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Ceremonial rivalry precedes annual croquet match

Published 04/16/08

Trying to divine what St. John's students will wear for their 26th annual croquet match Sunday against the midshipmen of the 28th Company is like trying to read the future in the tea leaves of a Long Island tea.

Colleen Dugan - The Capital St. John's College junior Micah Beck and Midshipman 1st class Chris Familetti of the Naval Academy joke around while practicing for the upcoming croquet match Sunday.
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The Johnnies held a ceremonial croquet practice late yesterday afternoon on the Great Lawn of St. John's College. At first glance, they almost looked like the rival midshipmen - they were in all white, including white caps. A second look revealed nearly all 10 St. John's players were in crisp, pristine white cotton coveralls. Not for long.

The hot sun enticed a couple males to strip to their waist, the better to...

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