Who are you? Thanks for improving the "Chung Ling High School" article.
User:randytsx
Yeah, thanks for your contribution! Btw, you wouldn't happen to know the vanity article that was on VfD a few days ago? (The one where you voted to abstain... =P) --
Andylkl 13:58, 18 Dec 2004 (UTC)
I see... I'm actually in Heng Ee High School, next year Form 5... =) (btw, you can sign your signature with typing "~~~~") --
Andylkl 17:29, 18 Dec 2004 (UTC)
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