We Almost.... We Really Did..

The Dramafest, is a yearly event in UP High for the seniors to show to the world that UP students are not only in to academics but for arts as well. So it was in March 2 this year when we had our turn to show our artistic talents. But how did we prepare for that big night?

We were given options by our Filipino teacher, that if we could not make it, we will have a written periodical exam. Of course, to lessen the subjects to be studied for the finals, we opt to have a dramafest. At first, we thought that it will be very impossible, because there was really a limited time. Then there was really a day that we almost decided not to push through with it. We thought very well what will be the Pros and Cons if we do this and that. Until we finally decided that it is going to be final, we will present. We were really under time pressure and all of us were really in a hurry. All of the committees really have to double-time to catch up with the demands of the group. During those times, we always go home late. Why is it that in every group activity, there is always misunderstandings, here and there? Maybe they were all part of that Great Man’s plan for us to do well and to put our very best in that strenuous endeavor. There were instances at that time when we almost had a quarrel with the other section but then we e do not want to make the memories of our batch shatter, so we just remained cool. The judgment night came and we were all nervous d started to have butterflies in our stomach. Then the production manager of each section was called to draw lots for whom who will present first. Razel, Tan’s production manager, went there and had her turn. When she opened the roll of paper she was holding, the number there was a number one (1), which meant that we were presenting first. All of us really did our part. The show started but after a few minutes, our teacher declared that the presentation should be stopped. What could be the reason?

The connection for the lights was busted, to make it fair; our teacher declared that the presentation should be stopped in a few minutes. We were left hanging in the air because the presentation was already good. The connection was fixed so we started from the top again.

We went through the first scene again, when suddenly an unexpected event happened, the bottle that one of the characters incidentally fell. All of the people present at that time were already shouting and were all very afraid because that certain scene was a fight scene. I and my partner were not able to focus on the music. My partner gaped and I stood there with my knees shivered. The shattered glass was swept cleaned and the show just like any other show must go on. So we went on and all of my classmates really did there best to perform their parts. The whole presentation went well and when we were through with it, we really hugged each other.

We really jumped off in our seats when the announcing of winners came. All our hard work was paid off because we won in the category of Best in Production and Best in Direction. Although we were not able to bag the Technical Awards but still are happy because most of the major awards went to our section; Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Poster and other major awards.

We were all jumping at that moment because we almost did not pursued on that feat. It was really worth to be remembered.

When I Danced With Him...

It was already a month ago when we had our Junior-Senior Promenade. The theme was about blazing the trails of friendship and that sort. That night of February 9 was really a night that I will never ever forget.

Every afternoon on the week prior to the said event, we always practice. We practice on how to walk the proper way, how to go to the buffet table and how to eat, dress and act accordingly.

This year’s prom, just like last year, was held at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino. And amazingly, we had the same prom date with Science High. There was a short reunion between the classmates and my classmates. They met with each other before our prom started. I do not have any close friend in Science High so I just watched my friends met their former classmates and friends. I was happy for them because they were given a chance to meet each other before our graduation.

It was the second and the best prom that I attended. Why? Because all the students was enjoying each other’s company that night. I mean, it was unlike the last prom, when the fourth years had their own group and the third year also had their own group, the two groups never mingled with each other completely. This year’s promenade was really a cool one because there was this mingling and as what I have noticed, that the teachers really danced in this year’s prom.

The whole affair started with the presentation of the juniors with their escorts and the seniors with their escorts. Then just like any other school activities, we sang the Philippine National Anthem. We had our dinner and after which, the announcement for that night’s Prom Queen and King. We had the batch and class picture taking. The third year students offered their tribute in a song and dance concept and they were all good when they had the prophecy. They gave their tokens in a form of a small pillow and a compact disc (CD), which contains all the songs that were played that night. Then there was a disco and we really enjoyed it. The sound in-charge played the Boom Tarat-Tarat and everybody including the teachers danced. Then, what I like was when me and my crush danced. I was happy, who will not be happy if your crush will dance with you. It was really a memorable night. It was my first and last dance with him because we will be graduating. When I danced with him, I was really happy and glad. Just kidding, but really I was happy because at least, before we will graduate I had the chance to dance with him. I will always remember the song; it was MYMP’s version of No Ordinary Love. Everybody was all very happy and extraordinary.

We ended the whole affair by singing the UP Naming Mahal, the University Hymn. I went home inspired and happy. My heart was so full of memories that I will always cherish and treasure.