Stories from the 1980s

The classes of the 1980s share stories of survival on dorm, the long winter weeks before spring break, the Shakespeare Exam, and more.

Rob Wilson '80:

“I still recall the dread with which we returned to the High School each January 2, knowing we were facing the drudgery of a period of time we knew as the “Winter-itch” (or something close to that). That dread was replaced with sheer joy as we departed for spring break, not only because we were free for two weeks, but also because we had made it through!”

Attison Barnes '82:

“The 1978-79 version of resilience is suriving freshman year in a triple on 3rd Berk!”

Thorne Gregory '85:

“Two things I am still proud of from my time at Episcopal: finding the time to work on the yearbook late at night, and maintaining a high level of sportsmanship after beating Woodberry in varsity soccer for the fourth consecutive year.”

Chris Giblin '86:

“A challenge that we all had to overcome: surviving the Shakespeare Exam.”

Howard Hunter '87:

“My EHS experience was perhaps different than many. My senior Whispers lists me at the top for 'most demerits.' The faculty I remember most fondly were disciplinarians like: Mr. Phillips, Mr. Shelor, and Iron Mike Miller. Those who enforce the rules are not sugar-coaters. Honest and transparent reality beats political correctness every time. While writing demerits was most certainly a waste of time, well worth the safe consequence in testing the boundaries of youth. I learned to persevere from mistakes; they shape a positive future.”

Ned Durden '88:

“A few trying moments come to mind in particular: making it through early football my first year, running out of food the first time I waited on Doc Miller's table  (that did not happen a second time!), and getting my worst grade my senior year in Latin. I then placed out of Latin in college on the AP exam—I guess Mr. Streed really was a hard grader!”


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