Stories from the 1990s
What was it like to be one of the First 48? A freshman trying out for a varsity sport? Read on to hear from the classes of the 1990s.
Drew Moretz '90:
“Episcopal was about putting in the work. I remember the late night study sessions preparing for Col. Carrol's exams and working with classmates to prepare for the Shakespeare Exam, and I remember how much I had to grow as a vocal leader in order to become captain of the tennis team.”
Amy Fannon Cupic '94:
“Being one of the First 48 girls required a tremendous amount of resilience in each and every one of us, every single day. Being on the first field hockey team required serious determination. We were made up of both experienced and first-time teammates, and we were playing well-established schools in a very competitive league. I've since learned that the outcome of the first season determined whether the ISL would accept EHS into the league. I'm glad our coaches kept that from us, but that only meant that they carried that stress for us. Thanks to their support and resilience we proved to the league that we were worthy!”
Lucy Whittle Goldstein '97:
“I was scared to try out for the varsity lacrosse team my first year and almost didn't, but Dorothy Cavanagh Stout '95—a senior—approached me in the dining hall and encouraged me to try. The days of tryouts were terrifying, but, in the end, I made the team. I was so excited and felt like it was a real accomplishment in overcoming my fears.”
Davis White '99:
“EHS taught me to balance my time and develop a work ethic that helped me be academically successful in college. Beyond academics, playing back-up quarterback to my classmate All-World Bryson Spinner would teach anyone resilience and humility. And I ran the 'no pitch' option run.”
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