The Library Hall gave the impression of being packed to the gunnels even though there was some spare seats.  There were many guests as well as the graduating former students attending.

The rostrum in the middle was occupied by the guest of honour, Dr. Hope Antone, the former Principal Rev. Dr. A. W. Jebanesan (Jebi) and the Chairman of the Board of Governors, Rev. Kinsley Perera.  Dr. Antone gave a very interesting speech in which she asked the question," Can you be a Buddhist Christian or a Christian Buddhist?"  This is a very relevant question in this part of the world.

To the right were the current students who, along with staff and Faculty, had worked tirelessly in the previous days to make the occasion the success it was.

Here we see the new Principal, Rev. Dr. Jerome Sahabandhu being given a candle to symbolize his leadership role.

Jerome and Inoka, Shalomi and Nisal together with Mrs Yvonne Ferdinands and Dr. Hope Antone.  Yvonne is the tireless Head of the English Department, as well as a stalwart of Kandy Methodist Church and a good friend to Rosemary and James.