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The tie that binds the ACS Class of
51 is truly amazing. After more than fifty-five years, the class
still keeps in touch with each other and meets ever so often to
share the treasured memories of yesteryears. This is indeed a fine
example for the younger cohorts to follow.
It all started in 1981 when Sng
Cheok Kye and Pang Leong Siang successfully organised the
first get-together at the Plaza Hotel. Little did they realise then
that what they had initiated would continue unabated for 25 years.
In all, there have been 10 reunions
so far. Reunion #10 took place recently, aptly on 10 October (double
ten). Here to share the happy occasion with us is Sng Cheok Kye,
the driving force behind the organisation of the reunions:
The Class of 51’s Reunion#10 on 10 October
2006 was held in the cozy home of Dato and Datin Pang at 3
White House Park. The highlight of the occasion was the presence
of two lost souls who finally surfaced after an absence of 55
years. We were delighted to reconnect with them, and would have
kissed them if they had been girls!
Three old boys with the aid of walking
sticks attended the Reunion with their spouses in tow. It was a
highly spirited jamboree of our really old cohort as over dinner,
grandfathers (ages ranged between 73 and 78) teased, reminisced
and pulled one another’s legs. Loud laughter prevailed throughout
the evening. They shared medical concerns. They dreamed of lost
youthful exuberance. They discussed societal and current world
issues in measured terms. C’est la vie!
These candid photographs captured all the
magical moments of our friendships fostered more than 55 years.
Uniquely ACS, without a doubt in our golden years.
In all past Reunions, we were restricted by
the anatomy of time. Reunion #10 was no exception. Invariably, a
few items were left untouched. The majority of us do look forward
to our next Reunion #11 in 2007, when we will rekindle and share
our joys, hopes and dreams.
The Best is Yet to Be!
Sng Cheok Kye
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