Tape on glasses, shirts tucked in, and pants worn high on the waist. Many students, determined to express their spirit for the school, dressed up as nerds. It was fascinating to see how students interpreted the stereotypical term of nerd in numerous ways, yet some components in what they wore were significantly similar. The past Student Council brought out the idea of ‘Spirit Week,’ with the prime purpose of allowing the student body to enjoy wearing outfits, other than the school uniform, with a specific theme and, at the same time, express their support and spirit for their school. This annual Spirit Week had a special twist and was different from any other one done in the past: ACSC was held here in Penang, Malaysia.
The ACSC boys’ basketball tournament occurred over the past four days, creating an opportunity to display to other schools how passionate we are for the school. The basketball games were intense, and we could witness the gym being packed when it was our turn to play. The support for the boys was not only through outfits but also through our lungs. Every pass and shot was a ‘nightmare’ that triggered the crowd to cheer even louder. The atmosphere was utter pandemonium, led by a section from the stands that howled chants with their entire hearts. Some of the players from other schools confessed that they had never seen and heard fans this passionate. By the end of the day, our voices were left behind the gym and nothing but carbon dioxide came out of our mouths. “We lost our voices, but it was worth it,” Jarrod Chang (12) exclaimed in a raspy tone.
Thursday was a notable day for me, the theme for the day was twin day, where we dressed up identical to a friend or friends. It was a day that reminded me the importance of a friend. Matching shirts and pants symbolized friendship but, for me, it was a code of loyalty.
Friday was the ultimate day, and the purpose of Spirit Week came about. Blue and gold, the trademark colors of Dalat International School, were worn by students who were proud to represent the school.
Throughout this week, other schools acknowledged the students’ passion and engagement. As the Public Relation for StuCo, I have to admit that it was the most exciting Spirit Week I have experienced in my whole school career.
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