Many tales and reminiscences were exchanged when ex-students of Tewantin State School Grade 8 class of 1961 gathered at Noosa Reef Hotel last Saturday to celebrate their 61-year reunion.
The event was organised to coincide with the arrival of Eileen Dale (née Appleby) upon her return home briefly from San Diego, USA after an absence of 53 years, to renew old friends and acquaintances while enjoying the place she still calls home.
The roll call from old school enrolment register was presented by Dean Harlow much to the amusement and delight of all in attendance. Some who could not attend the function and those who had left the ranks were also acknowledged.
Former students travelled from near and far to attend the reunion organised by Judy Sinclair.
Judy said it was so heart warming to catch up with her old friends again, and to welcome Eileen back home.
