Cricket Fixture - 2011/12
Cricket fixture for the 2011/12 season (Courtesy of OBA-CMB).
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Carols of the Light
The Old Antonian Chorale – Lucis Cantores present the Carols of the Light—an ecumenical celebration of Advent & Christmas Carols on 18th December at St. Anthony’s Cathedral, Kandy.
The Choral group consists of 25 members who left the college during the past 5-6 years and who were members of the College Choir. The phrase lucis cantores refers to “singers of the Light”, believing that it is the Light from Heaven that guides our lives, irrespective of caste, class, religion and ethnicity. This will be the group’s second performance and it will be graced by Patron of SACK the Bishop of Kandy.
The invitation goes to everyone to come and be a part of this celebration, and to encourage them in the efforts to proclaim to the world the Antonian Singing Talents.
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Rajaguru, Premarathne glitter with the ball
The 95th Battle of the Blues ended in a draw at SACK grounds today as rain stopped play in the evening. Resuming from an overnight score of 40 for 1, Antonians faltered today and were dismissed for 162. Trinitian Aamil Anaz took four wickets. In reply, Trinity were at 104 for 5 at the close of play in their second innings. Antonian Premarathne bagged four wickets.
SACKOBA Centenary Ball on 12th March
SACKOBA Parent Body celebrates the 100th year of existence in grand form with the Centenary Ball at Earl’s Regency, Kandy on 12th March.
Check our article on Parent Body’s 100 years of service to the College
Big Match 2011: Date changed to 11th and 12th
Antonians run into hard rock this time in the big match scheduled to be played on March 11-12 at SACK grounds. Earlier this was scheduled for 10th and 11th. Despite the Antonians’ impressive record in the season, the big game looks to be the toughest as the Lions have set an impeccable record of eight outright wins. Trinitians are also aiming to break the 25-year-old hoodoo since their last victory in 1986.
formation of the Old Antonian Choir
It is with a deep sense of pride and joy we announce the formation of the Old Antonian Choir. This choral group consists of 20 members who left the College during the past 5-6 years and who were members of the College Choir.What we are today is because of the tremendous guidance and direction we received from our beloved Alma mater. Hence we decided to come forward in forming the Old Antonian Choir, with the Title Lucis Cantores: Old Antonian Chorale. The phrase lucis cantores refers to “singers of the Light”.
Humanity's Vulnerable Moments ...
I write after laps of many months. There were many reasons not to do so, as even for a moment I lost confidence in my own ability to contribute positively to the wellbeing of my own kind. But ... I over came that futile sentimentality as I we don't live that hope ... no one will.
A bow to the Antonian legend - J. Anderson
18th September 2010 marks the 50th death anniversary of Jack Anderson – the legendary Antonian cricketer who once ruled the arenas. Anderson’s knock of 291 in 1918 is one of the best feats ever achieved by a schoolboy sportsman. He also scored five centuries in five successive matches and was the first to score a century at the Cricket Stadium at Asgiriya. SACKOBA Ball 2010
SACKOBA Ball 2010 orgninzed by the St. Anthony’s College Old Boys’ Association (CMB Branch) will be held on 25th September at Colombo Hilton. Media partner - Real Radio.
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SACKOBA Parent Body prepares for centenary celebrations
The Parent Body of Old Boys’ Association will be completing its 100th year of existence in 2011. The centenary celebrations are to commence later this year. The Parent Body has always been at hand to assist in fund raising events, admissions, educational activities and the development of sports.
Fr. Stephen yearns for star student's promised visit
Cricket has been an integral part of Muttiah Muralitharan for over two decades now. It's probably why the Sri Lanka spin wizard, who bid Test cricket goodbye in fairytale style on Thursday, couldn't visit the institution he studied in. Rev Fr Stephen Abraham (78), who was principal of St Anthony's college, Kandy now hopes for a visit by Murali.
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