A delco minute is the term used for the period of time from January 10th-February 1st every calendar year in Delaware County. In contrast to the popular term new york minute, a delco minute lasts much longer than a minute; for some, it seems to last a lifetime. The delco minute is the time period each winter when 8th graders throughout Delaware County are faced with the difficult choice of deciding which high school in the county to attend. For some, family finances dictate a need for public school. But for many other young people throughout the county, they must decide before the end of a delco minute whether or not to disgrace themselves by enrolling at an inter-ac school the next fall, or going the pure route of a Catholic Education. The delco minute ends when parents submit a deposit to a local private school, or fill out the paper work for public school. the months leading up to a delco minute can be very stressful for some; St. Joseph's Prep has become increasingly selective in recent years, and now rejects most applicants. This means that some kids are forced after January 10th to consider enrolling at inferior schools, such as Malvern Prep or Monsignor Bonner. When a student who could not get into the The Prep enrolls at Malvern, he is subsequently termed a J Crew Catholic.
It is January 10th, and I have received all my high school acceptance letters. The delco minute has formally begun, now I have to spend the rest of the month determining if I want to wear an inter-ac tuxedo or a delco tuxedo for the next four years. Since I am a Hohenzollern fascist, I think I will enroll at the Haverford School and try to get plowed in the ass for the next four years.
by boss hamilton October 24, 2011
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face: gucci sunglasses. this is a virtual given
dress: expensive, preferably black. shiny. low cut, so off as much legs as possible. inherently slutty.
footwear: heels. uncomfortable. (nota bene-during the day heels are exchanged for birkenstocks or uggs)
handbag: expensive, large, leather. screams of slut and trust fund (inside handbag typically is a credit card with access to the trust fund)
males:
hat: LA Dodgers most frequently. NEVER a Phillies hat.
face: infrequent sunglasses usage
shirt: ranges in variety. Quite often a Jordan jumpman t-shirt, even if they have never played a second of competitive basketball. Pinnies of their respective school are also frequently worn (quite often by those that have performed pullups on scaffolding in center city). Polo shirts make their appearance as well.
shorts: cargo in the summer, jeans in the winter.
(nota bene-some people who wear iac tuxedos are too large for cargo shorts (those 6'5 and over) and are subsequently relegated to gym shorts and a pinny)
socks: black nike crew socks, pulled up high
shoes: new balance, gray. (often times "jumpman" tuxedos will be accompanied by Nike Dunks created on Nikeid). For certain occasions, birkenstocks.
face: gucci sunglasses. this is a virtual given
dress: expensive, preferably black. shiny. low cut, so off as much legs as possible. inherently slutty.
footwear: heels. uncomfortable. (nota bene-during the day heels are exchanged for birkenstocks or uggs)
handbag: expensive, large, leather. screams of slut and trust fund (inside handbag typically is a credit card with access to the trust fund)
males:
hat: LA Dodgers most frequently. NEVER a Phillies hat.
face: infrequent sunglasses usage
shirt: ranges in variety. Quite often a Jordan jumpman t-shirt, even if they have never played a second of competitive basketball. Pinnies of their respective school are also frequently worn (quite often by those that have performed pullups on scaffolding in center city). Polo shirts make their appearance as well.
shorts: cargo in the summer, jeans in the winter.
(nota bene-some people who wear iac tuxedos are too large for cargo shorts (those 6'5 and over) and are subsequently relegated to gym shorts and a pinny)
socks: black nike crew socks, pulled up high
shoes: new balance, gray. (often times "jumpman" tuxedos will be accompanied by Nike Dunks created on Nikeid). For certain occasions, birkenstocks.
1. yo, check out that broad in the inter-ac tuxedo. she just went into the cosi.
2. oh my god, that kid in the inter-ac tuxedo over there was first team all league at The Haverford School! There are only 5 teams in the league, so its a real prestigious selection. He is definitely not from Delaware County
2. oh my god, that kid in the inter-ac tuxedo over there was first team all league at The Haverford School! There are only 5 teams in the league, so its a real prestigious selection. He is definitely not from Delaware County
by boss hamilton December 20, 2010
Get the inter-ac tuxedo mug.An honorable accomplishment children throughout Delaware County strive for. The delco triple crown involves 3 stages. The first is winning a region 25 championship (preferably in football, basketball or baseball--track and field is not really a sport, more along the lines of a way to practice exercise).
The second step in the Crown is two pronged-one must first survive the delco minute by choosing not to become a j crew catholic, and then winning a Philadelphia Catholic League Title at one of the Catholic High Schools in Delaware County.
If one successfully completes the first two legs in the race for the crown, he is eligible to attempt the final part in his pursuit of the crown. This phase is two fold as well-first, the potential winner must gain admission to a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) College or University. If the candidate is accepted, and enrolls, he or she must then win a PSAC league championship.
Winning a title at all 3 of these levels is extremely difficult and competitive, and an admirable feat.
The second step in the Crown is two pronged-one must first survive the delco minute by choosing not to become a j crew catholic, and then winning a Philadelphia Catholic League Title at one of the Catholic High Schools in Delaware County.
If one successfully completes the first two legs in the race for the crown, he is eligible to attempt the final part in his pursuit of the crown. This phase is two fold as well-first, the potential winner must gain admission to a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) College or University. If the candidate is accepted, and enrolls, he or she must then win a PSAC league championship.
Winning a title at all 3 of these levels is extremely difficult and competitive, and an admirable feat.
"And Millersville wins the pennant! And Millersville wins the pennant! Millersville has won the pennant! Eamon McGuire hits a 3 run shot to defeat West Chester, and Millersville has won the pennant! McGuire is now a winner of the Delco Triple Crown. A region 25 baseball champion at St. Eugene, A PCL Football Championship for Dan Algeo at Cardinal O'Hara, and now a PSAC baseball title at Millersville! McGuire is one for the ages and has cemented his name in Delaware County lore by capturing a delco triple crown
by boss hamilton January 10, 2012
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