Mangalore: Young Leaders of St Aloysius College Take Reins of Student Council
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Aug 10: The student council of St Aloysius Degree College for the year 2012-13 was inaugurated in the college IT auditorium here on Thursday August 9.
Dr Manjula, principal of Besant College was the chief guest. The programme began with a prayer song led by the college choir followed by lighting of lamp by the dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Manjula congratulated the students on becoming council members and wished that it would be a good learning experience for them.
She stressed on the importance of ‘training of character’ in educational institutions.
She said Indian institutions are lacking behind in research which is a primary factor in education. "Nowadays, the libraries are also deserted as students find internet as the easier option," she added.
Fr Swebert D’Silva said that in many colleges elections are banned, but this institution (St Aloysius) holds election as it is part of the democratic process from which students get to learn.
"Leaders are remembered for their work and not for the adulation they enjoy," said Fr D’Silva. He congratulated the student council members and said that the college will work hand in hand with the elected leaders and strive to make a difference.
The elected representatives of the college for the year 2012-13 are Sanath Kumar as president, Roger Loren as secretary, Dimple Saldanha as joint secretary, Disha Prabhu as speaker and Prajwal Suvarna as deputy speaker.
On the occasion, Sanath read out the plan of action for the academic year later handed it over to Richard Gonsalves, student council director.
Fr Swebert D’Silva administered the oath to the young leaders.
Disha Prabhu welcomed and Dimple Saldanha proposed the vote of thanks. Alister and Sanchita compered.
Dr A M Narahari, registrar (evaluations), Fr Francis Almeida, campus director, Prof Suresh Poojary, dean of B Com, Prof Ronald Pinto, John D’Silva, Judith Pinto, class representatives of various sections were present.