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A Whole New World

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By Sandy Choi

“3, 2, 1, Cheese!”

Beautiful dresses, fancy suits, and traditional clothing. The students are almost unrecognizable with their uniforms off, all dressed nicely. Everyone’s busy taking pictures as they hold this special memory in their phones and cameras, posing with the best smile on their faces.

The day everyone looked forward to is finally here: JSB. Sophomores and Seniors are excited to step into Harbor Hall, not knowing what this year’s theme will be. Juniors, on the other hand, are excited but also nervous as the event's hosts.

As students start heading in and finding their tables, they look around, trying to figure out what tonight's theme is. People start whispering and telling their friends their guesses, when the Juniors finally head up stage and reveal the theme: Aladdin. The silhouettes of castles on the side walls, a genie at the front of the stage, and everything else were set to make all the students at night feel like they were in a Whole New World.

The play starts, and everyone laughs as the actors come out. Aladdin, Jasmine, and Abu run around the harbor hall as they run away from the guards. No one can take their eyes off as they are captivated by the entertainment. Every now and then, the play would be put to a pause to honor the Seniors as Juniors say their tribute to them. Some are filled with laughter, and some are filled with tears, as each Juniors uses their own way to say goodbye and honor their closest seniors.

For each grade, JSB feels different. For the Sophomores, it’s just like any other banquet, with extra long boring tributes that they can’t relate to.

For Juniors, it is a huge deal. JSB is one of the most significant events that Juniors are in charge of, and many Juniors often have a hard time plainly enjoying the event, as there is a lot to consider. 

Ruha Kim (11) said, “I thought we were going to ruin the day because the work process was not that speedy. The whole night, I was nervous that something would go wrong, but it turned out perfectly fine, and the entertainment committee especially did a great job.”

For Seniors, it’s THE special night just for them. They are the first priority for everything, and Juniors make sure they enjoy every single part of it. 

Rebecca Wong (12) said, “JSB was so fun and entertaining. The Juniors did such a good job, and I had a good time with my friends. Getting to hear my classmates' best qualities in the heartwarming tributes was probably my favorite part of the night besides entertainment.” 

After the night ended, however, the fact that it was their last final banquet left a bittersweet feeling behind the Seniors.

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