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Kent Ridge Hall Annual Hall Production

Title: Telling Tales, Living Dreams: A Musical
Date of Show: 26th March, Friday, 2010
Venue: UCC
Time: 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Tickets are @ $17 each

All tickets order to email to alvan@nus.edu.sg including the following information:

1. Your Name
2. Number of Tickets required
3. Contact Number


**VIP seats will be given to those who RSVP before 3rd March.
link to Facebook event


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Proudly supported by KRAC
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FREE TICKETS for 19 FEBRUARY
EMAIL KR.ALUMNI@GMAIL.COM before 17 FEBRUARY!!!

edit: tickets going fast! indicate your interest ASAP!
we will let you know the collection details and other information soon!
Happy CNY!

The annual Alumni CNY reunion steamboat will be held on 26th February (Friday) at Admin Block 3rd Floor Linkway from 630pm onwards.

FYFs will also be joining us this year as we welcome them into our alumni family. Please contact Pearline Yum at pearline.yum@gmail.com or 9046 5473 if you would like to join us for the reunion dinner as we would need to cater food by 19 February. Do inform us if you have any special dietary requirement as well.

Hope to see you there!!

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Proudly organised by KRAC
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Dear Alumnus,

Blessed with great weather, KR residents, alumni, kids from the Cancer foundation attended the charity run with high energy.

Thank you for the great support. Looking forward to the next 30th anniversary event - KR Hall Production in March.

Here are the snapshots of today's event. More photos to come from Martin Yong's pro cam and the hall's photographer.


Super laolangs from the 1996 batch - who are still in incredible shape!!
Poster boy - RJ with his dimples & rippling biceps, who came in 11 behind 10 other hall residents

big smiles before the race (not knowing what's in store for them)

oldest jersey ever

vince, su'pat & huann

2 alumni teams taking a start photo at the starting point


kel with the Children Cancer Foundation staff at the starting point


GOH of the event


Ready to rock the house


Ian at his 4.1km mark


Up slope 1


Kam, only 1 in KR Grey





Master & 29th JCRC


Yeoh bros


In celebration of Singapore 2010 - the 30th anniversary arm band



Supported by KRAC
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UPDATED WITH NAME LIST BELOW!!

Last min recap:
For a last min recap.
Event Details: 0645- Registration of All Runners at Kent Ridge Hall Lobby
0720- Arrival of Guest-of-Honour and Warm Ups
0800- Flag off for Charity Run
0900- KR Inspire and Acapella Performances during Refreshments
1045- End of Event

If you don't already know, 2010 is a very special year for Kent Ridge Hall as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. We would like to invite past and present Kent Ridgeans and family to join Kent Ridge Hall in reminiscing the glorious past and in celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2010.

To kick start the celebrations and to share our blessings with the less fortunate, KR has organised a Charity Run to aid the Children’s Cancer Foundation by trying to raise $60,000 for them.

CCF is a foundation that aims to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families through enhancing their emotional, social and medical well-being. KR sincerely invites all to join us in support this meaningful cause while celebrating a significant milestone in KR's history.

There are 2 categories for this run, competitive and leisure. To participate in the competitive category, form teams of 5 runners with at least 1 female runner. The winning team gets to walk away with a $100 CASH PRIZE!

Do look out for the exciting line-up of performances by KR's very talented culture groups after the event, after which refreshments would be provided.

So what are you waiting for! To participate in the run (both competitive and leisure), please sign up at the following website: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHBmMWdqZnpUNDVkSV9LeGR5STJDZ2c6MA

The run is free! Show us your support simply by turning up this Saturday!

For any enquiries, please email krturns30@gmail.com or any KRAC member.

Are you running with us?

Leisure Runners (walk/run/roll/chat/laugh for the whole 4.5km)
Jing Xian
Pearline Yum
Kendrick Chua
Farhana Sidek
Qing You
Vincent Gan
Sharifah Farhana
Jolene Leow
Derek Pun
Evelyn Foo
Wei Yong
Jacqueline Soon (with her baby?)
Ian Low
Andi Kurnia
Wilson Kam
Ivan Low (late)


Competitive Team 1
Michael Chang
Daphne Lee
Ben Yap
Kelvin Lim
Vanessa Chow

Competitive Team 2
Ranjan Indiran
Geraldine Guo
Boom
Chan Huimin
Derek Kang Yu Hsien

Competitive Team 3
Chng Hui Ting
Stephanie Ng
Su Zhijian
Kelvyn Choo


Official Alumni Photographer
Martin Yong


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Brought to you by KR 30th Anniversary Committee
Supported by KRAC
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UPDATED!!!!!FREE TICKETS FOR ALUMNIcontact and details to be provided sooon
Photo courtesy of Chingay / People’s Association


Once again we are in Chingay! The KR Chingay Experience is one which many Kent Ridgeans cant deny being proud of. It is the day that our float is being put out in public and our efforts to come together as a hall are recognized.

Do join us at this fun-filled event this year at the Pit building for a breath-taking view of the floats.

Most Popular Float Online Voting Contest
(10 – 21 Feb 2010)

Three lucky voters of the most popular float stand to win exclusive Chingay goodies! Simply vote on www.chingay.org.sg to be one of the lucky three to win! PAssion Chingay Club. Members get triple chances of winning!

Sistic Link


Parade Details

Parade 1 (19 Feb 09)
Pit Building & Promenade
7:00PM (Admission; Please be seated by 7:30PM)
7:45PM (Pre-parade)
8:30PM (Parade)

Parade 2 (20 Feb 09)
Pit Building & Promenade
6:30PM (Admission; Please be seated by 7:00PM)
7:15PM (Pre-parade)
8:00PM (Parade)

TV Telecast on Sun 21 Feb 2010

See ya there!!! Don't forget to take more pictures together and share with us your KR Chingay Experience!!

If you don't already know, 2010 is a very special year for Kent Ridge Hall as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. We would like to invite past and present Kent Ridgeans and family to join Kent Ridge Hall in reminiscing the glorious past and in celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2010.
To kick start the celebrations and to share our blessings with the less fortunate, KR has organised a Charity Run to aid the Children’s Cancer Foundation by trying to raise $60,000 for them.
CCF is a foundation that aims to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families through enhancing their emotional, social and medical well-being. KR sincerely invites all to join us in support this meaningful cause while celebrating a significant milestone in KR's history.

There are 2 categories for this run, competitive and leisure. To participate in the competitive category, form teams of 5 runners with at least 1 female runner. The winning team gets to walk away with a $100 CASH PRIZE!

Do look out for the exciting line-up of performances by KR's very talented culture groups after the event, after which refreshments would be provided.

So what are you waiting for! To participate in the run (both competitive and leisure), please sign up at the following website: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHBmMWdqZnpUNDVkSV9LeGR5STJDZ2c6MA

Registration closes 17 January 2010.

For any enquiries, please email krturns30@gmail.com or any KRAC member
~~~Brought to you by KR 30th Anniversary CommitteeSupported by KRAC~~~

Dear alumni,

Once again, we came in TOPS for the annual Alumni Day!

Special thanks to the alumni who came to join us and big kudos to the KR Alumni Secretariat comm which organized and executed the Alumni Day 2009 - KRanival so brilliantly!
kelchoo representing the alumni for the honours

saying a few words of appreciation

KR Alum & KRH soccer team

bountiful of food

KR Alum & KRH tennis team

KR Alum & KRH soccer & touch rug girls

KR Alum soccer folks on the field


KR Alum & KRH handballers


in the game of basketball

handball debrief and sharing of some pointers

soccer ladies

KR Alum - jiemin in action!

KR Alum - Stephanie Tan in action

KR Alum - Amanda in action0

KR Alum - Mun yin in action

soccer ladies in action















Brought to you by KR Aumni SecretariatSupported by KRAC *

Dear KR Alumni,

5 days till our inaugural KR Alumni Day!
Here are the vital pieces of information you will need.
Please do pass on the information to your friends/team mates!

Details
Date: 12-Dec 2009 (this Saturday)
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Main location: SRC Track Grandstand (registration and central holding point)


Registration
SRC grandstand for all games except Takraw
1pm-2.30pm Please come at 1pm if your sport is playing at 1.30pm,else registration is open till 2.30pm
Takraw registration at KR MPSH, 1.15pm


Games Schedule
Starting 1.30pm:
Handball Guys (SRC Handball court)
Soccer Girls (SRC Field 2, nearer to Science)
Takraw Guys (KR MPSH; register at KR MPSH*)
Touch Rugby Girls (SRC Field 2, nearer to Science)
*Transport will be provided for Takraw Guys at KR who wish to take part in other games at SRC at 2.50pm. Otherwise, they will be transported to SRC at 4:20pm for the Frisbee finale and closing ceremony.
Starting 3pm:
Basketball Guys (SRC Basketball court)
Netball Girls (SRC Netball court)
Soccer Guys (SRC Field 2, nearer to Science) Tennis Guys (SRC Tennis courts)
Tennis Girls (SRC Tennis courts)
Volleyball Guys (SRC Volleyball courts)
Volleyball Girls (SRC Volleyball courts)

Finale 4.30pm:
Frisbee


Other Points to Note
Please be at your respective alumni team at the stipulated timing. At other times, you choose to play on with the hall team, or play in other sports for leisure.

Finger food is will be available at the grandstand at 5.30pm (no dinner).

See you on Saturday, be ready to have a good time! :)


For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Kai Yin: 94742966 (Alumni Secretariat Chairperson) Calvin: 98480628 (Alumni Secretariat Vice Chairperson)
Andi Kurnia: 97663007 (KR Alumni Comm Liaison)
Wilson Tham: 97568594 (KR Alumni Comm Liaison)
Small Steph: 90120894 (KR Alumni Comm Liaison)

Young KR Alumnus Chia Wei-Ern was featured in the ST on the 23rd November 2009. Read on to find out more!


1. Tell us more about yourself.

I’m an ex-resident of E-block, had a pretty wild university experience, balancing hall life, work and study. IT and the Internet has always been a passion and it’s a field I’ve always wanted to be in. Currently I’m co-managing Techsailor Group, a start-up that I’ve been with for 2.5 years, where one of the founders was my ex-housemate during our stint in the NOC programme (US).


2. What were your most memorable moments in KRH?

There’s plenty I could cite. Waking up at 6am for E-block IBG training, waking up to find my door decorated during dating game, rehearsing till the wee hours in the morning for hall production/inspire/rockers then going for a meal that's somewhere between supper and breakfast... the list is pretty long.

But what I would probably remember for life was the help I received from my block mates when I returned from the US with a torn ligament. The injury was so bad, I could barely move. I remember Ben (then hall president) going through great lengths to help me get a room to rest over the weekend and even helping me to clean it up. Then there’s Qingyou (ex-E-block head) who promptly offered me the ice packs to relieve my knee, Benny, my neighbor who would help me refill the ice box with fresh ice, and some of my juniors Grace, Lishi and Christina (all ex-culture heads) who would help me get my meals when I couldn’t even leave my room. I can’t imagine how I could survived that semester if I had been posted to PGP upon returning from US as OSA originally intended.


3. What experience have you gained in KR that has helped you in your career or life?

People management. I find that generally, all prominent Kent Ridgeans are very people-oriented and able to handle working with others well. It’s a skill that’s very important in advancing your career. You’ll probably find that managing a team in a corporate setting may not be that different from managing a hall committee. If we were to do a quick study now, I won’t be surprised to discover that that most of the ex-Kent Ridgeans leaders (block heads, JCRC members, sports captains, culture heads) are doing very well in their career right now.


4. How was the KR‐SH relationship during your period of hall stay?

Interesting question. I guess being neighbors, you can’t help comparing and trying to outbest each other, so it’s a healthy competition we’ve always had. But I applaud both E-block and Block E for trying to inculcate inter-hall relationship with our annual mid-autumn festival get-together.


5. Do you have any advice for current residents?

Hall is a great place to discover like-minded people. Take time to get to know your neighbors, block mates and hall mates better. You never know who will end up being your life-long friend, client, business partner or for some fortunate ones, life partners.


6. Lastly, tell us a little more about your company & services available.

Techsailor focuses on online customer engagement solutions. We help companies engage customers better by establishing stronger relationships via online communities, social media, newsletter campaigns, loyalty systems and analytics to identify key brand evangelists. Basically, any brands with an existing client base can benefit from our services to retain and grow their online customer base. For more information visit http://www.techsailor.com.


VCF interhall combined worship - band practice


Personal Farewell 2006 - with e-blockers, the night just before leaving for NOC


IBG hockey practice - chilling out with e-blockers


Command 07 - photos with members of the same OG during our 03 orientation

Dear alumni,

Snapshots of the event.
Thanks for your support.









Brought to you by KRAC 09*