Ananda College :: President Chief Guest at Anada College 125th Commemoration

President Chief Guest at Anada College 125th Commemoration

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.

Pictures;

1. Chief invitee, the President being received by the Ananda College Principal, L.M.D. Darmasena.

2. Guests entering the ceremonial hall

3. Guests, including the President, Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena, Defense Secretary, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Principal, Prof. J.B. Disanayaka and Thilak Karunarathne

4. & 5. Teachers and Students

6. A set of books written by an old Anandian, Prof. J.B. Disanayaka being presented to the President

7. A silver coin issued by the Central Bank to mark the 125th Anniversary of Ananda College being presented to the President by the Senior Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, K.G.D.D. Deerasinghe.

(Pix by: Sudath Silva)