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KETTI

TAMIL NADU
1-2 August
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372 Anglo-Indian man 40-50 Christian Ketti 1 August

The Principal of the Anglo-Indian School and College. He
knew children by their first name, and was well-liked and
deeply respected. The Principal said,

The need to learn English and an Indian
language is the most important aspect of
Anglo-Indian education, and we are somehow
failing the Anglo-Indians, because they do
not learn an Indian language. This school is
expensive, because it is residential and
private, but, the school was originally built
for Anglo-Indians, and therefore I make an
effort to bear the burden of the poor
Anglo-Indian. However, Anglo-Indians want
everything to be easy, and I think this is
the reason why there is only one qualified
Anglo-Indian who passes Class XII for every
twenty who do not manage to complete Class
XII. An Anglo-Indian Degree College should
be started to encourage Anglo-Indians to
compete, and to continue their education.

373 Anglo-Indian man 40-50 Christian Ketti 1 August

He was the Headteacher of the Anglo-Indian School and
College. His partnership with the Principal was
excellent, and since his main responsibility was the
development of the curriculum of the school he was
interested in the language and religious issues which
were raised in the interview. He was a very supportive
person, friendly and outgoing. This partnership between
Nos. 372 and 373 relied on collaboration and mutual
respect of a very high order.

374       Anglo-Indian boy 8 Christian Ketti 2 August

This young student had a natural ability for art. When
asked about God, he drew the Principal (No. 372) of the
school. When asked 'why' he chose to do so, he said,

Because God is a friend and so is Mr.-------.

He has time for us, he knows our names and
makes sure we get proper food.

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