Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool celebrated its 98th birthday by reuniting the class of 1948.
The “boys” were excited to see each other again after such long time.
“We were the coolest bunch and we took our education seriously,” said Dr Celliers Wiechers.
He said a lot had changed around the school and he that he could not even find his way without getting lost first.
The alumni, who are in their late eighties, said they still value the knowledge and wisdom that was instilled by the school.
The class of 1948 had 130 learners who all passed well, with one learner obtaining distinctions in all his subjects.
“Those days it was exceptional for a learner to get distinctions for all subjects, so we were all proud of our mate,” said Dr Rudolph Bigalke.
The 86-year-old alumni said what he remembered most about his high school days was being able to play rugby.
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“I came from a German school, which did not have rugby. So being afforded a chance to play my favourite sport is what I will always treasure.”
His dream was to become a well-known rugby player, but as you know “life does not always go as planned”.
The school’s public relations officer, Dirk Taljard said its the school’s second 70th-year reunion.
“As part of our birthday celebration, we thought it was a good idea to have a reunion.”
The Afrikaanse Hoërskool was established on 28 January 1920 and catered for both girls and boys.
“By 1929, the building had run out of space and the decision was made to split the boys and girls into separate schools, thus creating the first separate Afrikaans boys’ and girls’ schools.”
The schools jointly celebrate the birthday every year.
Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool has produced well-known sportsmen such as Louis Schmidt, Tonie Roux, Pierre Edwards, Grant Esterhuizen, Fourie du Preez, Wynand Olivier, AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Neil Wagner, to name but a few.
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