One of my most terrifying ordeal was when my Form Two teacher Mrs. Tiong (nee Lee Sing Hua) made me participate in the Inter-Class Elocution Contest in 1975.
As a young novice in public speaking, there were butterflies in my tummy when I stood on stage at the school hall. I didn’t even have the confidence to invite my family members to attend the function. But strangely I came in third in the Junior category. I remember my classmate Stephen Teo, now a Professor at UWS, came in second and Joachim in Form Three, the champion.
Group pic of the participants. Stephen at front row, 1st right. Das Muthy (back row, 2nd right) was my senior and excellent student in Arts side. If my memory serves me right, Das scored straight As for his “A” Levels which was equivalent to achieving a miracle in those days! Joachim the big guy, was seated at back row, 2nd left. I was at the front row, 2nd from the left.
My precious Third Prize trophy today in my possession, thanks to Mrs. Tiong!
Very significantly…the donor of your trophy : Chong Siew Chang…
Precious trophy indeed…and great memories….Congratulations.
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Thanks Chang Yi! :p
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If I remember correctly, Joachim’s surname is Ho. No idea where he is now. I think the one sitting on his right was Charles Hii (cousin of mine). Both of them were 2 years our senior.
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Thanks Kien! Joachim is in Sibu, so I’ve been told. Where’s your cousin Charles now? 🙂
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James, I had a good look at your brilliant good old days and thoroughly enjoyed browsing through.
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Thanks for dropping by, David! Keep in touch always and our warmest regards to your family!
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