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A Fine Fifty Partnership by Joseph and Muriel Rodrigo
Patron of the Sydney OBA Joseph Rodrigo and his wife Muriel notched up a Golden partnership when they celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday February 3 at the Holroyd Function Centre in Merrylands (Sydney).

A visit to my College by Afzal Hamid
On arriving at St Lucia�s square in the company of Felix, nostalgic memories began to roll in. Next was the view of the beautifully laid out garden and statue of St. Benedict. Then we entered the College Quadrangle and at this point onwards, one gets the impression of its heritage over 143 years.

Bens best player award winners by Elmo RODRIGOPULLE
Bens best player award winners Elmo RODRIGOPULLE My article headlined - Albert Fernando a legendary coach - on December 10 appearing in these columns brought response from one of his outstanding players in Shelton Ganegoda. Ganegoda was one of the players who starred in the champion Benedictine soccer teams of 1957 and 1958. He goes on to say that he was fortunate to be trained by a coach of the calibre of Fernando and adds that it was Fernando who after qualifying in Brazil as a coach first introduced the 'three back system' on his return. Daily News: 12/01/09

BROWSING THROUGH THE BENEDICTINE MEMOIRS
BROWSING THROUGH THE BENEDICTINE MEMOIRS By an Old Benedictine Teacher. Dr. Neil de Votta, dating himself, July 2005, had edited a heavy volume of Benedictine ideals, incorporating the profound appreciation of 140 alumni within the space of almost a century. The writer of this article thought it worth the trouble to highlight the eminence of these alumni who have weighted heavily on the side of their teachers � Brothers, Ladies and Gentlemen � praising them to the skies for having gifted them with noble ideals of manhood. The heavy volume looks over weighted to one side. Here�s brief attempt to balance the scales through the write-up of a couple of columns would only be a frail striving to scale the heights.

C. Pathmanathan - Ben With A Mission
The name C. Pathmanathan is all too familiar as a student and teacher at St. Benedict�s spanning several decades.

DESHABANDU DR A.N.S. KULASINGHE by Doug Jones
Eminent Old Ben Dr A.N.S.Kulasinghe, who, at 85, passed away on February 14, was given high academic and State honours and held in great esteem both in Sri Lanka and overseas for his achievements and contributions in the field of engineering science.

Dr Dan Godamunne: the great mender By Douglas Jones
Physicist, engineer and Old Ben Dr Dan Godamunne has received world-wide acclaim for his cutting-edge inventions on the re-processing of Fuji Xerox photocopier parts.

Dr. Amit Amirtharajah,
Dr. Amit Amirtharajah, emeritus professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, passed away in his home on Saturday April 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife Uma, son Dr. Rajeevan Amirtharajah, daughter Dr. Mohana Amirtharajah, and daughter-in-law, Dr. Amy Chen. The faculty and staff at the School are deeply saddened by this event.

Hockey at Kotahena and The Fernando brothers
All sportsmen and well wishers in Kotahena and especially St. Benedict�s College should be ever grateful to the late Mr. Joseph Camillus of Pettah Pharmacy fame who along with his brother Novatus established Young India Sports Club in 1948 and thereafter in the early fifties participated in all master tournaments conducted by the Colombo Hockey Association.

HOWZAT? nine brothers, and all wicket-keepers! - By Maxie Kariyawasam
Call it whatever you like. An epoch making deed that should rightly adorn the pages of The Guinness Book of records, something straight out of Ripley's 'Believe it or not' or even a miracle. Incredible but true, the honour of representing St. Benedit's College First XI at cricket from 1930 to 1945 as wicket keepers falls squarely on the famous Fernandopulle brothers. The saga started with the eldest brother Bernard who set the trend in 1930 when he padded up as the college wicket- keeper.

In Revered Memory; Mr. Hemaka Madawela - A teacher Par Excellence
A Tribute by a grateful student Kenny Leon �When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live life in such a way, that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice�� this ancient Sanskrit seems to hold true, when news was received of the untimely death of Mr. Hemaka Madawela. As much as many family, friends, students past and present shed tears for this brilliant and young teacher, many will agree that Mr. Madawela has left some wonderful & remarkable accomplishments imprinted in the lives he touched at our Alma Mater. My first acquaintance with this young teacher was when I was in my advance level class in 1992, he being my �logic & scientific methods� master, and I just another student. He was a much sought after teacher for this particular subject by many other students outside our college, as he was THE best for that subject. He had the sheer brilliance of teaching this somewhat difficult subject, and more importantly knew the tactful art of getting through to the students. He understood the young budding adults in his A/L classes. I am sure many will agree that our relationship with him was not merely a teacher-student one, but more of big brother or friend one, and that�s where he made a real connectivity with his students. Perhaps his youthful nature too helped in the process, more importantly aided for better understanding. He not only simply passed all the knowledge he had in the subject at its full length, but also taught to remember acronyms and simple ways of understating the subject. On a personal note, I owe a gratitude for him for giving me the knowledge to obtain an �A� grade for logic in advance level. It was not only special for me, but it also meant for him, as if memory serves me right, there were no �A�s in the preceding years for the subject. He always had this smile and calmness upon him, and it would indeed be a rare occurrence to see him frowning, being angry or even panicking in any adverse situation. He always took obedience from his senior colleagues and the supervisor, and never would utter any word behind anyone�s back. Ever since our first acquaintance, we always exchanged pleasantries every time we met at any college function. We always made it a point to talk. In fact, before I could even utter the first greeting, he would be the first to speak and ask how things are going. Such was a man who had real concern for his students not only when they were in his class but even after passing out. Though you have not served St. Benedict�s like many of our talented teachers past & present for doyen years, yet you have left an impeccable mark on St Benedicts and on the hearts of many who passed through you. We have lost another outstanding talent, and God, as always seems to be having his unquestionable timing and reasons. Whilst you�re ever smiling face is affixed in our hearts, and your unique voice eco through our ears, Thank You Dear Madawala Sir for all what you have done. Farewell, and May you rest Gods eternal peace.

Lionel Fernando: A once in a lifetime cricketer
Lionel Fernando: A once in a lifetime cricketer By Maxie Kariyawasam Perhaps once and only once in a lifetime, do we lesser Mortals get the opportunity to savour and relish the awesome deeds of someone who has excelled in the cricketing fields here and abroad. A name that readily comes to mind is that of Lionel Fernando that talented all rounder of Yesteryear who kick-started his fabulous career at Benedicts College in 1956 doing yeoman service to his Alma Mater, representing the college 1st eleven and captaining the side in his final year 1959.

Mack's sad passing away by Elmo Rodrigopulle
Mack's sad passing away by Elmo Rodrigopulle It was sad, the sudden passing away of former Benedictine captain and stylish batting allrounder Malcolm Mack. From the under 12 stage he showed great promise as a batsman and it was not long when he was picked to play for the first side. He struck it rich with the bat making many big scores and his crowning moment was when he made a 100 against St. Joseph's College.

Malsiri Perera - Sri Lanka's brilliant basketball player
Malsiri Perera - Sri Lanka's brilliant basketball player Sporting Personalities with Ken de Joodt: SPORTING PERSONALITIES: In a grand game like basketball, considered to be the second fastest game in the world next to ice hockey, there are great skills and values attached to this 'super' sport, which was introduced to Sri Lanka over six decades ago!

Old Ben Saman Upasena, Asia's largest Tea Producer
When a Journalist recently asked Upasena the reason for his success, he said �I owe it to St. Benedict�s College for the discipline, leadership and decision making, which helped me when I went into the family business�.

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