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Victorious Ormond rowing crews celebrate by throwing plates against the intercollegiate rowing trophy.

At a celebratory dinner in the Dining Hall, each member of victorious rowing crews throws a plate at the heavy bronze plaque. But the reasons Ormondians do this have been forgotten. When did this tradition begin? What inspired it? If you know, share the story using the button below.

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Were you at College when the first plate was thrown at a trophy? Or were you told the history of this tradition? Let us know.