Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 15: St Aloysius Gonzaga School celebrated the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, August 15, with great fervor and patriotism. The chief guest Sudhir G Amin, GP Captain, Indian Airforce (Retd), principal, Fr Melwyn Anil Lobo SJ and vice-principals Laurel D'Souza and Aparna Suresh graced the occasion.

The chief guest hoisted the tricolour flag to commemorate the nation’s independence. In his address, he said that that the youth are the nation builders and they can work towards the progress of the nation. He further urged the students to come forward and join the Indian Armed forces and encouraged them to make use of such opportunities.

The principal Fr Melwyn Anil Lobo SJ, in his address, gave a call the students to invoke great sense of patriotism and sustain it throughout their lives. The dignitaries were given the guard of honour by the NCC cadets of the school. There was a spectacular cultural programme presented by the students that kindled a sense of love for our country.

K Trisha Appanna, Leona Melinda D'Souza and Khatija Soha Shakir of class XII compered the programme. Leroy Rodrigues of class X welcomed the gathering and Anu Jade Olivera of class VIII proposed a vote of thanks. The programme was coordinated by Sandhya Manoj, Anjana Kamath, Shamitha Shetty, and Swathi.