Welcome to WYKAAO
Welcome to WYKAAO
Our beloved legendary music teacher, Mr. LEE Tak Kuan, Tak Suk (Uncle Tak), passed away on 30th October 2020 at the age of 92. His family accompanied him at his bedside during his final hours.
Tak Suk studied composition and music theory under the tutelage of the first generation of Hong Kong composers, YE Chun Zhi and others. He also took vocal lessons from Russian soprano Madame Oshayev. He was featured in many operas as the lead singer and performed in many church services. His active music life won him many lasting friendships in the music circle.
Between 1974 and 1991, Tak Suk was the Head of Music at Wah Yan College, Kowloon. Under his baton, the School Choir won more than twenty championships in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival. His humorous approach to education impressed many of his students and he maintained a close friendship with his choristers beyond retirement.
AGM 2020 was held on Sunday October 18. Because of the pandemic, the meeting was conducted online through video conferencing. Three recipients of Scholastic Achievement Award were announced, namely Nathan Cheng, Naomi So and Senaida Ng who also joined the virtual meeting from the US. Teddy Cheung (’00) and Sonny Sie (’60) were members of the class years that were honoured in this AGM. Eric Li (’95), joining the meeting from Kelowna, B.C., gave a brief recount of his endeavour since he left Toronto ten years ago.
While the current situation does create a challenge to meet physically, it does however provide an opportunity for geographically distant members and guests to get together on a platform which may well become part of the ‘new normal’. Members are encouraged to continue supporting the alumni association by e-Transferring the annual membership fee of $20 to
James loved and adored our mom. They shared a truly amazing relationship. Our mom passed away on 17 October 2000 in Toronto Canada. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death, James had planned a family reunion. But his own illness and eventual death on 3 October - two weeks before mom's day of remembrance - tragically ended his plan. When I looked through my footage of James throughout the years, it is no surprise that his eulogy at mom's funeral moved me the most. There he was, the loving son remembering his mother with tenderness and intense emotions. I thought this would be a most fitting way to remember him - his love for our mom which was the foundation for his love for humanity. I think he will approve too.
Click the picture above to read the article on tributes to James Tong ('65) from a group of classmates and friends.
Click the picture above to read the article.
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of James, at 1:20 am PST this morning. His wife was at his bedside holding his hand. He was peaceful and smile when he took his last breath. He is with God now in heaven.
AGM 2020 Notice
Here is the link for the AGM 2020 Notice and the Attendance/Director Nomination Form. If you cannot attend or will be late for the AGM, please send your proxy to a director or another attending member so that we can form a quorum for the meeting.
Meeting Platform
Because of the pandemic, AGM this year will be held via online conferencing. Details on how to join the meeting will be sent to those who have registered to attend. In addition to regular AGM agenda items, recipients of Scholastic Achievement Award and members of the Honoured Classes will be announced in the meeting as well.
To register, please click here, or fill out this form and mail it to WYKAAO.
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