The UP Pep Squad were repeat champions at the UAAP Cheer Dancing Competitions yesterday after a nearly flawless performance. In fact, they practically swept the competitions yesterday if we were to include a new category in the competitions where only a few participated for what were mostly stunts that were executed in only a few minutes. With apparently little preparation, the small squad was able to come up with a performance that was also quite breathtaking given the quick but very fluid aerial exhibition. Then, of course, for what was practically an eye candy feature rather than a competition, one cheerleader from the Pep Squad won a special prize from the sponsor.
A link to the UP Pep Squad's performance in the UAAP 2011 Cheer Dancing Competitions may be found here.
Indeed, the Pep Squad gave UP something to cheer about. After all, there's already quite a lot to be sad about given the budget cuts and the miserable performance of our basketball team in the UAAP. But while basketball is still the most popular sport in the UAAP even for UP, the State U's teams in football and swimming are usually the ones to deliver. And we all know that football is the most popular sport in the world. But sour-graping aside, I would really like to experience witnessing UP winning it all in basketball if only for the thrill of it. The last and only time that happened was in 1986 (It actually almost happened in 1985) when a team led by Benjie Paras and Ronnie Magsanoc defeated a strong defending champion UE team in the finals.
Going back to the Pep Squad...I'm among the rest of the University in congratulating them for a job well done and for showing everyone what good, hard work can result in. The outcome obviously was the product of blood, sweat and tears given their preparations for the competition. I know this for a fact because I was among their supporters when there were few. In fact, one of them was a student of mine at CE a couple of years ago. Another, who is part of their training staff now, was a regular encoder in our projects at the Center. We often provided a free ride for them to go to competitions and performances back in the day. And I am happy that they now get all the support that they truly deserve. Good luck for the international competitions coming up soon!
A link to the UP Pep Squad's performance in the UAAP 2011 Cheer Dancing Competitions may be found here.
Indeed, the Pep Squad gave UP something to cheer about. After all, there's already quite a lot to be sad about given the budget cuts and the miserable performance of our basketball team in the UAAP. But while basketball is still the most popular sport in the UAAP even for UP, the State U's teams in football and swimming are usually the ones to deliver. And we all know that football is the most popular sport in the world. But sour-graping aside, I would really like to experience witnessing UP winning it all in basketball if only for the thrill of it. The last and only time that happened was in 1986 (It actually almost happened in 1985) when a team led by Benjie Paras and Ronnie Magsanoc defeated a strong defending champion UE team in the finals.
Going back to the Pep Squad...I'm among the rest of the University in congratulating them for a job well done and for showing everyone what good, hard work can result in. The outcome obviously was the product of blood, sweat and tears given their preparations for the competition. I know this for a fact because I was among their supporters when there were few. In fact, one of them was a student of mine at CE a couple of years ago. Another, who is part of their training staff now, was a regular encoder in our projects at the Center. We often provided a free ride for them to go to competitions and performances back in the day. And I am happy that they now get all the support that they truly deserve. Good luck for the international competitions coming up soon!
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