Who is OIC WRS2?

OIC (Original IPA Class) WRS2 is a 3rd grade high school science class association in W.R. Supratman 2 Medan year 2007/2008 that was formed in August 2007 and was inaugurated in November 2007 in conjunction with the field trips conducted in the villa Bukit Mas Berastagi.

At first we were very confused because there are many choices name, but finally we chose the OIC which has a unique combination of 2 languages in the name (English and Indonesia).

OIC itself has a vision for the future as follows

• OIC Spirit, oh I see the passion.
• OIC Knowledge, oh I see there is knowledge and passion for the pursuit of knowledge.
• OIC Friendship, oh I see there is friendship.
• OIC Memorize, we are not going to forget something that happened in the past, we take as an experience.
• OIC the future, oh I see the future.

Today, we the members of the OIC WRS2 (deliberately added the WRS2 word because so many people have used OIC as their name in the cyberspace), is in an effort to finish our second vision (vision of knowledge). We the members of OIC WRS2 currently are completing each of our courses, so maybe in the future we would very rarely update the topic about us.

The spirit of friendship among us until this day still burning, though sometimes there is a hit a stumbling block, but the stumbling block will not be a barrier to our friendship.

Thank you for visiting this blog.

Field Trip to Berastagi - at the villa-

Back from the orchard, we rested for a while and waited for the dinner time to come. It was pouring and cold. Eventually, the sun set and we had dinner together. And then, it was time for the fun. The organizers set up the equipments, meanwhile the folks prepared their own class’ event. Our class had BBQ and sang our song to symbolically introduce our class name. The event was started after the rain eased. Various performances carried out by the field trip participants. The introduction to our class name was started with a song by Cindy Halim and Servina Saputri. Then, we opened our class logo and the name OIC for first time to the public. Then OIC was used as the class nickname by the 2007/2008 science class students. To make it more formal, the Headmaster, Yong King Hung, B.Sc., S.Pd., Pinondang Situmorang, S.S., and our primary teacher, Sokfin Chandra, S.T., S.Pd. signed the OIC banner. The event was glorified by the gorgeous fireworks.

The next was the social class’ turn to introduce their class, and we continued our schedule with BBQ. The fun was ended, and it was time for the folks to clean up the “chaos” from the shows. Then, we entered the villa and rested to save up energy for tomorrow J  

Field Trip to Berastagi –The next day-

The following day, there was a change of plan. We were supposed to play at Mickey Holiday Park, and then we use the bus to go to the Berastagi fruit market, back to the villa and then go back to Medan. However, the organizer decided to cancel the trip to the fruit market. It was time to vote. The result was more than 50 % of the participants wanted to go to the fruit market. I wondered, maybe those guys had promised to buy some gifts for their friends or family. All is fair, half of the folks went to the fruit market and the rest headed straight up to Medan.

Before going to Mickey Holiday Park, which is located just across the villa, we packed our stuff first and dressed ourselves with the OIC special clothing (well, during the day before, we wore the slightly uglier shirts since the events did not allow so). Then, we took photos with all OIC members, except Juwandy, the class monitor (translator: Thank you, Jonni, lol). He did not join the trip because he had an allergy that day. After the packing, we had breakkie together and headed to Mickey Holiday. Then, we played the games, arcades and some daring activities, such as rock climbing. It was lunch time, and we got ready to go back to Medan.

Field Trip to Berastagi –back to school-

After the two-hour journey (the bus was deliberately slowed down because we were so exhausted and lacked of sleep, plus it is pretty dangerous driving on such a steep road down the hill), we finally arrived at the school building. After gathering our own stuff, each of us then headed back to our home. I don’t really know the details about the arrival of the other buses, since I was among the first who got home earlier. Well, it’s time to get ready, back for the school life J 

We chatted a bit with the organizer and the blind people. It was almost dark when we finally got home J

Amazing Blind People at Lubuk Pakam

This time, we visit the blind people at Lubuk Pakam, one of our planned destinations. First, we gathered at one of the members’ house. After all the representatives arrived, we left Medan towards Lubuk Pakam.

I have to admit that the place was so spacious and comfortable.  But, that is not the amazing thing. It is the PEOPLE. They were not just blind people, they were THE blind people. They were simply marvelous, and they all had something special. Some could play musical instrument really well, and some could even play sports, splendid!

We chatted a bit with the organizer and the blind people. It was almost dark when we finally got home J

A Visit to the Orphanage

This time, our destination was an Orphanage which is situated in Namorambe area. It is called Cinta Kasih Anak Bangsa Orphanage. This visit was originally suggested by our Prime Teacher, Mr. Sokfin Chandra. Everyone was so enthusiastic with this idea. This was the first social visit by OIC since OIC was established.

This orphanage was organized by some good people and the orphans were mostly children from the isolated area of Nias. They were brought to the orphanage in hope they would get better education in Medan. Since they just came to Medan and they had lived in isolation for a long time, therefore, their Indonesian was not really fluent yet.

They were really welcoming. Our arrival was greeted with gorgeous songs performed by the orphans, along with melodious instrument by the people from the orphanage. Actually, we came at the wrong time since the kids had just finished their lunch and headed for napping. Therefore, some of them had these funny and cute sleepy faces. Be considerate, we did not stay long although they were so excited and enthusiastic with our visit. Then, two representatives from our group gave a little speech to encourage and motivate the kids to reach and manifest their dreams, and never give up although they fall because of the small pebbles.

It was time to say goodbye, the sky was cloudy (yeah, very conducive), yet we still went to our friend’s place which was located at the same complex as the orphanage. So we rested for a while before coming home to our own place. Yet, clearly I remember, some of us insisted to hang out since it’s holiday.

A day out at the Beach

The social visit at the blind people settlement, OIC representatives continued the journey to the Scenic Cottage (Pondok Permai) Beach. The location is pretty much close to the settlement. It was really convenient and was a good way to enjoy the long holiday. Well, actually this occasion had been planned before. Unfortunately, not everyone could go.

So, along with the mouth-watering lunch we bought before at Simpang Tiga restaurant, we enjoyed the beach and found a good cottage where we could see the terrific scenes of the glittering sand of the beach and the sea. Although the beach was pretty packed, it was still comfortable enough. Again, we were lucky to find the good spot!

Soon enough, the OIC members literally attacked the beach! LOL! They played and enjoyed their time to the fullest. The ones who didn’t feel like being wet stayed in the cottage and looked after our stuffs; well, rather than losing them I reckon.

Feeling exhausted some of the OIC members headed back to the cottage to have the meal and chat with others at the same time. All done, now, resting time! Then, play again!

Time flies while we are having fun. It was almost dusk time. We cleaned ourselves from the sand and the salt water. Next, we enjoyed ourselves with the flavorful coconut juice, with of course, good laughs and jokes. It was 5 p.m.; we hopped on to the bus and back to Medan, our home. Luckily, the traffic was not heavy although it was peak time.

All of us rested in the bus since we were worn out! Finally, at around 6 p.m., we were at the place where we gathered that morning and we headed to our own home.