Zita Usha

Mangaluru, Feb 9: 'Agnesian Day at Home', a reunion of former students of St Agnes College, was a unique, fun-filled event, held here on Sunday February 8.

The invocation was rendered with a prayer song and a welcome dance by the final year students of the College.

A respectful minute of silence was observed by the gathering for the repose of the soul of Nayan Padiyar, an active member of the committee.

A formal welcome was done by Supriya A C, principal of the college and the president of the association. The chief guest of the day, Judith Macarenhas was welcomed with a bouquet by the secretary of the association, Saramma Jayaraj. Dr Olivia Saldanha, former principal of the college, was also welcomed warmly.

In a deserving and meaningful ceremony, the chief guest Judith Macarenhas was honored with Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her selfless service to the society.

In a grateful response, Mascarenhas thanked the Association and stressed that it is the duty of everyone, at one point or the other, to repay to the society and the country from which we have gained such a lot, achieved goals in our lives. This can be done only through selfless service.

Dr Olivia Saldanha in her message said the fire lit by the Agnesians should burn brightly and shine all around and its warmth should spread to the entire society.

The annual report was presented by Saramma Jayaraj which was made lively by a powerpPoint presentation of the activities of the association. The statements of accounts were presented by Crystal Rodrigues.

Following these formalities, election of the new committee took place.

Vote of thanks was by Edel Gonsalves. Carolyn Lobo compered the formal programme.

The festivities began with lively dances by staff, students and ex-Agnesians. Games were conducted by Daisy Coelho. The entire show was conducted by Carol Pais Coelho.

The programme was drawn to the closure members, joyfully singing the college anthem which was followed by lunch.