Episcopal Academy
By Maeve Martinelli ‘27 In today’s world, most high school students are forced to choose between doing athletics or arts: two significant commitments that don’t seem mutually exclusive. With games, concerts, and practices occupying weekends and free time, the prospect of pursuing both passions concurrently can feel overwhelming. However, it is indeed achievable! Countless student … Read More “Artist-athletes balance passionate pursuits” »
Quinn McHale ’26 Each spring, the Upper School Arts Department holds the Dora Khayatt awards to honor student artists and musicians in the EA community. The competition consists of two parts: the “Dora Khayatt Prize in Music” and the “Dora Khayatt Prize in Art.” The event is an opportunity for student artists to create, compete, … Read More “The Dora Khayatt Prize in Music and Art” »
Jack Cellucci ’24 | Danity Pike ’27 “Quirky, caring, and creative” are a few adjectives that seniors Cate Curatolo ’24 and William Esterhai ’24 would use to best describe Lindsay Knight ’24. Since arriving at EA as a freshman during the pandemic, Knight has made it her mission to pursue all that EA offers. She … Read More “Artist of the Month: Lindsay Knight ’24” »
Vivian Jiang ’27 | Karen Shi ’27 | Alice Wu ‘26 Through the competitive atmosphere of college admissions, the role of the SAT has fluctuated over the years. Recently made mandatory again at many top colleges, this change has invoked different impressions among high school students. While some are relieved at this adjustment for the … Read More “Why SAT’s should no longer be mandatory “ »
Jack Cellucci ’24 | Dylan Unruh ’24 On Wednesday, March 14, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a bill delivering ByteDance, owner of TikTok, an ultimatum: sell the app within 165 days or face a complete ban in the US. The possibility of TikTok being banned puts into submission the right Congress has on the … Read More “Should TikTok be banned? “ »
Jack Cellucci ’24 | Dylan Unruh ’24 On Wednesday, March 14, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a bill delivering ByteDance, owner of TikTok, an ultimatum: sell the app within 165 days or face a complete ban in the US. The possibility of TikTok being banned puts into submission the right Congress has on the … Read More “Should TikTok be banned? “ »
Gavin Schmidt ’24 | Nayan Shankaran ’24 “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). We have come a long way from the beginning of the school year when this Chapel theme was introduced. But, we believe that this theme does not merely apply to this year—every year, we are changed. And, for … Read More “Staff Editorial: A reflection on this year’s Chapel theme” »
Daniel Demessie ’24 | Jack Riley ’24 It’s that time of year again when seniors at Episcopal hunt each other down with water in search of glory and a cash prize. Senior Assassin began April 2 and will last until there is only one person remaining (unless time runs out, in which case there will … Read More “Senior Assasin takes over the Upper School” »
Gray Collins ’25 “And the Oscar goes to Oppenheimer: Jennifer Lame,” announced Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 96th Academy Awards. Lame ’00 was recognized for her work in editing the three hour biographical film, which received a total of seven Oscars (including Best Picture). According to critics from outlets like The Wall Street … Read More “EA Alumni Success at Oscars and Olympic Qualifiers” »
Aiden Tsaturyan ’25 Joachim (YaYa) Johnson ’25 is renowned throughout the Episcopal Academy as a highly skilled, award-winning, athlete and a stellar student. Johnson illustrates his particular versatility as an athlete within the track and field team. Not only is he a star high-jumper and triple-jumper, but he will also occasionally run, as “running is … Read More “Boys Athlete of the Month: YaYa Johnson ’25” »
Sofia Foulds ’26 | Grace Schoenstein ’26 There’s no doubt that Hanna-Mae Legaspi ’25 is a constant source of positive energy on EA’s Varsity Softball team. Friendly, genuine, bubbly, and kind: Legaspi was first introduced to softball in second grade when she signed up for Lower Merion Little League. Over the past eight years, she … Read More “Girls Athlete of the Month: Hanna-Mae Legaspi ’25” »
Sofia Foulds ’26 | Grace Schoenstein ’26 There’s no doubt that Hanna-Mae Legaspi ’25 is a constant source of positive energy on EA’s Varsity Softball team. Friendly, genuine, bubbly, and kind: Legaspi was first introduced to softball in second grade when she signed up for Lower Merion Little League. Over the past eight years, she … Read More “Girls Athlete of the Month: Hanna-Mae Legaspi ’25” »