Blue Eagles Thanksgiving Mass and Bonfire

Posted on September 28, 2008
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update as of 30 September 2008

Fly High! Blue Eagle the King!

2008…CELEBRATE!

The Blue Eagle Bonfire

The 6pm Thanksgiving Mass was held on 30 September 2008, at the Church of the Gesu, followed by a program, and fireworks at the Bellarmine Field.

It rained earlier at 5pm (it happened, too, during the celebrations of the 2002 Championships), so the Bellarmine Field was all wet and muddy. Still, this did not dampen the spirits of the thousands who came, the Ateneo Community of officials, academe, alumni, students, parents and friends, who came to celebrate. It was a time for bonding as friends met friends, classmates of long ago, co-parents, even blog friends who share the same blue orientation. Free drinks—softdrinks, health drinks and beer were a-flowing, I saw three roast calves feasted on—for free, and various food concessionaires. It was really a time for celebrationm merriment, glee and catching up with each other. The only hitch was that text messages were so difficult to send, and phone calls were very difficult to connect.

A tribute was given to the various teams for their ahievement during the Season.

Loyola Schools: UAAP Season 71 Mens’ Basketball Champion and Ladies’ Swimming Champion

High School: UAAP Season 71 Juniors Basketball Champion and Swimming Champion

Grade School: Small Basketeers of the Philippines Champion

The Blue Babble Battalion also had their share of fun, as they entertained the audience. The athletes were ever gracious to mix with the crowd, signing autographs, posing for pictures.

from the ADMU Website

29 September 2008 To The Ateneo Community:

The following are the details of the thanksgiving Mass, bonfire, and program tomorrow, September 30:

6:00 PM: Thanksgiving Mass at the Church of the Gesù
7:30 PM: Program at Bellarmine Field (across from the Gesù)

Tribute to the various Ateneo champion teams

Autograph Signing

Performances by the Blue Babble Battalion, Migs Escueta, APO Hiking Society, Chicosci, Kjwan, Parokya ni Edgar, Spongecola, and other bands

1. Food & Beverage

Some 30 concessionaires have signed up to sell for the duration of the evening. There will be also be complimentary Pepsi products while supplies last. Beer will be sold ONLY to adults, ages 21 and above.

2. Tents, Tables and chairs

Some tents, 100 tables and 1,300 chairs will be provided free of charge and made available on a first-come, first-served basis. People are free to bring their own tents, tables, and chairs but can set up ONLY AFTER 5:00 PM on September 30 AND ONLY at designated areas. For the designated areas, please inquire at the information booth on Bellarmine Field, Xavier Hall side.

3. Merchandise

Ateneo shirts, caps, and other merchandise will also be made available for sale at designated areas.

4. Webcast powered by Mozcom

Date: 30 September 2008
Time: 6PM to 10PM

http://stream.mozcom.com/ateneo

Thank you.

Fly High! Blue Eagle the King!

Jun Dalandan
Director for Alumni Relations
Ateneo de Manila University