This article is part of the CCA Previews for 2016.
By Thenappan Sathya (16S03L), EXCO
The Indian Cultural Society encompasses all things exciting, traditional and enriching. ICS will take you on board a memorable journey, one that will forever stay close to your heart and make you want to embark on it over and over again.
This article is part of the CCA Previews for 2016.
By Li Xueqing (16S06G), Chairperson; Wang Heng (16S06E), Vice-Chair
How are you going to react, when you open the door of a classroom, expecting to see desks, but no! You instead come across a group of Rafflesians ‘crying’ bitterly over…a ‘toppled chair’??
This article is part of the CCA Previews for 2016.
By Cacia Tan (16S03G), Girls’ Captain, and Daryl Kow (16S06R), Boys’ Captain
You are on third. It’s scoring position. If you make it home, the game is over and Raffles wins the championship. You shift on the base, and glance at the coach as he taps out the signal. Wrist, chest, shoulder. He wants you to steal home. You nod at coach and roll your shoulders. The final sprint is here, and you have to time it perfectly. The atmosphere is tense as the opponent’s pitcher starts his wind-up. You focus on his wrist. Wait for the release. Wait for it – and explode off the base for home. The ball is hit to the shortstop and she hustles to throw. It’s a final race between you and the ball as both head for home plate. Down! But you go down too late and miss home plate. Your heart freezes and your brain blanks, yet your body reacts, twisting around and reaching for the plate as the glove sweeps just above your hand. “Safe!” The umpire’s single word sparks an uproar of cheers from the Raffles crowd. Your heart lifts as you get up. You did it.
This article is part of the CCA Previews for 2016.
By Michelle Chong (16S03N), Vice-Captain, and Guo Xinyi (16S06P)
There’s nothing quite like the immeasurable joy when you step onto a volleyball court. Across the net a ball is about to take off and will go to anyone on this side of the net. You share a glance with your five teammates, widen your stance, lower your body weight, and you await.
The ball leaves the server’s hand. In a split second you realise where it’s heading for. You run, stretch your arms out and shout, “Mine!”
Welcome to volleyball.
Continue reading “A day in the life of: A Volleyball Player”
This article is part of the CCA Previews for 2016.
By Raffles Netball EXCO’16
The journey of a Raffles Netballer is never easy, but definitely one worth the blood, sweat, tears and time over the years because of the precious friendships we make and invaluable lessons that the sport teaches us. Raffles Netball is a close-knit family, made up of a bunch of dedicated, self-motivated, caring and fun-loving girls who share the same love for each other and for the sport.
