Fun Facts About E/a

1. The first known references to E/a were seen in cave paintings in what is now southern France, dated at an estimated 3000 BCE.

2. In the late 1700s, the most popular E/a competition to watch was to see which school had less people die of small pox. #poxbro

3. Andover’s mascot used to be a bonobo, but they later changed it to a gorilla for fear of being too hipster.

4. Back when Principal MacFarlane attended Andover herself, she secretly rooted for Exeter.

5. George Bush was the star quarterback when he went to Andover.

6. Jeb Bush was the star waterboy when he went to Andover.

7. The Lion is rampant because he just wants to be loved.

8. The Exeter history department has determined that the E/a competitive spirit is representative of our nation’s troubled past.

9. God says this is Exeter football’s year. Come on, guys. Please. I just want to storm the field once before I graduate.

10. Andover’s principal’s real name is Papa Smurf.

11. If Exeter doesn’t do well at fall E/a, just remember: we WILL redeem ourselves at the E/a debate scrimmage. Stay positive, Exeter.

12. The Red Bandits are the most athletic team on campus. I say this because I am a Red Bandit, and I know for a fact that I personally exhibit only the utmost athletic prowess.