TO THE SCHOOL
“For example, Syed Mohamad Aidid would participate in the 100-metres sprint even he is already in his 60s. It does not matter whether he could complete the run, he would just join in for the fun,” he said.
Yeoh said one of the most generous OFA member’s was SOGO (KL) Department Store Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Andrew Lim Tatt Keong who would willingly make personal contributions to the OFA.
He said, every year, OFA would allocate a budget for the Alma Mater subcommittee, which looks into the needs of the school, such as for sports, for academics, recreation and rewards to the students,” he said.
Yeoh said when the students made an outstanding achievement such as becoming a champion in a competition, OFA will treat the winners for lunch or dinner.
Yeoh said the bond between the Old Frees and the younger ones was strengthened with annual games of football, hockey, cricket, tennis, table tennis, badminton and sepak takraw, which are often organised after the examinations.
“The headmaster has always made us feel welcome to visit the school,” he said.
Yeoh said as a president, his role was to groom the next echelon of leaders to continue with the school’s tradition.
“We were taught to demonstrate leadership quality by participating in uniform units and the school band. After leaving school, it is still important for us to contribute to our beloved school and society,” he added.
He also looked forward to celebrating 100 years of the OFA in 2023.
The Old Frees has a Sesquicentenary scholarship fund, an annual scholarship programme, where RM2,500 will be given to four deserving students to pursue their higher education.
For Corporate Social Responsibility, RM10,000 is allocated every year to be given to selected old folks’ home and children’s homes.