Gallian - 150th Anniversary

150th Anniversary

Sesquicentennial Celebration in the year 2010 was an auspicious occasion held on 7th, 8th and 9th Oct. It was a three day programme joyously attended by almost every living Gallian with young students, parents, civil and military officials and delegation from Lawrence School Sanawar, led by their Headmaster Mr. Praveen Vasisht. The Prime Minster of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani graciously presided over the celebrations. The late Governor of the Punjab Mr Salman Taseer was also present in his capacity of the Chairman Board of Governors. President Azad Kashmir Raja Zulqarnain, an Old Gallian himself, was another personality to add luster to this event. Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence’s memory was amply and befittingly revived by the presence of his present title holder Sir Henry Lawrence. The Pakistan Mint minted a Rs 20 coin and the Pakistan Post printed a set of four philatelic stamps of Rs 8 domination at this occasion of historic importance.

The oldest alumnus Mr. GM Khan (Dane House 1930) was the Guest of Honour at the Old Gallians Reunion held on 7th Oct 2010 held in the Lawrence Hall as the 1st day of the celebration.