It was difficult to decide which room was the best on East, but the boys on campus believe that room 249, which houses Shane Tronoski ’25 and Ty Simonet ‘25, is the all-around most complete room in the East dormitory.
The key factors that were in consideration were ambiance, inclusivity, how comfortable the room was, and its overall reputation on the hall. Room 249 is a gathering place during periods for many people that live in Bergamini, and it is always open for anyone who wants to stop by and chill. The room has a great ambiance thanks to the LED lights on the ceiling along with the Sweats and Jawn’s neon sign on the back wall of the room. But this room isn’t only special because of the way it looks; it is special because two lifelong best friends live in it together. Shane and Ty grew up playing together and are both from the Philly area. As a returner, Shane had the option to get his own room, but he chose to have Ty as a roommate instead.
Room 249 is considered one of the most comfortable rooms on campus because of the area rug that covers up the wood floor, the massage pad that is propped up on the dresser, and the fact that the beds are always made and neat. Shane and Ty make it a top priority to keep the room clean, and they expect anyone who comes in to treat their room with respect.
Lastly, room 249 gets a lot of respect from the rest of the residents on Second East. Once the clock hits 10:30 pm, or even a little earlier, there won’t be any noise coming out of the room. This continues with the theme of respect on the hall. There may be a SpongeBob episode on, but Shane and Ty make sure to always respect their neighbors and other fellow residents.
Photos by Pete Moore ’25
