10 Years On (Class of 2012–2016)

On Friday 6 November, around 40 Old Collegians and their partners from the Class of 2012-2016 returned to St Andrew's College to celebrate their 10 Years On reunion.

The evening began with a tour of the College, giving guests the chance to see how the campus has evolved since their school days. While the Chapel and Gym had opened shortly before this cohort graduated, many were seeing the Gough Family Theatre for the first time and were impressed by the scale and quality of the facility. At the same time, it was clear that some things had not changed, with familiar spaces in the Senior College triggering plenty of stories, laughter, and memories.

The group then gathered in Strowan House, where conversations quickly picked up as old friendships were rekindled and classmates shared where life had taken them over the past decade. It was wonderful to hear about the diverse paths our Old Collegians have followed and particularly pleasing to welcome a number who had travelled from Australia for the occasion.

Several former staff members joined the celebrations, including former Dean Jacqueline Yoder, Joe and Mary Leota, Ian (Morrie) Morrison, and Jo Bigford, all of whom enjoyed reconnecting with past students and hearing about their achievements since leaving the College.

A special thank you to Jack Taylor, 2016 Head Boarder, who welcomed the group. Rector Mark Wilson enjoyed meeting Henry Trott, who had been responsible for organising the 2016 Leavers' Gift, an 18th-century Scottish Highland Infantry Officer's sword that is now proudly displayed in a cabinet at the entrance to Strowan House.

The reunion was a wonderful reminder that while much can change in ten years, the connections formed at St Andrew's endure. Thank you to everyone who returned to make the evening such an enjoyable and memorable occasion.

Pictured: Gus Sloss, Jack Symes and George Boanas.