Went to VS speech day on saturday with Reyneth and a bunch of AEP people. It was quite dumb since most of us wouldn't be able to sneak in wearing rich yellow PE shirts. So we just sat at the gallery and watched. Nontheless, things were still funny.

VS is a racist school. At the very mention of Indian dance, peals of laughter could be heard coming from all around the hall.Dosen't help that te TLDDS happily screwed up the performance. Also, the mats singing into the microphone trying to be emo didn't exactly help racial harmony much. Even I was trying to contain my laughter when Mat #1 strained his voice and ended up sounding like a crow with a sore throat.

That being said, VS cultural groups are still good, though rather predictable. I can't count the times I've heard the band perform the austin powers song for the fun of it.

The VS spirit was somewhat erratic throughout. I believe the cheering for the guest of honour was instructed, and the school just did a good job of covering it up. Even if the GOH did seem like quite a nice guy who told stories. It was, however, pretty cool as the hall(now air-conditioned, probably at the expense of students) erupted as Mr Maran received the 10-year service award. However, after the event, the old Victorians who came back to get their certs all started doing the now-infamous VS spelling cheer in their different coloured blazers, while the hundreds of current Victorians just sat there. And watched. Looking silly and stagnant. The poor fools.

For those interested, Srini looks like a hotel bellboy wearing the NJC red blazer.

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