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Asian University Mini Marathon 2004

GIS Gardeners sow the seeds of success

RPG-Ripley’s 2nd annual Haunted Adventure Graffiti Contest

Wat Pong School wins prayer competition

Asian University Mini Marathon 2004

Asian University held its sixth Mini Marathon, a four-kilometer race, on October 27 with the largest contingent of runners to date, altogether an estimated two hundred participants.

Participating in the race were students from the newly formed college as well as the university and staff from all departments including administration and human resources. Participants were divided into male and female college students, university students and staff categories.

An estimated two hundred participants, the largest contingent of runners to date, took part in Asian University’s sixth Mini Marathon, a four-kilometer race, on October 27.

Instead of the usual trophies, gold, silver and bronze medals were up for grabs this year in recognition of Thailand’s great achievements in the 2004 Olympic Games.

Instead of the usual trophies, gold, silver and bronze medals were up for grabs this year in recognition of Thailand’s great achievements in the 2004 Olympic Games.

This year’s fastest runner was 3rd Year BBA student Adull Kilenthong with a time of 16.53 minutes.

Other gold medals went to an Asian University student from Canada, Kristell Arsenaul, two college students, Thitisorn Threetakulchai and Kamolchanok Nontakanok and, in the staff category, Ajarn Robert Shrubsall, dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, and Ms Lawan Silsai, one of the university’s housekeepers.

The mini marathon also included a relay race with teams of four, two students and two staff members. This is part of the university’s ongoing policy to foster closer relationships between students and staff and it proved to be very successful.

Future events include the College Sports Days on November 11 and 12 and the Burapha University v Asian University games on November 13.

Asian University is pleased to announce the introduction of a new sports scholarship scheme, the Asian University Sports Scholarship (AUSS). The scheme is designed to attract students who are good at sports, especially team sports such as football, basketball and volleyball. The AUSS is based on excellence in sports together with scholastic achievement. For those interested please contact the Asian University Admissions Office, Asian University, 89 Moo 12, Highway 331, Huay Yai, Banglamung, Chonburi 20260. Tel: (038) 754 450, fax: (038) 754 460, email: admissions@asianust. ac.th, http://www.asianust.ac.th


GIS Gardeners sow the seeds of success

It had been a long time since the last meeting, but the latest encounter between Garden International School staff and Regent’s staff football teams proved to be a stunner.

Sporting their new ergonomically designed kit, GIS were able to start the game strongly. They were unlucky not to take the lead when forward Steven Gailloud latched onto an incisive ball and hit the post.

Garden International School staff sporting their new ergonomically designed kit.

Regents were quick to counter and a great finish from Pook saw them take the lead. It was just a shame that Pook was a GIS player!

GIS managed to settle and kept the ball well for the next 10 minutes and were rewarded when Lee Gray turned onto a cleared ball and half volleyed into the top corner.

The rest of the first half was very evenly matched with some good forward play from Regent’s players Leon, Phil and Paul Crouch.

The GIS defence had to work hard and were unlucky to see Paul Crouch connect with a through ball and score into the corner.

GIS continued to battle and drew level when Steven Gallioud bravely headed the ball over the advancing keeper. This was followed shortly by a third goal for GIS, when Rajan hit a cracking shot from distance, leaving the Regents’ keeper stranded.

The half ended 3-2 to GIS.

GIS started the second half poorly. Regents continued to apply pressure but were unable to convert a number of chances. Against the run of play GIS pushed forward and Mike Matthews was able to turn on a sixpence and deliver a killer ball through to Ben Coulson who showed confidence and accuracy when he hit the ball past the keeper, to see GIS go 2 clear.

Regents kept working the right hand side but good defensive work from Martin, Alan Dighton and Captain, Tubby Turner kept the goal area safe.

Regents were finally rewarded when GIS keeper Tim Parkes witnessed a ball creep inside his near post. He later remarked “a dragon fly was blocking my view”. Tim managed to redeem himself with a fantastic save diving to his right to keep the score in GIS’s favour.

The Regent’s kept pushing, however, and eventually levelled the score with a masterful chip from Leon.

This made for a tense finale to the game with both teams striving for victory. GIS found some late form and started using the width of the pitch. Steve Turner and Akiyoshi Yanamoto kept a frustrated Regent’s midfield at bay.

With only 5 minutes remaining Lee Gray was able to connect with a cleared header and hit a powerful shot from the edge of the area to see GIS go 5-4 up.

The referee, Andre, who had a very good game in charge, didn’t have to wait long before blowing the final whistle. It was a great game, enjoyed by all, and it was good to see a friendly encounter stay friendly. Well played everyone and everyone looks forward to the return match.


RPG-Ripley’s 2nd annual Haunted Adventure Graffiti Contest

Ariyawat Nuamsawat

Graffiti loving teens were able to show off their talents on October 30 when the Royal Garden Plaza hosted “RGP-Ripley’s 2nd Annual Haunted Adventure Graffiti Contest”.

The Royal Garden Plaza hosted the “RGP-Ripley’s 2nd Annual Haunted Adventure Graffiti Contest” on October 30.

Young artists from all over the nation participated in the contest, which was geared to encourage the artistic talents of young people and send the message that kids should stay away from drugs and find more interesting ways to express themselves.

The event was held in front of the Royal Garden Plaza, overlooking the beach. The participants used a horror theme from the Ripley’s Haunted Adventure Attraction. 20 interested teenagers took part in the “Haunted Fear” competition. Their graffiti creations were done on wood boards (1.2 x 2.4 meters) with a time limit of 2 hours.

Amorn Amornkul, general manager of the Royal Garden Plaza said, “The purpose of this contest was to organize a fun activity for youngsters which would allow them to express their artistic abilities and let them use graffiti as a medium, which is frowned on by a public which sees spraying graffiti as a Western tradition that expresses anti-social behavior. We conceived this contest as a vehicle of self-expression, not judged as vandalism, but a clever form of art in which youngsters can really stretch their artistic talents and let their imaginations soar. Many of them are really talented and turned out some amazing work. I think the general public received a big surprise, and this contest could change their attitude about graffiti. The underlying message is that there are more fun things in life than drugs and young people should use their free time for creative endeavors.”

The winner, Prakit Laemluang, 22, from Samut Songkram, received 15,000 baht and a trophy. He unseated the previous champion, Pakorn Tananon (the 1st runner up this year) from Bangkok who received 8,000 baht and a 2nd place trophy.

The 2nd runner up was Anukul Muonprasertdee, also from Bangkok, who received 5,000 baht and a 3rd place trophy. Pattanphum Phetkrajang, 18, from Bangkok received a 2,000 baht rising star award.


Wat Pong School wins prayer competition

Suchada Tupchai

Wat Pong School won the “Sora Panya” style group prayer competition held in honor of the 72nd birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. The prayer contest began on September 24 at the Romance of the Three Kingdoms Park, sponsored by the Srifuengfung Foundation. Fifteen schools in Pattaya City entered the contest and 7 schools made it to the finals.

Chanyuth Hengtrakul, advisor to the tourism and sports minister presented a plaque and scholarships to Wat Pong School, winners of the “Sora Panya” style group prayer competition held in honor of the 72nd birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms Park held the final competition on October 23. The 7 schools that made it to the finals were all so good that the judges, Buddhist monks, had a hard time choosing the best single group because all the of students prayed melodiously, with such precision and perfect cadence.

However, the competitors from Wat Pong School performed with real distinction and came away with top honors.

Chanyuth Hengtrakul, advisor to the tourism and sports minister was on hand to present the winners with a plaque and scholarships.

During the presentation Chanyuth said, “This particular activity helps school children perfect their use of the Thai language and improves their pronunciation. The prayer recitation also teaches them intense concentration which will help them in their other studies. Most importantly, it encourages our youngsters to learn more about Buddhism and will help them sustain their faith in the religion.”