30 Years On (Class of 1994–1998)

On Friday 10 May, we hosted over 50 Old Collegians and their partners from the Class of 1994–1998 for the first 30 Years On event at the College in several years. The attendees came from all corners of New Zealand, Bangkok, and Australia.

The Cocktail Party was made even more special with the presence of both past and current staff members. Among these guests were Barry Maister, the Rector from 1998, Laraine Sharr, Wayne Milligan, who was the Dean in 1998, Mike Woodlock, Joe Leota, and John Hamilton.

Those who took part in the campus tour were impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities now at the disposal of our students. A standout moment was the exclusive tour of the Gough Family Theatre, where guests got a glimpse of our students preparing for this year’s production of ‘Legally Blonde’.

The reunion provided an opportunity to rekindle special friendships that began back in 1994. The event was a tremendous success, with the celebrations apparently lasting until the early hours of the morning. Given the overwhelmingly positive feedback, it’s evident that the 30 Years On reunion will be revived as a beloved tradition in our Old Collegians calendar.