The sharp crack of ball meeting racket echoes across the green, concrete courts. Under the spring’s scorching sun, girls’ and boys’ varsity tennis teams practice tirelessly, propelling the ball to the other side of the court with all their strength. Their hard work has paid off; this season has been an impressive one for both teams.

Amidst a spring night behind Hoyt Hall, a circle of girls leaned in around the cackling fire pit, balancing marshmallows on crooked branches, laughing when one caught fire or sagged into the flames.