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The old and new - Ang Jian Wei posing with the juniors

It has been two solid years since I have graduated from SMK USJ 12 as a student and as a prefect. During my service as a prefect for all my years in secondary school, I held various responsibilities such as the PA System, the Block Division and the Prefect Board’s Treasury. As an “alumni”, I received an invitation from Pn. Teo to attend this year’s Prefect Installation. I do not know the exact number of invitations sent out though.

The form 2 prefects rehearsing a scene from their skit - The devil appears to tempt the ’senior’

The ceremony was held on Saturday (27/07/08) as a “replacement” for the Hari Raya holidays. Dear Jian Wei had messaged me previously that the installation would kick off at 7.30 AM. As I would be driving to school and his house was on the way, I offered him a ride. Managed to leave the house only at 7.25 AM due to my stomach. Parked my ride outside school. We were still on time! The ceremony did not start as of yet. There, we met Kok Kuan whom was waiting in the Prefect’s Room for company.

The form 2 prefects rehearsing a scene from their skit - The ’senior’ exhibiting confidence to take on the gangsters

My memory of what took place is vague. Apologies if the agenda for the day is wrong. The event kicked off with a march with the passing of the Malaysian and Selangor flag the highlight. Well, you might have guessed what comes next. Everyone was invited to stand and sing three songs - the National anthem, the Selangor anthem and the school song. I am actually quite proud that I am still able to remember the lyrics to the school song! Next, speeches. The ‘highlight’ had to be Jian Wei for we are used to having personnel like Pn. Teo and the school principal, Pn. Foziah taking the microphone. I can’t really recall what Jian Wei mentioned on that day though. Nevertheless it was something different that what we are brainwashed with every time. An applause for him.

The form 2 prefects rehearsing a scene from their skit - The discipline teacher caning the gangsters

Done with the speeches, it was the ‘handing over of power’ ceremony. Right, I won’t go into detail about this but generally the predecessor will pin a tag on to his/her successor. Of course, since we are in a Malaysian and school environment, the boys don’t get to pin tags on girls’ blazers. Boo hoo! The climax was the handing over of the manual book on running the Prefect Board by Nickolai to Thomas. Both of them gave speeches after that. Not to forget the new Prefect Board recited the pledge, lead by Thomas. The assembly was then adjourned. I did not take any pictures during the installation. Why? I am an invited guest. I should give myself a chance to enjoy and relax.

The form 2 prefects rehearsing a scene from their skit - Trying to cheer up High-5

By the time the commotion ended, it was only 9 AM. The performances was to be held at 10.50 AM in a hall. So, with nearly two hours left, there was not much that we could do. We, the ‘alumni’ headed towards the canteen to grab a bite. I was finished with my meal in a short while. Since I had my camera along anyways (duh) I walked around the school looking for scenes worthy to be taken of. I hit jackpot as I noticed the juniors rehearsing their skits. They were done with their skits and quickly left the bicycle shed for another location, which I am not aware of. I lingered around the assembly ’square’ and met some ‘new’ friends.

The form 2 prefects rehearsing a scene from their skit - Barbie doll’s boyfriend trying to cheer her up

Went up to ‘Dewan Aura”, in time for the performances to kick off. Had to wait for the VIPs to arrive before hand. Again, speeches. This time, Sarven was cheered by the crowd to give a speech. He did it with fantastic English that had everyone bursting into laughter. There were a total of 3 skits, 1 song, 1 dance and a multimedia presentation. I will not describe the performances though. However, I would just like to point out that if you’re doing a skit, please don’t have the stereotype “The life of a prefect”. Do not make the skits too complicating and requires deep thinking to understand. Savvy?

Sarven Shan - Teaching kids bad stuff

Refreshments were served after that. I did not eat as I had lunch provided at home. Took a drink anyhow. Mingled with the crowd for a while before deciding to return home. Jian Wei was so into getting to know the juniors that he told me to go home without him. Hopefully he didn’t have to walk under the scorching sun! Cheers!

Retired - ‘Unknown’(Wai Yee) and Roy

Retired - Shanggar

VIP - Pn. Teo

VIP - Pn. Foziah

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