As the dusk falls upon the campus, the long awaited 2025 Welcome Party “The Starry Night Soirée” had officially begun on September 19th. Planned and hosted by the Associate Student Body, the event warmly welcomed the start of a new semester.

This year’s welcome party introduced a creative four-color grouping system. Upon check-in, each student received a ticket and a bracelet in one of four team colors—red, green, blue, or yellow.

The venue was divided into four distinct zones: photography, lounge, dance floor, and refreshments.

In the photography zone, students dressed up in formal attire posed confidently against the background. The venue also provided Instax cameras for students to capture their moments of happiness with friends.

The lounge area, decorated with cozy tents and soft lighting, offered a quiet space for students who preferred quiet conversations and relaxed connections.

At the heart of the soiree was the main dance floor, where games like “Undercover” and “Mafia” kept everyone engaged and laughing. Teaming up across color groups encouraged new friendships. Each completed game translates to a stamp, which is redeemable for treats at the refreshment zone, which soon evolved into more than just a snack station. It is also where new bonds quietly took root.

The highlight of the evening came as the games ended and the lights dimmed. Glowsticks illuminated the gym, students singed, danced and swayed to the rhythm of the music. In that moment, every student became part of the flow, moving toward a warm and unforgettable climax.

The soiree drew to a conclusion with cheers, applause, and a grand chorus sung together. Each student had shone in their own way, and together they created a lasting memory to mark the beginning of a new school year.

Although the evening was moist with hot air, the excitement of the soiree marks gathering of hearts and the start of new stories. Students found laughter, friendship, and the courage to step into the new year together. May every student carry this night’s warmth and light forth, walk side by side through future challenges, and continue to chase their own boundless seas of stars.