Pageantry Shines at St. John's, Navy Croquet Match
High fashion and camaraderie were the stars of the annual event.
Once again, pomp and circumstance reigned supreme at the annual St. John's College, Naval Academy croquet match on Saturday. Ladies dazzled with elaborate frocks and wide-rimmed sunhats with all the frills and trimmings and men were similarly outfitted with tailored jackets and bowties. "It's fashion on top of fashion with a side of croquet," said William Henley, a 25-year patron, as he tipped his boater's hat. Oh, and the Johnnies won the game, hosted at St. John's, 5-2. The win came as no surprise since the midshipmen have only claimed victory five times in the match's 30-year history. Their last win was in 2005. For many spectators, the outcome has become so predictable that the match itself is only a side attraction. "It's about the …
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Nayana Davis
10:10 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012
Great photos Jen! more ›