It was a cheerful trip down memory lane for 18 women whose friendship goes back to the 1970s, when they were classmates at St Joseph School, Paola. This year’s reunion was special for the class of 1973, as they celebrated their 40th school-leaving anniversary. They may have gone their separate ways, with some even moving o Italy, India, the UK and other countries, but the women still make it a point to meet every now and then. Seen here are, from top left, Rose Muscat, Renata Pace, Catherine Caruana, M’Louise Bugeja, Josette Farrugia, Bridget Grech, Anna Mercieca, Joanne Pisani, M’Anne Thake, Marina Sceberras, M’Anne Scriotino, Marcelle Abela, Caroline Zerafa, Carmen Camilleri, Rose Xerxen, Joan Montebello, Susan Dalli and Maria Galea.