Moodubelle: Two Days Annual Sports held in St. Lawrence Composite PU College

By Anil Alva
Bellevision Media Network

Moodubelle, 17 December 2011: Two days annual sports of St. Lawrence Composite PU College were held  on 15 and 16 December 2011 in the college ground.  The two days sports meet was inaugurated by K.R. Naik, Sub Inspector of the Shirva Police Station on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 9.30 am. He also received the salute during the march past of the students.

 

The inaugural function was presided over by Principal Fr. Paul Sequeira.  Devdas Hebbar-President of the udupi taluk Panchayat hoisted the sports-flag and  Mrs. Shilpa Nayak-President of the Parents-Teachers Association lighted the sports-flame.
Other guests at the inaugural function were: Alphonse K. Alva-Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Council, Fr. Lancy Saldanha-Principal of St. Lawrence English medium High School, Raphael Peter Aranha-Headmaster of Church Aided Higher Primary School, Mrs. Helen D’Souza-Social Worker, Fr. Maxim Pinto (OFM-Cap)-Director of the Assisi Nilaya and Sisters from the Loreto Convent.

 

 

 

After inauguration of the sports meet, SI K.R. Naik said that sports are one of the best opportunities for the students to manifest their talents. When the students achieve success in these competitions, they develop confidence t achieve higher aims in life. Sports also help in enhancing one’s own personality.

 

P U College and high school  students presented various attractive exercises such as human pyramid and formation exercises that  were appreciated by one and all.

 

Mrs. Chandrakala, lecturer in the PU College welcomed the guests and PT Teacher-Joseph D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks.

 

Following the successful completion of the two days sports meet, the prize distribution function was held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 4.30 pm. The function was presided over by Fr. Paul Sequeira. Alphonse K. Alva was the chief guest and Avith Lobo and Maxim D’Sa were the guests of honour.

 

Prizes were distributed to the champions in different categories by Fr. Paul Sequeira and Alphonse K. Alva.

 

The Individual Champions for the year 2011-12 are:

PUC Boys: Sharun Raj – FY PU Com;  PUC Girls: Shashirekha – SY PU Com.
High School Section:  Under 17 Boys: Akshath-X B; Under 17 Girls: Susan M. D’Souza – IX A
High School Section: Under 14 Boys: Sashank – VIII A; Under 14 Girls: Manisha D’Souza – VIII A

 

Speaking after the prize distribution, Alphonse K. Alva said that sports are as equal as the studies in the life of students. While some students achieve great height in education, others show their merit in sports.

 

Prof. Shanbhag compeered the programme and welcomed the guests and PT Teacher Joseph  D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks.