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Year 1909 : Khoo Heng Kok Year 1910 : Lo Cheuk Shing Year 1911 : Saw Whee Seong Year 1912 : Saw Whee Seong Year 1913 : Ong Huck Chuan Year 1914 : Cheah Tiang Lim Year 1915 : Ng Cheong Yeow Year 1916 : Ng Cheong Yeow Year 1917 : Lim Chong Hun Year 1918 : Zainal Abidin Year 1919 : Basha Merican Year 1920 : Ch’ng Eng Kim Year 1921 : Ong Chong Keng Year 1922 : Ong Chong Keng Year 1923 : Lim Khye Seng Year 1924 : Tneh Say Koo Year 1925 : Tan Ah Tah Year 1926 : Yeap Choong Yow Year 1927 : Cheah Heng Sin Year 1928 : Cheah Heng Sin Year 1929 : J.W.D. Ambrose Year 1930 : Yeoh Bok Choon Year 1931 : Lim Keng Eok Year 1932 : A.V. Winslow Year 1933 : A.V. Winslow Year 1934 : May: A.V. Winslow Year 1935 : Chung Shiu Tet Year 1936 : Chung Shiu Tet Year 1939 : Matthews Abraham Year 1946 : Lee Chin Thuan Year 1947 : Lee Chin Thuan Year 1948 : Chan Kong Thoe Year 1949 : Lim Chong Keat Year 1950 : Ng Khye Weng Year 1951 : Lim Teong Wah Year 1952 : Chan Kok Chin Year 1953 : R.C. Jeyaraj Year 1954 : Khoo Phon Sai Year 1955 : Teh Eng Kim Year 1956 : Kee Yong Tau Year 1957 : Teoh Wee Teong Year 1958 : Koe Eng Jin Year 1959 : Khoo Soo Keat Year 1960 : Oh Hong Choon Year 1961 : Ben Azman Year 1962 : Khoo Teik Beng Year 1963 : Cheah Kee Saik Year 1964 : Yeoh Guan Teik Year 1965 : Chan Fook Seng Year 1966 : Tan Heng Soon Year 1967 : Tan Heng Soon Year 1968 : Kuthubutheen Year 1969 : Ho Tet Shin Year 1970 : Lim Hung Soon Year 1971 : Tan Seang Lin Year 1972 : N.B. Krishnan Year 1973 : Lim Boon Teik Year 1974 : Lim Boon Lay Year 1975 : Siow Jin Keat Year 1976 : Yong Kok Fooi Year 1977 : Wong Hoy Cheong Year 1978 : Foo Say Keow Year 1979 : Chin Teng Sam Year 1980 : Julie Tan EDITORS OF PENANG FREE SCHOOL Editorial Memories | 150
Year 1981 : Tan Kok Teong Year 1982 : Lim Kean Seng Year 1983 : Rene C.E. Tan Year 1984 : Tho Lye Keong Year 1985 : David Lim Yoke Hun Year 1986 : Lee Thean Jeen Year 1987 : H’ng Lim Leng Year 1988 : Lee Thean Liang Year 1989 : Alvin Ung Year 1990 : Ian Lee Hock Lye Year 1991 : Ong Chee Beng Year 1992 : Goh Hsing Chuan Year 1993 : Andrew Chuah Year 1994 : Goh Kok Win Year 1995 : Khoo Wu Chen Year 1996 : Tan Wee Lee Year 1997 : Palaniappa T. S. Year 1998 : Patrick Lim Tow Chai Year 1999 : Teo Jin Yao Year 2000 : Kenny Tan Kok Aun Year 2001 : Lim Chong Jin Year 2002 : Albert Lim Zishen Year 2003 : Koay Seng Beng Year 2004 : Michael Ding Ju Wern Year 2005 : Ng Kok Kwan Year 2006 : Wendell Tan Vooi Ley Year 2007 : Jared Teoh Chao Jie Year 2008 : Adrian Lee Kok Chiang Year 2009 : Jonathan Lim Year 2010 : Nelson Aw Shao Pinn Year 2011 : Nik Mohd Year 2012 : Bhavesh Lakhwani Year 2013 : Tan Zia Wei Year 2014 : Jonathan Yeoh Year 2015 : Lee Pharng Year 2016 : Jonson Lim Jia Sheng Year 2017 : Lekharaaj R. Gaijandren Year 2018 : Gautham a/l Suthakar Year 2019 : Dylan Ewe Year 2020 : Krisada Ooi Shen Yang Year 2021 : John Kavinraj Philip A VOICE FROM THE PAST The Free School Magazine Vol.1 No.1 March 1909 There is very little need for us to write an introduction for this magazine. It has been a scheme which many of us have been thinking of for a long time. We call it the Free School Magazine. It is devoted mostly to school news, but there are also two or three pieces which will be of interest to everyone. We had hoped to be able to put in an “Old Boys” column but could not, unfortunately, find anybody to take charge of that part. Perhaps before our next issue an “old boy” will kindly come foward and volunteer to do this? We propose publishing the magazine three times a year, that is once a term. We confidently expect that next time we shall sell double as many copies. All “Old Boys” who wish to become subscribers (50 cents a year, or, 20 cents each copy) can do so by sending their names to the Secretary. We will, however, not waste any time in anticipation but will leave the magazine to the friendly criticism of its readers. Finally, we must not forget to thank the numerous contributors who came forward in such large numbers that we have had to hold over some pieces for the next issue. May the school magazine have a long life and never lack subscribers and contributors. Editorial Memories | 151
Due to the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases and the initiation of the MCO in early February, the Editorial Board was once again forced to overcome a tremendous obstacle. We have proven once again that we take our roles seriously and that we do not let such problems stop us from publishing the school magazine. The magazine you are reading now is the sole evidence that the Editorial Board is able to overcome any hardship that may come our way It is a testament of the editorial board abilities. With that being said, we, the editorial board members rise above all circumstances for your dreams and we hope you enjoy the magazine. ALVIN JOSEPH SECRETARY THE EDITORIAL BOARD FROM THE EYES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Greetings readers. We have produced yet another prestigious magazine for the year 2021. This year has been hectic as we weren’t able to attend physical classes in school and only having classes online. However, it had enabled the members of the Editorial Board to have more regular discussions regarding the school magazine. Not only that, it had also given the members more time to produce the magazine. As the Chief Business Officer, I admit, it was tough looking for sponsors, but thanks to the help of all the members of the Editorial Board, we managed to look for adequate number of sponsors. TEH WEI YAO CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER Being a designer is not simply about choosing some things you happen to like and throwing them together to see what happens. It should be about a deep engagement with content and the construction of meaning. Some designers certainly have what it takes. During this tough times, designing meant creating a meaningful message despite us being busy during online learning. I really appreciate the passion and sacrifice made by all our contributors despite the lockdown that threatened to stop this wonderful production of the magazine. MOHAMMAD SAFARUDDIN CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER Editorial Memories | 152
FROM THE EDITOR MESSAGES FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MR GOH SENG KAR To our Chief Advisor, I would like to personally thank you for all that you have done for us from the begining of our journey together. From the start till the end of this magazine’s production, you have guided us through all of the obstacles we faced and made sure we were always on the right path. Without your support and input, this magazine would not have became a reality. WONG WEI LIANG To my Deputy Editor, thank you very much for being there by my side throughout my term as Editor-In-Chief. Without your constant support and advice, I would not have had the mindset and courage to take on this role in leading this entire organisation. ALVIN JOSEPH To my Secretary, thank you for all those hours on survey analyses and data arrangements. You made the production of the magazine smoother and I appreciate all that you have done. TEH WEI YAO To my Chief Business Officer. From securing sponsorship deals with individuals and corporations, to networking with the Ministry of Education and The Old Frees’ Association. You played an important role in this magazine’s production and I am entirely grateful to have a friend like you. MOHAMMAD SAFARUDDIN Last but not least, to the youngest person ever to hold an executive position in the Editorial Board of Penang Free School. Thank you for those countless hours of designing and those amazing table arrangements. When you do become Editor-In-Chief, be sure to be your best self. Other Contributors MR J PHILIP VINCENT MR ANDREW LIM CHONG HUAT DR YEOH OON HOCK THE OLD FREES’ ASSOCIATION THE OLD FREES’ ASSOCIATION (SYD) GELUGOR TUITION CENTRE MR MOHAMMAD TAJUDIN MR KRISADA OOI SHEN YANG MR OOI HOOI SENG MR LEONARD SELVA A/L GURUNATHAN MR AHMAD ADZIM BIN YAHAYA MDM SURIATI BINTI ABDULLAH MDM SURIYA KUMARI MDM CHONG SOO KEIN MDM SAW ENG WAH MDM SAADIAH BINTI JAAFAR MR SIVAGURU RUTTIRA KUMARAN MR LIM HUI ZERN MR ALVIN SONG CHUN YI Editorial Memories | 153
COVERS OF THE MAGAZINE THE MINDS BEHIND THE DESIGN Our Story In One Picture by MR JOHN KAVINRAJ PHILIP As The Main Cover 2021 by MR WONG WEI LIANG As The Main Sub Cover Nightlight by MR WONG WEI LIANG As The Contents Cover Apocalypse by MR JOHN KAVINRAJ PHILIP As The Administration Cover The Old Frees’ Association by MR TEH WEI YAO As The Old Frees Cover The Impossible Triangle by MR TEH WEI YAO As The Features Cover The Arc by MR TEH WEI YAO As The Academics Cover The Retirement by MR TEH WEI YAO As The Happenings Cover The Art Gallery by MR JOHN KAVINRAJ PHILIP As The Expressions Cover The Salut by MR KRISADA OOI As The Student Bodies Cover The Curious Robot by MR JOHN KAVINRAJ PHILIP As The Clubs And Societies Cover The Kings Gambit by MR MOHAMMAD SAFARUDDIN As The Sports And Games Cover Spell Valley by MR JOHN KAVINRAJ PHILIP As The Laurels Cover The Aisles by MR WONG WEI LIANG As The Frees Cover Memories by MR WONG WEI LIANG As The Editorial Memories Cover The Brand by MR MOHAMMAD SAFARUDDIN As The Main Back Cover Editorial Memories | 154
“One Never Notices What Has Been Done, One Can Only See What Remains To Be Done.” Marie Curie Polish-French Physicist, Nobel Prize Winner Editorial Memories | 155
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Best Wishes from PROFESSOR J PHILIP VINCENT Best Wishes from THE OLD FREES’ ASSOCIATION SYDNEY Sponsors | 157
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