Monk Walk

The Monk Walk is a tradition from Lancaster originating in 2001.2. This holy tradition begins in the Alcove. Led by the Head Monk, followed by the Assistant Monks and then the Duck Holder, a large group of CTYers carrying trays walk through the Dining Hall in a line. As the "Monks" walk, they chant like the Monks of Montey Python Monty Python and the Holy Grail As such

Pie Jesu Domine,

Then they hit themselves in the head with a tray, and continue

Dona Eis Requiem

Followed by another hit of the head

This holy chant The CTYers chant as they circle the cafeteria three times, causing many headaches but also much rejoicing.

Traditionally, this was done at the Last Lunch (Last Friday). However to do so would make a third of the camp late to class, or make a third miss it altogether (in 05.2, the Monk Walk had to be done twice at lunch). As such, in 06.2, it was changed to the Second-to-Last Supper (Third Wednesday), allowing everyone a chance to join in.

As of 08, there were no longer trays in the cafeteria and thus the Monk Walkers were forced to use plates instead.