The 7th Wah Yan International Conference in 2000
Date: 8/4/2000 to 8/6/2000
Location: Los Angeles
Articles
Guests
Jesuit Fathers
Fr. Anthony Farren 1958-present; WYK Principal, 1960-66
Fr. Joseph Foley 1955-91; WYHK Principal, 1962-68
Fr. George Zee 1966-present; WYK Supervisor, 1966 - present
Principals and Assistant Principals
Mr. So Chung-ping, Norman 1972-present; First WYK Lay Principal, 1991-present
Mr. Tam Siu-ping, George 1974-present; First WYHK Lay Principal, 1996-present
Mr. Ho Chun-yuen, Anthony 1957-77 (WYK Mathematics); Assistant Principal, 1967-77
Mr. Yu Pui-lam, Raymond 1960-85; Assistant Principal, 1968-85
Teachers
Mr. Wong Chin-wah 1952-86 (WYK Chemistry)
Mr. Hsueh Wei-chiang, Wilson 1958-74 (WYK Music)
Mr. Kong Chi-kwan, Francis 1961-99 (WYK English)
Mr. Mui Kan-koon 1961-66 (WYK Sports)
Mr. Lai Ping-chang, Joseph 1961-95 (WYK Chinese, Chinese History)
Mr. Tam Chi-shing, Lawrence 1956-72 (WYK Arts)
Commendation Letters
Albert Wai-chow Young -- President of Southern CA Chapter
Richard J. Riordan -- Mayor of City of Los Angeles
Robert B. Lawton, S.J. -- President of Loyola Marymount University
George Siu-ping Tam -- Principal of Wah Yan College, Hong Kong
George Zee, S. J. -- Supervisor of Wah Yan College, Kowloon
Norman Chung-ping So -- Principal of Wah Yan College, Kowloon
Conference Feedback
Fr. George Zee
Dear Albert, James and all the generous and dedicated alumni,
Thank you so much for organising such a successful and happy gathering. I met my classmate, Joseph Lau, whom I haven't seen since '58. Raymond Wong, another classmate that I hadn't seen for 2 decades, wrote me, appreciating very much what you have done and is planning on going to Toronto the next time.
I'm sure many others have similar experiences. Thank you for your effort in bringing about such reunions and for helping to create uplifting and happy memories....
George (Zee, S.J.)
August 13, 2000.
Mr. Anthony Ho
Mr. George Tam
Mr. Lawrence Tam
Mr. K. K. Lam
Mr. Joseph C. Wong
Dear Albert,
Enjoyed reading your work on the conference. Sums up the whole event beautifully. The conclusion, in particular, is full of Spirit of Wah Yan.
Regards,
Anthony Ho
November 14, 2000.
Dear Professor Tong,
Please excuse this belated thank you to you and to all the LA Wahyanites who helped make this summer's Wah Yan conference such a success...
It was a delight to see so many Wahyanites under the same roof enjoying themselves so far from 281 Queen's Road East. While I was with you I was struck by how proud you all are to share a common Jesuit heritage. Isn't it strange that even though many had not met each other before or indeed been at school together everybody felt a strong Wahyanite bond?
Lastly, I hope that the Wahyanite chapter continues to flourish. I look forward to seeing you again wither in LA or hopefully at Wah Yan when you are next in Hong Kong.
Yours gratefully,
Tam Siu Ping, George
Principal
September 14, 2000.
Dear James,
My greateful thanks for everything you have done for me and my wife for our participation in the 7th Wah Yan International Conference at Los Angeles.
As I can see, you and a few others are instrumental for the great success of the Conference. Please accept my sincere congratulations.
Laurence Tam
(retired WYK Arts Teacher)
August 23, 2000.
Dear James,
We owed you folks a big thank you for looking after Fr. Farren and Fr. Foley. They seem to enjoy the trip...
It was a very successful conference and the Conference Board should be congratulated once again for a difficult job superbly done. Please let us know if any help is required. We are ready to assist.
K K Lam
WY(HK)PSA
August 15, 2000.
Dear Albert,
On behalf of our members who attended the 7th INC conference I would like to congratulate you and all your members for holding such a successful and meaningful function. We also have to thank you for the hospitality you showed us during our stay in LA, surely the Wah Yan spirit at work. Please keep in touch and join us in Toronto for the 8th conference in 2002.
Best wishes,
Joseph C. Wong
WYKAAO
August 8, 2000.