March 24th - Montfort Secondary was crowned champions at an Internationl Rugby tournament organized and held at the French School near Serangoon Avenue North. They played against the likes of neighbouring countries like Cambodia, Thailand and even the local French boys.
Representing the Young Montfortian Alumni, an organization which was set up 3 years ago for young montfortians who have graudated, the team displayed exemplery skill, esprit de corps and sportsmanship in their win in the tournament. It is their first major tournament championship and the result of hardwork and effort.
Almost every evening, the rugby alumni players return to Montfort School from their different walks of life to train hard for the tournament. They have also played regular games against other schools which have alumni teams. Montfort Rugby Has Arrived!
"After lunch all the youth of the city go out into the fields to take part in a ball game. The students of each school have their own ball; the workers from each city craft are also carrying their balls. Older citizens, fathers, and wealthy citizens come on horseback to watch their juniors competing, and to relive their own youth vicariously: you can see their inner passions aroused as they watch the action and get caught up in the fun being had by the carefree adolescents" - Monk William Fitzstephen, A History of London (in Latin), London: 1175AD.
After the rugby game was over, the alumni team returned to Montfort with Mr Simen amidst loud cheers from more senior members of the alumni, their inner passions aroused", with their memories and joy intertwined and "caught up in the fun being had by the carefree adolescents". It was a moment of shared joy and celebration. The Alumni were there for a meeting and it was an unexpected joy to receive our champions at their Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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