14 NAMIB TIMES
Winter Wonderland
15 SEPTEMBER 2015
Imagine a white, picturesque room, hints of crystals, touches of silver and the best company‌ Well, for the class of 2015 at De Duine Secondary, this was not a far-fetched idea. On 15 August, these matriculants were dressed to impress at the auspicious occasion that marked a milestone in their lives, their Matric Farewell dance. The annual event, which is deemed a necessity to almost all grade 12 learners across the country, was well attended by all learners despite the costs and various constraints that made the event possible. The community of Walvis Bay turned up in large numbers at the entrance of the event, at Protea hotel, to witness this unforgettable evening. Mr Cordom, a former teacher, played the role of announcer and MC for the evening and his wife Avril, also a former teacher, delivered an astonishing speech that evening. Other highlights included the speeches by the Head boy, Mark Jack-
son and the Head girl, Dyna-lee Theron, entertainment by the talented brother and sister duo Ayden and Tamaryn and the crowning of the Prom King, Ricardo and Queen, Meriam. This event will be going down in history as it sought for a well balanced evening, just a pity that it had to end. Now, it’s time for hard work and we wish all the best to the class of 2015 with their external examinations. Next on the calendar is the prize giving on the 17th of September and thereafter the Valedictory on the 18th of September.
The school wishes to thank the principal, teachers and parents who contributed through cash donations and other sponsorships, Protea Hotel and staff, the Walvis Bay Traffic, Ms Natasha Lombard, Wayne Coetzee, Flowerbox, Rolls Royce, Omukwetu Investments cc, Novagate (Ms Eiman), Coastal Import and Export, Mrs Savva, Jacguar Clearing Services, Mr Michael Angula, Ms Stella Van der Colff, Mr Jonathan Cordom, Mrs Avril Cordom, Community Against Crime and the entire community of Walvis Bay.