The boys of ACS Class of 1982 have held several class reunions over the years, the last being our 30th anniversary held in 2012. The next scheduled gathering was to be next year, 2017. However, given that almost everyone in the cohort will be turning 50 this year, it was decided that a special “Jubilee” gathering be held this year.

A committee was formed and planning proceeded, culminating in our Jubilee Party on 22 July held at the Tree Lizard Restaurant and Bar at Dempsey. A total of 111 boys turned up to celebrate and re-connect with old friends once again. A number travelled in from afar - Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Australia and beyond. Additionally, the occasion was graced by the presence of some of our teachers - Ms Bok, Mrs Lee Gek Kim, Mrs Ira Suppiah and Rev. and Mrs Ho Chee Sin.

The night kicked off when Rev. Ho blessed us with grace. The buffet dinner was eagerly gobbled up as were the drinks on offer. And as is wont, the unofficial “Class of ‘82 wine drinkers club” broke open bottles of cherished wines carefully carted in for the evening. Rowdy conviviality was the order of the night.

Another highlight of the evening was a video commemoration of our brothers who have already departed this mortal earth and Rev. Susheel John led us in a heartfelt prayer of remembrance. This was followed by an auction of ACS memorabilia. Monies received were added to the excess funds collected for the evening and the total (in excess of $2,300) was donated to the Earnest Lau Fund.

We finally closed our evening with a heartfelt a-cappella rendition of our beloved ACS anthem.

If you are from the ACS Class of 1982 and would like to reconnect (including joining our chat group, Pit Stop gatherings and the next reunion, please contact any of the following:

• Toon (Email: toon@weemailbox.com, Tel: 8288 4555)

• Johnson (Email: johnson@whygosh.com, Tel: 9835 9289)

• Milton (Email: notlim11@hotmail.com, Tel: 8112 1169)

• Allan (Email: allan.chow@airspace.sg, Tel: 9487 3429)

As we turn our lives’ chapter and enter our half century, we are increasingly aware of how short our time is and how blessed we are to have been a part of our class and celebrate the friendships we have until today.

To God be the glory and the Best is Yet to Be.