EHS Pillars - Spring 2018

"With the challenges a temporary dining facility brings, this year has been tough
for our department," she adds, "but I am so proud of our team."
Besides providing a wholesome rotation of menus, Borges‐Pasini and her
team are intentional about ambiance and information, decorating the serving
areas with seasonal themes or spirit swag, and labeling gluten‐free and vegan
options. Each month, Borges‐Pasini sends a monthly nutrition newsletter to
students and faculty that highlights fun trivia about vegetables such as snow
peas or cuisine from countries like Venezuela.
Next school year, Food Service moves to the re‐imagined Underwood Student
Center, complete with plenty of natural light, seating for 500, and a coffee
bar. While stunning architecture and amenities will certainly elevate the dining
experience, senior Denman Kane says the camaraderie among students and
cafeteria staff is the tradition that endures. "I will be sure to come back and
visit the Food Service staff after I graduate," he promises. "They have meant so
much to me and to EHS."
—Claire C. Fletcher
More Than Lunch: Beloved Food Service
Team Impacts Students' Daily Lives
"They not only provide great food, they are also hospitable and funny," Mia
Carrabba '19 shares. "The staff never fails to put a smile on my face, no matter
how stressed or tired I am."
Senior Denman Kane '18 is a long-time fan of EHS Food Service. "The Food
Staff is awesome. I've been coming to the cafeteria since I was a little kid when
my brothers were in school here. They know exactly what I want each day and
that means a lot. I will be sad to leave them, but I will make sure to come back
and visit because they have meant so much to me and to EHS."
"Whenever I am on campus, I make an effort to visit the Food Service team,
many who have worked here since I was in school," says alum Sonny Reil '03.
"Not only is the food delicious, it gives the students the fuel necessary to
participate in all the extracurricular activities available throughout the Four
Pillars."
"Mrs. Maria and Ms. Karen are two of happiest faces on campus," adds Jordan
Lang '18. "Every day I get the same sandwich, and now they know my order
by heart. When I walk up to the serving line, they greet me with smiles on their
faces, which puts a smile on mine!"
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