The Kimball Marathon

One of the items on the campus bucket list is the famed “Kimball Challenge,” which involves staying and studying in Kimball for the entire day – 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Well, there’s a version of this challenge specifically for Kimball captains – the Kimball Marathon. The challenge? Show up at 6:45 a.m. and work until 9:00 p.m. – a daunting total of 14 hours.  Well, yesterday, Alyssa, Andrew, and I joined the ranks of the very few captains who have achieved this mark of distinction (insanity?).

This was only after Breakfast (6:45-10:15). We were still determined to last.

And the insanity begins to become evident…

Andrew working hard at the break station.

This was after second lunch (12:15-3:00).

Midway through the Midday shift (3-6). This was the killer shift. Ugh, we both wanted to leave during this shift.

See?

And this was us at 8:30.

Yes, Alyssa, Andrew, and I lasted until 9:00 p.m. It was also the last time that I’ll work in Kimball – ever. It’s a rather weird feeling – I’ve been working at Kimball since classes began my freshman year. There were times that it wasn’t glamorous (it’s a dining hall), and there were times that I wish I didn’t have a job. Yet, I’m glad that I stuck with it. Most importantly, the people that I met through Kimball were fantastic. And, of course, the paycheck at the end of the week wasn’t too bad, either… Cheers, Kimball! It’s been great.

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One Response to “The Kimball Marathon”

1. Dad says:

   May 20, 2011 at 6:48 pm

   You have had a tremendous career there, be it academics (I mention that first), ballroom, Liturgical ministry, Kimball, admissions, blog, and probably a few others I left out. You really listened to our advice and “took in your entire college experience”. And I think it is safe to say you got out of it exactly what you put into it: A LOT!! We’re very proud you and your accomplishments whilst at Holy Cross. I just wish I could upload photos to this blog or else I would paste the picure of you with your mouth open when you were a year old. There is an amazing resemblance to the second photo posted here!!!!