Profiles
In this section we present profiles of prominent members of the Tissanayagam family and the Kumarakulasinghe family. These individuals served their community and country with distinction and made a name for themselves as men and women of integrity.

The Late Tellippalalai Chinnappah Rajaratnam, O. B. F., J. P. U. M.,
"Whose life of selfless service brought honour and glory to his Alma Mater"
Tissanayake Mudali (Circa 1730)
"According to tradition in the village of Mathakal, Tissanayake Mudaliyar who lived during Dutch times, was descended from a Vellala Chieftain who had married a princess of Jaffna"
Don Juan Kumarakulasinghe Mudaliyar (Circa 1760)
"Don Juan Kumarakulasinghe Mudaliyar was a prominent chieftain who lived during Dutch times. He was a large land owner and had extensive holdings in and around the village of Tellipallai. His seat was named “Mudi Valavu” which literally meant 'Crown Manor'."
Hon Justice T W Rajaratnam H.Q. A.,
" The  Hon. Justice  T.W. Rajaratnam entered  eternal  rest on January 15,1994. His memorial service was held on February 5th, 1994. “The Daily Bread” publication for these two dates of this year are reproduced here for reference. "
Charles Rasaratnam Tissainayagam
"Yet another gentleman of the public service has gone to his eternal  rest after an illustrious career in the public sector of Sri Lanka."
Jordan Lodge
"Among the first eight students in the day school At Tellipalli was not only the lad who was baptized Nathaniel Niles, but also another lad who was baptized Jordan Lodge."
 
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