Held at the Hee Lai Ton Restaurant in Section 13 in Petaling Jaya, was attended by ex-students, teachers and special guests include Brother Bush representing La Sale Provincialate, Mr Michael Simon, President of The Malaysian Federation of Lasallian Alumni Association (MFOLSA). Among the guests we also had the privilege of having Tan Sri Dr Mani Jegathesan is often referred to as the Flying Doctor of Malaysia and an icon in the 1960s which was regarded the golden era of Malaysia athletics.
The evening commenced with the National Anthem followed by the School Rally. The Alumni President Professor Dr Selvaraj Oyyan Pillay welcome all guests and spoke about the Alumni’s activities at the schools over the last two year and highlighted on three big projects for the schools that need to be accomplished in the coming year. In recognising our fellow alumni members and teachers who have contributed immensely to the school, we recognised them with special award the “St Anthony’s Alumni Meritorious Award”.
This year, we were happy to honour two of our dedicated Alumni Council members who left us over the year with the “Alumni Posthumuos Award”. They were late Paramjothy who served the Alumni for than three decades and was the Organising Chairman for past dinners. He passed away while serving as the Treasurer of the Alumni Council. The other recipient is late Savarimuthu who was supportive in all the activities and helped out in finance the school in restoration works at the school. Mrs Paramjothy was invited and received the award and Mr Savarimuthu’s son received the award.
Outstanding sportsmen R Rama Krishnan, Raja Segeran and Shanker Ramu were given recognition and were presented with the awards. We are proud they have represented the country and have left a significant impact on us. Master Lawrence Geok and Mr Choo Jee Pow were presented with the award for their outstanding support and coaching.
There was a book launch “Leap of Faith” by Brother Datuk J.P. Monteiro. He served St Anthony’s School from 1966 to 1968, involving in sports and numerous extra-curricular activities uplifting the name of the school. He was generous to donate 50 books to the Alumni.
The entertainment was very well provided by a six member band team “Hipercops” who came all the way from Teluk Intan. Guests were thrilled with their performance.
To all the well wishes and sponsors, we are indebted for their contribution for the adverts in the souvenir program. The generosity has enabled us to continue our mission to continue supporting the three schools in Teluk Intan and Langkap. We are extremely thankful for their presence and support for the Alumni which made it an exceptional gathering.
