On Thursday, December 21, 2006, the Italian American Club held its fourth annual pizzelle eating contest. Despite being given a 30-second delay during competition, Kevin Conroy (’08) and Blaise Gregorio (’08) succeeded in taking first place. This was Conroy’s second consecutive win.
“It ran well, everyon
e was competing, no one gave up until the winners were decided,” said Mike DiMedio (’07), co-president of the club. “We saw some new competitors from the freshman class.”
Unlike last year, the club decided to make this a team event, rather than having individuals compete.
“It worked a lot better this year; it made it more even because you had the aid of a partner,” DiMedio said. “I’m not sure whether we’re going to do it this way again next year. Hopefully someone will dethrone Conroy.”
Next year’s competition may have a clear favorite; interested candidates, however, hope to change initial perceptions of the winner. Overall, the contest proved one thing, for sure: it is possible to have your pizzelle, and win it, too.
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