A DOUBLE conquest deserves a victory toast.
Acknowledging the victorious feats of the UST Spikers in both the UAAP and off-season games, the UST Tiger Pack hosted its third Tiger Pack Asalto last March 27 at the WokWith Me restaurant on Dapitan Street.
“It’s an appreciation for a job well done this year and we’re planning to do this every year,” said Dr. Francis Gloria, Tiger Pack organizer. “It’s our simple and humble way of giving back something to the school and to our players who devoted their time to play for the Thomasian community.”
Tiger Pack, a Thomasian alumni support group, paid tribute to the elite cast of individual awardees in both volleyball and beach volleyball wars. The awardees include Maruja Banaticla (Shakey’s V- League Most Valuable Player and Season 72 beach volleyball Rookie of the Year), Rhea Dimaculangan (Season 72 Best Server and Finals MVP, volleyball and Shakey’s V-League Season 6 First Conference Finals MVP), Aiza Maizo (Shakey’s V-League Season 6 First Conference Best Blocker; Shakey’s V- League Second Conference MVP and Finals MVP), Jayson Ramos (Season 72 beach volleyball MVP), Henry Pecaña (Season 72 Finals MVP) and Karl Dimaculangan (Season 72 Best Server).
The affair began with a surprise post-birthday treat for Season 72 Best Server and Finals MVP Rhea Dimaculangan who celebrated her birthday last March 21. The same goes for Tiger Spikers assistant coaches Odjie Mamon and Yani Fernandez who both celebrated theirs last March 28.
Winning coach Emil Lontoc and assistant coaches Benjamin Mape, Odjie Mamon and Yani Fernandez of the men’s volleyball team attended the victory dinner.
Lady Spikers’ head coach Shaq delos Santos also graced the event, together with assistant coach Vilet Ponce de Leon, members of the Tiger Pack and some students of the University.
Graduating players Angeli Tabaquero, Michelle del Rosario, Karl Dimaculangan, and Mark Dalit received special recognition, wrapped up by a message from their mentors De Los Santos and Lontoc.
Formed in 2006, Tiger Pack provides support for the UST teams and student athletes.
The group also helps boost the morale of the Thomasian crowd during games by providing paraphernalia such as yellow hotdog balloons and banners.
“I remain hopeful that more Thomasian alumni will help our student-athletes especially now that we’re celebrating our Quadricentennial.” said Gloria.
