Best speaker Magazine Issue 2 - December 2017 | Page 53

known fact that English language is much
important in global communication
and that we have given prominence in
speaking English language. The difference
I saw is vast and I am certain that we have
the potential to positively influence the
society that we live in. So, I believe that
the Gavel Club helps in developing these
skills; language skills and communication
skills. Most importantly, team spirit in the
club is notable.
A glamorous event like “Best Speaker”
wouldn’t be a huge success if not for the
support of all the members, directed by
good leadership, proper organization and
creativity. This year the “Best Speaker” is
organized for the 13 th consecutive time,
which highlights the continuity of the
team spirit of the club throughout these
years that have passed. Thus, I firmly
believe that the choice I have made to
become a member of the University of
Kelaniya Gavel Club is the best choice I
ever made in my life.
A hectic mind,
Filled with mist-cloaked thoughts,
Strives to untangle
A twisted mass of confusions;
Struggles to out-speak
The words unspoken,
To tell the world
What HE thinks.
How many untold stories will be buried?
Within your heart,
Unless YOU speak them?
Long Live Gavel;
To speak
The Unspoken,
To sing
The thoughts unsung!
Gavelier ASHANI
JAYASUNDARE
Faculty of Humanities
THE MISFITS
T
he day I walked in to Gavel I
realized the true meaning of the
word “misfits”.
Ok, let’s face it. University was not what
we expected at all. After a few weeks
of lectures, everything falls into this
monotonous practice that will drive
you to boredom. For me the situation
was lectures and then go home, lectures
and then go home. Basically, a vicious,
repetitive cycle. It was too much for me
and my friends, and we thought that some
activity would help to erase the boredom.
Now, I have friends who are into athletics,
dancing, drama etc. and it was pretty
much easy for them to realize where they
fit in, but I was no trophy level athlete or
dancer to add to that equation, so I was in
a dilemma.
One teacher from my school told me
to try the Gavel Club, and I went with my
friends for the first meeting, and from
there onwards, the Gaveliers were not able
to get rid of me! You see, it is this perfect
place where you not only can develop
your skills of public speaking, but also
meet seniors and friends from all over the
university. The day I did my first speech,
also known as a table topic, everyone
congratulated me and commented on
parts where I could improve. Believe me;
I’ve never missed a table topic since!
Gavel is not only a place to improve
you, it’s also a family of misfits! Gavel will
embrace you with open arms no matter
who you are. So now I go there every
Thursday, with my athletic friends, drama
friends, dancing friends, and believe me
we are having a blast!
Too good to be true? Come to the
Career Guidance Unit-Training Centre
on a Thursday, at four in the evening, and
see for yourself!
Gavelier NIPUNI
PERERA
Faculty of Humanities
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