Athletics
at Episcopal High School
Athletics Philosophy
Episcopal High School is dedicated to the student’s pursuit of excellence and to the joy of learning and self-discovery in a caring and supportive community. Episcopal believes that physical exercise and conditioning are very important to the health of every teenage boy and girl and that habits and routines of exercise begun at a young age are important to lifelong health. EHS is also committed to the values taught by athletic competition. Sportsmanship, self-discipline, and perseverance are often learned through interscholastic sports. Most importantly, Episcopal’s athletic teams provide an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to learn the value of teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Sportsmanship
Episcopal High School is proud of the behavior and sportsmanship displayed by its players, coaches, and spectators. We value healthy rivalry, encourage spirited and fair play, and appreciate positive support offered by spectators. Episcopal players, coaches, and fans represent themselves, their teams, and their School with pride and poise. We treat visiting teams and officials as guests, extending to them every courtesy. We are modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
“ ehs
is one of the most important places in my life. i represented episcopal with pride every time i had the chance. i wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for the opportunity ehs gave me to come from zimbabwe and study in america. the great coaches and athletics facilities at ehs helped me become a better soccer player and also a better person. now i am playing for one of the best soccer programs in the country and thank episcopal for that.” Schillo Tshuma ’12 • Plays Soccer for the University of Maryland
Interscholastic Sports
Each year, Episcopal High School fields 42 interscholastic teams (including 25 varsity and 17 junior varsity teams) in 15 different sports. More than 375 students per year participate on these teams, and most of the freshmen and sophomores participate in interscholastic competition during all three seasons. Fall
Boys’ Cross Country Girls’ Cross Country Field Hockey Football Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis Girls’ Volleyball
Winter
Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Squash Girls’ Squash Boys’ Track & Field Girls’ Track & Field Wrestling
Non-interscholastic offerings include kayaking, rock climbing, dance, cross training, tennis, and soccer.
Spring
Baseball Girls’ Crew Golf Boys’ Lacrosse Girls’ Lacrosse Softball Boys’ Tennis Girls’ Tennis Boys’ Track & Field Girls’ Track & Field
“ my
father has instilled within me competitiveness since birth. needless to say that it is this quality that has always driven my athletic endeavors. coming to episcopal freshman year, i knew that nearly everything in my life would change, but i never thought that this part of me could ever be altered. when i met jaye locke, the varsity field hockey team’s coach, for the first time during the summer of 2007, i never thought that she could change my outlook on the game. through her constant positive attitude, honest advice, and unremitting hard work, coach locke instilled in me passion. she once told me that ‘it’s about standing up, being strong, being confident, being passionate, not giving up – but finding that passion, strength, and love in what we do. . . not necessarily for ourselves, but for others. it’s about doing things to make a difference in this world.’ she showed me through example that you can get so much farther with passion than you ever could with only competitiveness. this lesson has not only changed my game for the better, but also my approach towards each task i take on. it has enabled me to play and will enable me to excel at the next level, williams college, her alma mater. i never thought that coach locke could change my game, i never imagined that the experience of playing for episcopal could change my life.” Cary Hairfield ’11 • Plays Field Hockey for Williams College
Athletics Facilities
Episcopal’s athletics facilities rank among the finest of any high school in the nation. The 130-acre campus includes: Athletics Center, a 60,000-square-foot space featuring two full-sized basketball and volleyball courts, a fitness center and weight room, locker facilities, classrooms, and a Hall of Fame
Flippin Field House, includes a spike-resistant competition surface, three NCAA-compliant indoor tennis courts, three basketball courts, a 200-meter track, and a batting cage
Hummel Bowl, a 2,800-seat stadium with synthetic field turf
Centennial Gymnasium, the main basketball court and volleyball court
Eight playing fields, three with field turf and one with Bermuda grass
Fitness center, a 6,000square-foot, state-ofthe-art fitness center featuring a full line of Life Fitness modular weight training machines and 30 cardiovascular machines Professionally staffed freeweight room Team locker rooms
Goodman Squash Center, housing nine internationalsize, state-of-the-art squash courts Cooper Dawson Baseball Diamond and a softball field Wrestling cage, with capacity for two mats and an electronic mat lift Athletic trainers’ suite, with advanced treatment and rehabilitation technology Shuford Tennis Courts, with 12 all-weather courts Outdoor swimming pool Hoxton track, a six-lane, 400-meter outdoor track
League Competition
Episcopal’s boys’ teams are part of the Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC), made up of six Washington, D.C., area schools. The EHS girls’ teams compete in the Independent School League (ISL) that consists of 15 schools in the Washington, D.C., area. Both of these leagues are considered to be very strong academically and athletically, and many member schools receive regional and national recognition. Since 1993, Episcopal’s girls’ teams have won 28 Independent School League Championships, and since 1979, EHS boys’ teams have been named Interstate Athletic Champions 38 times. In addition, Episcopal teams have been recognized as Virginia Independent School State Champions 27 times since 1930. Virginia Independent School State Champions 2011 Boys’ Soccer 2011 Boys’ Lacrosse 2010 Golf 2009 Boys’ Soccer 2008 Boys’ Soccer 2005 Girls’ Lacrosse 2001 Boys’ Cross Country 1999 Boys’ Basketball 1998 Boys’ Basketball 1997 Boys’ Basketball 1996 Girls’ Basketball 1995 Girls’ Basketball 1992 Boys’ Lacrosse 1986 Boys’ Cross Country
Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) League Championships (Boys’ League)
2009 Soccer, Track and Field 2008 Soccer 2007 Football 2006 Track and Field 2005 Track and Field 2003 Tennis 1999 Track and Field 1998 Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field 1997 Golf 1996 Baseball 1995 Basketball 1994 Basketball, Track and Field 1992 Football 1991 Football 1990 Golf 1988 Golf 1987 Tennis, Track and Field 1986 Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field
2011 Basketball 2010 Soccer “ the
Independent School League (ISL) League Champions (Girls’ League) 2011 Field Hockey 2010 Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse 2009 Cross Country, Lacrosse 2008 Softball, Volleyball 2007 Tennis, Volleyball 2005 Spring Tennis 2003 Cross Country, Softball, Tennis 2002 Basketball, Tennis 2001 Spring Tennis 2000 Lacrosse 1997 Spring Tennis, Track and Field 1996 Spring Tennis, Track and Field 1995 Track and Field 1994 Basketball 1993 Fall Tennis, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Volleyball
work ethic that i developed here made me more independent, a more focused athlete and student, and it carried over into college and even to where i am now.” Tim Hightower ’04 • NFL Football Player
College Athletes EHS student athletes have played or are currently participating in intercollegiate athletics at the following colleges and universities: Amherst College Bates College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brown University Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Davidson College Denison University Dickinson College Duke University Emory University Fairfield University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Hamilton College Hampden-Sydney College Harvard University Haverford College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Lafayette College Lehigh University Loyola University Princeton University Randolph Macon College Rhodes College Rice University Rutgers University Sewanee: The University of the South Skidmore College Swarthmore College Syracuse University Trinity College Tufts University Union College United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of Albany University of California at Berkeley University of Connecticut
University of Delaware University of Georgia University of Hartford University of Kentucky University of Maryland University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Virginia Tech Villanova University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Wellesley College Wesleyan University West Virginia University William & Mary Williams College Wheaton College Yale University
“ the
athletics program at episcopal was a vital part of my personal development. i was initially leery of the multi-season athletic requirement for students, but the opportunity to be a multi-sport athlete was a key component to my earning a division 1 athletic scholarship. our coaches were knowledgeable and genuinely invested in our success and improvement. competing in sports outside of my ‘comfort zone’ exposed me to techniques and people that helped round out my athletic skill set.
" there is no bigger fan of the ehs athletic program than i. i recommend episcopal to any young person seeking a competitive yet caring environment.” Danielle O’Banion ’97 • Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Kent State University
Admission and Financial Aid
Admission to Episcopal is competitive, and successful applicants demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, strong character, and an eagerness to be part of a residential community. Over $4.4 million dollars in need-based financial aid is available each year and supports roughly 30 percent of the student body. Although the School does not award athletic scholarships, Episcopal does strive to make the School affordable to qualified students. In September 2013, students at Episcopal came from 26 states, 18 countries, and the District of Columbia.
We encourage you to learn more about Episcopal High School by visiting our website at www.episcopalhighschool.org. Please fill out our online “Request Information” form, contact the Admissions Office toll-free at 877-933-4347, call 703-933-4062, or send an email to admissions@episcopalhighschool.org to receive a complete admissions packet. Our application deadline is January 15.
“ the
athletics program at ehs is something that i take great pride in. it preaches the importance of discipline and diligence, musts for success as a student-athlete. in college, budgeting athletic and academic commitments can be overwhelming. however, episcopal provided a foundation on how to manage both.
“ episcopal’s
athletics program is bound by passion, commitment, character, and an undeniable tradition of excellence. it was an honor to be able to wear the maroon and black, and to carry on the spirit and tradition of ehs athletics.” Danny Coale ’07 • Plays football for the Dallas Cowboys
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