18th April 2009 was Speech and Prize Giving Day. I stood next to my fellow scouts, with a rush of adrenaline and a feeling of euphoria. This was it, I thought. This was the day in which all the Sec 4s would do their final part for the school.
Yes, it was the day in which we will step down in a blaze of glory.
Looking back, time really flies. I still remembered the first day I had participated in a Scouts' meeting. Then, I was contemplating whether to join Scouts or NCC (why did I even hesitate?) It was fate, I guess, that the Scouts' trials fell on a Saturday, and the NCC trials on the following Wednesday. I remembered playing with water bombs, playing Chariot, Sour Grapes... I made my decision. I decided to join Scouts.
And then, there I was, leading the Scouts' Contingent, about to carry on with the last speech day of my secondary school days.
The command was passed, and the drums rolled. This sense of pride and joy radiated within me with every step that I took. It was great. The very next moment, the march past was over.
I will always remember the many memories I've had with Griffin Scouts. Camp Alpha '06, WSJ '07, NPC '08... I used to hate the outdoors. Joining Scouts have really changed my life. I will always remember Griffin Scouts.
Now, I kinda think I owe Griffin something.
- Soh Chang Ci
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