Ruth Ho was indeed a great leader of MGS
Ipoh; in her quiet unassuming way, she led the teachers and pupils to ever
higher standards - academic, sporting as well as extra curricular activities,
including music. She encouraged us and
had empathy for all students, from whichever walk of life or innate abilities;
she saw the potential in us and helped us achieve our best.
She had the foresight as to how the school
should develop and made it happen. She
was instrumental in raising funds for much building/extension work, and we
benefitted from the domestic science kitchens as well as a typewriting room -
practically unheard of in the mid 60s.
She encouraged the production of 'Sing Out' in 1967 with teachers and
students spending significant time on this project, as well as getting some
good vocalists from other schools in Ipoh to join in, which built ties to these
schools.
I am glad I managed to visit her in Hawaii
a few years ago to personally thank her for her dedication and kind support of
all of us - she was humbly surprised at our deep affection and appreciation.
Swee-Im UNG
Group of 1968
No comments:
Post a Comment