119 years of experience and glory

The school boasts of few of the most active Alumni Association in the world where the reverence for the school has not dimmed even for those passed out more than 60 years ago. Old students Associations are active at place like London, Auckland, Melbourne, and USA etc. abroad, at Delhi, Mumbai, Pune & Kolkata in India. One of the most active association is TOGA of U.K. (The Oak Grove Association of U.K.).

The existence of these associations are a source of great moral strength for the school.

It is often said that one cannot recreat the past but one can incorporate it into the future. We all have a time in our life that we would like to go back to - "The way we were."

It was indeed a proud and imotional moment for Oak Grove when she encompassed the present and the past in the form of the first ever REUNION of her students worldwide. The occasion was graced by around 70 Ex-Oakgrovians from abroad and around 150 from the different parts of India.

The longing to go down memory lane, to relive one's childhood days brought Old Oakgrovians from far and wide spanning across continents like USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and India back to their beloved Alma Mater from the 3rd of November to the 7th November 2005.

3rd November: The meet began with the arrival of the old Oakgrovians who were warmly received with bouquets of love at the Dehradun railway station. The present met the past as the students held a befitting reception at the station.

4th November: Emotions spilled over as the guest Oakgrovians were welcomed to a sumptuous inaugral dinner at Junior School. Formal and informal introductions paved the way to a great start of the Reunion meet 2005.

5th November: The meet was officially declared open by chief guest of the day Mr. Mathur (G.M.) Northern Railway whose powerful speech set the stage for the rest of the meet. An insight to the traditions and values of Indian culture was appreciated by all with the traditional lighting of the lamp accompanied by chanting of Vedic Shlokas. This was followed by the melodious singing of the school song by the students and the meet participants.

The highlight of the day was a documentary presentation on "Oak Grove - Then and Now" which showcased Oak Grove's journay from its inception to the present day.

A colourful and vibrant cultural programme comprising of the folk heritage of India in the form of vared dances and songs gave the pulsating beginning to such a mega event.

The vote of thanks as per the tradition of the meet was given by an old Oakgrovian and brought the auditorium function to an end. This was followed by lunch at Junior School. The guests were delighted with the show, the Art Exhibition in Boys' School and Needle and Craft Exhibition in Junior School. They were further taken down memory lane with the display of antique items, log books and old records 'From the Archives' exhibition in Girls' School.

The bond between the present and the old Oakgrovians was made stronger with cricket and hockey matches in the afternoon in our beloved valley and backpitch.

Any correspondence is welcome at the following address:

Co-ordinator
Alumni Affiars
Oak Grove School
Jharipani P.O., Mussoorie Hills,
District Dehra Dun - 248152
Uttaranchal, India