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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Aug 24: St Agnes PU College on Friday August 24 hosted a state level one day inter-school competition 'AGNATHON 2018'.
Soujanya Hegde, cine artiste was chief guest at the inaugural session. An alumna of the institute, she spoke in glowing terms of her alma mater and how it gave her wings to roar and fulfil her dreams. She also stressed the need to give importance to academics, while also chasing one’s dream. She spoke on the role of teachers and their influence on a student’s life.
Riya Rishika compered the inauguration programme and student council president Mansi Pinto, welcomed the gathering.
The valedictory ceremony saw Walter Nandalike, founder Daijiworld Group of Media gracing the occasion as chief guest. He addressed the students and briefed them about various career avenues in the Indian Administrative Services, where they can contribute to Nation building. He also told the students that they were fortunate to have several platforms like ‘Agnathon’ which provides opportunities to showcase their skills.
Mount Carmel Central School emerged as overall winners whereas St Agnes CBSE School bagged the Runners up Trophy.
Venessia welcomed the gathering, Aleema proposed the vote of thanks and Riya Sequeira compered the event.
Sr M Shamita AC, principal, Sr Norine AC, vice principal, Dr Sr Maria Roopa AC, joint secretary, Sr Agatha Mary, former superior general, Sr Janet Sequeira AC and Mathew Antony, convenors of the programme, Valentina Rodrigues, PTA vice president were present.
Overall, the event was a splendid success.