Comments on: Painter of Signs: Giles Francis http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/ Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:04:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Adrian Pereira http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-1439 Adrian Pereira Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:06:06 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-1439 Lovely memories. I was in Apollo Pioneers. Still remember Principal Fr C.P Varkey. My first holy communion was in the school chapel. Can't forget the big python, rubber trees, big grounds, library etc. Lovely memories. I was in Apollo Pioneers.
Still remember Principal Fr C.P Varkey.
My first holy communion was in the school chapel.
Can’t forget the big python, rubber trees, big grounds, library etc.

]]> By: Ashok's blog on Loyola School: The ARChive : Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) » » Fr Kuruvila Cherian, Former Principal, Dies at 68 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-1381 Ashok's blog on Loyola School: The ARChive : Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) » » Fr Kuruvila Cherian, Former Principal, Dies at 68 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:02:30 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-1381 [...] to all of us in this venture,” reminisced Fr C.P. Varkey in 1986. Fr Cherian had worked with Giles Francis on the design of logos of houses. He was perceived among the staff, as a Principal who pushed [...] [...] to all of us in this venture,” reminisced Fr C.P. Varkey in 1986. Fr Cherian had worked with Giles Francis on the design of logos of houses. He was perceived among the staff, as a Principal who pushed [...]

]]> By: Nitin SJ http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-776 Nitin SJ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:22:41 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-776 In my time (i.e. till end of March 08) I went through 4 house selections. Each time, a new house. But among the four creeds, I was a Spaceman and a Jetsetter the most. Never tought of the flags and its design before. Chetta, I would have missed on some very vital info there. Thanks for all that. I am missing school already!! :( In my time (i.e. till end of March 08) I went through 4 house selections.
Each time, a new house. But among the four creeds, I was a Spaceman and a Jetsetter the most. Never tought of the flags and its design before. Chetta, I would have missed on some very vital info there. Thanks for all that.

I am missing school already!! :(

]]> By: Ashok http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-765 Ashok Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:58:18 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-765 I used to think that I wrote the blogposts. Your comments remind me that even as a reader reads a blogpost, he interprets words in his own context, and ends up writing the blogpost -- each in his own way. Vijay and Rajiv, happy to hear that you enjoy the fare here. Hari, as I remarked in the comments section (my first comment), success has many fathers. Issac, even though I was not conscious of it until the final year of school, the House selection process was akin to a cattle market. While a few 'stars' massaged their ego, it demoralised many. (I did not complain then probably because, like you, I was often a beneficiary). Heard that they've done away with that system of House Captains choosing the members. Thankfully! I used to think that I wrote the blogposts. Your comments remind me that even as a reader reads a blogpost, he interprets words in his own context, and ends up writing the blogpost — each in his own way. Vijay and Rajiv, happy to hear that you enjoy the fare here.

Hari, as I remarked in the comments section (my first comment), success has many fathers.

Issac, even though I was not conscious of it until the final year of school, the House selection process was akin to a cattle market. While a few ‘stars’ massaged their ego, it demoralised many. (I did not complain then probably because, like you, I was often a beneficiary). Heard that they’ve done away with that system of House Captains choosing the members. Thankfully!

]]> By: Issac http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-762 Issac Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:39:21 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-762 I guess I had 2 vastly different experiences with the house based selection. Since I was not into sports (at least not in school) I had the honour of being picked last when the House Captains came around for dividing the classes. Around '86 or so, the Youth Festival which was till then held class-wise was also held House-wise. That was more my forte then and I was one of the first to be selected. Pretty strange, how the equation changes with the rules. I guess I've been in all the houses but somehow favour JJ. Does anyone r'ber the the unbloggable nicknames we gave these houses? ;) I guess I had 2 vastly different experiences with the house based selection. Since I was not into sports (at least not in school) I had the honour of being picked last when the House Captains came around for dividing the classes. Around ’86 or so, the Youth Festival which was till then held class-wise was also held House-wise. That was more my forte then and I was one of the first to be selected. Pretty strange, how the equation changes with the rules. I guess I’ve been in all the houses but somehow favour JJ. Does anyone r’ber the the unbloggable nicknames we gave these houses? ;)

]]> By: Hari http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-760 Hari Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:36:42 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-760 Ashok, Who was the brain(s) behind naming the houses ? Ashok,

Who was the brain(s) behind naming the houses ?

]]> By: Rajiv K http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-759 Rajiv K Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:43:44 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-759 Ashok, I am at loss for words to express how it feels after reading this post. You dont cease to surprise. Many more things I wanted to say have been said already and am turning out to be a big fan of your postings. Regards, Rajiv (1986-1997[SSLC]) Ashok,

I am at loss for words to express how it feels after reading this post. You dont cease to surprise. Many more things I wanted to say have been said already and am turning out to be a big fan of your postings.

Regards,
Rajiv (1986-1997[SSLC])

]]> By: Vijay http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-754 Vijay Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:17:09 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-754 Ashok, Great post. I was one who continued to be in SS House throughout. Right from Std I to Std XII. Captained SS while I was in Xth, and was always proud to be in SS. And that feeling when you march with the flag, for sports day, is just great. You just set my mind on a roll. And to Mr.Aju, my classmate, I just love reminiscing this always.salute to you, man. When I marched with the flag, when we reached the pavilion, I had Aju (from the front row of SS House flight) calling out with a booming voice, "SS houuuuuuuuse, eeeyeeessss righttttt!". Just love thinking of that. Forever fresh in memory. Ashok,
Great post.
I was one who continued to be in SS House throughout. Right from Std I to Std XII.
Captained SS while I was in Xth, and was always proud to be in SS.
And that feeling when you march with the flag, for sports day, is just great.
You just set my mind on a roll.

And to Mr.Aju, my classmate, I just love reminiscing this always.salute to you, man.
When I marched with the flag, when we reached the pavilion, I had Aju (from the front row of SS House flight) calling out with a booming voice, “SS houuuuuuuuse, eeeyeeessss righttttt!”. Just love thinking of that. Forever fresh in memory.

]]> By: Ashok http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-741 Ashok Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:36:42 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-741 Theoretically, with the 10th as leaders, things should work fine as Bimal says. But (1) it isn't working and (2) the first thing Loyolites point a finger at is La Fest. Perhaps the 12th asserts superiority, dismisses and undermines 10th Std leaders, etc. Instead of organising an inter-school fest, will the 12th enthusiastically organise an inter-house festival? Glad to see that the post has evoked memories, brought out more information on Loyola, and generated enjoyment. Thank you Paul, Aju and Uday for the encouragement. Theoretically, with the 10th as leaders, things should work fine as Bimal says. But (1) it isn’t working and (2) the first thing Loyolites point a finger at is La Fest. Perhaps the 12th asserts superiority, dismisses and undermines 10th Std leaders, etc. Instead of organising an inter-school fest, will the 12th enthusiastically organise an inter-house festival?

Glad to see that the post has evoked memories, brought out more information on Loyola, and generated enjoyment. Thank you Paul, Aju and Uday for the encouragement.

]]> By: Uday Rane http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-738 Uday Rane Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:55:44 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-738 Ashok, fantastic post!! Frankly, I never thought of the origin of either the names of our houses, or the flags. Kudos... Keep it rolling.. Regards, Uday Rane ICSE 82 Ashok, fantastic post!! Frankly, I never thought of the origin of either the names of our houses, or the flags.
Kudos…
Keep it rolling..
Regards,
Uday Rane
ICSE 82

]]> By: Vishnu Menon M http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-735 Vishnu Menon M Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:28:38 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-735 Yes, And V.C Jacob Sir used to manage the youth festival. House loyalty was there, it was religious. It can be brought back. Youth festival should not be shoddy half-days. Tableaux, drama et al should be revived big time! I have fat bundles of YF certificates (mine were solos usually though). Yes,
And V.C Jacob Sir used to manage the youth festival.
House loyalty was there, it was religious.
It can be brought back.
Youth festival should not be shoddy half-days.
Tableaux, drama et al should be revived big time!
I have fat bundles of YF certificates (mine were solos usually though).

]]> By: Bimal http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-734 Bimal Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:35:39 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-734 Don't think its an inevitable consequence! Its just that the seniors need to be there to inspire the juniors. If I'm not mistaken, the house captains are still chosen from 10th std? If that's the case, then the diversification of interest of the 11th and 12th really shouldn't matter. I still remember the first week of 5th standard when my house captain (JJ) came and gave me a pep talk on how we should win this year and so on. I swear, house loyalty came oozing out of every pore that evening!! Here's, as so many seniors are wont to do (justified or not), hoping that the 'good ol' days' return!! Don’t think its an inevitable consequence! Its just that the seniors need to be there to inspire the juniors. If I’m not mistaken, the house captains are still chosen from 10th std? If that’s the case, then the diversification of interest of the 11th and 12th really shouldn’t matter. I still remember the first week of 5th standard when my house captain (JJ) came and gave me a pep talk on how we should win this year and so on. I swear, house loyalty came oozing out of every pore that evening!!

Here’s, as so many seniors are wont to do (justified or not), hoping that the ‘good ol’ days’ return!!

]]> By: Karthik.C http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Karthik.C Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:39:31 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-733 "Sports days and Youth festivals were ‘contested’ until around year 2000". Vishnu, that's exactly what Ashok also seems to be saying. The LAFest, after having become more streamlined since it's inception seems to have lessened the interest of the seniors in the Youth festival. Is it an inevitable consequence? Don't know.. “Sports days and Youth festivals were ‘contested’ until around year 2000″. Vishnu, that’s exactly what Ashok also seems to be saying. The LAFest, after having become more streamlined since it’s inception seems to have lessened the interest of the seniors in the Youth festival.

Is it an inevitable consequence? Don’t know..

]]> By: Aju http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-732 Aju Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:57:08 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-732 Wow, Ashok. You have outdone yourself. Wow, Ashok. You have outdone yourself.

]]> By: Vishnu Menon M http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-731 Vishnu Menon M Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:38:52 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-731 It is untrue to say that post 1980s house rivalry was not stiff enough. Sports days and Youth festivals were 'contested' until around year 2000. It is then that the downswing began. We would wait for bated breath on the last day evening when results of tide-changing events like tableaux would be imminently declared. I was AP for a long time. Even now some blood in my veins is green. The doctors couldn't do anything about it. :-) It is untrue to say that post 1980s house rivalry was not stiff enough.
Sports days and Youth festivals were ‘contested’ until around year 2000.
It is then that the downswing began.
We would wait for bated breath on the last day evening when results of tide-changing events like tableaux would be imminently declared. I was AP for a long time.
Even now some blood in my veins is green. The doctors couldn’t do anything about it. :-)

]]> By: Paul http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-722 Paul Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:40:47 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-722 That was a great post, Ashok. I was part of the JJ house. Had some messy fights with my friends in GG. Ya its true that the house spirit had started to mellow with the popularity for Lafest on the rise. But during our years it was the +2 guys who used to manage Lafest while the high schoolers took the responsibilty for the house competitions. And it worked really well. That was a great post, Ashok. I was part of the JJ house. Had some messy fights with my friends in GG. Ya its true that the house spirit had started to mellow with the popularity for Lafest on the rise. But during our years it was the +2 guys who used to manage Lafest while the high schoolers took the responsibilty for the house competitions. And it worked really well.

]]> By: Ashok http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-712 Ashok Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:53:49 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-712 Thomas and Anish, glad to hear that you like such stuff. Bimal, I too have heard what you wrote. The La Fest generation (which includes you!) tells me that La Fest dealt a blow; the staleness of the school infected the youth festival, the Houses system, etc., I believe. La Fest plucked the seniors away and further weakened such things. Sreejesh, haven't heard of "better things" coming up. The Houses still exist, though its spirit and practice are nowhere near their old glory (early 1980s). I think the decline of House spirit happened because the House spirit never crossed the threshold of fanaticism. I mean, there was competition, but not so fierce as to turn each House into a an inward-looking club. Thomas and Anish, glad to hear that you like such stuff.

Bimal, I too have heard what you wrote. The La Fest generation (which includes you!) tells me that La Fest dealt a blow; the staleness of the school infected the youth festival, the Houses system, etc., I believe. La Fest plucked the seniors away and further weakened such things.

Sreejesh, haven’t heard of “better things” coming up. The Houses still exist, though its spirit and practice are nowhere near their old glory (early 1980s). I think the decline of House spirit happened because the House spirit never crossed the threshold of fanaticism. I mean, there was competition, but not so fierce as to turn each House into a an inward-looking club.

]]> By: Sreejesh http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-710 Sreejesh Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:01:29 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-710 Great stuff, ashok....Is it actually true that house rivalries have come down along with youth festival as someone has posted here? If thats the case i think we "oldies" have really reasons to get nostalgic! Or maybe better things have come up these days... Great stuff, ashok….Is it actually true that house rivalries have come down along with youth festival as someone has posted here? If thats the case i think we “oldies” have really reasons to get nostalgic! Or maybe better things have come up these days…

]]> By: Bimal http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-704 Bimal Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:15:32 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-704 Any idea whether the houses inspire any spirit at all nowadays? When my batch left, in 2004, interest in house rivalries was on the downswing..the youth festival had been made a shoddy half day affair..quite sad..lafest was partly to blame..the seniors couldn't be bothered with 'petty' affairs like the youth festival! Any idea whether the houses inspire any spirit at all nowadays? When my batch left, in 2004, interest in house rivalries was on the downswing..the youth festival had been made a shoddy half day affair..quite sad..lafest was partly to blame..the seniors couldn’t be bothered with ‘petty’ affairs like the youth festival!

]]> By: Anish http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-693 Anish Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:58:21 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-693 Hey Bro...Great stuff..amazed at your spirit to come up with all these useful info.Luckily i didnt have to trade houses..All d way from Junior school till tenth a staunch loyal Apollo Pioneer(the ultimate sports day champs)..:)hope the Loyola Merchandise dream get wings and start flying soon.Longing to get an AP house vest. Hey Bro…Great stuff..amazed at your spirit to come up with all these useful info.Luckily i didnt have to trade houses..All d way from Junior school till tenth a staunch loyal Apollo Pioneer(the ultimate sports day champs)..:)hope the Loyola Merchandise dream get wings and start flying soon.Longing to get an AP house vest.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-686 Thomas Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:56:38 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-686 I've been quite unaware of the history behind the logos and it's really nice to read about the things that i've been part of. Keep unearthing stuff like these, it's interesting for any Loyolite to read about it. By the way I'm a staunch JJ supporter though I've been in SS in junior school. I’ve been quite unaware of the history behind the logos and it’s really nice to read about the things that i’ve been part of. Keep unearthing stuff like these, it’s interesting for any Loyolite to read about it. By the way I’m a staunch JJ supporter though I’ve been in SS in junior school.

]]> By: Ashok http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-681 Ashok Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:03:51 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-681 Varghese, oh yes, the march past. The Sports Day used to be carnival-like, with tents and crates of soft drinks. By the 1990s, the tents had disappeared. Karthik, I hear that this year the school might move towards documenting its history, now that golden jubilee is not far off. To my surprise, I discovered that the 'Loyola nostalgia spirit' is most among old boys, not Jesuits or teachers. Maybe one needs to leave the school ('lose' the school) to get interested in its history. We yearn for what we don't have. The adult vests can be part of the <a href="http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/01/15/products-and-services-for-loyola-alumni/" rel="nofollow">Loyola merchandise</a>. Jiby, I'm sure your wish will come true. Sandeep, the person who came up with the cool names...success has many fathers. :) I've got two names in hand, but need to verify before I publish. The dull colour of JJ often leads to that House losing out in the march past. Maybe we should start a campaign to make JJ shiny, bright blue (if there is such a thing!). All those who've commented here have been in more than one House. I think the present practice is for the student to be in the same House across years. Recent batches and current students can confirm this. Varghese, oh yes, the march past. The Sports Day used to be carnival-like, with tents and crates of soft drinks. By the 1990s, the tents had disappeared.

Karthik, I hear that this year the school might move towards documenting its history, now that golden jubilee is not far off. To my surprise, I discovered that the ‘Loyola nostalgia spirit’ is most among old boys, not Jesuits or teachers. Maybe one needs to leave the school (‘lose’ the school) to get interested in its history. We yearn for what we don’t have.

The adult vests can be part of the Loyola merchandise. Jiby, I’m sure your wish will come true.

Sandeep, the person who came up with the cool names…success has many fathers. :) I’ve got two names in hand, but need to verify before I publish.

The dull colour of JJ often leads to that House losing out in the march past. Maybe we should start a campaign to make JJ shiny, bright blue (if there is such a thing!).

All those who’ve commented here have been in more than one House. I think the present practice is for the student to be in the same House across years. Recent batches and current students can confirm this.

]]> By: Sandeep http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-678 Sandeep Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:06:00 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-678 Wonderful post, Ashok! Any clue who came up with names for these four houses? Quite unconventional names, aren't they? I, as a kid in junior school who could barely say AP or GG or JJ or SS was awe-struck by these names... Over my 12-year life in Loyola, I have been in all houses, except SS. My allegiance still remains with JJ, in which I was a member for maximum number of years. And yes, as you said, the color of the JJ vest was very dull compared to the others. :( Wonderful post, Ashok! Any clue who came up with names for these four houses? Quite unconventional names, aren’t they? I, as a kid in junior school who could barely say AP or GG or JJ or SS was awe-struck by these names… Over my 12-year life in Loyola, I have been in all houses, except SS. My allegiance still remains with JJ, in which I was a member for maximum number of years. And yes, as you said, the color of the JJ vest was very dull compared to the others. :(

]]> By: jiby http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-677 jiby Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:38:14 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-677 Ashok, when I read this post, I could see where this blog will lead you to. Good luck on that. Nice article and thanks for bringing out the contributions of Mr.Giles to several of the abiding symbols in our school. And yet another Laurie Baker connection to Loyola - that was a valuable fact that you unearthed! Talking about the four houses - their names and the superbly designed flags were probably the first reasons for every junior loyolite to rally behind these houses from a very young age. I can still remember the initial fascination I had when placed in the JJ house and getting to wear the blue vest! I was heartbroken when I was moved to the GG house in the 5th and had to trade it in for the yellow vest, but now I am a GG-House supporter for life! Down with all you other houses! Hehe. When I finished reading this post, felt an urge to get into a GG House vest and play a game of basketball. Wonder if they have adult sizes available at the school store?! Ashok, when I read this post, I could see where this blog will lead you to. Good luck on that. Nice article and thanks for bringing out the contributions of Mr.Giles to several of the abiding symbols in our school. And yet another Laurie Baker connection to Loyola – that was a valuable fact that you unearthed!

Talking about the four houses – their names and the superbly designed flags were probably the first reasons for every junior loyolite to rally behind these houses from a very young age. I can still remember the initial fascination I had when placed in the JJ house and getting to wear the blue vest! I was heartbroken when I was moved to the GG house in the 5th and had to trade it in for the yellow vest, but now I am a GG-House supporter for life! Down with all you other houses! Hehe.

When I finished reading this post, felt an urge to get into a GG House vest and play a game of basketball. Wonder if they have adult sizes available at the school store?!

]]> By: Karthik.C http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-671 Karthik.C Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:33:34 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-671 Hi Ashok, Great article! As you said, we seem to know so little on the history of things which we worshipped at school. Remember talking about this to you a week back. A great history unravelled :-). Hi Ashok,
Great article! As you said, we seem to know so little on the history of things which we worshipped at school. Remember talking about this to you a week back. A great history unravelled :-) .

]]> By: K. A. Varghese http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/comment-page-1/#comment-669 K. A. Varghese Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:56:09 +0000 http://www.ashok.loyolites.com/2008/03/15/painter-of-signs-giles-francis/#comment-669 Ashok, Keep these articles coming. I am glad you have taken this challenge and keeping us all connected. I am glad to hear the story, never thought about it while in School, even though I was part of AP and JJ (led it 1980-81). Had fun time being in the houses. I will always remember the sports day parades and getting chewed by CP for not marching properly (my first yr in Loyola 1978, and that is what remember happened). Regards Varghese Ashok,
Keep these articles coming. I am glad you have taken this challenge and keeping us all connected. I am glad to hear the story, never thought about it while in School, even though I was part of AP and JJ (led it 1980-81). Had fun time being in the houses. I will always remember the sports day parades and getting chewed by CP for not marching properly (my first yr in Loyola 1978, and that is what remember happened).

Regards
Varghese

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