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Smashing and splashing the Ateneo way
By Beth Daryl Ocer

Ateneo de Davao University has once again splashed their way to another successful event as they brought summer in the midst of August rush in Smash and Splash: Beach volleyfest 2012 held last August 26 at Costa Marina Dos, Samal Island. The event was organized by Red Plate Productions, the fourth year Mass Communications student of the said institution.

Ten different teams played head to head in a double elimination match up beach volleyball game. The different teams were - Accountancy, Business Management, Computer Studies, Humanities and Letters, Natural Science and Mathematics, Social Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering and Architecture, College of Nursing and the Faculty Team.

The event kicked off at around eight in the morning with a short opening program and oath taking ceremony headed by Patrick Rabat along with the lighting of the torch. The main event commenced then after the short opening program.

Aside from the beach volley, there were also games for the other guests. Most of them were enthusiastic about joining where special prizes and gift certificates were given away.

To top it off, Dj Wacky and Dj Torch of Starr graced the event to rock the places with music and vibes. As the day ends, a fire dance was also performed before the championship game and Red Plate Productions staff also prepared a production number.

As the beach volley heat draws to an end, three top teams battled up to victory. Natasha Doromal, Chezka Yap and Abdul Juhuri of Natural Science and Mathematics bagged the 3rd spot. Janine Gonzaga, Sol Cabigas and Bryan Yu of Accountancy Department spiked their way to 2nd place. Finally, Business and Management Department smashed their way to the top as they were hailed the overall champion for Smash ans Splash Beachvolley fest 2012 with players Kathy Montinola, Quenna Ga-as and Abel Go, the latter declared as the Most Valuable Player of the event.

"Successful ang event and it was well organized and happy kami na nanalo kami, it was a long way to being the second runner up... (The event was a success, it eas well organized and we were grateful to have won because it was a long way to being a second runner up..)", Natasha Doromal said.

It was indeed a Smashing and splashing  event by the Red Plate Productions headed by Jan Joseph Bustamante, Genesis Lee Asuro and supervised by Mr. Rikki Enriquez, OSA Director.

"I knew that the event was a great success the moment I saw the smile in every person who was there. I was more than happy hearing ecery compliment they say before leaving the island. The spirit of sportsmanship and fun was live during the entire event. We were also grateful to those who came", Lee Asuro said in an interview.

The affair was also made possible by Costa Marina Dos, Holiday Gym and Spa, FTC Tower, RDL, Juice ko day!, Icecapades, AdDU Athletics Department, Office of the Student Affairs and Humanities Division.

Here's a great way to end Kadayawan! 

Ayala Abreeza held Baker's Fest for Kadayawan.

And for those sweet-thirsty individual, here's one for you.

The world is indeed sweeter with desserts and pastries!

This is a lot like heaven to me.

Truffles all the way!!

Super cute cake! it's small but incredible! Awesome, right?

Miniature cake for me. Thumb size just tight.

And sooo cute.

Kid's fest? This is the way to go. 

Why not go and jump into the sweet goodness of zoofari-like cakes!

cold and gold. That's how we love our cupcakes!

 

 

 

 

Here's more!!!

Fab Eagle has landed.

But wait, there's more!

Floral cakes creates an elegant ambiance

in your event.

Silver linings are always in. Classic designs never

fail to re-invent themselves.

Love for Bugs? Here's a carrot cupcake

to love!

The tiny details of the mini cake.

Lions and koalas and monkeys are sure fire in the party.

This is the paradise you'll want to visit.

Unique? This ain't your cheesy rival, this is a

fondant cake, and mocha-choco in between too.

 

This is a grasshopper. Not that it jumps,

but it has the minty fresh feel with coconut filling

you would love to bite anytime.

Chocolates are my thing. So I go for classical but

here's the catch: this ain't your normal chocolate,

this is the rum cake.

it was a sweet experience for me.

I wish to have eaten all of them.. 

 

 

.darxieatives.

Sweet Nothings

Let me tease your palate.

Here's my August treat to you.

Sweets for my sweets.

@Baker's Fair, Abreeza Mall

Kadawayan 2012

Make a break from your normal day and have a bite

with this delectable truffle.

18? This mini cake looks savvy

for debut give aways

or some cute wedding cakes to spare

your guest's delight

how 'bout a zoofari theme on your

son's first birthday. This mini cake would

also be a delight.

 

Watch out for more awesome thing swings.

These are a few of my favorite things.

 

 

 

.darxieatives.