Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara - Educationist and Sportsman par - excellence

Christopher William Wijekone Kannangara or C. W. W. Kannangara, was born at Randombe in Ambalangoda on October 13, 1884.

His father was John Daniel, a Fiscal Officer, attached to the Magistrate’s Court, Balapitiya.

He married Emily Wijesinghe, a Christian. They were blessed with five children. Little Kannangara’s mother died.

His father married again. The stepmother had four children. Daniel Kannangara, lost his job. The family underwent many financial difficulties. Once, C. W. W. Kannangara remarked; "I do not think, anyone else knows about poverty as I do. Sometimes we had only one meal and slept on mats."

This was the humble beginnings of this great national leader and patriot. C. W. W. Kannangara.

From his early childhood, Kannangara was an exceptional child. He used to play games, specially cricket and soccer with neighbouring children. As they were poor, his father could not send C. W. W. Kannangara, to an Elite School, in the Southern Province like Richmond, Mahinda or St. Aloysius College, Galle. Therefore, he sent his son to a Wesleyan Missionary School, at Randobe, Ambalangoda.

Kannangara was a bright child. When he was in Grade 5, he collected about 14 prizes at the school prize giving. The chief guest was the Principal of Richmond College, Rev. Darrel. He was very impressed about the performances of this brilliant child, Kannangara. Rev. Darrel commented; "son, you will need a bullock cart to the take away all these prizes you collected."

After a brief chat with this ‘BRIGHT SPARK’, he called the child’s father Daniel and told him if he likes, he will grant his bright son a scholarship to study as a resident student at Richmond College. The rest is history!

Captained Richmond First XI

C. W. W. Kannangara was a complete student. He was not a ‘book worm’. He played cricket and soccer for Richmond with distinction. In 1903, he captained the Richmond College First XI. He was an elegant batsman. This right hander was also a fine all-rounder in the school cricket circuit in 1902 and 1903.

He represented Galle CC and Gymkhana Club.

While at school, he played for Galle CC. This helped him to improve his batting skills. The man who guided him at Galle CC was the legendary ‘grand old man of Galle Cricket’ E. M. Karunaratne.

First in Maths-Cambridge senior

C. W. W. Kannangara became a ‘star student of Richmond’ and was named the Head Prefect.

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RCOBA 2000-2010 AGM :: Sunday, 20 th February 2011 at 10:00AM

Dear 2000-2010 Colleague,

The time has arisen for all of us to reunite and pay our heartiest respect and gratitude towards our alma mater. Mother Richmond Has waited so long until her youngest children to come to her.

Dear Colleagues it is the time where we stand as past pupils of the Richmond College to form the long waited and eagerly expected golden group of 2000 - 2010 Old Boys' Group. And it is with great pleasure that we invite you on 20th day of February 2011 to college Auditorium at 10.00am to inaugurate the Richmond College 2000-2010 old boys' group.

The main objective of the meeting is to reunite the past pupils belonging to the said group and to form the 2000-2010 Group as an umbrella group to the Richmond College Old Boys Association.

Your presence on that day is more valuable than anything else and we are looking forward to see you all. Please be kind enough to convey this message to your other colleagues and friends.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

P.S. Dress Code - Open Collar Smart Casual.

Venue - Kannangara Auditorium.

Time - 10.00am(From 9.30am on words will be the registration)

U 13 Cricket - Richmond runners up

Under 13  division 1 final was held  at Mercantile Cricket Ground Colombo on 21st January between Richmond College & Royal College Panadura. Richmond winning the toss scored 106 all out.Royal made 107 for 9 to clinch the title. Royal was once 77 /3 Richmond fought back really well making it a nail biting finish at the end.

Meanwhile College u13 B team qualified for the quarter final of division 3 tournament beating Wellawaya Central by  96 runs. Richmond College 209 all out and wellawaya Central College was restricted to 113

Yasoda - Dananjaya To Under 19 Sri Lanka Cricket Squad

Under 19 Sri Lanka Cricket Squad

Yashoda Lanka & Dananjaya De Silva, two Richmond first XI players have been selected to the National squad which will play against the touring English under 19 team.
This is the first time in history of Richmond cricket that two players have been selected to the same National squad. A new addition to the  series of National level achievements during 2010 and an encouraging and a promising start to 2011 .
First 4 day match will start on 14th Friday at Galle International cricket Stadium.

Request for information on Richmond College, Galle

Richmond College, which was founded in 1876, is proudly celebrating its 135^th anniversary in 2011.  The Richmond College Old Boys Association intends to bring out a magazine, tracing the history of the College from its inception to date.  It is also intended to establish a Museum at the College premises which will be a repository to a wealth of material, publications, documents and records in regard to the school.

A special Magazine  and Museum Committee has been appointed for these purposes.The Committee hopes to produce a magazine which is as comprehensive as possible and would accurately reflect the illustrious record of the College, beginning as a  missionary school and rising to be a national educational institution of excellence, second to none in the island.In our efforts to gather material, we respectfully request the help and support of old pupils, staff members, parents and others connected in any way with the school.

Special attention may be given to the following :-

1. Old Richmond College magazines;
2. Publications brought out by various clubs and societies of the College
3. such as “Sisu Puvatha”, “Samaja Seva”, “Vidu Thilina”, “Nivahana”, “Annoor Alhidaya”, “Jeevaya”, “Richmond Scout”, “Piyavi Sithuvili”, “Disi Risi Seya”, “Tharaka”, etc.
4. College Prize Giving Reports ( prior to 1980 – Senior and Junior );
5. Reports of the College Inter-House Sports Meet and other Sports events and achievements and Reports of special projects;
6. Richmondites who have done outstanding service in various spheres such as Education, Medical, Engineering, Defence, Administrative, Financial Management, Performing Arts, Foreign Service, etc.
7. Names of Darrell Medal winners from 1968 – 1977 with documents to substantiate the achievement;
8. Information on Medals and Trophies won at Prize- Givings and any photographs pertaining to such achievements;
9. Scouting and Cadeting;
10. Any documents pertaining to the House System of the College;
11. Wall Papers which had been brought out from time to time;
12. Any information, memories and anecdotes pertaining to the following would also be useful -

• Hostel Masters, employees in the hostel, special receptions, lunches and dinners, RCBLA which was held every Friday, Hostel Chapel, Hostel Sickroom, Hostel Bell, Hostel Prefects  and any other information pertaining to the hostel;
• Teachers and non academic staff members who performed a notable service to the College;
• The Richmond Hill Sinhalese School (Vernacular School);
• The Wednesday Evening Club, Richmond Week, Apollo Club and other such activities;
• Special landmarks, trees, etc., in the school garden (e.g. etamba tree, pus wela, toku tree, motadeliya tree, sal tree, Scouts Club House, Bakery, Farm, Carpentry shed, Tennis courts, School Bell and Belfry,  the Well on the ground the Kannangara hall has been built);
• Films and documentaries about the school;
• Rajaskanda Estate;
• Excursions, camps, shramadana and social service activities organized by the College;
• College Flag, Tie, Blazer, Uniforms, Badges, Mementoes, etc.
• College Songs;
• College traditions and religious activities;
• Any photographs, references in newspapers, periodicals and books pertaining to the College;
  
  Until the museum is properly established, a portion of the OBA office has been set apart, equipped with a cabinet and computer, to keep old documents and other material which are collected,  safely.

You may kindly contact us by post or by e-mail : rcgmagazine@gmail.com

 For any clarification, please get in touch with Mr. K. Cecil Surasena of the Magazine & Museum Committee (071 6817560) or Mr. I.L. Vithanawasam, Administrative Secretary, RCOBA (091 2222886 / 077 9110926).

Source : http://www.richmondcollege.lk/html/news___events.html#RichmondMagazine

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