On Friday 14 October 2011, approximately 70 Princes Men from the Class of 1991 attended their 20 year school reunion at The Lion Hotel, for what turned out to be a very long lunch. The day began with a tour of the school by Sam Jordan, ex-Prefect of 1991 and now teacher at the school. Many travelled from interstate and overseas. Also in attendance were PAOCA President, Mr Peter Brooks and teaching marvels from the day, Mr Frank Kitto, Mrs Viv Jenson, Dr Doug Rowston, Mr Murray Thompson, Mrs Sandra Reynolds and Mr Ken Watson.
Through expert facilitation by Hamish Arthur (Rushton House), the class heard a number of funny stories of what a select few, including David Keam (Oldham House), Anthony Ceravolo (Oldham House), Tom Waltham (Oldham House), Nick Carracher (Rushton House) and Matthew Gibb (Blacket House) have done since walking out the Capper Street gates post exams. A highlight of the interviews was hearing about Dave “Gravy” Keam launching himself from helicopters in the 1990’s and 2000’s on to the snowfields of Europe earning a living extreme skiing. Sam Boord’s (Delbridge House) rendition of “Lift Up Your Hearts” a cappella style was also worth hearing “live”.
A great day was had by all, renewing old friendships, catching up and talking about the past, the present and the future. The day kicked on well into the night for quite a number, which goes to show the camaraderie built from all those years ago at Prince Alfred College.
Tom Davies, Tom Katsaros & Sam Smart
20 Year Reunion Organising Committee
