Ananda College's 125th Commemoration was held Tuesday (Nov 29) morning, in the distinguished presence of H.E President Mahinda Rajapksa at the Ananda College kularathne Hall.
The event was organized by the Anada Collge Old Boys Association, themed 'Generation of Ananda 125'.
President Rajapaksa was greeted by the College Principal Mr. L.M. D Dharmasena and the event proceeding were underway following religious observation.
The key note address was delivered by an old Anandian Prof. J. B Dissanayake. A commemorative silver coin issued for the 125 college anniversary was also presented to H.E Mahinda Rajapaksa by Central Bank Deputy Governor Mr. K.G.P.P Deerasinghe.
Addressing the gathering Hon. Minister for Education Bandula Gunawardena stated the Ananda College had been the alma-mater for many great personalities over the years.
Parliamentarians'- past students of Ananda College, Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Chairperson of the College Old Boys Association Mr. Thilak Karunarathne, OBA members, college teachers and students were also present at the occasion.