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Final clubs have nothing to do with exams, and similarly, “punching?? has absolutely no connection with boxing or violence of any form. The etimology of the term comes from the original drink of choice at final clubs’ member selection functions back in the day. While well-bred men scrutinized other well-bred men and decided between Groton, Exeter and Choate alums, they drank punch. Thus, the events came to be called “punch” events and the prospective members became “punches.” Punch, usually made...

Author: By D. B. Doroshow, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Explained | 10/25/2001 | See Source »

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