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Reflection of a Thomian Legend Source:Thomiana Newsletter During the past 100+ years at Mount, the distinguished ‘School by the Sea’ produced Prime Ministers, Sri Lankan Cricket Captains, Rugby Champions, Politicians, Businessmen, Professionals, Academics, amongst many other professions. This article, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Australia STC OBA, is in memory of a true Thomian legend whose love for our alma mater is reflected in every aspect of his life. Frankie David had an outstanding career in Rugby, both as a player and coach. But his exemplary character and inspiration to all those fortunate enough to know him made him a true Thomian Legend. Early Childhood Desmond Frank (Frankie) David was born on January 11, 1940, to Deutrom and Tommy and was the oldest of four siblings with sisters Jeanne, Roseanna and Pamela. Some years later, he gained entry to S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, where his father (Mr D.F ...

Jan 27, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged d Thajone Savanghan, D.F David, Frankie David, Hafi Abdeen, Horace Perera, Isipathana College, Nimal Maralande

Senarath Kulathilake was an excellent scrum half-by Althaf Nawaz Senarath Kulathilake It is very rare to witness a couple with a sound sports background, especially representing the country in the International arena, bringing honour and fame to the country. It was Senarath Kulathilake and his wife late Kamala Kulathilake, who passed away last month who became the cynosure of all eyes in the field of sports which will be recorded as an unforgettable moment Senarath Kulathilake popularly known as ‘Sarath’ in the Rugby fraternity is the son of late Sammy de Silva Kulathilake a draughtsman who served in the National Housing Department . He had three boys in the family with his elder brother who worked as an Engineer in Building Construction while his younger brother is a Professor Living in America. Senarath was Married to Kamala Kulathilake, one of the double International Women in Sports in Sri Lanka. She ...

Oct 14, 2020 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged A.Abeysundera, Athula Wickramasinghe, Chakarawathy de Silva, Chandralal Fernando, D.Keethsiri, Hafi Abdeen, Horace Perera, Jaseed Ariff, Juraghan Savangham, K.Fernando, Kumar Jayaratne, Mahinda Jayawardena, N.Devakumar, Niyas Dooray, R.Indrapriya, Rezano Rajap, S.H.M. Moulana, S.Salgado, Sriyantha Rajakaruna, T.N.Hossen, T.Rajapathirana, Thajone Savangham, Thalaysingham Comments 0