CNY Steamboat

The annual Alumni CNY reunion steamboat will be held on 6th February (Friday) at Admin Block 3rd Floor Linkway from 7pm onwards.

This year, we will be dining with the FYFs as we welcome them into our alumni family. Please contact Martin Yong at 9367 9666 if you are able to make it so that we can cater enough food!

HAPPY CNY!

Vote for KRHome! *Updated!

[Updated live from CHINGAY 09]

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Dear Alumni,

Chingay is here once again and we are particpating in the parade for the second time coming. Chingay itself was translated from Hokkien and it actually means the "Art of Masquerade". Over the years, it has transformed into the grandest float parade in Asia, with a media coverage to over 20 different countries and an expected reach out to 20 million people worldwide. The theme for the parade this year would be "Wonderland".

As our float, KRHome - Our Journey, Our Story will be parading down city hall area on 30th and 31st Jan, there is a most popular float voting competition held online and with just a few simple steps, you guys can vote for our one and only beloved float - KRHome, which represents Kent Ridge Hall and showcases the best works by all Kentridgeans, all the way from the mass production in Rag to the presentation on parade day.

So kindly vote for our float and give our wonderful float the recognition it deserves, after its astonishing success on Rag Day itself.

Kindly access the website below to vote:

http://202.172.234.170/chingay2/2009/floatVoting.php

Vote for KRHome - the journey and story of all proud Kentridgeans!!!

*For foreigners, kindly register for voting by using your FIN number.


Thanks and regards,
Chang Zhao Yuan
Chingay 2009 Project Director
RAG 08/09 Chairperson

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Chingay will be held this Friday and Saturday (30th and 31st January) at City Hall area. For those who wish to catch it live, the best areas to watch (FOC) are areas 2 and 3 (refer to map below, click to enlarge). Chingay will not be shown live on TV this year.

We are float #11. See you at Chingay!

KR Hall Production: 'Here Lies Love'

Show details:
Friday, 13 February 2009
7.30pm
University Cultural Centre Hall
Tickets at $15
Please approach Qingyou or Steph to place orders.

Synopsis:
Kent Ridge Hall proudly presents Here Lies Love, an entirely original musical blending postmodern theatrical aesthetics with the razzle-dazzle exuberance of old-school Broadway. Starring a talented cast and a live band playing genres from jazz, bossa nova to rock, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a world of showbiz, love, lies, and death.

Here Lies Love spins off on one of the most familiar stories in popular culture: the star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Taking apart the story’s conventional portrayal of love, the musical asks new questions: what does it mean to love someone? What if love is just a web of lies that we spin to protect ourselves or the ones we love?

A theatre group is racing against time to put together a lavish musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet when the director calls a halt to rehearsals. He is displeased with the actors’ lack of passion and tells them about a tragic love affair in his own past; one that was so fiery and consuming that he has made it his life’s work to tell that story.

Shift back to the present. Tempers fray as the musical’s premiere draws nearer. Tension brews between the director and his lead actor, who has been his favoured protégé for more than ten years. The feisty young lead actress starts to challenge the director’s domineering, obsessive control over the lead actor. But as the two leads forge a tentative, genuine relationship beyond the characters that they play on stage, the mystery behind the director and lead actor’s past begins to unravel.

It becomes clear that the director is lying about what really happened in the past. The sweeping, romantic love story that he constructed has its ugly side of obsession, selfish desires, and a fatal power struggle between himself and the lead actor’s mother.

Past and present collide as the lead actor decides to confront the director about his lies. But the show must go on – and for this story to end happily, everyone must still, ultimately, play fictional roles.

If life lies, can it be art? If love lies, is it still love?

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See you there
Show your love & support for the KR Hall Production team once again!

Supported by KRAC

Alumni Support for IHG 0809

Dear Kent Ridgeans,

As we enter into this long-awaited IHG period and as I have constantly mentioned about the importance of strong support towards our hall's sporting contingent, I would like to give special mention to the KR Alumni who have shown this kind of support towards the hall's IHG campaign this season. Although you may not always see them physically during the Games due to their packed schedules, their support in terms of advice and sponsorship goes a long way in helping our Warriors cross the finish line.

Many alumni have come back to the hall to lend a helping hand in coaching the teams. These valuable pieces of experience definitely mean a lot to our sports teams. The Alumni's generous donations for KR's campaign have made it possible for us to put in place several initiatives, such as improved player welfare in the Games with sports drinks being provided in every match. The KR Alumni have also helped in buying our IHG t-shirts hence enabling us to lower the prices for the residents.

As they may not be always around during the Games, we have printed the tagline "Supported by KR Alumni" on our t-shirts and publicity materials so that all our athletes can feel the presence and support of our Alumni during these Inter-Hall Games.

Therefore, with this, I would like to represent all KR residents in extending my sincere gratitude to the KR Alumni for their kind support in this season's Inter-Hall Games. Thank you, KR Alumni!

Regards,
Adrianus Mradipta
Sports Director
29th JCRC

Warriors Calling

A message from JCRC Sports Sec. It's time for the drum call, warriors be prepared.


Dear KR Alumni,

Firstly, I would like to thank you for your undying support towards the various hall events and activities. I would especially like to show my appreciation for your support towards Kent Ridge Hall's campaign in this year's Inter-Hall Games. Your ordering of the IHG shirts have lowered the cost price of the shirts, and your generous support have allowed us to put in place several initiatives, such as improving player welfare during the Games.

I am very sure you still remember how the hall spirit really comes alive during the Inter-Hall Games. By showing each other support, cheering each other on, and consoling each other, we hope to forge a stronger and more united hall. This aim ties in with our theme this year – Warriors' Pride – which emphasizes on building a sense of pride and belonging towards the hall and the KR Family as a whole. This theme also encourages our sportsmen to have the pride to always uphold sportsmanship, but at the same time, showing a true-blue never-say-die attitude. Our punchline this year – Respect All, Fear None - further drives across this message to strive for victory while always upholding sportsmanship.

With this, I would also like to invite you to once again experience the unforgettable moments of IHG by coming down to support our KR Warriors. This season will start on the 4th of January with our takraw boys kicking off the contingent's campaign. The takraw team will face the challenges from Raffles and King Edward VII in order to proceed to the semifinals and finals which will be held on the 11th of January. The following week will also see our tennis teams in group stage action and our handball girls playing their first match on Friday. Your presence during these matches and all other events to come will be very much appreciated by our players, supporters, and all Kent Ridgeans.

Details of this week's matches are as follows:

• Sunday, 4th Jan – Takraw Group Stages vs. RH, KE7 @ MPSH 6, 9AM
• Monday, 5th Jan – Tennis Prelims M vs. SH @ SRC, 6.30PM
• Tuesday, 6th Jan – Tennis Prelims F vs. TH @ SRC, 6.30PM
• Thursday, 8th Jan – Tennis Prelims F vs. SH @ SRC, 6.30PM
• Friday, 9th Jan – Tennis Prelims M vs. KE7 @ SRC, 6.30PM
• Friday, 9th Jan – Handball Prelims F vs. EH @ SRC, 8PM

For those who are not able to come, don't worry! I'll be writing to you weekly, to update you on our contingent's progress and details of matches in the following week! :)

Hope to see you on Sunday!

Happy New Year!

Regards,
Adrianus Mradipta
Sports Director
29th JCRC
Kent Ridge Hall

Alumni Day 2008 Concluded

Thank you for your support in making this year's Alumni Day a success! Click on photos for larger view.

We are featured in AlumNUS!

We are pleased to announce KR alumnus are featured in 2 articles in the NUS Monthly alumni- THE AlumnNUS - magazine publication.

Below are the excerpts of the 2 articles. It was a proud moment to see KR alumni growing from strength to strength.

Special thanks to Jx & ah boo & others with the inputs to the articles.

More activities to follow, stay tuned!

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Photos & updates of the KR Alumni Day 2008 would be out shortly.

Happy Holidays!

Alumni Day 2008 Details

Dear Alumni,

You are all invited to KR's ALUMNI DAY 2008! It will be held at NUS SRC/KR MPSH this year and it's probably one of the few times you can meet up with your ex-teammates and hallmates!

Details as follows:

13th December 2008 (Saturday)
F.O.C.

Programme summary:

• 1345: Start of Registration (please register to get souvenir) at

1. KR MPSH (for Takraw dudes)
2. SRC Handball courts (for all other sports)
   

• 1400: Start of Games Part 1 - Handball guys & girls, Takraw guys (to be played in KR MPSH), Touch Rug girls
• 1530: Start of Games Part 2 - Soccer guys & girls, Basketball guys & girls
• 1800: Start of Dinner (KR MPSH)
• 1915: Start of Cultural Performance (KR MPSH) - A Cappella, KRX, Choir, Rockers, Inspire
• 2030: Free & Easy
  

Points to note:

1. Sports to be played are determined by the current team captains' interest. However, if your favourite sport is not in the schedule, you are welcome to grab your kakis for your own game! We are sure we can accommodate space for you all, for e.g. Frisbee and Captains' Ball can be played anywhere and Volleyball can be played in the MPSH. Just let us know in advance!
2. Bring a set of dark and light color attire to facilitate gameplay. Also, bring a fresh change of clothes if you would like to shower or freshen up in hall.
3. Dinner is provided. Please stay for dinner so food is not wasted (we catered for 100 pax!)
4. There will be cultural performances from current residents AND the alumni! We're sure you miss those days of performing on stage or seeing the familiar faces on stage like Lin, Jiemin, Huiting and more! Do give them your support!
5. We will be screening past videos in the MPSH at dinner time. The NEW KR Jackets will be on sale and the IHG singlets/t-shirts/polos will be ready for collection too!
6. Whether you are game for a sports challenge or want to perform or just want to catch up with friends over dinner, let us know your attendance ASAP by contacting us! Feel free to approach us if you have any queries too.

• Handball & Basketball guys & girls: Wilson Tham (9756 8594)
• Soccer guys & girls & Cultural performers: Alvin Yang (8112 8317)
• Takraw guys: Martin Yong (9367 9666)
• Touch Rug girls & any other general matters: Joseph Chan (9488 0625)
  

Please confirm attendance (with the above names/contacts) by this Friday 5th December 2008.

KR Alumni Day 2008
Organized by Alumni Secretariat, supported by KRAC.

Alumni Day 2008

The much-awaited Alumni Day is back! Previously known as Alumni Sports Day, this year you can look forward to cultural performances on top of the usual sports! Who knows, some of you may be performing on stage along with the current residents as well!

Keep 13th December (Saturday) free! More details will be released later.

WARRIOR t-shirt up!

The year end is nearing, with great festive season awaiting us. Looking back, many of us would recall the intense IHG trainings, with as much as 4 trainings/day, running drills in the middle of the hot sun + many many routines that made us wonder 'how did i managed to survive that'. 

Now, as Alumnus, we can no longer rule the courts like we used to, however, we can still show the undying 'sea of blue' support via other means. This yr, the KRAC has tie in with the Sports Management Unit "SMU" to crave our Alumnus' support to remind the warriors of our presence. 

A 'Supported by KR Alumni' tagline would be strewn across every sleeve of IHG t-shirt, to unite the young, old and past residents together on the battlegrounds, to remind us of every sweat & blood we gave this hall together. Every shirt ordered will bring down the overall production costs by x cents. (rule of economies of scale)

Take a look at this year's design. Do your part & order your KR IHG Warrior Tshirt. (Franklin has already done so). The prices are as below: 

Round neck t-shirt - $6
Singlet - $6
Polo shirt - $8

Sizes avail are in XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL/XXXL/XXXXL

Drop me an email (kr.alumni@gmail.com) /sms (9624 8059) for orders now. 

KR Warriors!