Media Release
Puttur, Jul 2: Annual Day celebration of PTA and Alumni association of St Philomena College was organized on June 27 at the SJM Hall of the college. Indian Army Retd Major General M V Bhat, a 1967 batch student of St Philomena College participated as the chief guest and said, “Every student needs to have a passion to achieve in life. It is bounden duty of the youth to strengthen the Indian Armed Forces. This can be possible only when there is a strong impulse to put into action the dream of joining prestigious Indian Armed Forces. It is always necessary to have sense of time and discipline in life to achieve extraordinary goals”.
Rani Shetty, in-charge of Bengaluru City police ‘Parihar’ went nostalgic about her college life here in the campus said, “St Philomena college is a name nationwide. It is understood by the students only when they complete their studies and be in faraway places busy with their life’s challenges.” Shetty also urged that young girls and women should be doubly cautious in their work places, social media and places around where they keep moving. Education obtained at right time in the right place will always be useful for a better living in this society, she added.
Former PTA president, JCI trainer Purandara Rai Mithrampady expressed his goodwill towards the college.
President of the function Fr Lawrence Mascarenhas said ,” The relationship and the bond between the college and PTA/Alumni should be further strengthened. A helping hand is always solicited from the Alumni. All are expected to think in this direction.”
Achievers in NCC, Sports were honoured on the occasion. Scholarships were presented to the eligible students. Prizes distributed. Faculty members were honored for achievements in their respective fields.
Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, principal, Fr Stany Pinto, campus director, Prof Ganesh Bhat and Dr AP Radhakrishna, vice principals of the college, Prashanth Rai, secretary PTA, Thejaswi Bhat secretary Alumni Association, Abhishek Suvarna treasurer were graciously present on the dais..
Varija and team rendered prayer. A. Jagajeevandas Rai, president of Alumni Association welcomed. Krishnaprasad Alva, president of PTA proposed vote of thanks. Prathima Hegde introduced the guests. Dhanya PT andJohnson D Sequeira announced the names the achevers and prize winners. Chandraksha Peradka compered the programme. Cultural programme by the alumni followed the formal programme.