St Joseph’s High School, Bajpe - Silver Jubilee Reunion of the Class of 1991

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 25 Jul 2016: 25 years after High School graduation, a group of former students from the Class of 1991 batch met up for a memorable and fun-filled Silver Jubilee Reunion at the St Joseph’s High School, Bajpe, here on Sunday July 24.

 

The former students Arun Bhandary, Dhanraj Shetty, Godseth Menezes, J K Sandeep, Jaison D’Costa, Dr K Kowshik, Mahesh Prabhu, Manohar Bhat, Prashanth Shetty, Rajnish Nilaya and Dr Sathish Shetty had a gala time to mark silver jubilee reunion.

 

Bro Hector Pinto, principal of St Joseph’s Pre-University College, Bajpe, here warmly welcomed and extended exceptional hospitality to this excited group of former students as they arrived at their Alma Mater. Bro Pinto said, ‘At St Joseph’s, we are a large and growing family of staff members, current students and former students. Our former students have excelled in numerous fields all over the world and have brought name and fame to our institution. They have also immensely contributed to the growth and development of this progressive campus.’

 

Much to the delight of the reunion participants, Bro Pinto gladly changed into the silver jubilee t-shirt sponsored by Maharashtra-based Thunga Hospitals courtesy Dr Sathish Shetty.

 

 

A special assembly of the high school students was facilitated by Alwyn Noronha, headmaster of St Joseph’s High School. On behalf of the Silver Jubilee celebrants, Mahesh Prabhu and Dr Sathish Shetty addressed the young students and encouraged them to enjoy the best days of their lives without inviting any kind of stress or strains on their young minds. They also highlighted the importance of values that St Joseph’s adds and advised them to ensure a healthy balance between studies and play while making best use of the magnificent learning, development and sports facilities that St. Joseph’s Bajpe offers.

 

On this special occasion, the group of former students announced three awards: Best Academic Performer, Best Sportsperson and Best All-rounder for the high school students during this academic year comprising of trophies and cash prizes.

 

An elated Bro Pinto led a tour around the revamped campus and the sprawling playground, whereby the former students also enjoyed a short football session with the physical education teacher.  The campus visit was signed-off with ceremonial planting of saplings and a sumptuous treat of breakfast by the principal.

 

The Silver Jubilee celebrants then proceeded to their overnight picnic at Paradise Isle Resort, Malpe, in Udupi district enjoying the sun, sand, rains, delicious beach-side bites and a grand dinner replicating their school-time days. The reunion celebration concluded with the return trip culminating at St Joseph’s Church, Bajpe, here.