'cos' i want it all, or nothing at all, is this how it ends?....'
the chapter ends here. on 020404 1915 hrs, Catholic High team 1 competed in their last career match in the secondary school debating circuit. we lost unanimously (and justifiably) to R.I team 1 on the motion THW let parents choose the sex of their children, in a match that could have been won.
Like many other previous Catholic High teams, they have to carry the baggage of defeat, of underachievement and simply not living up to their destiny of translating potential into championship credentials. team 1 is argueably the best secondary team in its time.
But unlike their predecessors, they achieved unprecedented success in 2 other competitions and hopefully have the cushion of the sense of camaraderie, of brotherhood and great memories to soften their fall from grace. they were wonderful lads who certainly went beyond most expectations to have achieved so much. a year ago when they were still CHS team 2, no one expected them to achieve a double championship victory. and by that in its own right, vindicates all disappointment.
Zhengyu, the prodigal son who had the courage to acknowledge his flaws and build upon his limited capacity in his bid to constantly improve himself to become what he is today. it is a good thing to be a good debater, but an even greater thing to reflect upon mistakes and in the process of self-reflection acknowledge one's shortcomings and emerge as a better person.
Mark, the pivot and leader of the pack who at so many occasions bore the brunt of the responsibility in so many debates. he is certainly by far the greatest gem the Catholic High system uncovered. humility with ingenuity. you will go on to achieve great things. and let the catholic high experience serve as a treasured part of your team's collective psyche and serve to feed your hunger for glory in the future.
Amoz, the wild card of the team, who has improved most exponentially. While inconsistent, at his best, amoz brings out the zenith in catholic high's debating tradition. let not disapointment tarnish the wonderful times you guys shared as a team but rather the process of self-improvement and passion you had as a CHS debater / 'dictator' feed the memories. you are very talented in your own special way.
and to Bryan and Owen 'Orang Laut' Ocktrindo, the unsung heroes who never fail to contribute immensely to the team's success. i remember the time when xander recognised your efforts and offered both of you a chance to speak at VCS. in not wanting to compromise team dynamics, you chose to forsake perhaps your only opportunity to debate in a competition for the collective good. for your selflessness and big hearts, you guys deserve a good jack! =p
it will always be an unrequitted dream for me to not see Cat High win JGs. considering the fact that i'll be going overseas soon, this may well be the last full season i'll be watching. whatever things may turn out to be, my hearts will always be with the dictators. for that unfulfilled ambition, and for all the fun we had over the years, thank you Catholic High. GONG JIAO! (OEI!) GONG JIAO! (OEI!) GONG JIAO! (EH BAH!!)
I never had a dream come through
till the day when i found you
even though i pretended that i've moved on
......a part of me will always be with you
Like many other previous Catholic High teams, they have to carry the baggage of defeat, of underachievement and simply not living up to their destiny of translating potential into championship credentials. team 1 is argueably the best secondary team in its time.
But unlike their predecessors, they achieved unprecedented success in 2 other competitions and hopefully have the cushion of the sense of camaraderie, of brotherhood and great memories to soften their fall from grace. they were wonderful lads who certainly went beyond most expectations to have achieved so much. a year ago when they were still CHS team 2, no one expected them to achieve a double championship victory. and by that in its own right, vindicates all disappointment.
Zhengyu, the prodigal son who had the courage to acknowledge his flaws and build upon his limited capacity in his bid to constantly improve himself to become what he is today. it is a good thing to be a good debater, but an even greater thing to reflect upon mistakes and in the process of self-reflection acknowledge one's shortcomings and emerge as a better person.
Mark, the pivot and leader of the pack who at so many occasions bore the brunt of the responsibility in so many debates. he is certainly by far the greatest gem the Catholic High system uncovered. humility with ingenuity. you will go on to achieve great things. and let the catholic high experience serve as a treasured part of your team's collective psyche and serve to feed your hunger for glory in the future.
Amoz, the wild card of the team, who has improved most exponentially. While inconsistent, at his best, amoz brings out the zenith in catholic high's debating tradition. let not disapointment tarnish the wonderful times you guys shared as a team but rather the process of self-improvement and passion you had as a CHS debater / 'dictator' feed the memories. you are very talented in your own special way.
and to Bryan and Owen 'Orang Laut' Ocktrindo, the unsung heroes who never fail to contribute immensely to the team's success. i remember the time when xander recognised your efforts and offered both of you a chance to speak at VCS. in not wanting to compromise team dynamics, you chose to forsake perhaps your only opportunity to debate in a competition for the collective good. for your selflessness and big hearts, you guys deserve a good jack! =p
it will always be an unrequitted dream for me to not see Cat High win JGs. considering the fact that i'll be going overseas soon, this may well be the last full season i'll be watching. whatever things may turn out to be, my hearts will always be with the dictators. for that unfulfilled ambition, and for all the fun we had over the years, thank you Catholic High. GONG JIAO! (OEI!) GONG JIAO! (OEI!) GONG JIAO! (EH BAH!!)
I never had a dream come through
till the day when i found you
even though i pretended that i've moved on
......a part of me will always be with you
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