An evening on the breezy banks of Nalban Boating Complex got Pointers together for their 10th reunion. Rendezvous 2008, presented by The Telegraph, was a crowded affair with members from the batch of 1958 to the latest graduates returning for an evening down memory lane, lined with a dinner and dance.

“The biggest attraction is to see the kids,” said Madhu Kohli, principal of the junior wing of South Point School. Clustered around her was a host of other teachers — academic co-ordinator Supriya Dutta, head of the Bengali department Madhabi Adhikari, additional vice-principal Deepali Sengupta… “It brings back memories of when they were in uniform,” they said.

Many of the “kids” had brought kids of their own, who had been admitted to the school of their parent. “There’s a saying that even on Mars, you’ll find potatoes and Pointers,” laughed Tuhin Chatterjee, class of 1987, referring to the phenomenal numbers that South Point is famous for.

Twenty members had come from the 1970 batch. “We hooked up for the first time and had so much fun that we will never miss a reunion again,” said Ashok Ghosh, who works for the ministry of consumer affairs.

Rock bands Crystal Grass and Insomnia rocked the crowd with popular covers. “The dance floor has been packed since early evening,” said Tanya Sen, vocalist of Crystal Grass.

Two debut books were released as well, written by Pointers. Baran Mishra, now a journalist in Delhi, got together poems on the “trials and tribulations of life”, dedicated to his Bengali teacher Kamal Kumar Mukherjee. It was launched by actor Kushal Chakraborty. Shubhodeep Mukherjee, now a broadcast professional, launched his book of Bengali poetry and photography.

The literary bustle was followed by a fashion show, showcasing the designing talent of an ex-Pointer, Debasree Das, who took the stage with models to flaunt her ethnic line.

A corner was reserved for Sitalda’s Canteen and a kiosk for hajmiwallah Chakrada — both big hits with students of all generations. “These are ways to revive the taste of the school days,” explained Krishna Damani, president of South Point Ex-Students’ Association. A Hookah Point added to the laid-back mood.

Many were spotted leaving their dinner plates behind to rush to the Photo Podium, where each batch was being called upon for a group photograph. The content can now be found online on www.aspexs.com. The night ended with a fireworks display.