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A MEMBER OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS ALWAYS DROPS HIS LUNCH TRAY ON THE
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. IN THIS CUSTOM, ONE SOPHOMORE ALWAYS DROPS HIS
LUNCH TRAY ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. HE RECEIVES A STANDING
OVATION. IF NO MEMBER OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS DROPS HIS TRAY
ACCIDENTALLY, AN UPPERCLASSMEN (SIC) HELPS HIM. THIS HAS HAPPENED
EVERY YEAR SINCE 1962.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT SAW A FELLOW STUDENT DO IT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Fixed DateFor specific dates, use the following system:

Date learned: FALL 1967

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