The Backdoor Boys’ unconventional form of community service began on Thursday April 23 at the beginning of lunch, when senior Ameya Ganpule made his move to ask her to senior ball.
The Backdoor Boys, comprised of seniors Jha, Ganpule, Matt Irvin, Doug Hasegawa, Thomas Lu, Brad Chew, Bryan Nguyen and Derek Wong, formed the group initially based on the senior Powderpuff cheerleaders. The group slowly evolved to encompass more than the cheerleaders alone, yet retainedthe unique Powderpuff style, thus the Backdoor Boys were formed. They officially debuted the Backdoor Boys on Open Mic Night, emulating Powderpuff routines during their performance.
And like the Powderpuff group from which they evolved, the Boys definitely have a penchant for bright colors and challenges. It shows in their tripped-out rainbow tie-dyed wifebeaters. “We’re up for anything,” Irvin said. “Anything you fancy.”
Fully aware of their flamboyance, the Backdoor Boys don’t shy away from it. They embrace it. “It’s so overall awkward that it’s not awkward [at all]. We really enjoy that,” Irwin said with a laugh. “Yeah… it’s pretty [out there].”
Citing the YouTube phenomenon of the “Yes Dance” as his inspiration, Jha grinned. “We always like to end on a ‘Yes’.”
Their next gig will be at Thursday’s Senior Gala where the Backdoor Boys will grace the stage, once more displaying their irresistible appeal.