2015–2017: Honoring Legacies, Building Futures

### 2015–2017: Honoring Legacies, Building Futures - **Patron:** T. Shanmuganathan - **President:** V. Balachandran - **Vice President:** K. Vijayadevy - **Secretary:** M. Sudharshan - **Asst. Secretary:** K. Muralitharan - **Treasurer:** S. Jeyakanthan - **Asst. Treasurer:** M. Tharahan - **Sports Secretaries:** S. Vasanthi, G. Kavipiriya, S. Suren - **Editors:** Y. Maharani, K. Nanthakumar - **Web:** K. Muralitharan - **Auditor:** K. Sivasubramaniyam - **Advisors:** T. Alagarajah, R. Muralitharan, S. Thulakanathan - **Committee Members:** A. Ranganathan, K. Kananathan, T. Sureshkumar, G. Sivapiragasam, V. Sivaraman, R. Pushpadevy, K. Muthukrishnan The 2015–2017 executive committee term saw Mr. V. Balachandran re-elected for a second consecutive term (and his third overall) as President, providing steady and experienced leadership. Patron Mr. T. Shanmuganathan continued in his role. Mr. M. Sudharshan, having served as Treasurer for many years, stepped into the role of Secretary, while Mr. S. Jeyakanthan, the former Secretary, took on the responsibilities of Treasurer. This swapping of key roles ensured that institutional knowledge was retained within the core team. The committee focused on finishing touches to the major infrastructure projects and deepening the scholarship programs. In October 2015, the “Suppiah Udayar Theivanaipillai Memorial Stage” was completed at the edge of the playground in honor of late Mr. Suppiah Udayar & Mrs. Theivanaipillai. His family contributed the bulk of the 38 lakhs LKR (approximately C$32,000) construction cost, with JVC OSA Canada facilitating the process. The raised stage now serves as a venue for assemblies and school events, and during sports meets, it provides a formal platform for ceremonies such as prize distributions. Its addition has helped realize the vision of a fully equipped playground that supports both recreational and official school functions. The Term Scholarship Fund saw continued growth through memorial contributions in this period. In August 2015, Mr. M. Sudharshan (now Secretary) made a heartfelt contribution of C$2,630 in memory of his father, the late Mr. Muthucumaraswamy. This particular donation was designated to establish a university scholarship for a high-achieving graduate of Victoria College to help with university expenses. Meanwhile, Mrs. Jeyanthi Ratnakumar, an old girl of Victoria College and longtime patron of arts (who had earlier assisted the association with her veena concert tickets) donated C$1,000 via her Veenalaya Music School in July 2015. Though this donation was not tied to a specific memorial, it was added to the general scholarship/endowment funds in the accounts. In April 2017, Mrs. Kavitha Sugunan (USA) contributed C$1,283 in memory of her aunt, Mrs. Ponmalar Rajeswaran, to establish an Education Fund. The money was transferred to the school. On the project side, there were a few remaining tasks in the playground and facilities improvements which this term addressed. In April 2016, OSA Canada transferred Rs 250,000 (around C$2,273 at the time) to the local OSA to clear the last expenses of the playground project. In April 2017, another school need was met: the association sent Rs 100,000 (approx. C$893) for sports and athletics transportation assistance. Throughout their tenure, the 2015–2017 executive committee successfully continued long-standing initiatives, including the Term Scholarship Fund and playground improvements, while simultaneously embarking on new landmark projects like the Suppiah Udayar Theivanaipillai Memorial Stage. This blend of respecting ongoing traditions and introducing impactful new contributions characterized their leadership. Through diligent stewardship and strategic fundraising, the committee enhanced school infrastructure, expanded academic support, and strengthened the bonds within the alumni community, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of students and alumni alike.

2015–2017: Honoring Legacies, Building Futures

  • Patron: T. Shanmuganathan
  • President: V. Balachandran
  • Vice President: K. Vijayadevy
  • Secretary: M. Sudharshan
  • Asst. Secretary: K. Muralitharan
  • Treasurer: S. Jeyakanthan
  • Asst. Treasurer: M. Tharahan
  • Sports Secretaries: S. Vasanthi, G. Kavipiriya, S. Suren
  • Editors: Y. Maharani, K. Nanthakumar
  • Web: K. Muralitharan
  • Auditor: K. Sivasubramaniyam
  • Advisors: T. Alagarajah, R. Muralitharan, S. Thulakanathan
  • Committee Members: A. Ranganathan, K. Kananathan, T. Sureshkumar, G. Sivapiragasam, V. Sivaraman, R. Pushpadevy, K. Muthukrishnan

  • The 2015–2017 executive committee term saw Mr. V. Balachandran re-elected for a second consecutive term (and his third overall) as President, providing steady and experienced leadership. Patron Mr. T. Shanmuganathan continued in his role. Mr. M. Sudharshan, having served as Treasurer for many years, stepped into the role of Secretary, while Mr. S. Jeyakanthan, the former Secretary, took on the responsibilities of Treasurer. This swapping of key roles ensured that institutional knowledge was retained within the core team. The committee focused on finishing touches to the major infrastructure projects and deepening the scholarship programs.

    In October 2015, the “Suppiah Udayar Theivanaipillai Memorial Stage” was completed at the edge of the playground in honor of late Mr. Suppiah Udayar & Mrs. Theivanaipillai. His family contributed the bulk of the 38 lakhs LKR (approximately C$32,000) construction cost, with JVC OSA Canada facilitating the process. The raised stage now serves as a venue for assemblies and school events, and during sports meets, it provides a formal platform for ceremonies such as prize distributions. Its addition has helped realize the vision of a fully equipped playground that supports both recreational and official school functions.

    The Term Scholarship Fund saw continued growth through memorial contributions in this period. In August 2015, Mr. M. Sudharshan (now Secretary) made a heartfelt contribution of C$2,630 in memory of his father, the late Mr. Muthucumaraswamy. This particular donation was designated to establish a university scholarship for a high-achieving graduate of Victoria College to help with university expenses. Meanwhile, Mrs. Jeyanthi Ratnakumar, an old girl of Victoria College and longtime patron of arts (who had earlier assisted the association with her veena concert tickets) donated C$1,000 via her Veenalaya Music School in July 2015. Though this donation was not tied to a specific memorial, it was added to the general scholarship/endowment funds in the accounts. In April 2017, Mrs. Kavitha Sugunan (USA) contributed C$1,283 in memory of her aunt, Mrs. Ponmalar Rajeswaran, to establish an Education Fund. The money was transferred to the school.

    On the project side, there were a few remaining tasks in the playground and facilities improvements which this term addressed. In April 2016, OSA Canada transferred Rs 250,000 (around C$2,273 at the time) to the local OSA to clear the last expenses of the playground project. In April 2017, another school need was met: the association sent Rs 100,000 (approx. C$893) for sports and athletics transportation assistance.

    Throughout their tenure, the 2015–2017 executive committee successfully continued long-standing initiatives, including the Term Scholarship Fund and playground improvements, while simultaneously embarking on new landmark projects like the Suppiah Udayar Theivanaipillai Memorial Stage. This blend of respecting ongoing traditions and introducing impactful new contributions characterized their leadership. Through diligent stewardship and strategic fundraising, the committee enhanced school infrastructure, expanded academic support, and strengthened the bonds within the alumni community, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of students and alumni alike.

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