Imagine turning back the clock by 25 years, even just for a day. For many, it's a wishful thought. But for us, the 1987 batch of St. Mary’s High School in Belgaum, this dream became a delightful reality.
It all started with a small Facebook group last year, and soon, the excitement of our approaching Silver Jubilee reunion caught on. We approached the school, and Ms. Jasmine Rubdy, our former science teacher, graciously allowed us to relive a day in our old school routine.
On a crisp winter morning, we found ourselves lined up for the school prayers, not on the ground as in the past, but on the school portico. This shift in location didn't dampen our spirits. We then joined a classroom session with some of our now-retired teachers. The classroom buzzed with the same energy, and our teachers' eyes sparkled with a mix of nostalgia and affection, their sternness softened by years.
Lunch under the old banyan trees followed. The school had changed, but these trees remained, a comforting, familiar presence. In the afternoon, we played football under the sun and participated in competitive sports, reliving our youthful exuberance.
The highlight was a special 'passing out' parade for our batch, a ceremony we had missed 25 years ago. This symbolic ritual was deeply moving, a chance to reclaim a missed milestone.
The day culminated with an evening gathering, graced briefly by our former principal, Mr. Guruprem David. Despite his health challenges, his animated wave and presence were a poignant reminder of our shared past.
This reunion wasn't just about memories; it was a bridge connecting our past with the present, a testament to the enduring bonds formed in the hallways of St. Mary’s High School.🏫❤️
