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Michael Venneri ’27 Senior captain of the Boys Wrestling team, Jack Signor ’26, wrestles with intensity that is fueled by his passion for the sport and his dedication to his teammates. During his career as a wrestler, Signor has become a cornerstone of the program through his relentless play style and high level of preparation. … Read More “Boys Athlete of the Month: Jack Signor ’26” »
Liam McDermott ’29Madeline Husain ’29 Though she has only been rowing for four years, Elsa Holleran ’26, senior captain of the girls’ crew team, shows how a deep love of sport and relentless pursuit can lead to remarkable growth. Each day, Holleran and other members of the Winter Crew Team spend countless hours on the … Read More “Girls Athlete of the Month: Elsa Holleran ’26” »
Audrey Shaud ’28 This winter, the world’s premier athletes in disciplines ranging from ski mountaineering to curling will head to the snow-capped peaks of Milan-Cortina, Italy, to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The competitions will take place from February 6 to February 22, featuring 8 sports and 116 medal events. This year, the United … Read More “3 major storylines to follow in the Winter Olympics” »
Grace VanderWaag ’26Ryan Wen ’27 There are miracles, and then there’s the 2025-2026 season of Indiana football. For nearly the entirety of its history, the Indiana football program had been characterized by failure and incompetence, holding the title as the all-time leader for losses in FBS history prior to 2024. Jay Jennings, Upper School math … Read More “What Indiana’s championship means for the future” »
Michael Venneri ’27 Leading the EA Boys Squash Team in another competitive season, Senior Captain Rubens Schwarz ’26 takes the spotlight as our December boys’ athlete of the month. Known for his speed and determination, Schwarz has helped guide EA squash to success in the Inter-Ac and on the national level, while also setting a … Read More “Boys athlete of the month: Rubens Schwarz” »
Grace VanderWaag ’26Ryan Wen ’27 Entering this winter season, both the Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity basketball teams at the Episcopal Academy have hired new interim Head Coaches. Both coaches are former assistants of their respective teams, and have already hit the ground running since stepping into their new positions. Coach Ryan “Fitz” Fitzpatrick leads the … Read More “Interim head coaches take the helm for EA hoops” »
Liam McDermott ’29Madeline Husain ’29 Come to any girls’ winter track team practice and you’ll always be able to spot Co-Captain Ryann Newcomb ’26. Whether she’s leading warmups or setting the tone in brutal workouts, Newcomb’s presence has been indispensable for her team. Known for her steady leadership and fierce determination, Newcomb continues to help … Read More “Girls Athlete of the Month: Ryann Newcomb ’26” »
Ryan Wen ’27Kyle Zhang ’27Will Patterson ’27 In 1986, Microsoft’s Windows 1.0, the first ever edition of the operating system, had only been out for 1 year. The same year, Mikabel Gorbachev, the Soviet Union’s last General Secretary, had just taken office. Much has changed in the 40 intervening years between 1986 and 2025, yet … Read More “Celebrating Mr. Farrell’s 40th year at EA” »
Audrey Shaud ’28Jaina Markle ’28Keira Gallagher ’28 Field Hockey Being ranked the #2 team in the country, the Episcopal Academy Girls’ Field Hockey Team has had a remarkable season, built on hard work and determination. Led by captains Eliana deGennaro ’26 and Inter-AC MVP Rebecca Block ’26, the field hockey team had an overall record … Read More “Fall sports recap: a historic season for the blue & white” »
Liam McDermott ’29Arianna Place ’29 This fall, volleyball officially began its inaugural season as an upper school sport, setting another historic first after being introduced as a middle school sport for the first time last year. For its first year, the program was organized into two JV teams: Blue and White, with the Blue team … Read More “EA’s new Upper School sport: volleyball” »
Michael Venneri ’27Andrew Dente ’29 Watch any Friday night lights game at EA and one player will immediately stand out. From scoring touchdowns to breaking up passes to returning punts, it’s nearly impossible not to notice #10 on the blue and the white. Leading his team to a historic 9-1 season, an Inter-Ac Championship title, … Read More “Boys Athlete of the Month: Jackson Orcutt ’26” »
Luke Wright ’29 Since 1976, anabolic steroids have been strictly banned at the Olympics in an attempt to keep athletes safe and events fair. Athletes have been consistently tested, with thousands disqualified for their use. However, a new competition seeks to challenge that ideal. The Enhanced Games are a series of athletic events where athletes … Read More “The Enhanced Games: beneficial or detrimental?” »
