It gave its name to a quarter.It became known with red and yellow colors. Founded a sports club. Now it even has a university. by Tamer Altunay, YeniYüzyIl Dec9/96 Istanbul-Enderun of Galatasaray, School of Medicine, Mekteb-i Sultani, Lycee of Galatasaray.These names resume the historical progression of Galatasaray Highschool, which id now celebrating its 515th birthday. By giving thousands of alumna, it has also given so many well-educated people to the Turkish Civilisation.I t always had a good reputation in the Govenment. It gave its name to a quarter in Istanbul. It was symbolized by yellow and red roses. It founded a sports club. Today, an education empire starting from elementary school,ending with University...And apart from its education there's also a Galatasaraylilik spirit. For the 515th birthday reunion of Galatasaray-"The window to the WEST"-at the ceremony in Tevfik Fikret Salon this spirit was everywhere. And the red eyes at the end of the Multivision Show were the reflection of this spirit. The President ofGalatasaray Education Foundation, Mr.Inan Kiraç conferenced about secularism, his works, and told that the school which has had an economical depression 15 years ago received 15 million dollars from his part. At the ceremony, President of Galatasaray Alumna Association,Mr.Duygun Yarsuvat and Principle Prof.Dr.Erdogan Teziç, and in the name of 1946 alumna Hasan Fehmi Yazici spoke.The documentary prepared by 1962 alumni, Mehmet Ali Birand was grandly applauded. While the messages sent to the meeting were read, Prime Minister Erbakan's message was the least applauded, but compared to applauds of vice Prime Minister +iller, COS of Turkish Army, Mr.Ismail Hakki Karadayi received more applause. And everbody talked about it all day long.
