Though autobiographical, this book gives insights into other cultures in the rapidly developing nation of Papua New Guinea. Aiyura National High School(ANHS) 1978 to 86 was part of a strategy to build the new nation and break down old tribal barriers by uniting young people (Grades 11 and 12) from all over the country, including the islands. ANHS was a happy place of amazing cultural and linguistic diversity. This book,illustrated with colour photographs, records the remarkable experience of being a part of such an ambitious and enjoyable step towards nation-building.