4.9 Role Call (Register 16-27)

(and we proceed, before I slip into what is known as procrastination)

Derek Lim
Another one from the Lim Clan. The one with the splutz aura. So many memories with ya. SMP in Sec 3 when we struggled through the biofilm and the endless failures in experimenting together. Soccer when I always tried to lobang you, and you eventually found a way to stop it, unleashing your splutz powers upon me. Nights in Shanghai, and almost everywhere possible, since we were one register number apart. The Harmonizing, the time spent on the piano, the music shared and mutually enjoyed. World Cup finals at your place. Will always remember you for that maturity and those well-thought answers to situations. You calm and steadiness even through crisis. Thanks a million.

Eliel Lim
Another Lim Clanner...but not exactly. Well remembered for dozing off at the most inappropriate times, but equally well remembered for those bursts of inspiration during Lit class! Behind that waterboy-rugger facade lay a very creative mind. Also, who could forget his unique music :P Towards the end of the year, quick feet contributed much to the GEP soccer revolution.

Samuel Loke
Wasn't the closest of friends, but he always sat behind me. Another prefect who perhaps never was. But was inspiring on the soccer pitch. Wish he had come more to BB, perhaps we would have got to know each other better. But we were quite different I guess, personality wise and all, and that hindered any connection. Still, will be remembered for those times in primary school: drawing 'Anipets' the gamebook, and going over to your place to do up that comic for SS. haha.

Kevin
Darren's closest confidant. Weren't close at all, and in all honesty, I thought you were a little strange. Yet, Bio must have helped to bring us a little closer, and soon I realised that you would make a faithful friend, albeit a sticky one (who always called upon me at the most inconvenient moments). Nexus Nexus, SK, SK. That helped as well. And the roughest tackler on the pitch, not to be messed with.

Sean Lim
What to say? Another Lim Clanner. The only faithful Art Club member who followed me through those tumultous years which eventually saw the collapse of our well-loved 'interest group'. We shared the joys of OM together, we played Fifa and owned with Henry on your comp, we tried to form a band, and tried to practice at your place (recall 'Open Up the Gates?). The drummer, at the heart of the rhythm, though he played with an injured right knee (I always forgot which side it was). Bdae party (though i gave the lousiest presents). and the generous giver of the class soccer ball (yellow Nike one). Sorry we got your soccer ball lost to Azman. And who could forget the camper at the opponent's goal.

Tien En
As Fab had mentioned, my fiercest competitor in the exam hall. and he beat me to shreds this year i guess, except for LangArts (oops...what happened?). Remembered for skipping hair checks and coming later just to miss them. Remembered for phoning me during the exam period to query about exam topics. Remembered for over-worrying about the exams with me. Remembered for spontatneously acing the debates with Justin and I. And was the one with the shredded pants :)

Kaijun
Another Chinese Lover. Computer whiz. Enjoyed lessons with Phuan as well. The one who loved physics and math for real (I can't say the same about the former for myself), the one who knew so much yet always did not perform as well in the exams. Another than that, we had some short chats, some memorable times at Bio class. But we could have been closer I guess. Sigh. Always a cheerful helper on the net (since he was mostly always online)

Fabriz
Affectionately known as Fab (you cannot call him 'briz', that's for his parents and if you do he gets mad with you). Stop reading my mind fab. Anyway. Was always the guy I had to sit next to helplessly as he emo-ed away (sometimes over minute issues), but tried to stay faithful to you all the way. the 'best friends' promise in Primary 1 has hopefully not faded away, and we recall those times like the 1C vs 1D fight, the wallet soccer in the cupboard play area, the tennis ball soccer at Ah Hood Road, and finally, the real deal on the astro. BB was so much more exciting with you around (come back won't you?). Always the prolific leader in so many aspects (SK, BB, just to name a few). Newcastle fan. We will always be in each others heart (aww..soppy liao.)

David (Bong)
Because of Mr Jasbir Singh, forever labelled as Bong, and affectionately so. Was the quietest in class, BB and everywhere. Never got to know him, till one day fab and I found him in a library, silently checking a blue screen (SK), and hiding it in secret. Nightshade, Oceanic Core. We tried to smuggle food for Fab from the buffet in Shanghai only to be caught :(. The fastest runner of 4.9, the crazy guy on the soccer pitch. More recently, thanks for becoming more open and chatting more with me, and we've had some meaningful chats outside of games and SK. Hope to continue knowing ya better. Primers!

Clarence Wu
Struggled with Amath, Ding's partner, but I tried to help my best as well. Silent and still, but terrifying apparently. One of those I never got to know intimately, or perhaps even superficially, but nevertheless, one I will remember for those terrible legends in the dark.

Daniel Yeang
And it's pronounced YE-ANG. Avid Leeds and Championship supporter (subject to change once Leeds are promoted to the Premiership). The most serious prefect perhaps, who caught me for eating in class, but was ousted by the Student council, even losing his job as the 'Let's sing our school anthem' person. Always a joy to be around, and always ready to produce a couple of puns and jokes. The funny guy, who I wanted to know better but couldn't. Will remember you though! For all the times we (tried) to have together.


And that ends it. 4.9 Role call done. We look forward now to the new year ahead. And let our blogposts be a testimony to the bond we share. And may we always stay in each others' hearts!