Word: keyed
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Colorful IM bulletin boards in dining hall lobbies convey a friendly and low-key mentality that appeals to the reluctant athlete. Rah rah, go House, and maybe even win a game--that's what IMs should be all about. But in recent years, a separate attitude has emerged, proving the bubble letter construction paper sign-ups to merely be a part of the conspiracy. In reality, inter-House athletics are ruled by a vicious "take no prisoners" subculture that takes itself far too seriously...
...serious even on the first-year level. At a towering six feet nine inches, John Moore '01 played a key role in his first-year team's capture of the '98 Yard Bucket. His team triumphed in both the 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 basketball divisions. Reflecting on his own surprisingly sensible perspective on IM athletics, Moore concedes, "It wasn't life or death, but people took it pretty seriously. We were very proud of [our championship]." As for Moore's teammates, though, he recalls that "a few guys who played high school athletics took it more seriously...
...returning Harvard line-up would love to improve on last year's success, when the Crimson finished third in the Ivy League behind powerhouse teams from Brown and Princeton. Harvard is looking for key performances from the likes of sophomore Pia Chock, who will continue to make her presence in the Ivy League felt in the sprint freestyle and butterfly events...
...shining key sitting on his desk, on top of a note reading: "Note to Self: Don't forget to return this by tomorrow morning." I sighed. And made the trek out to Paine Hall, in the snow...
While Harvard graduates praised the low-key Trilogy management style, they also point to drawbacks, which are linked in large part to its fast growth and its attempt to maintain a small company feel in the face of that growth...