I will be in Myanmar early in October. It will be my first visit since I left in December 1959 to finish my studies in India. Its unlikely that I'll meet any one from my very short time in MEHS, but if anyone see this post and would like to get in touch, I'll be only too happy to meet with them. I hope to go up to Inle and points North...if there is still water in the lake.

Email: hugh40@optusnet.com.au

Dear Shovon,

I was a classmate of Robin Rakhit. Is he your brother? Please put me in touch with him, giving me his e-mail address. Thanks. I too am trying to locate Keval (Cuckoo) Sirpaul. I last met him in 1964, in Hong Kong.

I am in touch with many of the class you mention: Lily Chen/Carol Nelson (nee Clift)/Sundee Lwynn (nee Setkya)/Edward Hussein and others. Please advise me if you need me to reciprocate and put you in touch with them. I will do this later this month as I am curently visiting my Grand-daughter, my Son & my Daughter-in-Law who live in Kuala Lumpur. Mrs. Myat San & Mr. Henderson are still alive; Ms. Myat San is in Myanmar & Mr. Henderson is in Perth, Western Australia.

Sincerely,
Cecil Wagstaff

Tears are streaming down my eyes... 48 years have passed since I had left my old alma mater and when I saw the picture of my school I was overwhelmed by nostalgia and my childhood centred around that building. I recall Mrs. Brinley, Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Mya Than, humorous Mr.Eiliffe, Mrs.Logie, Mrs.Greenwell, Miss Sen - God bless them all.

I would not be what I am today without their guidance and firm discipline and lots of caning/writing lines to instill principles that goes toward forming of a child's character and helps him subconciously to take the correct decisions in crisis situations in later life. I appreciate that now.

I was in the afternoon class till 5th standard and thereafter, morning classes. I recall a lot of old classmates and senior ones too like Sundee Setya, Kewal (cuckoo) Sirpaul. My classmates Dennis Chen, Patricia Clift, Mra Htun, Dorothy De Myers, Edward Hussain, George Hussain, Brenda Pereirra, Lilian Chen most of them and I am sure I will recall the rest too.

With kindest regards,
Shovon Rakhit

Dear Peter,

I regret to advise you that Dennis Henderson passed away, many years ago. He was living in Canberra, where I live, and I went to see and condole with his dad, Master E. Henderson and his now Late Mum, when they came to Canberra, for his funeral. I hope you have heard from Edward Henderson, who lives in Perth. I direcetd him to your e-mail so he could write direct to you when I first saw your comment posted.

Sincerely,
Cecil L.W. Wagstaff

I have been scanning through the comments and note to my great regret that I last made on in the year 2000. Its amazing how quickly the past decade has flown. Reading the posts, I realise that I missed a great deal of fellowship due to the many changes of schools that I attended. I recognised a number of names in the Alumni and Comments lists, but due to the shortness of time I spent at MEHS, its unlikely that mine will be remembered. I certainly didn't make much of a splash while there. I note with regret that the number of posts have diminished greatly over the years, I hope that this is not due to a dropping off of interest in the past. I do know that many of the early posters are still around... so guys (and dolls) please keep up the good work.

I am thrilled to locate this website recently despite its existence since many years. I studied in MEHS from Std.1 through Std.8 (GCE) and left in Dec. 1962 for IES School. My father Dr. J.R. Barua was a Child Specialist in Rangoon and I left Burma with my parents at the end of Dec. 1963 and then settled at Calcutta.

I travelled to Burma exactly after 43 years in Dec. 2006. Unfortunately, due to hectic tour I could not visit dear old MEHS. With the passage of time my memories of teachers and classmates are not so vivid. However, I can recollect the names of Kenny Wong, William Fu, Robert Keng, Brian Tien Thing, Ahmed Ispahany and Edward Hussain. Incidentally I often meet Subhas Neogi, Chabi Rakhit and Anup Mehta who stays at New Delhi and immediately informed them on discovering this site.

I vividly remember Mr. Iliffe, Physics teacher. Going through the pages of photo gallery, it was a pleasant suprise to see the photo of Tong Shin Bee. I almost forgotten him! Also delighted to view the picture of Edward Henderson. Is he the son of Maths teacher, Mr. Henderson? Where is Dennis (Putu) elder brother of Teddy?

Wishing all my classmates and friends of MEHS best regards.

Peter Barua
Email: pritishlibra@yahoo.co.in

Have you noticed that dress code for the MEHS has come full circle twice. Look at the picture for 1946, then look at 1966. Look at photos of 1959 and 1977. Dark skirt and later dark longi. In other photos what was so cute was little girls wearing those waspie belts. I loved those belts. My grand-daughter was wearing one a little while ago. Where did the time go?

I have attended the 2010 reunion and we all had a lot of fun; we are still thinking and talking about it here in Myanmar and looking forward to meet more friends of MEHS in future reunions.

I was very sad to learn of Louisa Benson's death. We were in almost weekly contact during the 1990s. A friend from California told me they received complimentary tickets to attend the premiere of a movie that Louisa's daughter had a role. I thought she had a small role, perhaps as an extra. Two years later, I saw in TV Guide that Louisa's daughter was the lead actress in the Disney movie "White Fang 2". Louisa's daughter graduated with honors from Harvard. They used to have mini-MEHS Re-unions during Parent's Day at Harvard.

What a surprise to receive an email from Richard on my old address. I shall view the addresses to obtain his email and reply. I immediately saw his face once he told me who he was. Those were certainly the good old days!

Frances

I went on the Internet recently to research my family tree & background for the benifit of my three sons & searched for Methodist English High School, Rangoon & hey presto found the M.E.H.S.A. site and to my suprise it has a photo of my class provided by Frances (Beale) Mahoney - I am 3A in the Class of 1956 (Std.IV). Not sure about the date of 1956 as I left Rangoon for the UK on 28 May 1954. Student 3J is ? Rauf who was I believe the son of the Indian High Commissioner & he also had an elder sister called Alia Rauf at the same school. On the second row Betty ? is Betty George. I notice that Frances (Beale) Mahoney is a regular contributor on this site & I wish her all the best for a full recovery from her fall at Heathrow Airport.

I find the site very interesting & informative & this is my first visit of many. Nostalgia in abundance.

Kind regards
Richard O'Hara

I am trying to locate my friends and class mates. I was in the 5th standard (GCE) and my class teacher was Mrs Brindley. I can remember a few of my class mates who was with me, one was Patricia Hengshoon, and the other was Seema Benson. If any of you or other class mate have any picture of our teacher and the class please kindly pass it on to me, I would love to have it.

My email address is montague.red@gmail.com

I would like to personally thank Jon Chen for providing most of the pictures in the "Thanks for the Memories" presentation given by Winnie Khin Perotti Tun Tin. He spent hours going over his collection of pictures when I approached him with my request. Thanks, Jon.

Other pictures were also used from our website in the presentation and for that, I offer my thanks. Those of you who missed the 2010 event, really missed a fun one. However, hope to see you at our next one.

Lily Chen

Happy New Year.

I would like to contact Sandra Chit and Pamela Maung Maung. May I request their email addresses from anyone who might be able to help.

Thanks.

My Greatuncle was Frank Manton from the early founding of the Methodist English School. I am interested learning more about the school's history, the work of my relatives, and the plight of Christians in Myanmar today. I also would like to be in contact with any people today who have an active faith in Christ as a result of the work of Frank and Karis' work at the school. Does your website include any pictures of Mr. or Mrs. Manton? Thank you for your help.

May God bless you,
Kirk Manton
Email: kirkmanton@tfchurch.org

I would like to contact my friends, such as (nee Barbara Dwe) Barbara Wunna. Also Audrey Kyin Thaung. I would like to hear how they are doing.

Best regards
Thazin

I read the article about Mrs. Elsie Evans - I was also in class 9 in 1958 and Miss Irene Rosair was my 9th & 10th Standard English Literature Teacher, along with Ma Hein Tin, as history teacher. Mrs. Evans was English language teacher. I would like to communicate with all my classmates of standard 8-9 during 1957-1958. Since then I am settled in Orlando, Florida, America.

If any of my class mates in class 8 and 9 during 1957-1959 (names I remember are Kathleen Zaw Win, Elizabeth, Sarwat Ahmadi, Lorna Rauf, Arthur Chen, Amin Lakhani) remembers me - please email to haniflakhani@hotmail.com

Hello Friends,

My name is Sarah Wright (nee Daniels) and was one of the Class of 1964 (GCE). I migrated to Australia in 1965 with my parents and unfortunately have had no contact with any of my old classmates and other friends since then, and have often wondered what course their lives might have taken! I have only just stumbled upon the MEHSA site and became quite emotional reading some of its contents.

What a great job Juliet Teoh has done - was saddened to read of her passing. Best wishes to her family. Cecil was actually a friend of my brother Jerry's. Of course, I remember most of my classmates, and I have previously tried to find my dear friend Niloofa Ariff but have not been successful so if anybody knows her whereabouts I would be eternally grateful for her address or e.mail address. Niloofa's brother Ahmed was also my classmate.

If anybody else out there remembers me I would love to here from them. Another old friend I am seeking is Saw Lwin Aung who possibly graduated from MEHS in about 1962 (not GCE). When I left Burma he was doing Medicine so I can only assume he graduated successfully and is practising somewhere. He had a younger brother Kyaw Min Aung. We were very good family friends, our parents now having passed away, and it saddens me that our childhood ties have been cut. If anyone has any information on Saw Lwin or his brother please contact me.

I will be visiting Burma for the first time (after 45 years) in January 2010 and if any of my classmates/friends are still in the old country I would be delighted to catch up with them. Sorry, June Rajh, I was unable to meet with you in Perth but work commitments prevented me coming up to Perth to see you. Hope all went well. My e.mail address is: sarahfly46@yahoo.com.au

Sarah

Hi friends and classmates,

I am Winston Aye Maung and my official name is Kyaw Myaing. I am now living in the USA, New Jersey. I look forward to seeing all my friends in Pattaya on the 9th of January 2010.

Warm regards,
Kyaw Myaing (Winston Aye Maung)

Just want to say I went to MEHS as well, and my late grandma was a teacher there. Mrs. Agnes Lansdowne just would like to say 'Hello' to all who went to that school. Mrs. Logie was the head teacher when I was there.

A great night was enjoyed by all when we welcomed June Rajh to our beautiful state of Western Australia. June visited us from England and Alfred Pereira arranged a get-together at his home, there were others from MEHS together with friends. See a photo or two at
www.mehs-class55-56.net

TO MEHS ALUMNI ALL ...................... yes, even those who are only attending the MEHS 2010 Reunion 'In Spirit'.

The Assembly Bell is about to ring, opening the event. The Assembly Hall is ready and waiting for us to rush in and line up as we did in School.

What we need is your help to make it a wonderful occasion.

How????? You may ask.

We need you to share your Memories of those wonderful days, with all of us:- Funny Stories, Romantic Interludes, Episodes with you being 'in trouble' or congratulated personally by any teachers, Sporty Stuff anything that you can contribute.

PLEASE SEND these yarns direct to Edwin and/or Lily who are compiling these stories, to share with all those who attend and to help us all revisit those wonderful days when we were at school. Their E-Mail address are: consultantsmarine@yahoo.com; lilychen@ix.netcom.com

Please do not wait till the last moment, PLEASE SEND THESE NOW, or at least start, revisiting your memory banks, and make a withdrawal to share.

We hope to see as many of you who can be in Pattaya, if at all possible. Hope to see you in January 2010.

Sincerely,
Cecil

Cecil L. W. Wagstaff
MC 2010 Reunion and Chief Mate, under Captain Edwin
MV MEHS 2010 Reunion Ship
'Craimich'
19 Scottsdale Street
Lyons. A.C.T. 2606. Australia

Phone: 02.6285 1610 (Within Australia) or +61.2.6285 1610 (International)
E-Mail: cecil@wagstaff.id.au

Great site. I would like to know when the next reunion would be held in Burma. Sorry to hear about our Geography teacher, what a jewel she was. Thanks.

This is kind of like a footnote to the photos and comments sent in by my true blue Paulian, Richard (ST) on 8/31/09.

An acknowledgement to the photographer.
The photos came out very nice simply because of the photographer, not the subjects. They were taken by Albert Khant, a very close cousin of my classmate, Popsy Gale. Most of you may remember aunty Khant Khant Gyi, who became the first and famous lady photographer at a time when only the men were reigning in such fields. Well, Albert is the son of this famous lady and both he and his wife, Bobbi, are really 'quick on the draw' when it comes to aiming and shooting pictures. Our age group has known many many 'aunties', whom we have loved and after whom we have modelled ourselves. Now there are only a few left, but aunty Khant Khant Gyi is still going strong and is now residing in Florida.

Thank you Albert and Bobbi.

Winnie Tun Tin
Rome, Italy

Wonderful pictures of the Colonial buildings in Rangoon. Derek Finch did a marvelous job. I remember the Custom House where my father was an Appraiser after World War II and Holy Trinity Cathedral where we attended services with dad and I was confirmed. Rowe & Co. where we could not afford to shop since after we declared ourselves British Nationals, daddy lost his jobs one after another and his income diminished drastically as he worked wherever he was hired. Poverty did not impair my thinking at all. I do firmly believe that my parents made the right decision to remain in Burma till I completed my schooling at MEHS. It was superior!