I Moustache You a Question

Mary-Claire McIntyre

Salsa to CB with me? Whale you be my date? CB?

No matter how you say it, the question of all questions brings out the nerves in everyone.

A series of romantic gestures on Dalat campus...Could it be? No worries. You're not having a hallucination. It's just CB time.

The on-campus craziness began with an equally crazy video. Peter Lee released a comedic call to all sweethearts and singles to join StuCo on December 11th at Paradise Hotel for the Christmas Banquet.

Some took the classic route with their askings. Amanda Goh (12) had a group of friends hold up signs with the simple but effective question, "Will you go to CB with me?"

Some took a more adventurous approach to the age-old tradition. Annabelle Teoh (9) had "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars play as she danced her way across the gym with the girls’ basketball team to ask Nick Khor (9). Even Mr. Steinkamp got in on the asking, helping to hold up Annabelle's sign.

Not to be outdone, Mr. Brewster also helped with an asking. Mackenzie Jordan (12) employed the principal to help her invite Aaron Chand (11) as her date. She had Aaron called to the principal's office, where she surprised him with an invitation to the Christmas Banquet. (Pictured below)

The freshmen also set a new trend in the high school with more casual askings. This laid-back attitude has been a welcomed change with the upper classmen who remember the overwhelming nervousness of their freshman year asking. Sarah Tan (12) recalled it in this way, "CB askings were what we all looked forward to as soon as we started freshman year. I remember CB being a constant topic of conversation and excitement with my friends; we planned our askings and all knew who was going to ask who months in advance."

Some still enjoyed the excitement of a suspenseful asking. Karissa Steinkamp (12) had Brian Hiew (12) blindfolded and "kidnapped." After being walked about campus, he was taken to the Journ room where Kassy had chocolate and a very important question waiting for him. Kassy voiced her opinion on CB in this way, "I am really excited for CB this year! I think it is going to be really fun this year. I am anxious to see what STUCO has in store for us."

Overall, this year's asking season has seen some exciting stuff. From dancing directors to crazy kidnappings, the high schoolers have kept things lively. Of course, some have chosen to avoid the chaos of asking and selected a few good friends to go in a group with. Whether in a group or in a couple, CB is bound to be a blast!

Photo Credit: Gabi Mims