School reunion stirs the hearts of former Mossman students
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Close to 40 past students from the Mossman State High School 1985-89 classes gathered at Club Mossman for a reunion last month.
“What a wonderful night it was catching up with old friends and familiar faces,” committee member Carmelina Twomey said.
“Laughter and stories filled the room as past students reminisced about their school days, shared memories and looked through old photos that brought so many moments flooding back of being young and carefree.”
The former students, born in and around 1972, gathered following an idea from class members Bruce Eddleston and Toni Pitt.
Fiona Fapani and Ms Twomey joined the committee to bring ideas together for a night to remember.
Many travelled from afar to be part of the evening, making the occasion even more meaningful.
It has been 36 years since Year 12, and 40 years since Year 8, for the former classmates.
About 80 past students and teachers were contacted, but due to work commitments and other things happening, some were unable to attend.
Teacher Sharon Case joined the high school back in 1989 and was there to help celebrate the night.
Attendees took a heartfelt moment of silence to remember those who are no longer with us - a special reminder of the lasting bonds shared and the importance of cherishing each other.
It was over finger food and a delicious cake that conversations flowed easily and friendships were rekindled as if no time had passed.
Mossman Year 12 Pablo Wild was there to take photos of groups, hugs and special friendships.
The following morning, the fun continued with breakfast together, a relaxed and lovely way to round off a memorable reunion.
Thank you to the staff of Club Mossman and Moccas Pies for helping to make the event special.
There will be another reunion in four years to celebrate 40 years from Year 12.
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