January 150 Quiz Answers
This is the second in our series of quizzes to celebrate FCC’s 150th anniversary. This quiz looks at some aspects of FCC’s history. Here are the correct answers for the January 150 Quiz: 1. Dr Charles W Forman was the founder of the Mission School, the first English-medium school in Lahore, which grew to become Forman Christian College. What does the “W” in his name stand for? Answer: William 2. FCC’s motto “By love serve one another” is a Biblical quotation. In which book of the New Testament is it found? Answer: Galatians 3. FCC was the first college in this part of the subcontinent to allow female students to enroll. Which year were the first female students admitted? Answer: 1902 4. Non-British nationals occasionally receive knighthoods for contributing to relations between their country and Britain. Which FCC principal was a recipient of such a knighthood? Answer: Dr James Carruthers Rhea Ewing 5. FCC is famous for a number of “firsts” in the region. Which of the following was NOT a first for FCC? Answer: The first to have a students’ Dramatics Society 6.The FCC Library once owned a book of poetry by a Romantic poet which included a letter written in his own hand. While the original book and letter have disappeared, a copy of the letter’s contents remain. Who was the poet? Answer: Byron 7.The origins of United Christian Hospital go back to when FCC converted two of its hostels into a hospital to treat wounded refugees at Partition. Which two hostels were these? Answer: North (currently Shirazi) and West Halls 8. Lahore’s educational institutions have produced a number of accomplished writers. Which of the following was a Formanite? Answer: Krishan Chander 9. Originally called Centenary Hall to celebrate FCC’s 100th anniversary, Sinclair Hall was designed by the Daghestani-born architect Nasreddin Murat Khan. Which famous building did he design in Lahore (incidentally, free of charge)? Answer: Minar-e-Pakistan 10.The first graduates of Forman Christian College received their degrees from which university? Answer: Calcutta...
FCC billboard gets a makeover
The billboard at the corner of Zahoor Elahi and Canal Bank Roads has been updated to acknowledge our Sesquicentennial Year (150th anniversary). For those who missed the show, here are some pictures: ...
Seeing Double: Remembering FCC
by Mian Muhammad Rashid Javed My first contact at FCC was with Mr Naeem Asad-Ullah at new student orientation day. He was my adviser, he spent the whole day with us. He briefly explained to us the education system here, the degree program, credit hours, add drop, WF, WP, midterm and final terms. On the very next day, I had my hostel interview. When I entered the interview room, the person who was taking the interview looked similar my adviser. At first I thought he was my adviser and I was amazed that he did not recognize me. In fact, we had spent the whole day together the day before. After a few days I came to know that he was Mr Nadeem Asad-Ullah, the twin brother of Mr Naeem Asad-Ullah! It’s quite difficult for me to write down in words the feelings that I have for Forman Christian College. I spent four years of my educational life here. These four years were splendid and memorable. The faculty of Forman Christian College was very friendly and cooperative. Their way of teaching and giving lectures was unique, it allowed a student to learn and flourish. In my Economics Department I liked Mr Muhammad Afzal Tabassum, Mr Zahid Iqbal, Dr Hafiz Rizwan Ahmed and Dr Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry. In my early days at FCC, I was low in confidence. I felt I would be lucky if I even managed to pass with average grades. However the structure of education at FCC, combined with hard work, led towards my achieving a BS (Hons) degree in Economics with good grades. These are a very few simple words of thanks to Forman Christian College. 150th Happy Birthday to my Alma Matter...
Golden Moments
by Mujtaba Ali One day we were playing frisbee near the Hockey Ground. This was back in February 2010. Our Rector, Dr Peter Armacost, happened to pass by there. One of our class fellows threw the frisbee and it hit Rector. We were all scared, wondering what would happen now. Most of the students hid behind trees. But he called us near him, took the frisbee, and asked us to teach him how to play. Yes, we did teach him and enjoyed our game with him while talking to him. We took some memorable photographs that day. Such a nice guy and such a nice...
Overcoming Odds
by Muhammad Raza It was a great morning when I woke up and my father told me to go to Lahore and get the admission forms. So I came to Lahore, got the forms, filled them and submitted them the same day because I didn’t want to lose the opportunity to be a part of FCC. After doing Intermediate in 2008, I decided to carry on at same institution for Baccalaureate. I had many opportunities but my soul never wanted to detach from its real body, that is FCC. On my first day of the Baccalaureate, when I entered into the class, my legs started shivering and moving one step ahead seemed to be like climbing Mount Everest. I lacked confidence but my teachers helped me a lot. My freshman year was tough, but with the passage of time, time started flying. Sophomore year was gone, junior year was going to end, and I decided to contest a society election. I don’t have a huge social circle. I was unsure and confused. Ignoring these feelings, I went to the Dean of Student’s office to get the nomination form. Like drops gathering in the sea, soon I had a gigantic group of friends who were supporting me. That built my confidence and I moved on. Ultimately I won the election and made good progress in the Formanite Journalism Society. It made me realize that I have done so much with so...
My Dream To Be a Formanite
By Arslan Ahmed FCC … A dream of mine. I was about thirteen when I heard about the marvelous status of FCC. That very day I had a vision to be the part of FCC for my Intermediate education. But it was not easy for me. I had two challenges in front of me. The first was that I was from a middle-class family and the other was securing high enough marks to get into the merit list of FCC Intermediate Admissions. For this I had to go to a well reputed school where I would get the high marks which could get me to FCC. I strived hard and had to struggle for getting a scholarship, because I belong to a far flung area of Balochistan. I got a scholarship and traveled to Lahore for higher secondary school education. I did not have a strong educational base but I struggled very hard just for the sake of FCC. Finally I succeeded and, Alhamdolillah, got admission in FCC on merit basis in Intermediate. Today I am very proud to be part of...
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