Sunday, June 03, 2012

The Island - Old Peterites’ batch of pre 1970

The Island


Old Peterites’ batch of pre 1970

 


The Annual General Meeting of the Old Peterites’ Batch of Pre 1970 was held on 25th May 2011

The meeting was attended by 49 members of the group and the occasion was graced by the Rector of St. Peter’s College, Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel and the President of the Old Boys’ Union, Dr. Nielhaan Samaranayake.

The Rector, as Patron of the Group in his address said that this batch had in its ranks those who have stood by the College and helped in numerous ways through very difficult times to the present time. He said that the batch coming forward to help by offering scholarships was laudable. He welcomed any advice that the batch could offer to help run the school as an institute of excellence while expressing pride in the achievements of the College in all spheres of activity. He pledged to continue to work wholeheartedly to take St. Peter’s to even greater heights.

The President of the batch group, Mr. Bentley Barsanbech handed over to the Rector, a cheque to cover the cost of nine scholarships.

The President of the OBU and the outgoing President of the batch group also spoke. The batch President also welcomed two old boys of the batch who had come all the way from Australia.

The following were elected unanimously to the Committee of Management for the year 2012/13

Patron: Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel, Rector, St. Peter’s College (Ex-Officio) and two new Vice-Patrons: Dr. Lloyd S.

Fernando and Mr. Camillus AbeygunawardenaPresident: Mr. Jayantha AttapattuSenior Vice-President: Mr. Harindra SirisenaVice-President: Mr. Hilal AbdullaHony. General Secretary: Mr. Stanley Lumanauw  Hony. Asst Secretary: Mr. David Crusz Hony. Treasurer: Mr. Neville JayalathHony. Asst. Treasurer: Mr. Nihal WijeratneCommittee Members:-

1) Mr. Algi Wijewickrema2) Mr. Harold Jansz3)Mr. Srinath Fernando4) Mr. Cyril Wijesena5) Mr. Nihal Perera6) Mr. Erajh Balasuriya 7) Mr. Quentin Jayamaha8) Mr. Rodney MartenstyneThe Honorary Auditor: Mr. Cedric de SilvaThe meeting was followed by a fellowship.