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The Anglo-Chinese School Old Students’ Association—abbreviated as ‘ACSOSA’ and affectionately pronounced “As-soh-sah” (/æs.so.sɑ/) in the Malaysian accent—marks its 79th anniversary this year.
Within the ACS community an association of former students had long been needed . Yet it was not until the tenure of Principal Rev. C. D. Ingerson that this vision began to take shape. Through his encouragement and steady leadership, together with Mr Yong Yew Kim, the alumni’s enthusiasm was galvanised, ultimately leading to the formation of the Old Students’
Association.
Ng Chee Yew served as President of the Old Students’ Association (OSA) from 1946 to 1949, during what may be described as the unofficial formative years of the organisation. It was a period marked by early efforts to unite alumni and establish a sense of continuity after the disruptions of war. These humble beginnings would later blossom into the enduring legacy we now associate with the formation year of ACSOSA.
There has been talk of forming an old students’ body of our Alma Mater for a long time. Not until one evening on the 11th of June, 1949 at 8:15 at the school hall, did a group of 12 old students and 3 staff of the school do real hard work to lay the early foundation of our present Association.
Subsequently, a General Meeting was held on 9th July, 1949 at 7:30pm in the School Hall in which the total number of old students present was about 50.
Extracted from The Silent Signpost 1949 section on ACSOSA, written by Chu Poh Hing Hon. Secretary.
In 1949, the first General Meeting was convened, and Ng Chee Yew was officially elected President. He continued to serve in this official capacity from 1950 to 1952.
A significant milestone was achieved on 5th May 1951, when ACSOSA was formally registered as an organisation under the Registrar of Societies, marking its recognition as a legitimate and structured alumni body.
Since its inception, ACSOSA has been led by a total of 18 Presidents, comprising 14 men and four women. Among them, Rosebud Rebecca Backus holds the distinction of being the longest-serving President, having led the association for an exceptional 13 years.
A key tradition of ACSOSA is its annual reunion dinner, a much-anticipated event that brings together ACSians “Ack-shen” from across the country and abroad. These gatherings offer moments of fellowship, nostalgic reflection, and reconnection among old classmates. Under the leadership of President Chor Swee Meng, the reunion was permanently scheduled for the first Saturday of August, establishing a consistent and memorable date that allowed alumni to plan ahead each year. From its modest beginnings— with just five tables—the reunion dinner has grown to a grand scale, reaching a historic peak with 198 tables during the Centennial Dinner in 2015—a true highlight for both the school and the OSA. However, in 2020, the tradition was paused for the first time in decades due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, marking a rare moment of stillness in an otherwise vibrant legacy of annual celebrations.
In the spirit of solidarity among mission schools, ACSOSA counts the Convent Past Pupils Association, the Old Paulians’ Association, and the Old Georgians’ Association as long-standing allies. Together, these alumni bodies represent the shared heritage, values, and community spirit of mission schools in Seremban.
ACSOSA works collaboratively with various nongovernmental and non-profit organisations in Seremban, while also supporting student welfare initiatives within the school. It serves as a vital bridge between current and former students, particularly in the administration, and awarding of financial aid to those in need.
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