Roving Eye
Ch. Ed.

Scrubbed and shaved faces, polished shoes, imaginative hair-dos, crisp white shirts and togs and the aroma of a gentleman (no, I’m not talking about a chauffeur) – how could this be possible? A simple answer. Socials. How this one word completely transforms a Dosco, more specifically a Sc, is indescribable (I wonder if the girls also undergo such a drastic transformation; I wouldn’t be surprised).
Not wishing to be victimised like those in Nach Balli‘eye’, I was beseeched by many of my form mates to keep them away from the limelight, however successful or unsuccessful they would be. But I have a responsibility to the school community to deliver the truth and I shall not fail.
Tarzan was strictly defining his ‘loops’ as a mere friend (nothing more but maybe less), an hour at Socials, three drinks (don’t get naughty readers, it’s not what you think) and down on one knee later – how it all changed. Tragic? Eve would have to disagree.
The King and Queen, hand-in-hand, walked past gazing on-lookers as they graced the ‘ballroom’ for the first dance – I just wish it was so perfect: in reality the two were so shy that they did not even make eye contact. The seasoned and unbreakable pair of Rajnush and their Gamesie were then pushed onto the dance floor – I don’t think they realized it was a ‘dance’floor, both were content staring deep into each other’s eyes, glued to the floor.
Boparai was in a jovial mood as he ‘stared’ from one end to the other, even though all his plans had fallen through the first time. He later said that, “Ten rejections, lead to one selection!” and mumbled something sounding like ‘nino’ under his breath. Do we need a mastermind to put two and two together? What Master Aadil did not anticipate was the threat from Aju, quite a chhuppa Rustum, who had already shot off a call to his ‘contacts’ in the Middle East to set everything up for himself (DSW will keep you updated as and when something happens).
Our very own ‘pandit’ tried and tried to gather up all his courage, but to no avail. He therefore asked for this matrimonial ad to be published – ati sundar, sati savitri, shakahari, suchitra svabhav aur honhar ladki – any Welhamite matching this description should please get in touch with him a.s.a.p. before he gives everyone in Chandbagh a headache. The Welham’s editor hadn’t quite met anyone to match her wits, so she boldly went up to the one and only RSF, who quickly sent her off packing.
Maheshwari tried killing two birds with the same stone (actually with the same line). He said, “I don’t think she’s beautiful, I know she’s beautiful!” That line

is definitely capable of delivering a knock-out. I would like to inform the school community that the not-so-funny ‘Anju’ has been paired up with the hard-hitting Tennis Pro from across the ‘other court’ in the Mixed Doubles category, but they unfortunately lost their match as both of them were getting ‘distracted’ by each other. With some special sahara, Jamwal moved with ease through the evening. Frail Khandu was terminated by a certain Welhamite/ote; which is the right combination?
The School soccer captain was made to stay on his feet throughout the night as he had a certain ‘rash’ which made him feel rather itchy. We wish him a speedy recovery. Kocher was sadly wrapped around himself, sitting in a quiet corner. He later told us of his illusionary chat with the non-existent Diya – the poor chap was under the effect of Coke and hence mistook a pillar for his beloved Diya; what happened next during this illusion I’m sure you don’t want to know…
The socializing came to a halt soon after 10:15 pm and all the Doscos were bundled into the two buses and the ‘enti’ soon turned ‘senti’. Boo-hoo.
This piece gave me a lot of sadistic pleasure. It provided an outlet for my love-lorn state. Anyways, it was all worth it. So till next time…when the poison pen wreaks its havoc again.
P.S: A special message has just come in from Circular Road: All the Scs send a big hug for Niladri Biswas who was unable to recuperate from his illness in time to grace the Socials.

Career Call

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To Purge The Dross
Angad Singh (D form)

Angel riders and horses,
Ride around the world,
Stitching together miles and leagues.
Across oceans they go,
Spreading ripples of friendship.
Across plains they ride,
Showering roses of love.
Through the skies they fly,
Blowing winds of peace.
Cleansing the world of anger and hatred,
Cleansing the world of grief.
 

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