Day Two.

Saltine Challenge: Not for the faint of heart

With the spelling bee over, it was now on to the second event of Hall Olympics- The Saltine Challenge. The Saltine Challenge contest was a seemingly was easy event, a gold medal for the taking, but if truth be told, it actually was a grueling and demanding challenge. What was the challenge? Seeing who could eat six saltine crackers the fastest without drinking any water. Many tried, but only three medaled... Michael Moynihan, of the 1st floor, took gold with John Haley, of the 3rd floor, took silver and Ben Graf, of the 2nd floor, took bronze. On losing the Saltine Challenge, Jake Miller, pictured below, said, "I was thirsty for a victory, but my mouth was dry with defeat."

The sting of defeat and a dry mouth