SLAS Times 2014/2015 Fall 2014 | Page 10

TOPIC: BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH Enjoyment Spreads to SLAS Members by Saeto Takahashi SLAS has its first Back to School Bash by Sam Mun On the 20th of September 2014, Livingston American School invited students, parents and sponsors to the Back 2 School Bash, an event that offered enrichment to the community. Visitors enjoyed the time during the bash by viewing the shows and participating in activities. On September 20th Livingston American School had its first Back to School Bash event at their Shanghai campus. Many visitors, school administrators, students, staff and venders came to the event and had a good and memorable time. A student named Gi Woong said “I think this event is ok and can be better.” According to Gi Woong, the good thing about this event is that he liked that there were many different countries food to eat. Gi Woong also said that if there is another event like this at SLAS, he would like to come again. “Specifically, the students and teachers bands were most entertaining.” Mr. Rodel Orias said during the event. On the stage of the field, musical bands and such entertainments as exercise games were being presented. Most visitors and members focused around the stage and amused themselves through these shows. Many community members came to the Along with the show, service from commercial vendors made honorable profits. Tents for snacks, drinks and deserts were built. event. Visitors from the local community also came. Parents also came to support the event. Also local vendors came to sell food from such places as Mexico Lindo and Blue Frog. Their foods were very popular with long lines of people waiting to buy the delicious foods. “My son was really excited to eat a lot of snacks at the bash,” kindergartener’s parent Kana Mitani said. Also, delicious Another was visitor, Mr. Choi. He is the parent food dishes were served form sponsoring of Jin Hyuk Choi. He said "This event was restaurant Blue Frog and Mexican Lindo. enjoyable and fun. The best thing about this concert was the performance by teachers, it By preparing multiple activities, vendors was funny.” Mr. Choi said that if there is and fun, the school started off a new another event like this, he will return academic year with a positive impression. because he is a supportive parent of SLAS activities and he like joining some festivals. The first ever Back 2 School Bash at SLAS was a successful event. All the visitors, students, administrators, and staff said they really had a fun time. Many of the people who went to the event said that they would like to return to other SLAS festivals in the future.