Episcopal Academy
Andrew Ahn ’28 At the center of Episcopal’s modern language department is Erin Bilbao, who came to the school nine years ago with a deep passion for guiding students and fostering a meaningful connection to language learning. Currently teaching Honors Spanish II to freshmen and sophomores, Bilbao balances her role as an educator with a … Read More “Faculty Spotlight: Meet Señora Erin Bilbao” »
Julia Griffin ’28 Each winter, families around the world prepare to celebrate Lunar New Year, a holiday focused on rejuvenation, unity, and continued hope for the upcoming year. For communities and families across Asia, the holiday represents the start of a new lunar calendar year, and an opportunity to reconnect with friends and relatives. At … Read More “Lunar New Year: The year of the horse” »
Kayla Kouahou ’28 With the joy of a double snow day subsiding and the reality of winter beginning to set in, a truth has come about. The graceful white flurries that bestowed upon this EA community a break from the usual 8 AM-6 PM schedule have become a vex for all. Roads remain piled with … Read More “Gripe of the Month: TundraTown, PA” »
Andrew Ahn ’28 Scrooge Chapel has been a longstanding tradition at EA, uniting all grades across campus for a morning of fun, connection, and reflection on the year’s trends and themes. Many students and teachers have long debated the best aspects of Scrooge Chapel’s popularity. Is it the funny, modernized version of the three ghosts … Read More “The history behind the annual Scrooge Chapel” »
Julia Griffin ’28 With the arrival of the winter season also comes the beginning of exam preparation for semester classes. Many students are balancing the start of winter sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities, making time management more important than ever. Both teachers and students alike emphasize the need for timely preparation and utilizing the … Read More “Tips & tricks to end semester classes strong” »
Audrey Manion ’26 It’s that time of year again: seniors have declared war on the faculty: midsemester grades, and appar-ently their “entire futures” are at stake. Recent reports now show an average of 17 emails per student per day, plus mid-hallway negotiations are running rampant. Some students were even bribing theirteachers with cookies. The creativity … Read More “Gripe of the Month: Midsemester Grades” »
Andrew Ahn ’28 It’s that time of year again, when Episcopal students bring in cans of food and other supplies for the annual Can Drive to support our partners: Saint Barnabas Community Resource Center, ACLAMO, Saint James School, and the Chester County Food Bank. The Can Drive is more than an annual event, however. It’s … Read More “The Can Drive: an Upper School tradition” »
Benjamin Wang ’27 At the start of each fall, the graduating class gathers at the outdoor basketball court to create a mural that turns the previously blank wall into a symbol representing class pride and the excitement that echoes across campus with every game. The Senior Wall not only serves to unite the class as … Read More “The annual return of the Senior Wall” »
Sofia Foulds ’26 Everyone is saying it: the freshman need to use their lounge instead of beingin the middle of the hallway. With the hustle and bustle of the passing period, itbecomes very difficult to navigate the second-floor hallway. The freshmen form a blockade, preventing anyone from passing through without throwing some elbows. One student … Read More “Gripe of the Month: October” »
Cyrian Foppa Tiankwa ’27 At the Episcopal Academy, the school day does not end when the final bell rings. Through the aftercare program, Upper School Students step into new roles, acting as mentors, playmates, and supporters, providing care and sharing smiles throughout the Lower School. The aftercare program truly demonstrates the values carried throughout the … Read More “Upper and Lower School connect through Aftercare” »
