acquaintance party,

Batches 2021 and 2022 bid 'aloha' in Acque 2016

11/17/2016 08:37:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments



OHANA. The gentlemen of Batch 2021 (Grade 8) strike a pose by the stage before their Hawaiian-themed Acquaintance Party comes to a close.
Photo credit: Erin Ramos 

The acquaintance party (Acque) hosted by Batch 2021 for Batch 2022 took place last October 28, 4 PM at the UPIS Bulwagan 3-6.

This year’s acquaintance party theme drew inspiration from the luau, a traditional party or feast in Hawaii. The Sophomore Association (SoA) decided this was most fitting for the purpose of the Acque in strengthening the bond between the two batches. “Since party po siya, ang title po namin ay LuWOW. ‘Yong ‘wow’ po kasi gusto namin sila mapa-wow sa party,” SoA president Jammy Mapa adds.

The Acque is an annual event organized by Grade 8 students to welcome the Grade 7 students, both homegrowns and lateral and VAAS entrants, to the high school. It also aims to promote inter-batch camaraderie through the enhancement of social skills.
CELEBRATE. Dressed in fancy Hawaiian get-ups, students from Grades 7 and 8 sway to the music after a stressful week in school.
Photo credit: Erin Ramos

Eighteen teams composed of students from both batches were formed. These groups then competed in a series of games, namely Limbo, Hula Hoop, Kimo Says (Simon Says), Bring Me, Pun Wars, and Charades. Group 1 won the competition with a perfect score of 300.

Handmade leis were created by the SoA as welcoming gifts for each guest, including the officers and advisers of both YLOs. They also greeted guests with the Hawaiian salutation “aloha”.
Reneil Grimaldo of 8 – Ladybug, Kyle Mararac of 8 – Beetle, and Gian Manalo of 7 – Venus were the program’s emcees.

Although the SoA’s preparations for the Acque were met with a number of challenges, such as field demonstration practices of the elementary students coinciding with the event, it was well worth it because they were able to host an enjoyable party. //by Trisa de Ocampo

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