Today 16 August 2004 marks the end chapter of my Polytechnic life and few more days another chapter of my life National Service. Reached the Convention Center at around 9++ am. Went to register and return my matric card no more 0101799E, now CHAO RECRUIT LOL. Everyone were either formally dressed or for those already in the army wearing no4. Along the way mingled with old friends congratulating each other.
By 9.30 all graduates and parents were seated awaiting the distinguished guests of honour. While waiting for the guests, the projector was displaying videos of olden Singapore in the 40s 50s. At 10am sharp the guest of honour arrived and everyone rised for the national anthem. The Director of IT school gave a long speech before, Mr Edward Fun(?) CEO of Apple Computers one of the distinguished guests gave his inspiring speech. He too was an ex TPian, graduated in 1995. During his studies he was posted to GuangZhou, China for internship. The 6 months there trained and spur him to greater heights. After a few years of working, he was headhunted by Dell to be responsible of the computer systems of the Singapore Government.
Among the guest of honour was a Brigadier General. A guest from Microsoft, was called upon to hand our Diplomas to us. At around 11am, I was finally at backstage awaiting the moment of my life. Along the way my ex-lecturers congratulated me. After all diplomas were given away, a dance performance was performed. After the dance, Mr Edward was once again called upon to present graduates the Diploma with Merit. Those awarded with this diploma are those with very good grades. Was surprised to see Susee my year 1 mate to be awarded.
After the ceremony, there was alot of phototaking sessions for the last time. It was rather rushed for those who were given half day off and had to return to camp later. (Pictures would be posted later). I was really disappointed, not being able to see some of my classmates and share our joys. Though Guo Jiu did not registered for the event, he even dressed formally to take photos with us one last time. Later Pei Long drove Kai and I to Bugis and eat. We eat at Billy Bombers, decor was nice, but the food i ordered was nothing special. However their burgers are GIGANTIC. They ordered 2 burgers while I ordered a chicken set. My order was just fried crispy chicken and large size french fries. Ordered a drink called "Sophia" basically some lemonade and mixed fruit. Well the taste was not bad. After the meal I left for home, while Kai followed Pei Long to his shop to buy black tape and alarm clock.
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