CASS Days Open with Hoots and Bangs

By Marjorie V. Dalugdugan

Arachnids gather on the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) grounds on August 23, 2011 for the annual celebration of its founding week. The first semester of the school year has been the mark for the college’s yearly inter-ground competitions for the different societies within the CASS Bowl.

This year’s college days opened with crowds cheering for their respected societies. With the theme “CASSikatan: Higher Than Any Other,” the celebration officially started with a foot parade accompanied by cheers, hoots and bangs of the drums. Led by the Executive Council and their marching band, the parade moved from the college grounds going out for the university and the community to behold. The queue for the societies was then led by the Filipino Society (KAPILAS BAYAN), History Society, Psychology Society, Sociology Society, English Society (ABEO), General Education Program and the Political Science Society.

Each society not only showcased their cheering skills but also their creativity with their colorful arcs. These arcs were made with recyclable materials as part of the EC’s aim to make the college greener. From bamboos to plastic bottles and abanikos, the students’ part of the parade surely made their props colorful and environmentally aware.

The morning ended with a cheer off among the different societies who participated. Showing off their best and loudest cheers and yells, the CASSikatan events then proceeded.