Trinity (Session 2)
The Holy Trinity refers to the Trinitarian belief of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost) as part of one Divine God.
CTYers use the term Trinity (oftentimes colloquially and blasphemously modified with the word "Holy," a practice which Max W., among others, strongly discourages) to reference two separate trios of positions at Lancaster, one for each session.
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Session 2
The Trinity at LAN.2 references a trio of positions that garner the most respect. Along with the position of the Jester, these positions are among the most well known offices to be passed down each year from nomores to onemores. The Trinity and the Jester also play some of the main roles in American Pie.
Much like all the other LAN.2 positions, Trinity roles are usually held by Alcovians.
These positions are listed below, in the order of their creations.
The Holder of the Duck
The Holder of the Duck holds the Duck. The Holder is seen as the most prestigious Lancaster position.
The Duck is, just like it sounds, a duck. It is a small stuffed animal with a tan body, green face, yellow nose, and a cute little checkered detective hat, manufactured by DAKIN in 1990. The Duck has great meaning to second session CTY. Each last Wednesday of second session, the Duck is passed from a nomore to a one-more, usually in Schnader first-floor lounge; the one-more then returns the following year as a nomore to pass the Duck on. The Duck has become a symbol of leadership and knowledge concerning the traditions and the ways of CTY Lancaster.
The Legend of the Duck is the story of how the tradition began, as written by Andromeda Yelton. It is read aloud once a year at the ceremony during which the duck is passed. The crowd assembled for the ceremony is large and enthusiastic, generally filling the Schnader lounge and then some. As The Legend is read, the audience will shout the word "duck" loudly whenever it is mentioned in the Legend.
The Legend of the Duck
"ONCE, there were logicians. Not just any logicians, these, but the logicians of CTY
Lancaster, Session 2, 1991. The logicians of Dubbs 2.
And in addition to these were their friends from Atlee 2 and other random parts of campus.
These logicians and their friends from Atlee 2 and elsewhere were drawn by many bonds, and
among these was one of particular relevance here, a love of Monty Python.
And so they spent many happy hours in the DA2 lounge listening to Monty Python skits. A
great favorite was the scene from the Holy Grail in which Arthur stumbles upon a witch
burning. Also beloved, naturally, was the logician's analysis of this scene.
One day, a brilliant idea came upon some one logician, and that was: to perform this scene
and analysis at the CTY Talent Show.
With great enthusiasm, the population of DA2 poured themselves into this enterprise. They
had the energy, the talent, the ambition. But there was one thing missing.
A DUCK.
And so two logicians traveled to the hallowed Park City Mall and purchased--a duck.
As it happened, the Monty Python skit did not cause the talent show committee great
rejoicing. The skit passed quietly away into the sands of history, its members scattered
far and wide, its scripts dispersed to the four winds.
But still the duck remained.
And since that time it has been kept and cherished by a Holder of the Duck, who each year
passes it on to some duckworthy person of Lancaster second session. From the first Holder
of the Duck, until the present day, and onward into forever."
The Holders of the Duck
1991-1992: Grant Gould
1992-1993: Meggin Thwing
1993-1994: Andromeda Yelton
1994-1995: Frank S. Piotrkowski II
1995-1996: Brain Stuibe
1996-1997: Christian Bryzushi
1997-1998: Neel M. Parikh
1998-1999: Michael Mishkin
1999-2000: Rose Ginsberg
2000-2001: Cat Kruchten
2001-2002: Belle Saxton
2002-2003: Gabriel N. Slamovits
2003-2004: Michelle Vu
2004-2005: Will Colmer
2005-2006: Rosie Brown
2006-2007: Jeffrey Sachs
NOTE: The Duck does not take kindly to being near the Duct Tape Staff. It has been known to give the Staff death glares of jealousy.
Pictures
2007 Holder Jeff Sachs with Duck
Jesus
Jesus of Nazarath was a person who lived approximately two millenia ago. Christians consider Jesus Christ their Messiah and the Son of God. Jews do not. Most everyone recognizes the existence of Jesus; those who do not probably do not believe in things like World War II or air.
"Jesus" may also refer to a position at Lancaster passed down from a nomore to a onemore. As with all Trinity positions, it is accorded great respect. Because of the loss of the "Jesus fishbowl" and most of the original Duct Tape Suit, the remaining item, the Duct Tape Staff (made out of a stick of iron, a tennis ball, and duct tape), is the passed-down "Jesus totem."
Originally, the sole role of this position lay in beginning and overseeing the ritual of the Last Supper. It is also the Last Supper when the Staff is passed on. In recent years, the role has extended to introducing first years to tradition. Therefore, any Bearer of the Staff should be a very approachable person.
Max W. finds the use of Jesus's name in this form blasphemous and discourages it for the sake of reducing possible offensiveness. He believes in freedom of belief and expression, but upholds that we should prevent unnecessary offense. Nonetheless, he also points out that he has the authority to leave this message here.
The Bearers of the Staff
1999.2: Conor Walsh
2000.2: B-B Stern
2001.1: Ken Levin
2001.2: Chris Daubert
2002.2: Darcy Hackley
2003.2: Reuven Lazarus
2004.2: Eve Privman
2004-2005: Mark Hendrickson (failed to return, duties performed by Satan (Nixon))
2005-2006: Rachel Todd
2006-2007: Magdalena "Laney" Newhouse
Other Lore and Pictures
In LAN.06.2, when Rachel Todd played the role of Jesus, she was going out with a boy known as Christian "Christ" Burnette. Therefore "Jesus fucking Christ" took on another meaning that never, ever got old (it's a one-time thing!).
(Max's Commentary: Max finds this part of this page especially heinous.)
In the same year, Rachel presided over the first game of Blammo, and decided to tape a Blammo spoon to the Duct Tape Staff. Only time will tell if taping items to the staff will become a part of this tradition.
Magdalena "Laney" Newhouse with Staff and Halo (07.2)
Satan
Satan is a synonym for the word Devil and the fallen angel Lucifer in Christian lore.
It also refers to a Lancaster position in both Session 1 and 2, although it is only a Trinity position in Session 2.
Session 2
In LAN.04.2, the current Jesus (Eve Privman) was faced with the choice between Nixon, a very cool guy, and Mark, another very cool guy, regarding to whom she would pass the Staff. Under the special circumstances, a new position was created and thus Nixon was appointed Satan, as he was quite a bit more sadistic than Mark, but still as cool. Eve, always a big fan of the man-kiss, insisted that the newly appointed duo share a touching moment.
The next year, the position of Satan was passed onto Kai because Nixon wanted a hot girl to take his place.
In 2006.2, Kai had to make the decision to throw out the position of Satan, as it was made under special circumstances, or keep it as something new for the one-mores to strive for. She ended up choosing Cedilla to take the position, therefore keeping the job of Satan in the works for at least one more year.
The relic of Satan (passed down every year) is a plush bunny (with pointy teeth, much like the bunny from the end of the Holy Grail) that was originally Eve's (and which she totally thought she lost somewhere until just now when she read this...but now she totally remembers giving it to Nixon).
Satan's main role is to act out American Pie. S/he also makes gives a speech and passes on his/her position during the Last Supper.
It has become traditional for the new recipients of the Staff and the Bunny to make out after the Last Supper. In 06.2, Rachel and Kai also took to acting rather amiably during Blister in the Sun and various other Canon songs. Time will tell if these traditions continue.
The Tamers of the Bunny
2004-2005: (Michael) Nixon (who insisted on called himself The Devil instead of Satan)
2005-2006: Kai Christian
2006-2007: Cedilla Sachar
Session 1
The role of Satan in American Pie originated much earlier, when in 01.1, Gabe Slamovits lent a cape to Adam Roush, who had a fair evil laugh. This was so well recieved that Gabe carried on the role after Adam had no-mored out.
First Session Satans
2001.1: Adam Roush
2002.1: Gabe Slamovits
2003.1: John Napoliatano
2004.1: Jeremy Berkowitz
2005.1: Zev Hurwich
2006.1: Zev Hurwich
2007.1: Zev Hurwich
2008.1: Everet Maus (pending)
Session 1
The Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are referenced in Don McLean's song American Pie in the verse:
"And the three men I admire most
The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost
They caught the last train for the coast
The day the music died."
In LAN.07.1, three holy grails (i.e., mugs) were purchased at Turkey Hill. These mugs were given to three people, creating three new positions to run the Passionfruit.
- The Father stands for knowlege and the wisdom gained by all here at CTY.
- The Son stands for the crazy creativity here at CTY, and for the differences in each and everyone of us.
- The Holy Ghost stands for all the traditions at CTY, and will always stand to keep them around.
The passing-down of these mugs happens between the no-more speeches and everyone elses.
