A proposal to weigh the contestants before and after eating was dismissed by the members. Contest officials concluded that “much larger amounts of pie were eaten this year than last year,” Fowler said.

In the end, Johnathan N. K. Francis ’04 prevailed, eating over two and a half pounds of pie.

Fowler noted Francis’ particularly effective strategy for winning.

“Francis seemed to shovel it with his mouth,” said Fowler.

Others used different means in an attempt to surpass their competitors.

One contestant used a knife and fork, while another picked up his pie and tried to eat it like a sandwich. Another even removed his shirt in preparation for the competition.

Though this year’s celebration was the club’s third annual recognition of Pi Day, Fowler said next year’s celebration may be in jeopardy, since March 14 will fall on a Sunday.