LONGERENONG College has recognised 130 years of agricultural excellence with a weekend of celebrations.
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Two days of festivities marked the college's 130th birthday on Saturday and Sunday. Events included campus tours, memorabilia displays, and a gala dinner for past staff and students which was attended by more than 350 people.
College librarian and alumni co-ordinator Jenny Blakeley said it was a wonderful way to celebrate the college's achievements.
"It was fantastic to see friendships rekindled and hear stories about the past. It really was a trip down memory lane," she said.
Past staff and students travelled from across Australia to attend.
"People came from everywhere. We also had a former staff member from New Guinea and a former student travel from New Zealand," she said.
Mrs Blakeley said memorabilia displays would remain up for at least another week.
"Our current students have also been showing people around the campus which has been a great experience for them," she said.
"We have so much memorabilia. People have donated such precious items to us."
She said people could contact the college on 5362 2222 if they wished to donate memorabilia to its collection.
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