VN November 2022

Vetnuus | November 2022 22 The final year classmates of 1972 had their fiftieth-year reunion at Berg en Dal camp in the Kruger National Park recently. It proved to be an exceptional occasion following on the fortieth and forty-fifth reunions. Buzz Bowker took the initiative to make all the arrangements for the get-together. A great thanks to him and Marion for their efforts! We had four days of wonderful camaraderie, sharingmemories and humorous incidents fromOP days! The reunion was well attended by all who could manage to travel to the KNP. Nineteen colleagues, with their spouses, were present. Unfortunately, Jean D`Offay injured himself in a fall and could not make the trip from America. There was also the sad passing away of Duncan Prinsloo two weeks before the reunion. The Class also remembered those of us who had passed away over the years. They were sorelymissed. The achievements of the class of 72 in the fifty years after graduation are indeed awe-inspiring. We leave a proud legacy for our profession in the veterinary field and inmany other spheres, both nationally and internationally. We hope to get together in the near future again, DeoVolente. Friso Woudstra v Class of 1972 Fifty-year reunion August 23-26, 2022 Front: Drs JohannSchrὃder,MacMacFarlane, IanHalliday, JoanKleynhans, Gert Briers , DavidHavelaar, CasGordon, DanieBarry Behind: Drs FrisoWoudstra, Sarge Saner, Buzz Bowker, JosWebber, JohnAdam, CliveMarwick, Matt Ekron. Front:DrsDavidHavelaar, JohannSchrὃder, DampiesvanDeemter,Joan Kleynhans,MacMacfarlane,CasGordon, DanieBarry,CliveMarwick. Behind:DrsFrisoWoudstra,JohnAdam,LenBracher,JosWebber,Buzz Bowker, MattEkron,GertBriers,SargeSaner. NotpresentforPhotosession:DrsGideonBrὒckner,BrianLongmore On the weekend of 17 September, the OP class of 1992 held their 30th reunion at The DevonValley hotel in Stellenbosch. Sixteen colleagues and their spouses (some also vets!) got together and reminisced about good old OP days! Saturdaywas spent exploring themagnificent CapeWinelands, beaches and surrounding areas, a sumptuous dinner hosted by the hotel was enjoyed on Saturday night (with the second Rugby test against Argentina to boot!) After Sunday brunch, sad farewells were said; it was a privilege to see everyone again and catch up.We now look forward to our 40th! Thanks toViljoenThomand his team for all the arrangements! Glen Carlisle v OP Class of 1992 Reunion