Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter

Sybil Jones (left), organiser of the St. Andrew Technical High School Class of '72 reunion, greets former schoolmate Faith Nunes. The reunion was held to help raise funds for the school.

There's nothing like a high school reunion to get the old boys and girls talking again. There's always something about meeting up with those you used to have lunch with and just enjoy the best days of your respective lives.

That sentiment abounded on Saturday night as the St. Andrew Technical High School's class of 1972 got together for their 35th anniversary reunion. So what makes the class of that year so special? "We think we're still under the influence of the great S.W. Isaacs Henry," says Sybil Jones, organiser of the event. Yes, the legendary headmaster is spoken of whenever the top ones are mentioned.

Fund-raising event

But this wasn't just a chance to get together and drink some Scotch. The event was part of the alumni's efforts to raise money for their alma mater's trust fund. Quite an impression this place must havehad on them to do this. One of the many good aspects to this event was that it was not exclusive to the '72 celebrants.

"We hope some of the other classes will get jealous and have their own things," chuckles Jones. Guests snapped up the memorabilia on offer and were treated to a sumptuous dinner while the 50/50 band provided the musical entertainment.

Janet Scott (left) meets up with old schoolmate Pauline Lawrence and her daughters Jody-Anne and Tracy-Ann.

Left: Sybil Thompson (left) and Patricia Lacey recall the days when their last names were Anderson and Beckford, respectively. Right: Arlene Eaton, STATHS Class of '72, shares a joke with Tanny Shirley (a few years before).

Pauline Jamison (centre) engages Lorna Betty (left) and Madge Shirley in conversation at the St. Andrew Technical High School Class of '72 reunion, Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Saturday, July 21. - photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer