UAE: Agnesians, Aloysians Plan Reunion in Feb 2013
 
Oswald M D’Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Abu Dhabi

UAE, Oct 24: The alumnae/alumni of India’s two prestigious institutions - the St Aloysius and St Agnes College and Schools of Mangalore once again will come together for the reunion 2013, which will be held during the first week of February 2013.

This was announced during a brainstorming meeting held between committee members of both colleges in Dubai recently.

The much-awaited high profile and fun event has always generated lot of interest since its inception. The alumni/alumnae of these two great institutions eagerly await for this day long event which is being held normally once in two years, attracting thousands of former students and their families from all over UAE and other Middle Eastern countries.

The organizers speaking to Daijiworld in Abu Dhabi informed that the venue will be announced shortly as and when appropriate arrangements are finalized for the convenience of the attendees.

James Mendonca and Jacintha Mendonca

The meeting which was held in Dubai, unanimously appointed the ever popular and dynamic community leader James Mendonca and Jacintha Mendonca – a social worker as Chairpersons for Aloysians and Agnesians respectively for the forthcoming 2013 Event.

The meeting was attended by past chairpersons and other committee members.

With induction of these two vibrant and charming personalities this coming year’s event is sure to be a runaway success.

During the meeting, various issues were discussed and a general format for the event was planned.

The members pledged their support for the newly appointed Chairpersons and promised to work hard in unison to make this event a great success as usual.

Jerome Pereira (Jemma Padil) the person who was responsible to stage the first ever Aloysian alumni gathering in the UAE and outside India in 1997, explained the objective of the gathering and requested all to work hard to make this event a success.

It must be noted that these great institutions have impacted the lives of thousands of students, regardless of their religion, culture, and ethnic background in their cultural, educational and intellectual values.

St Aloysius College and School, established by the Jesuit Priests over 129 years ago, have produced some of the best stalwarts that have risen to different career successes in different parts of the world! It has diversified its learning processes to suite the modern times and considered as one of the best and highly rated in the country as well as all over the world.

St Agnes College – the all women college, run by the Apostolic Carmel nuns, which has nurtured thousands of young women, who have established themselves successfully in every sphere of life.

The old students of these premier institutions are holding high profile and prominent positions all over the UAE and have proved and established their presence wherever they have reached. Such is the caliber and quality of education of these institutes, which speaks for themselves.

The intention of the organizers is to unite all ex Agnesians and Aloysians with their families for a day of fun and interaction and to recall old memories of their college / school days.

It will be an excellent opportunity for the alumnae/alumni’s to meet and share their past and present among the long lost friends, whom they have not met from ages.

This re-union will be exclusively for the past students and their families.

To make this event a success the organizers have requested all the past students spread all over UAE to come up with new ideas and request volunteers who can render their talent, that is, music, singing, or any other flair they excel in.

The organizers have requested the former students who are spread across the Emirates, especially young enthusiastic past students who are dedicated and hardworking to be part of the organizing committee who can help in garnering sponsorships and be part of the event to make this event a success.

Organizers are planning to induct young and dedicated people to be in the committee to boost their efforts.

The organizers have also requested the former students based in UAE to register themselves detailing -

- Full Name

- Year of study

- Name of the College/School

- Postal Address

- Email Address

- Telephone Nos (Both Mobile and Landline) etc

- Any other information (interests/suggestions etc.) which may be forwarded to : agaloy@gmail.com and the organizers will be in touch with you.

Those who are interested to be part of the All Aloysian/Agnesian Band (be it a Singer or a Musician) may contact:

Johnson Samuel : 050-6531382

Wilson Samuel : 050-6466503

Daijiworld.com being the official portal for this mega event, will be updating with latest news in the coming weeks.