Annual ‘Best Cadet of the Year’ trophy at Thurstan College
View(s):Thurstan College Colombo is to annually award a trophy for the ‘Best Cadet of the Year’, to an outstanding member of its Cadet Platoon, under the distinguished patronage of former Navy Chief Admiral (Rtd) Jayantha Perera.
The trophy was ceremonially unveiled at the College this week in the presence of Thurstan College Principal E.M. Ekanayake and distinguished past pupils.
Expressing his vision for the endeavour, Admiral (Rtd) Perera asserted the award and its recognition will enable Thurstan Cadets to maintain a healthy competition among themselves, where the winner will, ultimately, have an opportunity to join the Armed Forces.
He also said that several Senior Officers in the Defence Services, who are Old Boys, are willing to contribute and render their service in every possible way, to uplift Cadeting standards at Thurstan. Admiral (Rtd) Jayantha Perera rose through the ranks of his 38-year, unblemished Naval career, becoming the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.