The much awaited day had finally arrived
and all the girls put on the prettiest dress they owned topped with the most
gorgeous make-up and hairstyles, the boys had their best tux on and their hair
all waxed.
On the 11th April 2015, Taylor’s
University Pharmacy Students’ Society (TuPSS) threw their Annual Gala Night.
The theme was ‘Walk of Fame’ and everyone who attended was all well-dressed in
accordance with the fancy theme.
The registration started at around 5.30
p.m., where all the students and lecturers attending signed in their
attendance. While waiting for the doors to open, everyone was catching up with
each other making the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Hundreds of pictures
were also being taken with the beautiful backdrop prepared by the committee.
Everyone was all smiles and looked breath-taking.
*excited*
Lovely Couple
Modelling infront of the amazing backdrop
At 6 o’clock, the doors of the ballroom
opened. 2 by 2 the students walked on the red carpet runway all the way to the
dance floor where they posed for the camera. The lecturers also took the
opportunity to strut the runway.
The Ballroom Backdrop
the ballroom amazingly decorated !
Emcee of the DAY
Another lovely couple
At about 6.30 p.m. the event officially
started. It kicked off with the welcoming ballroom dance by Wei Qin, KeeTeng,
Kelly and Wei Li. It was a beautiful dance number by the four.
The emcees then
took the stage to welcome everyone who was present. Then, the organising
chairperson of the event, KarWeng gave a few words to thank everyone for
coming.
Later, the Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Professor Dr. P.T. Thomas gave his speech. It was a very welcoming and encouraging one. Dr. Tan Shir Ley, Alene, the president of TuPSS and KarWeng, then joined Prof Thomas on stage to officiate the ceremony with the popping of some party poppers.
Speech by organizing chairperson Ng Kar Weng
Speech by Dean of SOP Prof Thomas
OFFICIATE THE CEREMONY
After that, the buffet started. The good
food was accompanied by an array of good music. At round 7.30 p.m., the showed
begun again with a performance by Nickson. He sang a Chinese song which was
very entertaining and lightened up the mood in the ballroom.
Then, the Year 1
and Year 2 experience video was played. The video showed some students from
these two years sharing their experience as students of the Pharmacy school of
Taylor’s University. Later, the audience was once again entertainment by a
talented boy band consisting of Jenning, Aqil, Wei Qin and Shaun who performed
two songs namely; Let It Be and Faithfully. It was an excellent performance by
the four of them.
A video by the Year 3 students and also the lecturers were
then played to show their experience in this course. It was continued by a
performance by the ever so talented Vincent who blew the audience away with his
voice.
To spice things up, the first lucky draw
session took place where 10 lucky people’s names were drawn out of the ballot
by two of our very own lecturers.
Then came the time everybody was awaiting
for, the voting of the prom queen and prom king. The nominees from each year
walked down the red carpet and struck their best pose on stage so that the
lecturers who attended could vote for their choice. While the votes were being
collected, Alene and KarWeng were called on stage to give out the token of
appreciation to the lecturers and staff present for the event. Then, Prof
Thomas was called on stage to give out the Dean’s List Award and book prizes to
the eligible students from all 4 years.
The Nominees of Prom King and Prom Queen from each year
Later, to cheer up the mood in the room, a
hilarious game was played led by Xin Ying. 10 males were chosen and paired up
They had to act out the story being told one with only his arms and the other
with only his facial expressions. The winner was chosen by the loudness of the
cheer by the audience.
Our ever so hardworking lectures deserved awards too,
therefore; the awards for the given out to them by Florence.
The prom king and prom queen was announced
soon after. As there was a tie between two of the male nominees, the two of
them namely Aqil and Ren Zhang had to strut their best walk and pose in order
to win the title. After much deliberation, the title for prom king went to Aqil
and prom queen went to Yee Wey.
Ren Zhang dancing to pull votes
Prom King of the night >>>> AQIL from Year 3
Prom Queen of the night >>> Yee Wey from year 1
The
stage was then graced by seven beautiful ladies performing the Yong Chun dance.
It was a mesmerizing dance indeed.
This Gala Night also served as a farewell
event to our M. Pharm students who were to leave to the UK and Year 4 students
who were about to graduate the course. A video that was put together for the
Year 2 students who were leaving by the rest of the class was played. It was an
emotional moment where tears and smiles were shared. A speech was then given by
Declan, a representative student who was going to the UK.
Speech by Declan
Then, it was the Year
4’s turn.
A video was played for them to express and share their journey
together to each other. This was followed by a speech by Hui En, a
representative from Year 4.
She looks so sweet ! PRETTY ~
A send-off was organized where all of the students
who were ending their journey in Taylor’s School of Pharmacy were given paper
dolls with quotes written on them and flowers. A toast was also given to them
and for their future endeavours. It was then accompanied by a performance by
our very own boy band again performing a song entitled The Scientist. The
audience sang along while waving glow sticks in the air. These students were
also given farewell gifts to complete the send-off.
To cool of the event, the
last performance of the night was by four students representing all the years.
Wei Qin, KuangErn, Qi Jun and Patricia took the stage and performed ‘Blank
Space’ and ‘Falling Slowly’.
Patricia has such a beautiful voice !
To end the event on cheerful note, the second
round of lucky draw took place where another five lucky people’s name was drawn
out of the ballot.
event emcee so anticipating about it
Kar Weng (OCP) and Dr Tan
Before the event officially ended, the dance floor was opened starting with a dance by the prom king and queen followed by the rest of the crowd.
Dancing time !!! GET TO THE DANCE FLOOR PEOPLE !
EVERYBODY PUT YOUR HAND UP !
Group pictures were taken as a memory of the event.
Year 4
Year 3
Year 2
Year 1
Last but not least, we want to specially THANKS to all the sponsorship! Without them, we won't have such an amazing and memorable night!
Special thanks to :
For more interesting photos of the whole event, kindly visit our TuPSS facebook page !
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.556897294453267.1073741854.212778635531803&type=3&uploaded=2
Have a nice day !
