” in the making – has opened right down the road. Located at Goshen Road and Route 252, Liseter may have major impacts on the Episcopal Academy community. Toll Brothers is a nationwide home … Read More “Liseter construction continues on 252” »
Isabella Sanchez ’16: The Episcopal Academy Middle and Upper school has recently set forward a new student support system and hired Dr. Nicole Chaikin as the school’s psychologist. Previously, two school psychologists were present but held only part time positions in their respective sections, rarely interacting. After the realization that this may not be enough to meet student needs, EA has set in place a … Read More “EA Hires New Psychologist” »
Isabella Sanchez ’16: The Episcopal Academy Middle and Upper school has recently set forward a new student support system and hired Dr. Nicole Chaikin as the school’s psychologist. Previously, two school psychologists were present but held only part time positions in their respective sections, rarely interacting. After the realization that this may not be enough to meet student needs, EA has set in place a … Read More “EA Hires New Psychologist” »
DISCUSSING PLANS: Lo-Lo Lomax and Sam Willis discuss Peace and Diversity Day. Photo Courtesy of Julia Thompson ’16 Grant Plotkin ’16, Christina Chambers ’16: The Episcopal Academy Upper School is set to hold its first Peace and Diversity day on February 20th, to promote greater awareness and discussion about diversity. The organization for the day is entirely … Read More “Students Plan Peace and Diversity Day” »
Alli Camp ’14, Alex Archambault ’14: As the 2013-2014 school year commences it is evident that the Episcopal Academy has entered a new era. While there is a plethora of new teachers and new students, the most obvious change is the new trio in the highest administration positions, Dr. T.J. Locke, Dr. Catherine Hall, and Dr. Delvin Dinkins. … Read More “Episcopal welcomes new administrative heads” »
Chester Thai ’14, Leah Yao’15: The Episcopal Academy recently hired Joe Shanahan as Manager of Campus Safety to improve and re- vise the school’s current security plan and protocol. Shanahan brings over 25 years of experience managing officers in the New Jersey State Po- lice, including those deployed in high schools and in the recovery efforts … Read More “EA hires new Manager of Campus Safety” »