CAMPUS NEWS
Open Day attracts a record number of visitors
Annette Willemse
The recent Open Day of the Vaal
Campus saw a record number of
learners – some from as far as Limpopo, the Free State and KwaZuluNatal, in attendance.
It is estimated that more than 3 500
learners attended the event. The
Open Day provides students and
their parents the golden opportuni-
ty to learn more about the fields of
study that are available, the admission requirements, finances as well
as student accommodation.
Grade 11 and 12 students also have
the opportunity to speak to both academic and support staff in order to
get first-hand information regarding
the academic offerings of the campus as well as the support services
that are in place to assist students.
A look back at the beauty
of our Beauty Pageants
Annette Willemse
What a month of Pageantry! And yes;
I mean that in the literal sense. The
month of May saw residence after
residence hold their annual Beauty
Pageants; from South Africa to Las
Vegas; the themes, the clothes, the
beautiful students on our Campus
showed exactly what they are made
of.
To narrow it down to a favourite residence, for me, would be impossible.
Eah has its own culture, ideas and
creativity. but that doesn’t mean I
can’t give you a taste of what each
residence (or residences) had to offer, and you can make up your own
mind from there...
A look at the residences
Acacia and Oryx
The theme? The Dark Circus. As
always you can rely on Acacia and
Oryx to think completely out of the
box with their themes and events.
Who doesn’t love the idea of going
to a Circus, with popcorn, slushies
and cotton candy close by. With both
residences HKs dressing as though
something out of Tim Burton’s dream,
and some fancy foorwork by the finalists; the night was one to remember.
Jasmyn, Verries, Thuthuka
The three original on-campus residences came together to show their
Royalty roots. The dresses, the de-
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cor, the night. While I couldn’t be at it
personally, I only heard good things,
and loved looking at the images.
Faranani
The residents of Faranani went out
of their way to make everyone feel
special on their night. Not only was
their a beauty pageant for the Mr
and Miss Faranani, but the residence
also joined forces with the Thick Madames to show that all women are
beautiful. The theme was an interesting one as well... Playboy Mansion...
Who would have thought. But it
worked; with all the contestants looking either like bunnies or younger
(much younger) Hugh Hefners.
Kumba-Horizon
Our two new residences came together to show that while they may
be new to the residences, they can
create a night to remember just
as well as the veterans. Loved the
theme of Las Vegas, with the feel of a
casino with red and black, and cards
decoratively used.
Ebukhosini
Our new off-campus residence also
showed that they can step up to the
plate with an African Royalty theme
for the night. Amazing performances,
well planned event by the HKs and
some very creative decorations to go
well with the theme. It was worth the
confusing drive (I suck at directions
and get lost easily).
Longfellow
Kasi with Style... An interesting
theme, and it worked. What I loved
was the introduction of a South African fashion designer in the form of
the Formal Section of the event. I will
admit, I am definitely going to get the
number and give them a call!
Santrust
I had a lot of fun with the theme,
Black and Gold. Safe to say I definitely followed that to a tee. The
Mbazo Lounge was a great location,
though lighting for me was a bit dark,
but still enough light to see all the
beautiful students. Best of all, once
the event was over, you were already
at the club for a great afterparty. How
awesome?!
You had to see it, to truly enjoy and
appreciate the hardwork that all the
HKs went through to make sure their
nights were one of a kind. Each one
was unique, and night s I will definitely remember.
Congrats to all the students and staff
involved in all the events. I am already
excited to see what next year has to
bring! I know one thing; as soon as I
know the dates for all the pageants,
I will definitetly be keeping my calendar open for them.I hope the themes
are just as fun, and I think the HKs
for 2015 will have some competition
to beat this years beauty pageants.
Well done to all the winners, and I
hope all of you make your residences
proud this year.