Annual Ball is approaching!

by Lim Pei Hau
June 24, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized 

Our annual ball is linked with many agendas, especially the theme “Afterglow”. When we discussed the theme, all of us want you to have a night to remember, a romantic and a fairytale evening with your date and your friends.

Since the event is going to be held in KL Hilton - you know, the hotel with the really huge floor-to-ceiling windows? Refer to Matt’s picture post earlier in the archives - the evening sunset was implemented into the theme. The annual ball signifies the end of your semester in HELP, and what better way to celebrate that by overlooking the city of Kuala Lumpur and viewing the sunset during the annual ball with all the friends you’ve made throughout your days in HELP?

On a personal note, let me give you *my* reasons as to why I would attend the ball (Assuming I wasn’t a member of the council, that is…)

After the SPM, it’s common for schools everywhere to have a prom night. Not going into detail, I feel that what I experienced during my Form 5 prom could have been improved. And I’m sure some of you may agree. For the girls, some of you may feel that it wasn’t as glamorous as what you might have imagined. For me, it really wasn;t what I thought it would be. 

Allow me to give you a comparison. ( • means my high school prom » means A-Levels Annual Ball )

The Venue

• Think of this. The venue got changed from so many hotels in KL and it was finally agreed to be held at the one in Midvalley. So it was troublesome for all the attendees.  

» But for this year’s A-Levels Annual Ball, its held at the place we promised earlier - the KL Hilton. Possibly one of the best hotels in Malaysia - definitely better than my old prom (plus this year I get to view the sunset!).

The Food

• Imagine this, having to be all “kiasu” (dont be mistaken, not “kiam siap” arhhh) during your annual ball with all your friends rushing over to the buffet trays to grab the food. Being Malaysian, once people hear buffet, they tend to forget about themselves and take more than they could actually consume. *No joke, I’m like that too*

Plus it isnt comfortable where you would have to rush with your expensive prom suits and tailor made dresses. (Imagine a few hundred people rushing…omg)

» So during this year’s annual ball, everybody will be served in a classy manner. Being personally served by a waiter also means that you dont have to queue - in addition a delicious Western menu suitable for everyone.

The Performance

• Lets not talk about my previous prom performance. C’mon, a guy performer talking about 18SX issues while showing “how to do it” with a chair - while we were eating? 

» Talking about performers, the picture I’ve posted earlier is not Jason, but Dennis Yin from “So You Think You Can Dance” ( His picture is at the bottom of this post ). I’m sure a lot of people is hoping that Jason would sing us a song, so if you think alike, drop a comment and he might do it after he reads all your comments!

Frankly, the performance will be great as what Angeline has quoted earlier. In fact, the PA system company alone for that night would set us back nearly RM5k. Imagine with that sound system for the performers - and later, for the people dancing to rock out to. “Even William Hung’s singing might get praise from Simon Cowell” !! (Oklah I am going off topic)

In conclusion, dont attend the Annual Ball just because your friends force you to do so. Attend it because you really want to have a spectacular night with all your friends and to hang out and remember all the great times you’ve had - while having yet another great time, courtesy of the Student Council. 

In my case, I want to replace the previous prom I’ve had and to have a greater ball to remember 20, 30 years down the line. If you have any stories regarding your previous ball that you would like to share, email us and tell us about it! I appreciate your reading this post!!

 

Picture courtesy of ShaolinTiger.

Comments

5 Responses to “Annual Ball is approaching!”

  1. lovelove on June 26th, 2008 7:48 pm

    i have a question!
    when do we get our yearbook?

  2. PeiHau on June 27th, 2008 9:25 am

    Hey lovelove, the yearbook committee will hand out the yearbooks during the annual ball. =D

  3. a passer-by on June 28th, 2008 2:02 pm

    I for one would very much like Jason to sing us a song during the ball.

  4. Pei Hau on June 28th, 2008 5:29 pm

    Hey passer-by, yeap me 2!

  5. lovelove on June 28th, 2008 9:32 pm

    but what if im not going for the annual ball?
    how did i get then?

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