DLS Homecoming 2014

After a long while, the Menagerie is back for the moment. As we know, the annual DLS homecoming is nigh and Batch63 is seeking to support the successful implementation of the homecoming. 

Last Saturday, the DLSAA held their much delayed organizational meeting at the Board Room of the La Salle Taft campus. Joey Estagle and Oni Mayo attended for Batch63. Bong Africa and Tony Atayde led the appeal for the ‘golden’ batches to already submit their plans for their stage presentations. Batch64 is the major celebrant but unfortunately, did not have a representative in the meeting. This led to a concern that the stage shows traditional to the homecoming may not be as entertaining or grand. Batch63 is not among the accredited major celebrants for the night, but they were granted the privilege to also mount the stage if they wish. Of course, this is premised on the Batch’s ability to make a good presentation. (Was it because of last year’s exuberant Batch63 effort?) 

 Joey and Oni agreed to pose the opportunity to the Batch. A quick decision should be made by Batch63 since an official script is required for the presentation which is now only a month away. Whereas the Batch is not a major celebrating batch, and the time for preparation is brief, a short presentation that will once again highlight what is unique to Batch63 was deemed appropriate. It is however the idea that the presentation should be a bit organized in its implementation. While Batch63 should have fun doing it, we should not forget that there is an audience who should be entertained and not bored nor made to be tolerant of amateurish miscues on stage. 

The project will be led by Joey Estagle. Oni Mayo shall oversee the show details including the preparation of the script of the show. Initially a show idea that seems feasible is conjured. A small core group from Batch63 (minimum 6 pairs) who will dance on stage with their wives is required. The minimum requirement from the core group is that they will commit themselves to all official rehearsals and ensure their presence during the homecoming in March. For those who will not have time to rehearse, there will be a part of the presentation where all Batch63 present in the reunion will come up on stage for group singing. For those interested, please indicate your availability to Joey Estagle.

If the group is up to it, the decision to commit ourselves to the homecoming presentation can be made. At that time, we shall send out more details of the whats and hows of our presentation. Hasta la vista, amigos. See you at the Kapihan.


See slide show for more photos.