The S4s were definitely treated to an evening of joy, exuberance and recognition of their contributions to the SJI NCC (Air) unit for the past 4 years of their tenure. The barbecue party kicked off with a fiery start, quite literally, as the charcoal fires were lit. The rest, as they say, is history. The recently empowered S3s took charge of the whole affair, headed by ACSM Nicholas Fung, and a dedicated committee. Not only did they plan and organise the event, but they also spent the evening barbecuing and preparing food fit for consumption for their recently graduated seniors. Indeed, what a sumptuous and delectable gastronomic experience it turned out to be, what with chicken wings, satay, sambal sotong and a smorgasbord of other epicurean delights.
After the feast had been devoured ravenously (due mainly to the fact that everyone had expended their energy with frivolity and revelry), every cadet, S1-S4, assembled at a pristine gazebo for the appreciation ceremony, and what a picturesque image it formed, with the waves lapping against the shore, and the balmy evening, not to mention the presence of close friends. As each S4 was presented with a plaque in recognition of their efforts and contributions, there was generally warm applause all around. When it came to the erstwhile EXCO however, several S3s were selected to deliver a short speech to their respective seniors, highlighting their various contributions and achievements. Naturally, being Josephians, everyone delivered their speech with pinpoint precision, with an economy of words, yet with a maximum of poignancy. It was indeed a heart-rending moment, such that even members of the public stood enthralled.
Needless to say, the Farewell Party was irrefutably a resounding success, having only been inaugurated this year, as part of a series of initiatives to further elevate the prestige of NCC (Air) as a Sustained Achievement Award (Uniformed Groups) winner. Doubtless, the SJI NCC (Air) unit will inexorably continue soaring to greater heights.
