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African Wiild Life in John de Silva’s Lens-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis John De Silva  is an Old Aloysian like the Editor Thuppahi.  He resides now in Melbourne and is a key member of the small crew sustaining the Old Aloysian Magazine. A MEMO from KK de Silva in  Sri Lanka, 31 January 2024 J. De Silva was a member of the College Photographic Society & trained under Fr. A. De Burra S. J.  He was one of the most versatile students at SAC during our time. Not only did he participate in all  outdoor & indoor sports activities, but he also was involved in Life Saving, First Aid etc. Above all, he was chosen to play a  leading role in every stage play produced at SAC during his time. Some of these were : That Rascal Scapin, The Other Mr. Smith, Soap 13, Barber of Seville etc. Attached  photo is from Mr. Hettiarachchi’s collection. young Johnnie ...