Moodubelle: Inauguration Of The Golden Jubilee Memorial Auditorium

Anil Alva

Moodubelle, 04 July 2009: The programme started at 10.30 a.m. with the inauguration of the Golden Jubilee Memorial Auditorium of St Lawrence Composite  P.U. College by Mr. Lalaji R. Mendon – MLA Kaup constituency, which is followed by the inauguration of the stage by Mrs. Sumathi P. Rai – Donor for the stage, Later the inauguration of the Computer Lab was done by Mr. Manjunathayya – Block Education Officer, Udupi.

During the prayer service the Correspondent Fr. Joswey Fernandes blessed the Golden Jubilee Memorial Building. The welcome was done by Mr. Devaraya Shanubhogue- Joint Secretary of the Golden Jubilee Celebration committee. After this the inauguration of the photo of the Founder correspondent Late Rev. Fr. Abundius D’Souza was done by Mr. Jerald Fernandes – President Zilla Panchayath Udupi. The Principal Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira in his introductory talk briefly highlighted the history and the main events that took place in the institution. The facilities available in the institution, the programmes chalked out in the golden jubilee year and specially the play ground with proper tracks and the various courts is an urgent need. He requested the MLA and Jerald Fernandes and also with the donors to contribute towards these projects.

 Rev. Fr. Mathew vas-Vicar forane and the parish priest of Udupi church honored the following dignitaries.
1. Mr. Jerald Fernandes – The Old Student of this institution for being the President of Zilla Panchayath.
2. Mrs. Sumathi P. Rai – The donor for the stage.
3. Mrs. Veeda D’Almeida – Old Student and donor for the Chemistry Lab.
4. Mr. Sujay Shetty – The Contractor.

Fr. Mathew in his speech appreciated the good work done in his area, for this college is the only one college in the catholic board which is in his area. He wished the projects of the Golden jubilee to be realized.
Mr. Lalaji Mendon appreciated the development that took place in the college and was proud for this college being in his area, promised assistance to the Jubilee projects.

Mr. Jerald Fernandes felt proud for being the student of this institution which has nourished him with the qualities of a leader. While appreciating the institution he promised his assistance for the projects also.

Mr. Manjunathayya- BEO highlighted the support given by the government for schools and for students. He appreciated the institution which being in the rural area has achieved great heights of progress. He wished for the success of the Golden Jubilee projects.

The President Fr. Joswey Fernandes in his presidential address thanked all the donors those who helped for the Golden Jubilee Memorial building and called the students to make use of this facility for the extra curricular activities and to develop their personalities. He requested all the donors to help for the Golden Jubilee projects. He prayed the blessings of our patron St. Lawrence on this institution.

Mrs. Leena D’Silva read the bio-data of those who were honored. Mr. Charles Quadros thanked all – Guests, Donors, www.bellevision.com, Old students parents, teachers and students. Mrs. Hilda Aranha – Secretary of the Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee did the Vote of thanks. The programme ended at 12.00 with the national Anthem. All were given sweets.

- By Anil Alva (Anil Studio), Moodubelle.