The batch of 1980 matched steps and had a great time. “I had come last year and got in touch with 30-35 old friends and I can’t explain the feeling. School friends always hold a special place in one’s heart and this time it was no different,” said Mukesh Paul (extreme left), who had come from Mumbai. Krishna Kumar Sharma

While Xaverians were busy being nostalgic, their family members took to the dance floor. Krishna Kumar Sharma

Shiv Siddhant Kaul (centre), secretary, ALSOC, posed with Amish Raja (extreme right) and Anand Agarwal. “Fifty years ago, a group of young men — who called themselves old boys — founded this body and initiated activities like free health check-up and running an evening school on the campus. Today, we celebrate that bond and togetherness,” said Kaul. Krishna Kumar Sharma

Blue Mist sets the tone of the evening. Krishna Kumar Sharma

Varun Modi (second from right), from the batch of 2009, posed with his seniors and Father M. Thamacin Arulappan, principal of St. Xavier’s Collegiate School. Krishna Kumar Sharma

Somitinjoy Sur (third from right), from the batch of 2008, caught up with his friends. “This is one day we all get together reliving old memories. We get to meet seniors as well as juniors and our teachers too. I try not to miss this day,” said Somitinjoy. Krishna Kumar Sharma

Soma Gomes (in orange sari), vice-principal of St. Xavier’s Collegiate School (primary section), with friends. “ALSOC has always been a great supporting body for us. They have always displayed their love and dedication towards the school,” said Soma. Krishna Kumar Sharma