ALPS holds reunion after lapse of three years
Over the past three years, especially when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak, members and friends of the Association of Lyceum Past Students never failed to keep in touch, either by texting or e-mail. Now, after this long lapse, it was time to once again send an invitation to all members and friends, inviting them to a 28th anniversary reunion celebration. On September 24, the Jesuits church in Valletta came alive with a big congregation taking part in Holy Mass, listening to a well-prepared homily by none other than the Rev. Dr Nicholas Doublet. Mgr Lawrence Gatt also concelebrated. The church ceremony lasted nearly an hour. The ALPS group then walked into the Old Liceo building in Merchants Street, Valletta, where they got together and enjoyed each other’s company. The pandemic brought about hard times during which the association could not bring together its members and friends to socialise. Many are now of advanced age and such occasions keep them in touch and happy to reminisce the good old times of their younger years. The reunion party lasted till late. Guests were then ferried back by a shuttle minibus service to their cars parked in Floriana. It was a memorable...