MEHSAMethodist English High School Alumni
MEHSAWHY IT IS A GOOD IDEA YOU SHOULD JOIN US IN SCOTLAND
www.https://mehsa2027.lovable.
Life is measured not only by the years we live, but by the memories we create and the friendships we cherish. Our MEHSA reunions have always been about far more than traveling to beautiful destinations – they are about coming home to one another.
As we gather once again for our 14th MEHSA Reunion, we invite you to be part of what promises to be one of the most memorable reunions we have ever shared.
A FIRST IN OUR HISTORY
For the very first time, our reunion will be held in Scotland, a country that holds special significance for our MEHS family as the homeland of our beloved Principal, Mrs. Logie’s husband. It is a fitting place to celebrate our heritage, our friendships, and the enduring spirit of MEHS.
BUILDING ON WONDERFUL MEMORIES
Many of us still fondly remember the warmth and generosity of our reunion in Putrajaya, Malaysia. We enjoyed magnificent hospitality, wonderful cuisine, and unforgettable cultural experiences that left lasting memories.
NOW WE BEGIN OUR NEW ADVENTURE
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF SCOTLAND
This time our journey takes us halfway around the world to the land of castles, bagpipes, tartans, and breathtaking landscapes. We will immerse ourselves in Scotland’s rich history and traditions while enjoying the warm hospitality of Crossbasket Castle. There, we will be treated to exceptional cuisine prepared by its Michelin-awarded chef, Michel Roux, and dedicated staff, making every meal part of the experience.
A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
Every reunion has been unique, but Scotland offers something truly extraordinary. Staying in the grounds of magnificent 15th century castle, surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside and sharing it all with lifelong friends, is an experience few of us ever imagined when we were students at MEHS. As one of our members so perfectly said, this promises to be a “unique experience of a lifetime.”
THE GREATEST ATTRACTION IS YOU
As beautiful as Scotland may be, the true highlight of this reunion is not the castle, the scenery, or even the wonderful food.
IT IS YOU!
It is the laughter shared over dinner, the stories that grow richer with each telling, the familiar faces that remind us of our youth, and the friendships that have endured across continents and decades. These moments cannot be recreated through photographs or videos. They can only be experienced by being there.
YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS
Every person who attends adds another thread to the tapestry of our MEHS family. Your participation is what makes each reunion successful and meaningful. It is also the greatest encouragement to the organizing committee, whose members volunteer countless hours with one simple hope – that everyone leaves with hearts full of joy and memories for years to come.
As the years pass, we have come to appreciate that opportunities to gather with lifelong friends become increasingly precious. None of us can be certain we will all meet again. That is why this reunion is more than just another event – it is a celebration of friendship, gratitude, and the remarkable bond that began many years ago within the halls of MEHS.
“We cannot relive our youth, but we can relive the friendships that made it unforgettable”
We sincerely hope you will join us in Scotland.
Come for the castle
Come for the beauty of Scotland
Come for the unforgettable experiences
But most of all…
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Dear Alumni of MEHS, Teachers and Friends,
Thank you to all who have actively responded and voiced your thoughts on disposition of the MEHSA website. Originally, the MEHSA website was to be lapsed after its present term expires on October 31, 2016 as dwindling input over the past few years seem to indicate a decline of interest in the website. However, since the announcement was posted, there has been a flurry of email activities from many who have voiced their appreciation and gave very strong support in keeping the site active. Based on the overwhelming requests of many who have written in, it is obvious the website is well regarded, serves a purpose supporting the MEHS community, and consequently will be continued.
Thank you all for your expression of support, kind words, and interest in keeping the site going. Special thanks to Myo Thant, M.D. (Michael Tin Hla) who has kindly volunteered and will be contributing his technical expertise and efforts to keeping the site active and to improve the overall system. Please continue to support the site and Michael by actively participating in sharing your MEHS Experiences, Alumni news & Photos for all of us to enjoy.
As a special bonus and benefit of this renewed interest, Cecil Wagstaff wrote in from Australia and shared a historic document – a copy of the first MEHS Alumni Newsletter (MAN, Vol 1) – sent out in 1988 by the original publishers: sister Juliet Teoh Bilinski, Dr. Leo Kyaw Thinn, brother David Teoh, and Ying Ying Thaike. A decade later with emergence of the then nascent world-wide web, the MEHSA.org site was created in February of 1998 in the same spirit and aspirations articulated by MEHS founder and principal Mrs. Logie in her welcoming note, “to link and connect all the dispersed students, staff and friends of the Methodist English High School”.
Almost two decades later, I am glad to report the web-site not only met, but has far exceeded all our collective expectations as evidenced by the many re-connections of classmates, school teachers, rekindling of friendships, and facilitation of subsequent reunions that have taken place in many countries including the UK, USA, Thailand, Burma and Malaysia. The generous sharing of individual memories from days past and photographs has enriched all our collective memories. It has been a very satisfying and rewarding experience for me to have played a small part in reuniting the MEHS community. I feel privileged and honored in being able to be of service, and thank you all for your interest and continued support.
In reflecting about the website and the fellowship we have all enjoyed through becoming reconnected once again, I would like to share the words from one of the songs we learned which is apropos and comes to mind.
Vive l’amour, Vive la compagnie!!
Let every good fellow, now join in our song,
Vive la compagnie!
Success to each other, and pass it along,
Vive la compagnie!
Chorus:
Vive la, vive la,
Vive l’amour.
Vive la, vive la,
Vive l’amour.
Vive l’amour, vive l’amour,
Vive la compagnie!!
A friend on your left, and a friend on your right,
Vive la compagnie!
In love and good fellowship, let us unite,
Vive la compagnie!
Repeat chorus
Now wider and wider, our circle expands,
Vive la compagnie!
We’ll sing to our comrades, in far away lands
Vive la compagnie!
Repeat chorus
With friends all around us, we’ll sing out our song
Vive la compagnie!
We’ll banish our troubles, it won’t take us long
Vive la compagnie!
Repeat chorus
Should time or occasion, compel us to part
Vive la compagnie!
These days shall forever, enliven our heart
Vive la compagnie!
Repeat chorus
Yours truly,
Kenny Teoh
(ke***@***sa.org)