Lest we forget... He was the 2nd President of the group. One of the most popular personality among the Richmond community. True and trusted friend to all his colleagues. Entered college in 1969 and had his full school carrier at mother RICHMOND. During his tenure he excelled in studies as well as in sports. particularly in Cricket. Representing college 1st XI team for 6 years. He was the first school boy to score a century in the under 12 tournament record that will remain for ever.

Your name will always remain in our hearts Dear RUWAN PRASAD KORALE...
President 1994/1995

I take this opportunity thank all the had working 80- 90 colleges for the support rendered to me during my term as President in 2001/2002. it was a challenging period of our group and we successfully overcome all the hardships. I believe the strengths that given to us by our Alma Mater to take challenges which guided me to practice my knowledge.

Ananda Samarasinghe (86)
President 1994/1995

All of us cherished enormous happiness being able to serve to our Alma-mate while promoting friendship and brotherhood among school mates. I take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for the support and corporation extended in spite of busy schedules of day to day life.
It gives me immense pleasure to lead this vibrant group for 2 consecutive years. I extend my warmest wishers to 80-90 Group fro the 25th Anniversary.

Prasad Abeysundara (82)
President 2015/2016 - 2016/2017

Every one of us understands that it is very difficult to spare our time for entertainment as we have so much of commitments and responsibilities on our shoulders for various related and non related parties. But, everyone will agree with me if i say that you could still spare your valuable time for this kind of gatherings as we all are striving on a common objective of uplifting our ALMA MATER.

Nirodha G Gamage (89)
President 2007/2008

It is with grate pleasure as the past President of 2005/2006 to wish for the success of 80- 90 group on 25th anniversary. Mainly this was due to the Love & commitment of our generous members and well wishers. Year by year we have archived various targets and tasks to uplift the group among fellow Richmond groups. We could be very proud of the current position of the group. Wishing you all the best for the 25th anniversary.

SAGARA GUNAWARDENA (83)
President 2005/2006

It is a rare privilege to remember the standards, values and ethos that brought us together 25 years ago. To remember with gratitude with a rest of our lives our principal Sir Mr. Suriyaarachchi who conceptualized the birth of this group. We have ample proof of success of the networking he visioned, by the togetherness of a diverse age groups and the common goal not only assisting each other, but to be back what RICHMOND has given us. My thanks to those who kept the flame alight all these years. We value and respect our Almamata. Let us carry it forward with flourish in to the future.

Yashojith Kuruneru (81)
President 2011 - 2012

Its a great pleasure being the 4th President of Richmond College 80-90 Group send a message for 25thro Anniversary. Needless to say our group inspired & groomed by the great educationist Mr B Suriarachchi who will be felicitated tonight. By today, our group was able to interact with the school administration in promoting various activities which RICHMOND deserved. Finally, I wish to mention that this our is to appreciate each other & for fellowship to make the bondage even stronger in our collective efforts of making 80-90 a role model other to follow. Wishing you all the best and have a pleasant evening !

Priyankara Wickramasekara (83)
President 1996/1997

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Richmond College 8090 Group. It is indeed with great happiness I send these greetings and the message to the committee.

25 years is a special milestone and what 80-90 today is a result of many sacrifices and commitment by its members and it was a long journey with much of strivings at times but with constant commitment and the true spirit of a cross-section of Richmondites made its way towards up to this stage.

My tribute goes to Mr. Rehen Goonawardene who was instrumental to brought up the idea of forming this group as it was obviously felt that being “young Old Boys” there was not much room to raise our voice at the main OBA in the late 1980s. I am proud to recall that I was one of the team members who met Mr. Suriyaarachchi at Royal College Principal’s Bungalow to inform him about the formation of the 8090 group. With the blessings of our great Principal, we managed to organize the inaugural meeting at the Royal College Hall. On that day I was surprised to see more than 100 young energetic Richmondites who have studied between 1980 to 1990 have gathered!

I am proud that I too had the opportunity to steer the group as a president once and was able to strengthen its activities as well as the financial position. Induction of “Paduru Sajje” and naming the annual get-together as “Gusto” are few to name with. I was fortunate to serve as a committee member until I migrated to Australia in 2011 I have seen the tremendous growth of the group over the recent years. I must mention that if not without the continuous guidance of our mentor as well as Patron Mr. Suriyaarachhi we wouldn’t have reached to this level. I will not be able to witness this historical event but I have no doubt that the event will make a great success with the able leadership of the president and his committed team. I wish all the best for all of you.

All for Richmond none for self!

Chavan De Silva (86)
President 2004/2005

A journey to Remember….

In 1993, many of us were perusing higher studies or just started our professional carriers or business ventures and only few had vehicles to run around. We all felt that we got to pay back our Alma Mater in simplest possible way, had a sense of responsibility to raise the flag of Maroon and two Blues fly high all time.

It was such a humble beginning of RCG 80-90 Group at Nawa Rangahala, Colombo in 1993 with sizeable participation of old boys representing this golden decade of 80-90 under the due guidance of our Patron Mr. B. Suriarachchi. I was privileged to be a founder member of this elite group, worked hand in hand with young, energetic and equally interested set of old boys to lay a strong foundation, solid pillars were built to cultivate comradeship among us who are from different walks of life and started to serve our Alma Mater from the very first year itself. To earn the blessings of our teachers, our first major project was “GURU UPAHARA ULELA” (Teachers’ Felicitation Ceremony) which was the most unforgettable one in this journey and we have many great memories to cherish with.

Today, we are standing tall and strong to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in a grand scale. Surely a proud moment for all of us. Our humble gratitude to our Patron Mr. Suriarachchi who has been with us through out and for his direction and guidance in moulding us to be who we are today.

“All for Richmond none for self”

Lasath Karandeniya (82)
President -2015 - 2016

It is with great pleasure that I write this message as the past president of Richmond College 80-90 Group years 2002-2003 on the occasion of the annual event and Silver Jubilee of the 80-90 Group.

It is a fact that the 80-90 group has been the most dynamic and the active group which over the past years. At this special moment my sincere thanks goes to our beloved principal during our time Mr. B. Suriyarachchi and our Hon. Patron for his valuable advices and guidance.

I would like to thank all past presidents and executive committee members who have contributed immensely to develop and maintain the level of the 80-90 OB group. We should always remember that we are here today due to the guidance and power that Richmond has given to our lives. Therefore we shall be grateful to our Alma Matter.

All these in keeping with our motto “ALL FOR RICHMOND, NONE FOR SELF”

Shaman Wickramasinghe (82)
President 2002-2003

The association of wonderful brothers who belonged to a golden Era of Richmond college Galle celebrating silver jubilie this year May this brotherhoodcherished many more years to come Thanks for the wonderful memories shared with the brothers of 80-90 Group

Deshapriya Wickramaratne (86)
President 2013/2014

“It is wonderful experience and significant milestone in my life to hold the President position of prestigious RCG (80-90) group representing youngest batch of year 90.”

Deshapriya Wickramaratne (86)
President 2008/2009

Little drops of water make an ocean…… The 80-90 group was started with a small number of like-minded Richmondites and with a very small aim in working together for the greater good of our College. Our intentions were small but we still dreamt big. As the President of 2015, it’s a pleasure to write few lines for the 25th Anniversary of the 80-90 Group. Looking back to the years, our family of 80 – 90 group has grown big in numbers and reached great heights to support our beloved College as well as the teachers who taught us. Our unity, commitment and the bond has set landmarks to the future Richmondites to serve their alma mater faithfully no matter where they will be in the world. As per all of us “Past Teachers AGM Lunch” was a great initiative of our group and we hope to continue this event in years to come.

I wish the 80 -90 group Goodluck!

Jayamini Seneviratne (87)
President - 2014/2015

It is with great pleasure that I extend my best wishes to Richmond College 80-90 Group on the occasion of the group’s 25th anniversary. Congratulations to Richmond College 80-90 Group for completing 25 years of success. 80-90 Group have achieved tremendous growth and have built eminent goodwill in the Richmond community during the past years.80-90 Group have always tried to provide the best possible assistance to our alma mater and its services are always noteworthy and appreciable. Congratulations from all of us for your wonderful journey of 25 years of success and I hope the same for the future also. I hope Richmond College 80-90 Group reaches to new heights in the coming years.

Kokila de Silva (89)
President - 2003/2004