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MESSAGE OF THE CLASS OF 1954 – those who attended the Sesquicentennial
This is the message from the ten members of the 1954 class who gathered at Shimla from the four corners of the globe for the sesquicentennial celebrations of Bishop Cotton School.
55 Years Ago, the school equipped us with the qualities of character, courage, resource, honesty and dedication of purpose and sent us out into the world to take our places as citizens of society. After 55 years we have now come back to compare notes on what we did, where we went and to tell our “Alma Mater” that where ever we went we tried to live up to the expectations of this great Institution, the BCS.
These are the individual stories of the boys of the 1954 class who having battled against overwhelming odds to establish their niches in their own spheres and have come to pay homage to their Alma Mater and tell their stories…… Continue reading
Posted in Post, Sesquicentennial
Tagged 1954 Batch, Articles by OCs, HK Dhawan, Sesquicentennial
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Roshan Lal Vashisht [ex BCS Hindi teacher]
Dear OCs
Mr. Roshan Lal taught Hindi at BCS from 1960 to 1985 and was also the warden at Remove for many years. Now 84, Mr. Roshan Lal is in ill health and is in dire need of financial assistance.
Several OCs have recently been up to the village near Palampur [Himachal Pradesh, India] where he lives and moved him to better housing/accommodation, have got him medical attention, provided him with funds to take care of immediate needs, and have also set up a bank account from where a monthly amount will be disbursed for his needs.
Many OCs have already contributed towards this good cause. We will list the names and contributions once we have tracked them all. OCA HP Chapter have also confirmed that they will contribute and will manage the fund….
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Posted in News, Post
Tagged Fund raising, OCA Himachal Pradesh, OCA India, Roshan Lal Vasisth
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Jaspal Sawhney : Thank you all
Dear OCs Bishop Cotton School, Shimla – Sesquicentennial Celebrations I am to thank each one of you, those who came to the celebrations, and those who could not, for contributing to the spirit of the celebrations. Each function was a … Continue reading
Sesquicentennial memorabilia etc
Dear OCs, OCA (India) regrets that sufficient supply of the coffee-table book was not available at Shimla during the Sesquicentennial celebrations. We have now received adequate stocks and the same are available for sale at Trekkers Point, Mezzanine floor, … Continue reading
BCS Sesquicentennial – Letter to OCs
21st October 2009 My dear Fellow Cottonians, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla – Sesquicentennial Celebrations I write to thank each one of you – all those who came and many of those who could not – for showing that the spirit … Continue reading
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Tagged D.C. Anand, Letters from OCs, Sesquicentennial
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Spot-light on OCs: Brig Rajendra Shamsher Singh Kohli – Curzon 1927-37
Peter Kohli writes a letter about his father Brig Rajendra Shamsher Singh Kohli [Curzon 1927-37] and has sent in a few photographs reproduced below: Brig Rajendra Shamsher Singh Kohli, just had his 90th birthday on August 26 of this … Continue reading
Bishop Cotton School – Sesquicentennial – Commemorative stamp
BCS Commemorative postage stamp issued by the Department of Posts India on 6th October 2009. Technical data: Number of stamps issued: 400,000 in a denomination of Indian Rupees 5.00 The First Day issue cover pack has a beautiful painting of the … Continue reading
BCS Sesquicentennial Jubilee Polo Cup 2009
BCS Sesquicentennial Jubilee Polo Cup 2009 programme Saturday, 24th October 2009 Lunch at Anandpur Polo Estate, Noida [adjoining Jindal Polo Ground] – 1230-1430 hrs Start of 1st Polo Match Play ['Anandpur Polo Cup'] – 1500 hrs Start of 2nd Polo … Continue reading
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Tagged New Delhi, OCA India, Polo, Sesquicentennial, sport, Vikram Sodhi
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