Saturday evening of the 50th Jubilee saw nearly 500 alumni and members of the Deaf community invade the Avondale Racecourse. The evening was very successful. Many people were well presented with dinner suits, bow ties, evening gowns, hairdos and the works! Some ex-teachers couldn’t get over how well some of their ex-scruffy students scrubbed up for the occasion. Once again, fun was held by one and all!
Jubilee Ball: Celebrating 50 Years of Deaf Schools in Auckland
1992 •
- Community Events
- Deaf Education
Nearly 500 alumni and members of the Deaf community, well presented with dinner suits, bow ties, evening gowns, hairdos and the works enjoy an evening at the Avondale Racecourse.
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