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Leaving this September, Francis to Beijing, John to Hong Kong and Gus to Chicago, they were at a potluck dinner at Gus' apartment with other 65ers in Toronto on Labour Monday. Betty showed what hospitality should be. Good food, wonderful company ... See here.
Invited guests were Miss Chan and Mr. Ho.
N.B. Francis and John will be definitely visiting again next year. Gus will settle in Toronto soon.
Louis of Class 57 left us on August 31, 2009 after putting up a strong fight against cancer. His family was there by his side.
Trained as a chemist, Louis turned into a successful farmer. A writer, he was a regular contributor to our newsletter; his essay on Cantonese is widely read. His articles appear on the Features page.
We remember his forever friendly personality, his cheerful presence at our functions and his hospitality offering his farmstead for our annual picnics.
A private memorial funeral service was held on September 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM at 1403 Bayview Ave., Toronto. Donations to Cancer Society in lieu of wreaths will be appreciated.
Sunny and rainy days, Toronto is the eating place to meet with long lost friends. Francis Choi from Beijing and Francis Ho from Victoria, BC saw Stephen Chan from Austin, Texas, for the first time after more than forty years. They were all in Form 1C in Mr. Aras' class in 1961. Joining the happy occasion were the local 65ers, Andrew Tang, Raymond Lee and Jimmy Chan. Spouses enjoyed their lady-talks too. Mr. Ho was invited to share their happy mini-reunion.
Sung Yun-wing, the scholarly economy professor from Chinese University, was treated at a very good eating house. (Contact Andrew Tang for info.) It was such a happy time that Prof. Sung promised to speak to our members on his next visit.
Please click here for photos of the 2 dinners.
A dinner was held on 6th August in honour of the visiting former Director Eddie Lau (seating 1st left on group photo) who is taking a well deserved break from his busy post graduate law study schedule in Hong Kong.
Father Gerald Tseng writes from Singapore, "...(Father O'Neill) passed away on Friday the 30th. He was not feeling well on that day and he died in his bed after Tea-time. His funeral will be on Monday the 3rd of August and cremated in the Crematorium."
Father O'Neil taught at WYK from 1957 to 1961. Father Tseng. 1959-60 and 1966-67.
His former students share their fond memories of him. Please click here.
Visit http://wyk62.mysinablog.com/ for the biography of Father O'Neill by Paul Lee and photos in memory of Father O'Neill.
The Honourable Philip S. Lee 李紹麟 (WYK 1960) takes office as Manitoba's 24th Lieutenant Governor on August 4th, 2009. Philip graduated from Wah Yan College, Kowloon and immigrated to Canada in early 1960s where he continued his education. Decision to stay in Canada changed the life of Philip (see reports here).
The following Chapters of Wah Yan College Alumni Associations in Canada congratulate Philip for his success and achievements and offer thanks to his contribution to the Chinese communities and to Canada. The congratulation messaqe appears in Sing Tao Daily.
Wah Yan College Alumni (Vancouver) Association
Wah Yan College Alumni Association - Calgary Chapter
Wah Yan Past Student Association, Edmonton
Wah Yan College (Hong Kong) Ontario Alumni Association
Wah Yan College Kowloon Alumni Association of Ontario
Some of his school friends also sent the attached congratulation message. Click here to read. Videos from TV broadcasts can be viewed here and here.
Hong Kong and Kowloon Wah Yan alumni associations in Ontario jointly hosted a welcome dinner for Fr. Stephen Chow on July 24th in a Chinese restaurant in Markham. Over 50 people from both chapters attended the event. Fr. Chow, Supervisor of both Wah Yan's, brought the group a lot of updates related to our school. He also discussed some of the issues both schools are facing under the current social situations and education system in Hong Kong. The document of the "Profile of the Jesuit Student at Graduation for the Chinese Province", which Fr. Chow presented during the dinner, can be downloaded here.
Follow the links to see the pictures and a video of the dinner gathering, and what Fr. Chow wrote afterwards.
From Monty Fong, Co-Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee, Wah Yan One Family Foundation:
We are very pleased to report to you we have received another pledged donation of $400,000 from Mr Ricky Li, WYK70. This gift has enabled us to reach a new height of HK$82.11 million as of July. Taking this opportunity, we enclose herein a letter from Fr Deignan and Fr Chow on our development for reference.
Over 40 people attended the Class '57 Reunion/WYKAAO Networking dinner on July 18th. Dr. Desmond Wong gave a presentation on cancers with some professional and enlightening viewpoints on the topic. The audience has already requested him back next year for a follow-up talk. Mr. Anthony Ho gave an update on the latest development of education system in Hong Kong, leading to the Fr. Kelly Fund and the latest exhibitions of the Cradle of New Chinese Ink Painting Movement in Toronto. Classmates of '57 and other WYKAAO members mingle and chat while enjoying a delicious dinner in a warmest atmosphere. Click here to view the pictures.
A dinner was held by the members of the Class of 1967 in honour of the visiting Simon MAK Yiu-Wo on 16th July. (Sitting 1st right)
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