Paying homage to the college’s iconic torch, the College of Education (CEd) Jaguars showcased another visual feast to capture its third straight championship in this year’s cheerdance competition in the annual Intramural Games at the University Gymnasium, Oct. 17.
Despite being the fourth team to perform, the Jaguars’ performance wowed the crowd and the judges upping their legacy as a three-peat champion in cheer dancing.
With their Aladdin-themed performance, the Jaguars pulled off a near perfect, technically tough routine highlighted by the execution of a magical carpet. They came out stunningly in their yellow and maroon outfit moving stealthily like jaguars with twisting and undulating like their flashy Thai-inspired routine last year.
Meanwhile, landing second spot is the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Lions showcasing their remarkable stunts accompanied by throwback music that got the crowd grooving. With an almost flawless routine, they nearly caught the heart of the judges with their Original Filipino music and rapper-themed performance.
The College of Engineering (CEng) Tigers copped third place earning applause from the crowd as they showed off breathtaking cheer dance routines inspired by the famous music artist and queen of fashion Lady Gaga. With the entire dance crew bravely sporting short hair, the Tigers truly incorporated many of Gaga’s hits and theatrics, as well as a Lady Gaga banner.
The other groups that vied for the title were the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management Bobcats with their Halloween-themed performance inspired by the movie “It.”
The College of Arts and Sciences Lynxes in their black and yellow outfits boosted by CAS students who wore black shades at the gym were also stunning even as the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Leopards portrayed a retro-themed routine.
The crowd’s favorite, the College of Maritime Education Pumas, showcased their precision fused with military stunts.
