By June Evins and Jane Roberts

Ellie scowling at Ellie. Photo credit: June Evins.

Ellie Leipheimer (‘23) and Ellie DeWitt (‘23) are frenemies. But why? From afar, everything seems friendly and pleasant, but as you take a closer look, you will not be able to miss their constant bickering. From their many shared classes to their afternoons playing field hockey or running track, the arguments seemingly never end. Carter Meagher (‘23), who witnesses this drama every day in their AP Calculus BC class, shared that “Ellie DeWitt tries to convince everyone that Ellie Leipheimer is a bully, and not the Madonna we all know and love.” The Ellies proudly announced that they also enjoy spending their class time by throwing pens and pencils at each other.

From throwing pens or slingshotting resistance bands at each other, to berating the other for running late, there is a nonstop battle between the Ellies. Is their lifetime hatred and sisterly bickering a result of having to share names for their entire Collegiate career, or is it their way of showing how much they love each other? Only Ellie² knows. 

Baked Cheetos. Photo credit: Jane Roberts.

When we approached the Ellies in the café on a recent morning, they were working on religion homework and an AP Biology Lab. At the same time, they were surprisingly sharing Leipheimer’s bag of baked Cheetos, which Ellie D. referred to as “the weirdest snack ever,” despite looking distraught when she found that all the Cheetos had been eaten. When asked about the snack of choice, this Ellie begged us to spread false rumors about Ellie L.’s strange eating habits. Leipheimer and DeWitt are headed to Davidson College and University of Virginia next fall, respectively. Will they resolve their beef before then, or will they continue to spread misinformation across state lines?