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Faculty and Staff news Director of Technology, Cathy Hall, Associate Director of Technology, Alex Pearson, and Head of Upper School, Geoff Wagg, have authored a feature story for Independent School magazine on new technology integration that will run in the Winter 2009 issue… Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Cocco returned from her half-year sabbatical this fall. Elizabeth had a fantastic experience working with students and researching curriculum and effective programs at the Tohonto Odam Indian Reservation School at Xavier Bac, Hebrew Academy, The Fessenden School, BB&N, Meadowbrook, Penn Charter, Germantown Academy, Russell Byers Charter School, and the Community Partnership School… Upper School English teacher Sam Willis became engaged this summer to Tara O’Brien, a figure skating coach. Sam and Tara also purchased a home recently, not only bringing dreams of renovations, but also trying to help the housing market… Kindergarten teacher Joyce Gavin has published her book “Millie and Willie, Two EA Churchmice,” which was written during her halfyear sabbatical last year. More information on the book and how it can be ordered is on page14… Director of Diversity and Community Life, Courtney Portlock, continues to pursue her master’s degree in education at the University of Pennsylvania. The focus of her program is on independent school leadership. She will finish the program this summer… Upper School religion teacher Tim Gavin ran a 50-mile race this summer, which raised money for the The Back on My Feet Foundation. Tim is also currently studying Hebrew at Lutheran Theological Seminary and one of his poems was recently published in Anglican Theological Review… This year, EA technology specialist Matt Lake continued his work researching and reporting on modern folklore and eccentricities for the Weird U.S. book series. Matt edited the first two books in the series and has written three more. His fourth title in the series, Weird U.S. – The Oddyssey Continues, hit bookshelves in November… Upper School theater teacher Dan Clay was the faculty advisor for the second-year program of the Global Youth Leadership Institute. GYLI promotes leadership, the environment, religious pluralism, mindfulness, and diversity (see page 11)… Dan also attended the Augosto Boal Workshop at the Association for Theatre in Higher Education Conference in Denver this summer with Theater Department Chair, Susan LaPalombara. The two learned more about political/educational playmaking to address specific issues within a community… Susan also attended the Equity Collaborative at the Germantown Day School with other members of Episcopal’s faculty in Pearcy Receives Ovatio from CAAS June. She worked on equity, justice, and diversity issues during a challenging and inspirational week… Classics teacher Lee Pearcy, who is on sabbatical reports: “The sabbatical is going well. I published a review of Christopher Stray, ed, “Classical Books: Scholarship and Publishing in Britain Since 1800” in Bryn Mawr Classical Review, and I have another review and an article forthcoming. I spoke to the American Classical League on ‘Independent Schools and the Move Beyond AP’ at their annual Institute in Durham, NH, in June. At the Classical Association of the Atlantic States (CAAS) meeting in Princeton I led a workshop on teaching Catullus and participated in a panel on changes in the Latin AP program.” Lee also received an ovatio from the CAAS at their annual meeting in Princeton in October. An ovatio is a Latin citation read aloud to honor the recipient… History Department Chair, Chuck Bryant, reports that the department had a busy summer building a series of new elective courses now being offered at Episcopal, including: The 2008 Presidential Election, The United States in the 1960s, Islamic Fundamentalism and U.S. Foreign Policy, Russian History and the Transformation of the Soviet Union, AP Art History, and Modern Contemporary Issues. Chuck also spent six weeks this summer writing Web-based materials for David Kennedy’s American Pageant AP US textbook… Upper School history teacher Andy Hess spent a week at Exeter Academy learning how to facilitate student discussion and learning at the school’s annual Harkness Table Conference this past summer… Assistant Athletic Director, Jim Farrell, raised more than $40,000 by competing in a triathlon this summer to help fight leukemia and lymphoma through The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. More can be found on Jim’s work on page 16… Drama teacher and choreographer Mandie Banks noted that it is ironic that she’s choreographing this year’s spring musical “Grease.” Ten years ago she was a performer in the 1998-1999 national touring company of “Grease.” She was cast as a member of the ensemble and understudied lead characters Sandy and Patty Simcox (see page 21). One of the highlights was playing Sandy in Las Vegas and in her hometown of Bethlehem, PA. Mandie even had a chance to perform at Philadelphia’s own Merriam Theatre. Classics teacher, Lee Pearcy, was honored by the Classical Association of the Atlantic States (CAAS) with an ovatio at their annual meeting in Princeton in October. An ovatio is a Latin citation read aloud to honor the recipient. Shown above are: (l to r) Prof. Barbara Gold (Hamilton College), Pearcy, CAAS Vice President David Murphy, CAAS Program Chair Prof. Judith Hallett (Univ. of Maryland), Prof. Larisa Bonfante (NYU), and Prof. Mervin Dilts (NYU). 12 Connections
Save the dates Cum Laude Society Inducts Fall 2008 Members Twelve students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society this past September. The society, founded in 1906, is an organization devoted to the recognition of superior scholarship while simultaneously striving to encourage the qualities of justice and honor. Honorees pictured above are: (l to r, front row) Zoe LaPalombara, Alexandra Hahn, Hannah LaPalombara, and Christine Chen; (l to r, middle row) Emily Sax, Julianna Rodin, Hallie Snyder, Erin Flynn, Sarah Mumanachit, Caroline Hanamirian, and Isha Gulati; (back row) Jack Archer. Cross Bridge Scholars Program Kicks Off 2008-09 Year The Cross Bridge Scholars Program is underway again this year, bringing together students from Episcopal and the Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs’ Teen Program in West Philadelphia. The program is comprised of nine students from each organization, all of who underwent a competitive interview process in order to participate. The program at Episcopal is made possible through the generosity of John Haas ’36. The program’s goal is to use technology and writing to create projects that will not only further the students’ understanding of the world, but also their respective communities. With Episcopal moving to Newtown Square, maintaining this relationship with Philadelphia is vital. The program began this year with an Outward Bound Insight Day this fall. The purpose of the day was to have the Cross Bridge Scholars learn something about themselves, their group dynamic, and leadership, through challenging games. The Cross Bridge Scholars Program got underway with a series of team-building exercises on the new campus this fall. 2009 Auction/Dinner Dance “Celebrate New Beginnings” Saturday, February 21, 2009 Dixon Athletic Center v Live Music by “The Quake”! v Dinner Stations courtesy of Maia, Tango and Nectar! v Raffle for half-year’s tuition! v Fabulous Live and Silent Auction items! v Michael Smerconish, Auctioneer, back by popular demand! For more information contact: Jen Reder Episcopal Academy’s own “Antiques Roadshow” e Featuring appraisals of your favorite treasures by Pook & Pook, Inc. e Auctioneers and Appraisers A night of fun whether you have something appraised or not. Friday, January 30th 7 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Crawford Center Campus Center Fall 2008 13
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