A
legacy that will live on… The ones who brought
The end is near. We now look back at their Matric Ball. The
the heat… They were the flame of 2018. It start-
stunning dresses and dashing suits, the Matrics had the
ed off at colour athletics where they stole the
ability to outshine the stars on this starry, starry night. Danc-
show as they walked around the field. All eyes were on
ing to their final song, with smudged makeup, no stilettos,
them watching the emotions change from happy to sad in
and undone ties added to a long, yet unforgettable night.
an instant, but also watching the many WhatsApp and
Instagram stories that were being uploaded as they took their final steps for their last colour athletics. Next came the swimming gala, one of the memories that they will never forget. Climbing the ladder to one of the biggest jumps they have had to face in 2018. Their legs trembled with
fear, but their hearts were all for it. In the next moment, all you could see were the flying Matrics jumping off the
board and into the water.
The final chapter: The Parade Day. What an emotional rollercoaster this was.
Elmari’s heart-warming message
and the comedic speech from Joubert helped write a perfect ending to a perfect chapter. This is what makes the parade day such an emotional rollercoaster, we remember all of the great times. From the colour athletics to this very moment. The Matrics of 2018 made a mark in our
hearts that the Gimmies will always remember. The grade 8s will never forget their first Matrics at Worcester Gymnasi-
Speeding through time, you realise that it’s their final Musi-
um.
Teachers will never forget the ones who always
cal in Worcester Gymnasium. So many backstage mo-
brought the heat to class and who made their days just a
ments, inside jokes and excitement later, giving their all for
bit more memorable. So to the class of 2018, we salute you
their last, helped make Aladdin a magical evening. Inter-
and wish you the best of luck. You may be leaving, but
schools week followed and all eyes were on them. Playing
your flame will burn on.
their hearts out for their teams and playing for the love of the game, they helped make Worcester Gymnasium the
2018 Champions yet again.
By Nabilah Williams
Photos by Circum Photographers
