A Fitting Finale
The year-long Anderson School centennial celebration came to a close on Sunday, February 8, 2010, with a most fitting finale. A fireworks display on the school field marked the end of the grandest celebration ever organised by the school. Present to do the honour was DYAM Raja DiHilir Perak Raja Jaafar bin Raja Muda Musa, a former student. At lunchtime earlier in the day, the Raja DiHilir Perak presented awards to seven nominated “Andersonians of the Century” for their lifetime contributions to society.
Among them was world-renowned cartoonist, Dato’ Mohammad Nor Khalid popularly known as Lat. The much touted time capsule containing materials pertaining to the centennial celebration was placed at a spot in the school foyer witnessed by guests, staff, students and the media. Kudos to the organising committee helmed by Dato Seri Dr Mohd Helmi Ismail and ably assisted by Dato’ Dr Anwar Hassan, President of the Old Boys’ Association.
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From the grapevine, the man behind the year-long activities was none other Dr Anwar Hassan. Without this soft-spoken and behind-the-scene man the party would have been a non-starter. Anwar prefers a low-profile approach as publicity is something foreign to him.
However, one common complaint passed on by the old boys was how could a celebration of such magnitude be high-jacked by a privileged few.
A school with a rich multiracial background was eventually reduced to being a national-type school (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsan)in its outlook and demeanour. Even the celebrations had a mono-racism theme.
This is most unfortunate.