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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.”
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