Izyan Nadzirah
Great Expectations
The Wanton Sisters
Rafflesian Times
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What kept us going was the Rafflesian spirit to never give up without giving it our best shot .’ for a considerable period of time . The many hours put into both softball and Raffles Players left her feeling drained by the time she reached home , and she spent less time revising . Harold agreed that it was hard to force oneself to persevere with studies at times , especially after a draining rehearsal : ‘ There were moments when we were all just ready to give up . There were hours when all of us would be sullen , tired , and half-hearted . But those moments , thankfully , were rare . What kept us going was the Rafflesian spirit to never give up without giving it our best shot .’
That same year , two out of the four literature teachers left RI . The teachers that remained had to juggle extra classes which affected their dedication to the Raffles Players . When asked if the lack of teacher contribution and direction at the start affected the morale of the Players taking part in Great Expectations , they each gave a momentary pause . ‘ I think we did great , no matter . What