Class of 1972 celebrates collective 70th birthday, pays tribute to teachers who shaped their character
The Class of 1972 from Methodist Boys’ School (MBS) Sentul reunited for a milestone celebration – their collective 70th birthday – in a dinner filled with laughter, nostalgia and heartfelt tributes.
Held at a restaurant in a Kuala Lumpur mall, the event brought together a band of brothers whose bonds were forged in the classrooms, sports courts and clubrooms more than five decades ago.
Organising chairman Peter Goh, in his opening remarks, set the tone with humour and humility.
“I was unceremoniously appointed to throw this party,” he joked.
The alumni paid tribute to three beloved educators, each remembered not just for their teaching, but for shaping the character of the boys who would become men.
History teacher Miss Thambiah, was described as “a force of nature” as her presence was felt in nearly every school activity.
“It’s like the school had three of you,” Goh quipped, referencing her frequent appearances in the school magazine.
Andrew James, the aero-modelling maestro, taught students to build flying machines – many of which performed “kamikaze missions”.
He also served on the sports committee, alongside Lui Fok Foy, who led both the Science & Maths Society and the volleyball team.
Lui was praised for teaching balance – in equations and in life.
“Even when we lost 15-0, he reminded us that failure was just data waiting to be analysed,” Goh recalled.
The dinner was spent reminiscing shared memories: chalk dust, cross-country runs, sneaky library escapes and the terror of being caught with long hair or dirty shoes by the principal.
“Tonight, we celebrate more than just a number,” Goh said.
“We celebrate a legacy. A brotherhood. A group of boys who became men, guided by teachers who were more than educators – they were architects of our character.”
As glasses were raised, the Class of 1972 toasted to enduring friendships, unforgettable mentors and their mischievous souls.
