Each fall, during Spirit Week, PreK-5th graders are challenged to put their design skills to the test during the All Lower School Build. Using upcycled materials, students have crafted cars, boats, and this year, parachutes. Head of Lower School, Dr. Terry Malone, discussed this fun Lower School tradition with EA Unlocked host, Dr. T.J. Locke. Also featured are 2nd grader Will, this year's parachute drop winner- 4th grader Yara, Technology Coach Kim Farrell, and repeat faculty winner, 4th grade teacher Brendan Fitzpatrick.

Enjoy some Christmas favorites performed by EA's talented Lower, Middle, and Upper School musicians.

Lessons and Carols at EA is held on the morning before students are dismissed for the much-anticipated holiday break. Middle and Upper School students gather in The Class of 1944 Chapel, along with their teachers, parents, and young alumni, to listen to nine lessons and beautiful carols to celebrate the holiday season. Father Tim Gavin talks with EA Unlocked host, Dr. T.J. Locke, about this EA favorite that dates back to the 1800s.

EA launched its Computer Science and Engineering department in 2018 with a cutting-edge curriculum for Prek - 12th grade students.

Middle and Upper School students can choose from a robust list of course offerings, while students in Lower School work with a team of Technology Coaches in the Idea Lab and across disciplines in their homeroom classes.

Department chair Matt Memmo, Hon. shared his insights and thoughts about Computer Science and Engineering with EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke.

Each year, students are encouraged to share their talents in the Dora Khayatt art and music competitions.

In the spring of 2021, seniors Madison Bello and Paige Croney won for their beautiful singing performances. Nick Cerone '22 (baritone sax), and Ashley Kim '23(flute), won for their instrumental performances. Ashley and Nick recently stopped by to talk with EA Unlocked host Dr. T.J. Locke about their love for music and the Dora Khayatt contest.

EA's rivalry with The Haverford School dates back to 1889, when the first football game was played between the two schools. In the 1980's, the coveted Split Sweater was introduced and awarded to the school that won the most contests- which grew to include soccer, cross country, water polo, and golf.

In 2005, EA girls began competing against The Agnes Irwin School in an effort to win the Banner.

Retired Athletic Director Gina Buggy and Associate Director of Athletics Jim Farrell take a look at the history of this long-standing tradition and share some of their memories of this rivalry weekend.

Beth Corrigan is the new chair of EA's Board of Trustees. She was recently on campus for the fall Board meeting and stopped by for an EA Unlocked recording session to share her thoughts on her new role.

Olympic rower Nick Mead '13 launched his rowing career as an EA freshman, under the guidance of Classics teacher and rowing coach Molly Konopka, Hon. He recently stopped by campus to talk with Coach Konopka and EA Unlocked host, Dr. T.J. Locke about competing in the Tokyo Olympics, his strong ties to Episcopal, and his plans for the future.

Despite distanced learning restrictions, EA's music department still managed to provide some beautiful music for the holidays. Enjoy these sweet sounds from EA's Lower, Middle, and Upper School musicians.