It’s sometimes difficult to believe, but it’s been 20 years since I took my SPM- the culmination of 5 years of high school education in Victoria Institution; not mentioning the 6 years of primary school (Sekolah Kebangsaan Hishamuddin Alam Shah) education leading to that.
20 years since the joys, ordeals and pranks of being stuck with a whole bunch of other boys- except for the sixth former girls, and a bunch of lady teachers- some more remarkable than others- haha, you all know who I’m talking about, right boys?
I was one of those who was more out of the classroom, especially in Form 5, than in. This was thanks to the VICC Band- but that’s a whole different story. But those were the times that shaped my life and attitude for the times to come. I recall the tom fooleries of setting up time-bombs (mercun attached to mosquito coils), the toils of being in school till very late (as well as Saturdays) for Band parades, the pride of knowing you were part of the best, the hopelessness of Additional Maths, the truancy of the honeymoon year, and definitely the spirit of camaraderie of friends in the same pickle as me.
So you boys of Batch ’89, it’s time for that ‘momentous’ reunion. For all of us to catch up, have fun and realize we’re still the right wankers we were from 20 years ago… haha. To relive some of the glory years; and retell tales of stupid heroics and hilarious antics. A night where we become small boys again… well, at least till 10 pm <wink wink>.
We’re planning the official gathering at the VIOBA lawn on school grounds. A cocktail party of sorts- with good food, 80′s music, lucky draws, awards handout. So brush up on the school song (both BM and English versions) cause we’ll be belting out the evergreen hit this October 24th starting 7pm till 10pm. There’s been talk of pole dancers, but it’s just a rumour going round (or is it?). Guess, we’ll have to be there to truly find out. And if at the end of it, the night is still young for some (those who got their ‘visas’ sorted out), we can always have an after-party to cap the night.
The Organising fellas will come out with more details soon; but there’ll be a ‘donation’ of RM50 required per person to cover the reunion proper costs (after party is additional and optional). If you’re not already there, there’s a Facebook page for VI Class of 89. Anyway, I’ll post updates when I hear about them.
Can’t wait-it’s gonna be smokin’ and not just from the ciggies and the kambing bakar! And you peeps who’re based overseas- there’s plenty of time to book your flights, so no excuses!
