Mangaluru: The St. Aloysius Evening College celebrated its 52nd College Day on March 8, in the St. Aloysius High School Hall.
Rajendra D S, ACP, Mangalore North-Division and Jeevan Saldanha, Founder and CEO of Spectrum Industries and former President of KCCI, were the chief guests of the event.
Rector of St. Aloysius College Institutions, Fr. Dionysius Vaz SJ, presided over the function. Principal Dr. Manohar V Serrao presented the annual college report.
The chief guests Rajendra D S and Jeevan Saldanha, who spoke on the occasion, congratulated the students for opting to study in an evening college. They also lauded the efforts of the students as most of them work during the day and continue studies in the evening. They also encouraged the students to dream big and channel all energy to achieve it.
Fr. Dionysius Vaz, in his presidential remarks, congratulated the college for reaching out to the marginalised and providing them the opportunity to continue their education.
On this occasion, “Sandya Deepa”, the college annual magazine, was unveiled by the Rector. Prizes were distributed to the students who had excelled in the fields of academics, sports and extra-curricular activities.
This was followed by a unique cultural programme displaying the multi-faceted talents of the students. The highlight of the variety entertainment was a 38-minute dance-drama “Divya Bhavya Baduku”, directed and produced by Dr. Mahalinga Bhat and Kavitha Avinash.
Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, Administrator, SAEC, Ravi Shetty, Vice Principal and the office bearers of the Students’ Council were present on the occasion. Udaya, Convenor, College Day Committee, welcomed the gathering. Hitesh Madivala, President, Students’ Council, proposed a vote of thanks.
