Daijiworld Media Network- Mangaluru (VP)

Mangaluru, Jan 11: The rector and management of St Aloysius Institute, in collaboration with St Aloysius College Alumni Association (SACAA), organized Aloysian Youth Icon-2024, Alumni Awards on Thursday, January 11, at St. Aloysius Degree College.

The chief inaugurator of the programme, Fr Praveen Martis SJ, principal, St Aloysius Degree College, expressed his joy during his presidential speech, saying, "It's been a different evening and an extraordinary evening in the history of St. Aloysius, and tomorrow is our foundation day. We felt inspired by these award holders, and I believe it was inspirational for our students as well, who'll think of growing as big as them. The committee had chosen the right people, and I'm happy to see them achieve this award. When they dedicated this award to their teachers, it made me feel happy. When we see such talented students coming out of this Jesuit college, it melts our hearts."

Also present at this event was Fr Melwyn Pinto SJ, Rector, St Aloysius Institute, and patron SACCA. He expressed, "It's a proud moment for me as the rector of this institution to be a part of this ceremony. All of them have achieved great accomplishments in life, bringing them to the students and showing them as role models. A famous person once said that trouble happens when we keep our aim low and reach it, and because of this, we don't understand our hidden potential. Today these five people have become testimony to show us that achievements can be made on a huge scale. Many personalities have achieved so much in very little time, and of course, most of them cannot achieve what they achieved, but if you put in 100%, you'll achieve it."

On this occasion of Aloysian Youth Icon-2024, five former students of Aloysius College received Alumni Awards and were felicitated. They are Lt Col Laishram Tony Singh, Indian Army; Capt Michael Saldana, Air India commander; Tanvi Rao for performing arts; Shashank Rai, International Basketball player; Vaishnavi Pavitran, diplomat, UNICEF.

After receiving felicitation, they shared their experiences about the college and also talked about how Aloysius College gave them an opportunity to grow bigger in their life.

At this event, Sunil Kunder K, president, SACCA, and Stephan J Pinto, convenor, Aloysius Youth icon were present.