Wesley College celebrates 143rd Anniversary
View(s):Wesley College Colombo will celebrate the 143rd Anniversary of its founding.
Wesley College is an institute which brought together boys from many ethnic and religious backgrounds under one flag- the Double Blue. Wesley College has produced many distinguished Old Boys in all spheres down the ages, to serve the nation as “men of grit and industry” Among these have been National Heroes, Legislators, Educationists, Doctors, Sportsmen, Bankers, Mercantile Sector, Musicians, Dancers and Artistes, the Armed Forces, all of whom brought honour and glory to Wesley and the Nation, and still remained unassuming- simplicity being the hallmark of the Wesleyan Methodist Spirit!
The Old Boys Union (OBU) with a proud history of over 130 years, has been involved in many project. Be it Academics, Sports, Extra Curricular Activities, they have always upheld the traditions of this prestigious College, founded on great Methodist principles of simplicity, honesty and producing men of integrity for the country.
The OBU has had more than 20 distinguished Presidents. The incumbent President Jeremy Brohier, who has steered the OBU with great commitment and many accomplishments during his tenure, will relinquish office this year.
This Clarion Call from the OBU is for all Weslyites, young and old, to attend their Annual Cricket Match- Past Vs Present on Saturday, March 4 at 10 am at Campbell Park. This will be followed by the Annual Lunch at the College Hall, for which tickets are now available at the Club House, and also with Fowzil 0777 900 808 and Ranjeeva 0777 302 240. Please purchase your lunch tickets by February 28 the latest. Lunch will be followed by the Annual General Meeting of the OBU. Ora Et Labora