Originally I had intended to post this on Teachers' Day, which is usually celebrated on May 16th, but I reckoned it might be a good idea to put it up a little earlier, as some of you old foggies might need a few days to remember those individuals who painstakingly imparted their knowledge and wisdom to you back in the 70s.
Some teachers might be easier to remember, especially if they had, in their academic zeal, imparted some physical marks on your bodies to go with all that wisdom. In a sense, one could say these teachers were extremely advanced in their thinking, and back then had already lived out that famous refrain that we associate with the current US President Obama: YES, WE CANE ...
I am including two photos of teachers and staff - which I found in a little publication called "A History of St Joseph's School Kuching, 1882-1994" written by Bro Hilary McGroary.
Seated (L to R): Mrs Pawie, Mrs Kong, Mrs Ngu, Miss Kho, Mrs P.K.Tang, Mr Sim Huai Kng, Mr S.V.Mathai, Rev.Bro.Columba (Principal), Mr Lu Chui Chua, Mrs Y.K.Tan, Mrs George, Mrs A.Tan, Mrs N. Lau, Puan Hasma Mohd. Nor
Middle Row: Rev.Bro.Hyacinth, Mr Anthony Goh, Cikgu Bujang Hadi, Mr Lee Hock Kia, Mr Jeremy Ting, Mr Chai Nam Gnok, Mr Michael Chew, Rev.Bro.Mark, Mr Tan Hoon Tee, Mr K.C.George, Mr William Chan, Rev.Bro.Adrian, Mr Christopher Kho, Mr K.S.Joseph, Mr T.M.Sebastian, Mr K.M.Clarence
Back Row: Mr Chai Vui Fah, Mr Liew Meng Kee, Mr James Ling, Mr Augustine Ong, Mr Chang Fui Shak, Mr Loh Swee Lim, Mr Nicholas Jee, Mr Kenneth Abbey, Mr Matthias Lee, Mr Simon Lo, Mr Silan Tenga, Mr Kanapathy, Mr Sani ak. Nyamoi, Mr Ambrose ak. Besoi
Not in Photo: Mrs B.H.Lau, Mr Tay Ah Boon, Mr Chong Hon Min, Cikgu Mohd Hol, Encik Bujang Karim, Mr Chong Lip Man
Inset: Mr Thomas Kuek
Seated (Right to Left): Mrs Anne Lin, Miss Kho, Mrs Teo, Mrs Yap, Mrs Wong, Mr Mathias Lee, Rev.Bro.Columba, Mr Mathai, Mrs Hanny, Mrs Tan Tuan Chong, Mrs A.Tan, Mrs Nellie Lau, Mrs Noor
Middle Row: Mr Silan, Mr Mok Kheng Joo, Mr John Kueh, Mr Ngui How Tuang, Mr Kanapathy, Mr Joseph, Mrs Minos, Mrs Ngu, Mrs J.Bugo, Rev.Bro.Adrian, Mr Peter Voon, Mr Lim Hong Chin, M Chai Nam Guok, Mrs Lau Bik Hoon, Miss Diana Ho, Mrs Goh, Mr T.M.Sebastian, Mr Simon Lo, Mr Michael Chang, Mr Lu, Mr Sani, Mr Clarence
Back Row: Mr Wong Ting Kang, Cikgu Hol, Mr Tan Choon Sam, Mr Patrick Chi, Mr Lau Choon Fui, Mr James Tan, Cikgu Zainol, Mr William Chan, Mr Augustine Ong, Mr Nicholas Jee, Mr Lee Hock Kia, Mr Chai Vui Fah, Mr Lawrence Tseu, Mr James Ling, Cikgu Bujang Hardi, Mr Anthony Goh, Mr Vincent Diyeng, Rev.Bro.Mark
Well, I hope this brings back some good memories, which I'd welcome you to share by posting comments. Who knows, perhaps some of the teachers and staff might be reading this blog too.
