Old Boy receives “Ten Outstanding Young Person 2008 Award
Dr Timothy Yuk-Yau LAI (Class of 91) was named one of the awardees of Ten Outstanding Young Persons 2008 in Hong Kong. Timothy is an ophthalmology specialist and Associate Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is also the Team Head of the Medical Retina and Uveitis service of the Hong Kong Eye Hospital.
Timothy attended DBS from 1986 to 1990 and graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Sydney. He completed further postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and was awarded Master of Medical Sciences by the University of Hong Kong, and Doctor of Medicine by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has contributed enormously to ophthalmic research internationally and has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. He serves as a reviewer in 15 ophthalmic medical journals and 2 research grants. His clinical and research interests lie in the clinical application of visual electrophysiology and the diagnosis and treatment of macular diseases and uveitis. His leading expertise and contributions led him to receive several awards including the prestigious Nakajima Award of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology in 2008.
Being a caring doctor, Timothy has participated actively in many community services. As the Medical Director of the Action for Vision Eye Foundation, he has organized community eye health education projects for the general public, raising the awareness of common eye diseases in the community. He also serves as an executive council member of the Project Vision Charitable Foundation, an organization targeted at reducing cataract blindness in rural China. During his time in DBS, Timothy was a member of the School Orchestra and School Band in which he played the trumpet. He was the Chairman of the Intermediate Choir and served in committees of the school’s Photographic Society and Astronomy Club. Timothy’s brother (Andrew), father (Daniel) and uncle (Michael) all attended DBS.
The Class of 62 held their reunion at the school in Nov 08, coinciding with the school fete event.
4 December 2008
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Dear Schoolmates,
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First, wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Second, the good news is that the school history is completed and has been accepted by the HKU Press for publication (the manuscript submitted on 30 September and acceptance notified on 1 December). If everything goes very smoothly, there is a possibility of the book to be launched in July. In any case, it should be ready by November, just in time for the climax of the 140 Anniversary ¡V School Fete/Dinner.
The book, entitled The Diocesan Boys’ School: 1869 ¡V 2008 and authored by Fung Yee Wang and Chan-Yeung Mo Wah Moira, will be 15 cm. by 23 cm. in size. With 14 chapters, 6 appendices, references and indices (a total of about 120,000 words and 120 illustrations) , it is likely to have about 400 pages.
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In the book, except for a few whose names are not available, the names of all teachers, bursars and matrons, together with their years of service, are listed in an appendix. However, the Chinese names of many teachers are not available. I am attaching to this letter the appendix and appeal to all of you for the Chinese names of these teachers. Please forward me any information available to you before the end of the year as a Christmas present to the school.
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With warm regards,
Fung Yee Wang (Class 1955)
Results of raffle draw
Prize | Description | Winning No. |
1st | Chopard Ceramic Happy Sports 2008 Limited | 06639 |
2nd | Grosse Golf Set | 02009 |
3rd | Kent & Curwen shopping voucher | 06634 |
4th | One bottle of 2000 Haut Brion | 07842 |
5th | One iMac Computer | 03264 |
6th | Travel Voucher | 02269 |
7th | Explorer Sea Scooter by Seadoo | 03262 |
8th | 1971 Chateau Latour | 02096 |
9th | VS Supercharge Sea Scooter by Seadoo | 00661 |
10th | Travel Voucher | 03673 |
11th | Yamaha DVD Home Theater System | 01870 |
12th | HP Printer | 03266 |
13th | Welcome supermarket coupon | 02066 |
14th | Necklace & Earring Set | 03820 |
15th | Two bottles of 2003 Monbousquet | 07580 |
Prizes must be collected at DSOBA, 131 Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong on any working day (Mon-Fri 10:00am to 12:39pm & 2:30pm to 5:00pm) before Jan 16, 2009 upon presenting the winning ticket. Failure to do so will constitute forfeiture.
Yeung Sai Mo (75) was recently in the SCMP news, giving tips on fitness and how to train for the coming 10km run.