Sunday, October 14, 2007

The AFTERSHOCK: Green & White Victory Party

October 11, 2007- Classes from 4 pm. onwards were suspended and everyone was invited to the much- awaited celebration for wining the UAAP 70th season men’s basketball championship.


A Sea of Green and White
Almost everyone in the campus was wearing either green or white. It almost looked like we were going to Araneta to watch a DLSU-ADMU game. La Salle shirts of all sorts were paraded by students who proudly displayed their school spirit. Animoism shirts, of course, were such a huge part of this season. I’m proud of those young La Sallian entrepreneurs who gambled their money and exerted hard work to produce an entire line of shirts reviving the Animo, not just of the students, but of the alumni, as well.


BRO. ARMIN ROCKS!
He might scold me for saying that. But what could I do? He really did that night!

He gave an emotional speech narrating the gloomy year DLSU had to go through before season 70. He recalled how we returned a trophy voluntarily, how we admitted our faults voluntarily, and how, painfully, we were slapped by a suspension.

He said this year was a vindication and he, formally, awarded us bragging rights exercisable until a day before the next season starts.

So can I say it again? Bro. Armin Rocks!



TY’S THE CHARM
Ty Tang, this year’s King Archer, was awarded the very first Presidential Athlete Leadership Excellence award. It was a surprise Bro. Armin prepared for everyone that night.

Ty received the award teary- eyed.

He deserved it. He stayed in the university for six years (should have been just 5 but we were suspended, right?) and managed to finish 2 degrees in spite of his busy schedule and added loads as an athlete.

He shared how he struggled during his first year. His abilities were often questioned and he was repeatedly compared to the former star Mike Cortez.

He almost quit. Thank God he didn’t.
And he said it was one mistake he was glad he didn’t make.

The whole community would definitely miss him.



THE LOYAL ARCHER
And the hottest of them all is now a champion!

Simon Atkins, who refused to leave his alma mater in spite of the one year suspension, got his first UAAP championship as an archer in his first year.

Definitely, a sweet one!



HE’S THE MAN
When Jvee Casio entered the stage, the rest of the team literally knelt down and bowed their heads. Of course, the audience followed.

Jvee turned really red in embarrassment.

Well, he deserved that kind of respect. He sure made shots when it most mattered.



RICO AND CHOLO’S FAMOUS DANCE MOVES
These two cagers’ videos were already flooding at you tube. And that night’s performance would definitely end up there, too.

This time, however, it wasn’t just the two of them dancing. They were with the entire team and Coach Franz!


THE PUMAREN, WHO MADE IT HAPPEN
He can be mistaken as one of the Archers, I swear!

Well, he kind of claimed that Simon Atkins was his younger brother. Boo hoo. Hehe

Coach Franz gave an inspiring speech for the audience. He asked who we think was his lucky charm. Some shouted Iya (for being the muse), Sharon (the lovely court side reporter) and Dindo (it was a joke, ok?). Then he said it was the entire La Salle community who had driven him to success. Aaawwwww…



THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAMP
DLSU- manila wasn’t the only school rocking in celebration that night. DLSU Zobel was also havin’ a blast at their own party. Their team was crowned as the Jr Division Champs!

We wanted to be a part of both celebrations. Seemed impossible? Not really!

There was a giant screen set up in our campus and theirs. We had a live telecast going on! That’s hott hott hott!

The players and the emcees of each party were actually conversing. We saw them and they sure saw us, too.

God, there were loads of cute guys at Zobel! Couldn’t wait to see them at Taft next year! Haha


THEY WERE STARS, TOO
What was really touching that night was how the other teams were recognized. The tankers, lady archers, netters, paddlers, etc were all part of the celebration, too. I know how much that night meant to them.

Two- thumbs up for the party’s organizers for not neglecting the other heroes of UAAP.


PICTURES AND AUTOGRAPHS
That night wouldn’t have been complete without souvenir pics and autographs with the players. They were kind enough to accommodate everyone. They smiled and shook hands with the students who were eager to see them.

How rewarding could it be to do something you love and be admired for it.
*sigh*
I’m happy and proud of these guys.


CONGRATS, KISH!
Kish Co might not be one of the high profile players of DLSU but this guy sure got the talent and attitude. He was rebounding like a possessed man during the Finals and he was applauded for his hard work.

When I approached Kish for a picture, he still recognized me and called me classmate. He even felt awkward because he knew me and I was actually asking for his autograph.

Well, you should be comfortable with fame. And by the way, I haven’t thanked you yet for all the home works I copied from yours.

Thanks, dude, for the huge championship and the bits of math tutorials I had from you. Good luck for the next season!


MORE, MORE, MORE
And who said last night was the ultimate party? Well, not necessarily.

There are more aftershock parties at Jaipur (friday) and Embassy (Saturday)!
Just present your DLSU id at the entrance. Both parties are exclusive for the Champs!


See ya!!!!!

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