Wow 44 years have passed Will our education last? Time will tell? So far we are all doing well Some memories fade But now all brought to the fore Lest ye forget, never more Wherever we are whatever we be MEHS we will remember theeWe are, we are, the class of 64 Are we older? Bolder? Who’s keeping score We’ve travelled down memory lane Deep inside, still the same Rekindling memories held dear Year after year Maths was Myat San, Henderson & Crane MEHS MEHS hear the familiar refrain Do we remember Mrs. Evans? Miss Rosair With her silver grey hair In her class a stink bomb was thrown, someone dared No one but the teacher cared Remember Swapan & all his tricks? Ma Logie almost gave him the flick He kept the girls on their toes, No one knows what will happen, anything goes The boys used to admire the gals With some they were great pals There were the “swots” And the “nots” Basketball was the ‘in’ game One was not allowed to be profane End of year class parties were fun Food from Sharmies, curry puffs & buns We made our own crepe garlands to be strung Balloons hung Ate ice cream cones, no mobile phones Tuckshop, canteen What have you eaten? Where have you been? Mohingha, kyar zan kyaw, lethoke, kaukswe Did you get your fair share? Kyau-kkyaw, ice cream, coconut ice and fudge Now we know where it comes from – the midriff bulge! Once a banana was eaten under the table When Peta was hungry and able Miss Sen a question did ask Peta had to tackle the task, fast We had Tin & Hein Tin for History & Geography You had to study well, it didn’t come free For French it was Mrs Medd Dormez vous? – go to bed Sex?? was barely explained Miss Richardson and Miss Davis tried to refrain They were single ladies and shy But the guys wanted to know “How come & Why” When you were sick or full of woe Or your homework you had to show Down to Nurse Julie one would go Assembly hall was a must In God we trust To the tune of the Double eagle March We filed in class by class Keep to the left, keep silent The Golden Rule Those who obeyed were no fools Christmas plays were performed in season Festive cheer for a reason Angels in halos walk down the aisles In single file, angelic smiles The “Travelling Man” skit we performed Since then Bunny has reformed! One was taught good morals, to be good & kind It’ll stand you in good stead you’ll find We tried to behave and observe Trying not to laugh or swerve Some took work very seriously Others more playfully We had our scriptures and morals to learn All had to obey and take their turn Many a song was sung Church bells rung Rhoda, Martha & Turner led us well As a basketball coach Bob Fuller was swell Autograph books we signed With words, verses and designs After 50 years, all these lessons learnt Have stood us in good stead Plays, poems, science, literature, art and other subjects read We have all gone on different paths Now the aftermath Flock together, like birds of a feather A joy for us all again to meet & greet We are lucky to be strong and on our feet Be thankful and grateful for friendships shared All who have come cared For those who may not have been able to come We wish them well, each and everyone MEHS, MEHS Not for school but for life do we learn One can still learn, explore, discover and discern. |