Episcopal Academy
Darian Mihalakis ’27 As you walk through the halls of EA’s Campus Center, paintings, sculptures, mosaics and more add life to the building. But who is responsible for these bright works of art? Many of these works can be attributed to Tatum Schmedlen ’25—a talented artist who utilizes different mediums and focuses for her pieces … Read More “Artist of the Month: Tatum Schmedlen ’25” »
Darian Mihalakis ’27 As you walk through the halls of EA’s Campus Center, paintings, sculptures, mosaics and more add life to the building. But who is responsible for these bright works of art? Many of these works can be attributed to Tatum Schmedlen ’25—a talented artist who utilizes different mediums and focuses for her pieces … Read More “Artist of the Month: Tatum Schmedlen ’25” »
Karthik Ramakrishnan ’27 Isabella Winner ’28 At The Episcopal Academy, students have ample opportunities to explore poetry in a variety of settings. Creative Writing Club, Open Mic events, and classroom assignments offer spaces for students to share their work and refine their craft. Julia Workman, Upper School English teacher, encourages students to experiment with poetic … Read More “Humanities teachers on using poetry in the classroom” »
Mia Favini ’27 Joyce Liu ’27 Originally introduced at the Phillips Exeter Academy by philanthropist Edward Harkness, the Harkness Method is a pedagogical technique that encourages discussion-based learning by having students sit face-to-face around a large, oval table. This method is prevalent in humanities subjects that benefit from open-ended discussions and helps students develop critical … Read More “Harkness Tables: dinner tables or classroom crowders?” »
Mia Favini ’27 Joyce Liu ’27 Originally introduced at the Phillips Exeter Academy by philanthropist Edward Harkness, the Harkness Method is a pedagogical technique that encourages discussion-based learning by having students sit face-to-face around a large, oval table. This method is prevalent in humanities subjects that benefit from open-ended discussions and helps students develop critical … Read More “Harkness Tables: dinner tables or classroom crowders?” »
Penelope McEvilly ’28 Isabella Winner ’28 With the rise of short-form video content on social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, music has often been the backbone of virality. Social media not only helps artists reach a greater audience and introduce people to new music but also allows fans and musicians … Read More “How TikTok is ruining music for everyone” »
Annie Le ’27 Turkey, family gatherings, and thankfulness: these are some of the hallmarks of Thanksgiving, a popular American holiday that brings people together to celebrate their bonds and express gratitude. While the holiday honors and is based on the connection between pilgrims and Indigenous peoples during colonial times, mainstream portrayals of Thanksgiving are often … Read More “Perceptions of Thanksgiving: The Complexity of Representation” »
Annie Le ’27 Turkey, family gatherings, and thankfulness: these are some of the hallmarks of Thanksgiving, a popular American holiday that brings people together to celebrate their bonds and express gratitude. While the holiday honors and is based on the connection between pilgrims and Indigenous peoples during colonial times, mainstream portrayals of Thanksgiving are often … Read More “Perceptions of Thanksgiving: The Complexity of Representation” »
Siena Scungio ’27 The holidays are the perfect time to give back and be grateful for the many opportunities we are presented with daily, whether it be by volunteering, donating, or simply acknowledging those who help us. Here at EA, the Episcopal community is prepared to share its jolly spirit through acts of service in … Read More “Ho-ho-ho: EA emphasizes holiday community service” »
Maggie Sgaramella ’26 If you found yourself strolling in Center City Philadelphia from October 22nd to November 7th, you may have noticed a 3.5-ton, 8-foot tall screen sitting in the middle of Love Park. You could have even shared a wave and a smile from an Irish lad, 3,257 miles away. On November 3rd, 2024, … Read More “City Correspondent: visiting the Philly Portal” »
Jordan Shanahan ’26 For the first time since 2020, freshmen enrollment across the United States has decreased by a staggering five percent, facing its largest decline since COVID-19. In 2020, with a pandemic sweeping across the country, the reason was obvious; however, there is more speculation than definite answers as to why a decrease in … Read More “Freshmen enrollment decreases in U.S. colleges” »
Daniel Adibi ’26 In October, Dr. Tom Goebeler won the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award after being nominated by EA graduate and University of Chicago student Aryav Dhar ’24. The award recognizes high school teachers who have had a profound impact on a member of the university’s rising freshman class. After committing to Chicago, … Read More “Dr. Goebeler earns recognition from UChicago” »