The Sandspur

Issue date: 2/26/07 Section: News

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on the night of February 19th, 2007, Aldo Ahlers was singing to a group of his friends outside the Cornell Campus Center. It was a magical appearance that few of us will not forget. Outside were approximately 30 Rollins students singing along while others were helping take pictures or aid in the music set-up.

The question is how did this all get started? Seeing as I am Aldo's roommate, I know the entire story from the start. First, Aldo and our other roommate, Brian Groth, were interested in starting a facebook group about Aldo. Because it seems when you go around campus, there is a lot of people who know Aldo Ahlers. So Brian created a facebook group called 'Where Aldo Be?' It also said if 200 or more people join the group then Aldo will go out in the middle of campus and serenade to whoever shows up.

Slowly and surely, the facebook group was successful! As of now, the group has 204 members. As promised, Aldo went out to the Campus Center where he sang to a group of lovely ladies and swept them off their feet and fell in love with his voice. I even recall two girls throwing peculiar objects at him while singing. Also of note, there were guy friends able to be seen too. But it was a major hit and success for Aldo and the facebook group.

Originally the plan was for him to sing on Mills Lawn but seeing there were other activities going on and a strong wind chill, the Campus Center was the new place. Even the Campus Security guys were enjoying the show. The goal of it was just for everyone to have a good time and listen to what Aldo does best - singing.

Aldo is also a member of the choir during the Catholic Mass here at Rollins. He is singing every mass on Sunday nights where he puts his talent in action. He enjoys singing and will continue there until another important obligation comes up or until graduation. But all in all, he enjoyed serenading to the campus and hopes to do it again sometime. Brian mentioned that if the facebook group reaches five-hundred members, he will come out to the Campus Center and sing again. So for every Rollins student who has not yet joined the group and wants to hear Aldo sing again, join up. It will take a lot more effort this time to get the message out. But as for now, Aldo will only come back if more members join.

For making this serenading a success, Aldo would like to thank Brian Groth for creating the group and advertising the event. Also in thanking is Ryan Johns for lending his guitar amp for Aldo to use in singing. Next were the picture takers Juan Rodriguez and J.D. Casto. Lastly, he would like to thank all the people who were able to make it out that night to here him sing. It truly would not have been a success if they did not show up.

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