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One-man cheer squad ‘Uncle Percy’ bids adieu – By SAJEEWA JAYAKODY Source : dailynews Percy Abeysekera, fondly known as ‘Uncle Percy’ the iconic and longest-serving one-man cheerleader in Sri Lankan cricket, passed away on Monday at the age of 87. Abeysekera was a familiar and heartening figure at cricket grounds for more than seven decades, starting his enthusiastic lion flag-waving support back in 1948 during the pre-Test era. His presence continued through the glorious times of Sri Lankan cricket. Born on July 30, 1936, in Boossa, Southern Sri Lanka, Percy attended Richmond College and St Aloysius College Galle. He was renowned for his exceptional skill in spontaneously crafting quick, humorous rhymes in the English language, endearing himself to the global cricketing community. Percy’s affection for the game extended to his family, naming his son Sampath Garfield in honor of the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers. Later, his grandchildren were named Avinka Garfield ...

Oct 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Aquinas University College, ASSOCIATE MOTORWAYS (AMW) CRICKET TEAM, cheerleader in Sri Lankan cricket, Percy Abeysekera, Sri Lanka, Uncle Percy

On the Couch with ………… Davenal Flanderka (an interview with Denis Anthonisz) Source:Silverscene Official Newsletter of the Silver Fawn Club Inc – Issue: July/August 2022 Brief Bio Davenal was a student at St Joseph’s College and Aquinas University College, Sri Lanka. He met Margot, a Speech and Drama Teacher, when he was taking part in plays for the Wendy Whatmore School. (The makings of a beautiful rom.com movie plot!) Margot and Davenal were married in December 1971 at St Lawrence’s Church, Wellawatte, Sri Lanka. Three months later, in February 1972, they migrated to Brisbane, Australia. Davenal and Margot are immensely proud of their three children, Michael, Simone, and Jaan and their nine grand children. Davenal began his working life in Australia as an Accounts Clerk in Steelmark. His long years of part-time study at the University of Queensland saw him achieve a degree in accounting and the status of CPA. ...

Jul 4, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Aquinas University College, David Jones, St Joseph’s College, St Lawrence's Church, Wendy Whatmore School

Rev. Fr. A. Peter Pillai OMI, first rector, founder of Aquinas College Source:Archives.dailynews Very Rev. Fr. Peter A. Pillai was born on October 19, 1904 at Wennappuwa. His parents were Jacob and Anna Pillai from Kayts, Jaffna. Having had a career as a great educationist, a brilliant builder of Aquinas College and a social worker, he died on September 27, 1964. The 100th birth anniversary of Rev. Fr. Peter A. Pillai, the founder of Aquinas College, is a very special day in the annals of its calendar. The Rector, Vice Rectors, Registrars, lecturers, students and staff take this opportunity to pay special homage to our founder on October 19. A programme has been scheduled for the day beginning with 100 students singing some melodies of yesteryear, with a variety show of dancing and drama. ...

Nov 18, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Aquinas University College, Rev. Fr. Peter A. Pillai