1934/2477 –
1946/2489
The reign of King
Anandamahidol
1934/2477
There was an establishment of Church of Christ in
Thailand and Church of Christ in Thailand
Foundation. Mrs. Artvidhyakom or Mrs. Bertha Blount
McFarland was the first Secretary.
1940/2483
In October, Miss Ellinwood was ill from bowel
disease and had to urgently return to USA. Miss Faye
Kilpatrik became the Principal.
1941/2484
The Second World War broke out. On 10th
December, Japanese officers came to inform that
every one moved out. There were 26 pupils left in
school then. Miss Kilpatrik, the then Principal
appointed Miss Ayada Kirinkul as the Director and
Miss Prapit Kuvanond as Headmistress and Manager.
The Japanese Army used the school’s premise as
hospital.
1941/2484
On the 21st December, Luang Samrej
Varnakij – the then Head of Private School Section
led the school group to stay at Panutat Girl School,
around Burapapirom Palace.
1942/2485
In February, with the assistance of M.L. Pin
Malakul, Wattana Wittaya Academy was allowed to use
Yuk Min Kong Suay School’s premise to operate as
boarding school.
1942/2485
The 14th July was Marshall P.
Pibulsongkram’s birthday. He donated 10,000 baht to
Wattana Wittaya Academy to refurbish the place as a
boarding school. That year there were 17 graduates,
including Miss Ratchaneebul Pibulsongkram the
Marshall’s daughter.
1943/2486
1st April, Wattana Wittaya Academy was
accredited with educational standard.
1945/2488
On the 7th December Church of Christ in
Thailand sent a telegramme, asking for a return of
missionary.
1946/2489
In February, the missionary returned to Thailand.
Reverend Puang Arkkapin was elected President of
Church of Christ in Thailand. Having surveyed damage
occurred during the war, the Mission refused to
accept war damage compensation.
1946/2489
In February, Paul Eakin E. C. Court
arrived with 71 trunks of medicine. Nineteen
cargo loads followed, total amount of US$250,000.00
1946/2489
In May, the School resumed operation on its premise.