Star Party 2009 : Felicitation Ceramony & Forming of Old Anandian Astronomical Association

Felicitation Ceramony & Forming of Old Anandian Astronomical Association

Posted by admin in July 22nd, 2009

Yesterday (21st July 2009) was such an important day especially for the Astronomical Association of Ananda College, Colombo 10. This was due to few important facts. The first was that the felicitation ceremony for 2 elite old boys of Anandian Astronomical Association, who were to go to USA for higher studies. Namely the duo, Sachith Dissanayake and Praveen Janantha have contributed immensely for the upheaval of the association by every possible means.

The function was was ceremoniously held at the ground floor of the Centenary Building if Ananda College from 2.00 pm onwards. The teachers in Charge of the Anandian Astronomical Association, Mr Dhammika Ranatungage and Mrs. Sathitha Gunaratne were present at the event and they expressed their gratitude towards the service rendered and were quite optimistic that the duo would return home after the higher studies and would continue the gallant cause.

Then there was the addresses by Sachith Dissanayake and Praveen Janantha and they explained how the initial steps of the association were made and developed step-by-step. As far as I was concerned I think those talks were very valuable for the new members and present board of officials.

We also payed tribute to the talented seniors with good looking souvenirs and each of us signed as a remark and and an autograph. This was also the occasion where we unveiled the new IYA 2009 official T-shirt printed by the Anandian Astronomical Association and I was very glad to notice that there was such a great response for the T-shirt.

The next important thing what was of higher interest was the forming of the Old Anandian Astronomical Association. It was officially formed and a temporary committee was appointed for the implementation of regular activities till a board of officials is elected.

In the end this became an event that was attended by many alumni of the Anandian Astronomical Association and many innovative ideas were made to be worked out. I really enjoyed the evening and we also had an after party, given by the outgoing duo as well.