One Dream, One Citi : WCC's Acquaintance Party

PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City

         One Dream, One Citi, was the theme of WCC’s Acquaintance Party last August 10, 2011, held at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center at Camp Crame. The past AP was held at the school gymnasium, but since there are more than five hundred freshmen students this semester, the school administration decided to scout for a bigger venue that will accommodate all of them. It had to be bigger, since students from upper year levels were also invited to attend. I was impressed with the venue I must say – bright lights, decent stage, towering ceiling, spacious area, and spotless surroundings. What more can you ask for?

CAS Faculty in a rare dance number

         The event was a welcome and much needed respite for me, since during that week I was in the middle of thick preparations for my external audit which took place last August 12. Time to relax and unwind! I was able to set aside the stress and anxiety brought about by that audit, even for just a couple of hours. Savor the moment as the old adage says.

Ma'am Precie with two HRM freshies

 It was an evening of high-heels, dresses, gowns, coats, and ties. All the students were dressed to the nines, showcasing their flare for fashion. Can the faculty and officials be far behind? For my part, I attended the event in my usual everyday get-up, plus a blazer which I bought on sale the night before the occasion. I have been eyeing that blazer for several months, and had a good reason to buy it that time. Call that last minute effort. I guess gone are the days when I would pressure myself to look exceptional ha ha!

        It was an evening of simple pleasures. Catered food by Vieren, production numbers by students and faculty, a dance competition, camaraderie among faculty and school officials, bonding among students, the works. And of course, the students had a grand time hitting the dance floor. Everybody had fun! Except perhaps for one student who had an asthma attack and forgot to bring her spray with her. I did not know that too much excitement could trigger an asthma attack! But she was calm and collected all throughout her ordeal and became fine later. Good for her.

Archie "the Hitman" Zapanta, BSN Batch 2010 with SIHM dancers (dance competition first placer)

             

        The event was emceed by the Hitman, Archie Zapanta no less. It had to be Archie I told the management since he knows the school by heart. He is an alumnus of WCC after all, and emceed last year’s AP and other past major events in school. Archie’s booming voice filled not just the stage but the entire venue as well. Watching Archie is like receiving a ray of sunshine, effortless and breezy. Very articulate and charming, it really had to be Archie.

charming couple, King and Queen of the Night, and equally charming chandeliers of the venue

        
        The most applauded announcement that evening was the suspension of classes the following day, Thursday. Music to students’ ears! But for the faculty, business as usual since there was a faculty development seminar scheduled the following day. We could have partied until dawn but the event commenced by eleven o’clock in the evening.

Ms. Precie and Ma'am Babes

        Kudos to Ms. Precie Tapero (DSA Coordinator) and Ms. Babes Gonzales (Campus Executive Director) for staging this event. The success of the AP would not have been possible if not for their concerted efforts. I heard that next year it will be held at the Araneta Coliseum!

See you all there! 

(photos courtesy of Ms. Tapero and Dr. Planes)