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When the dancing was over, many programmers went to the pool to cool off. From there it was on to Gould Commons for a dinner of chicken tikka masala, an Indian curry dish served with rice and naan bread. While they ate, students wrote down anonymous questions for the “Chaplains on Tap” program later that night. Then, it was off to the library to finish reading the Consolation of Philosophy and prepare for the next day’s Euclidean demonstrations.

Next came the nightly Rosary, followed by the long-awaited “Chaplains on Tap” event back in Frassati. The coffee shop served root-beer floats and chips, and chaplains Rev. Greg Markey and Rev. Carlos Viego took turns answering students’ pre-submitted questions.

Questions ranged from the practical, such as, “Is speeding a sin?” to the lighthearted, e.g., “Can TAC chaplains say the Mass completely in English?” Others focused on Catholic theology and moral teaching, while others still were more personal, including “List your top five popes,” and “What are your vocation stories?” (To the latter, Fr. Viego responded, “I first fell in love with the priesthood when I was six, mostly because I liked the cassock and the watch my pastor wore.” He then went on to explain how, when he visited a monastery at age 18, he found a great joy and peace he had never felt before, during his rebellious youth.)

Once the chaplains finished answering their questions, the programmers headed back to the residence halls. The women’s prefects held a dorm party in the Gould common room, even bringing out a pinata. However, when the programmers finally cracked it open, there were only carrot sticks and celery inside! But before anyone could mutiny, the prefects brought out a second pinata, this time full of candy, which the group found eminently more satisfying.

Thence commenced a round of “Prefects on Tap,” in which the programmers presented questions to their prefects. Yet just as Anne Berquist (’23) was on the hot seat, the group heard a clamor outside, and all rushed to see what it was. They were shocked to find the men dressed in suits and ties, holding flowers, and singing!

The men serenaded the women with renditions of “I Want It That Way” and “I Will Always Love You,” finishing their repertoire with an acapella, harmonized performance of the classic Irish tune “Red is the Rose.” After giving roses to each of the ladies, the gentlemen departed, heading back to St. Augustine Hall for a late-night snack of pulled pork sandwiches, some push-ups, and then, at last, sleep.

Today’s classes will feature the final discussion of Boethius and more — and more complex — Euclidean propositions. Read about all about them in this afternoon’s Summer Blog post!