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Sanjeeva Abeygoonewardena is new President, St. Peter's College OBU

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Sanjeeva Abeygoonewardena is new President, St. Peter’s College OBU

Posted on 19 July 2023 by admin

Congratulations and our best wishes to Sanjeeva Abeygoonewardena and his team in planning and execution of events and activities on behalf of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union for the distinct pleasure of all Peterite Alumni in Sri Lanka and throughout the world. The OBU was first formed in 1927, under the distinguished patronage of Rev. Fr. D.J. Nicholas Perera, first Rector of St. Peter’s College Colombo.The 94th Annual General Meeting of SPC-OBU took place on 2 July 2023 at the D.J. Nicholas Perera Hall. Sports star of yesteryear Sanjeeva Abeygoonewardena was elected president for the ensuing year 2023/2024. His erstwhile father, the late Camillus Abeygoonewardena (Formerly DIG Traffic, Sri Lanka Police) was elected president of SPC-OBU in 1993, thirty years ago. He served in this post with distinction till 1996.This is the first time that father and son have been elected president of SPC-OBU in its history. All Peterites round the world would acknowledge this memorable milestone that is carved in stone. Congratulations to Sanjeeva as he takes over the stewardship of the pro-active Old Boys’ Union.

The proceedings began with Holy Mass concelebrated by the Rector, Rev. Fr. Rohitha Rodrigo, Rev. Fr. Priyasad Aravinda, Rev. Fr. Shiresh Emmanuel and Rev. Fr. Srian Ranasinghe – OMI, followed by the traditional breakfast hosted by Rev. Fr. Rector.Upon completion of the proceedings of the AGM, the members proceeded to the College Grounds for fellowship.Johann Andrew PereraHony. General Secretary

St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union – Colombo AGM 2023

The official list of Office Bearers of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union 2023/2024!St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union held its 94th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 02nd July 2023, at the D J Nicholas Perera Hall. Mr. Sanjeeva Abeygoonewardena was elected as the new President for the year 2023-2024.Patron: Rev. Fr. Rohitha Rodrigo (Rector)Vice Patrons:

  • Mr. Francis Madiwala (Ex-officio)
  • Rev. Fr. Felician R. Perera (Ex-officio)
  • Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel (Ex-officio)
  • Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin (Ex-officio)
  • Vidya Jothi Professor Willie Mendis.
  • Mr. Kumar Paul (Snr.)
  • Mr. Mano Chanmugam
  • Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke
  • Vidya Jyothi. Professor Rohan Jayasekara
  • Mr. Nivard Cabraal
  • Rev. Fr. Srian Ranasinghe – OMI
  • Mr. Michael Elias
  • Rev. Fr. Victor Silva
  • Dr. B. J. C. Perera

Nominated Past Presidents:

  • Surgeon Rear Admiral (Rtd) Nicholas Jayasekera
  • Mr. Romeish de Mel
  • Mr. Asela Lihinikaduwa

Immediate Past President: Mr. Ravika de SilvaPresident: Mr. Sanjeeva AbeygoonewardenaVice Presidents:

  • Dr. Nirmal De Silva
  • Mr. Nalin Jayasundera
  • Mr. Prasad Manage
  • Mr. Anil Phillips
  • Mr. Priyan De Silva
  • Mr. Dion Saverimuttu

Hony. General Secretary: Mr. Johann Andrew PereraHony. Asst. General Secretary: Mr. Haariz RahmanHony. Treasurer: Mr. Rajith PereraHony. Asst. Treasurer: Mr. Irfan AmirdeenHony. Editor: Mr. Anushka MendisHony. Asst. Editor: Mr. Dastaquir Ismail

General Committee:

  1. Major Jayantha Atapattu
  2. Mr. Roshan Perera
  3. Mr. Lawrence Paiva
  4. Mr. Mohamed Fouzan Ali
  5. Mr. Selwyn Arnold
  6. Mr. Niroshan Mangamuni
  7. Mr. Shawn Adams
  8. Mr. Sanushka Perera
  9. Mr. Lakshan Nanayakkara
  10. Mr. Rajeeva Nonis
  11. Mr. Dilanka Peiris
  12. Mr. Sanoj Mendis
  13. Mr. Ramesh fernando
  14. Mr. Kamil Hisham
  15. Mr. Malkan Cader
  16. Mr. Avishka De Alwis
  17. Mr. Fabian Ananth
  18. Mr. Angelo Fernando
  19. Mr. Dillon Henderlin
  20. Mr. Suresh Thiviyan
  21. Mr. Yohan Akash Major
  22. Mr. Savin De Silva
  23. Dr. Shivaji Felix
  24. Dr. Pradeep Edward
  25. Mr. Mahesh Senaratne
  26. Mr. Sanjeev Dabare
  27. Mr. Suren A. Perera

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Office Bearers of St. Peter's College Old Boys' Union Colombo 2017/2018

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Office Bearers of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union Colombo 2017/2018

Posted on 09 December 2017 by admin

Asela Lihinikaduwa

The Old Boys' Union of St. Peter's College, Colombo had their 89th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 2 July 2017, at the D J Nicholas Perera Hall at St. Peter's, at which Asela Lihinikaduwa was elected President for the year 2017/18.

Following are those elected to the Committee of Management for the year 2017/18.

Patron: Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin (Patron/ Rector)
Vice Patrons: Rev. Fr. Felician R. Perera, Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel, Lankamanya (Dr.) Lester James Peiris, Vidyajothi Prof. Willie Mendis, Kumar Paul (Snr.), Mano Chanmugam, Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke, Dr. Ananda Soysa, Vidyajothi. Prof. Rohan Jayasakara, Nivard Cabraal, Ranjith Weerasena, Rev. Fr. Srian Ranasinghe – OMI

President: Asela Lihinikaduwa

Immediate Past President: Romeish de Mel
Nominated Past Presidents: Gerry de Mel, Suranga Senevirathne, Harin Gunawardena
Vice Presidents: Kevin Edwards, Algi Wijewickrema, Roshan Fernando, Kumantha Ranasinghe, Kanishka Hewage, Dilanka Peiris
Hony. General Secretary: Ravika de Silva
Asst. Secretary: Dayan Georgesz

Hony. Treasurer: Haariz Rahman
Asst. Treasurer : Sanjeev Dabare
Hony. Editor : Yuwanmini Landersz
Asst. Editor : Shiyan Jayaweera
General Committee: Dushantha Gunewardene, Jayantha Atapattu, Aruna Perera, Ramesh Fonseka, Ashley Fonseka, Kevin Rasquinho, Dishan Anthony, Paul Newman, Indika Jinasena, Sudesh Mendis, Sanushka Perera, Vinoshan Richard, Gimhan Perera, Suren Sugamaram, Ghazali Ifthikar, Kamil Hishan, Rohan Victoria, Jerry Anderson, Fouzan Ali, Shiran Yatagama, Suren Antony.

The proceedings began with Holy Mass concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin, Rev. Fr. Srian Ranasinghe – OMI, Rev. Fr. Chrispin Leo, Rev. Fr. Samith Rangana Fernando, Rev. Fr. Chandanalal Fernando, Rev. Fr. Samantha Fernandopulle and Rev. Fr. Kamal Kumar, followed by the traditional breakfast, courtesy Rev. Fr. Rector.

The AGM thereafter was followed by an 'after party – fellowship'.

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Asela Lihinikaduwa

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ASELA LIHINIKADUWA elected President, St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union 2017/18

Posted on 15 August 2017 by admin

Congratulations to the entire new Committee of Management of St. Peter's College Old Boys' Union (Colombo) elected at the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Full list of elected officers in post below.

Asela Lihinikaduwa was elected President while Kevin Edwards and Algi Wijewickrema were among those elected Vice Presidents. Ravika de Silva was elected General Secretary.

May god bless these fine gentlemen who have taken on a huge responsibility in carrying on the legacy left behind by many previous committees since 1927.

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. …and I am sure the new president and his team are all leaders in their own inimitable way. We wish them well!

The Old Boys’ Union of St. Peter’s College, Colombo had their 89th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 2nd July 2017, at the D J Nicholas Perera Hall at St. Peter’s, at which Mr. Asela Lihinikaduwa was elected President for the year 2017/18.

ASELA LIHINIKADUWA

ASELA LIHINIKADUWA

Following are those elected to the Committee of Management for the year 2017/18.

Patron: Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin (Patron/ Rector)

Vice Patrons: Rev. Fr. Felician R. Perera: Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel: Lankamanya (Dr.) Lester James Peiris: Vidyajothi Prof. Willie Mendis: Mr. Kumar Paul (Sr.): Mr. Mano Chanmugam: Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke: Dr. Ananda Soysa: Vidyajothi. Prof. Rohan Jayasakara: Mr. Nivard Cabraal: Mr. Ranjith Weerasena: Rev. Fr. SriyanRanasinghe

President: Mr. AselaLihinikaduwa

Immediate Past President: Mr. Romeish de Mel

Nominated Past Presidents: Mr. Gerry de Mel: Mr. SurangaSenevirathne: Mr. Harin Gunawardena

Vice Presidents: Mr. Kevin Edwards: Mr. Algi Wijewickrema: Mr. Roshan Fernando: Mr. Kumantha Ranasinghe: Mr. Kanishka Hewage: Mr. Dilanka Peiris

Hony. General Secretary: Mr. Ravika de Silva

Asst. Secretary: Mr. Dayan Georgesz

Hony. Treasurer: Mr. Haariz Rahman

Asst. Treasurer: Mr. Sanjeev Dabare

Hony. Editor: Mr. Yuwanmini Landersz

Asst. Editor: Mr. Sriyan Jayaweera

General Committee: Mr. Dushantha Gunewardene; Mr. Jayantha Atapattu; Mr. Aruna Perera; Mr. Ramesh Fonseka; Mr. Ashley Fonseka; Mr. Kevin Rasquinho Mr. Dishan Anthony; Mr. Paul Newman; Mr. Indika Jinasena; Mr. Sudesh Mendis; Mr. Sanushka Perera; Mr. Vinoshan Richard; Mr. Gimhan Perera; Mr.SurenSugamaram; Mr. Ghazali Ifthikar; Mr. Kamil Hishan; Mr. Rohan Victoria; Mr. Jerry Anderson; Mr. Fouzan Ali; Mr. ShiranYatagama Mr. Suren Antony

The proceedings began with Holy Mass concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin, Rev. Fr. Sriyan Ranasinghe, Rev. Fr. Chrispin Leo, Rev. Samith Rangana Fernando, Rev. Fr. Chandanalal Fernando, Rev. Fr. Samantha Fernandopulle and Rev. Fr. Kamal Kumar, followed by the traditional breakfast, courtesy Rev. Fr. Rector.

The AGM thereafter was followed by "an after party" – fellowship.

Ravika de Silva – Hony. General Secretary

 

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Algi Wijewickrema elected President, Pre-Seventies Group

Posted on 30 July 2017 by admin

 

Algi Wijewickrema

Algi Wijewickrema


 

 

 

 

 

The Pre-Seventies Peterites (or The Peterites' Group of Pre 1970 to give its official name) had its Annual General Meeting last Friday, 26th May 2017 at the OBU Secretariat followed by a social.

The Committee elected for the year 2017/18 is as follows:

Patron – (Ex-officio) Rector St. Peter's College, Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin

Vice Patron – (Ex-officio) President of the Old Boys' Union, Mr. Romeish de Mel

Vice Patrons – M/s. Harindra Sirisena and Jayantha Atapattu

President – Mr. Algi Wijewickrema

Immediate Past President – Mr. Harold Jansz

Senior Vice President – Mr. Erajh Balasuriya

Vice President – Mr. David Crusz

Hony. General Secretary – Mr. Nimal Jayamaha

Hony. Treasurer – Mr. Nihal Wijeratne

Hony. Assistant Secretary – Mr. Howard Daniels

Hony, Assistant Treasurer – Mr. Ranjith de Silva

General Committee

M/s. Hilal Abdulla, Srinath Fernando, Malcolm Atton, Mahinda Saranapala, Anton Blake, Rodney Martenstyn, Mindzy Gomesz, Hector Pietersz

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Message: From Algi Wijewickrema – General Secy. SPC – OBU

Posted on 01 July 2017 by admin

Dear Peterites young and old,

This would be my final official message to you all as your General Secretary and I write to thank you most sincerely for the wonderful cooperation I received from all members here and abroad in the discharge of my duties.

I consider it indeed a privilege to have been able to serve the St. Peter's College OBU and through it St, Peter's itself and hope that I was able to do justice to the position held by me. Please accept my sincerest apologies if there were omissions or lapses on my part in serving you as the General Secretary.

I take this opportunity to also thank Fr. Trevor Martin our Rector and Patron of the OBU, Romeish de Mel, the President, all COM members, the Presidents of Batch Groups and Foundations and Chairmen of sub-committees for the support extended to me during my tenure as the General Secretary and thereby making my job a pleasant one..

While thanking all for the cooperation given to me, may I request you to extend the same support or more to the new General Secretary who will be elected at the AGM tomorrow

See you at the AGM tomorrow and may God bless you, St. Peter's and the OBU.

 

Algi Wijewickrema

Hony. General Secretary

Old Boys' Union of St. Peter's College 

 

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Message from Kevin Edwards – Chairman, Golden Gleam 2017

Posted on 13 May 2017 by admin

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Dear Brother Peterites,

GOLDEN GLEAM 2017 (OBU Annual Fundraiser) 

With the theme "UNDER THE SEA", this year the OBU will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary and 40 Years of being led by a lay President. Proceeds of this years' Dance will used to complete the Student Career Guidance Centre of College. 

Venue   : Colombo Hilton

Date      : Saturday – 12th August 2017.

As in the past we very earnestly request all members to assist us by way sponsorships, advertisement, banners, gifts and airline tickets. Please contact the undersigned or the Secretary of the Dance Committee for the required letters.

Booking of Tables (10 Pax Per Table) are now open and will be on "A First Come, First Paid Basic". Tickets are prices at Rs.12,500/- per head, which includes pre event Cocktails, Dinner & Breakfast. A table of 10 Pax will be provided with 2 bottles of Scotch, 1 bot. of Vodka, 1 bot. each of Sparkling, Red & White Wine, Beer, chases, finger food.

45 tables are up for grabs. A draw will be held to allocate the tables as per the floor plan once payment for all 45 Tables have been received. 

Peterite’s ……………… Please….. "Lend a Heart and Lend a Hand

God Bless St Peter's!

 

 

Kevin Edwards                                                        Ravika de Silva

Chairman – Golden Gleam 2017                            Secretary – Golden Gleam 2017

kevin@creasy.lk                                                     ravika75@gmail.com

 

 

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