KEM Opening Ceremonies

It was a very successful event... at least for me. Seeing Florentino SIlayan in person was enough for me to justify my nth absence in Chem 31. I arrived at the Engineering Theater a few minutes past 10:00 am, but there are still only a handful of KEMers around. I was a bit disappointed by the fact that some did not seem to care if the event will not push through as planned, but I was more irritated when I saw that devil alumnus, that traitor, talking to the KEM's founding president. He should not have been there in the first place since he blatantly disowned the organization years ago. He just did not fit in the picture.

The program started at 10:30 am with the invocation of the KEM Choir. It was a heart-warming opening, and I felt that the KEMers were very excited with the speeches that will follow. It was Dr. Chu who started the words rolling, and I am very sure that he did really prepare his speech, if only he could deliver his speech in a better way possible. Prof. De Leon was next, and I believe that she was proud of the organization. She surely did keep the flames ablaze in the members' hearts with her strong words for the organization.

The last speaker, and definitely the most awaited, was Florentino Silayan himself... in the flesh, still alive, and very much a KEMer in actions and in words. The crowd just could not resist to give him a standing ovation as he walked towards the podium. As he spoke, I told myself "No doubt KEM is this good...". And I am just happy that he founded the organization for the right reason.

Just like all the organization's activities, there is no better conclusion to the event than a photo session at the engineering lobby.