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St Philomena College Students’ Council Inaugurated

December 6, 2022

Puttur December 6: Inauguration of the Students’ Council of St Philomena College was held in Silver Jubilee Memorial Hall of the college.  

Very Rev. Fr Jerome Lawrence Mascarenhas, Correspondent of the College presided over the function. In his presidential address he said “If we love someone, we will be in a position to do whatever possible to make   them happy. If students love their College they will always try to uphold the name and fame of the College. The same is expected not only from Students’ Council but from the entire Student Community. That commitment will help the students to come out with flying colours”

Mr Subbappa Kaikamba, Principal, Govt First Grade College, Uppinangady participated as the chief guest. He inaugurated the Students’ Council by lighting the lamp. In his inaugural address “It is possible to kindle thousands lights from one single spark. Likewise shared knowledge always helps in enhancing ones intellect. Leaders are to create leaders and not followers. If educational institutions are able to nurture personalities, the institutions grow by itself. In the current scenario is necessary for the youth to think thousand times before taking an important decision. In the rat race of life one should not miss the golden opportunity which comes on the way”

Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro administered the oath to all the members of the Students’ Council.

Mr Mourice Mascarenhas, Vice-president, Mai De Devus Paris Pastoral Council participated as guest of honour wished the Students’ Council members and said that they should understand their responsibility and act accordingly leading towards the welfare of the Institution.

Felicitating the members of the Students’ Council, Mr Ksrishna Prasad Alva and Mr A Jagajeevan Das Rai, presidents of Parent Teacher Association and Alumni Associations respectively assured their fullest support and cooperation in the activities of the Council.

Students of Performing Arts rendered prayer, Mohammad Ashik, President of the Students’ Council welcomed the guests and the gathering, Anushree, Secretary introduced the guest, and Johnviston Titas Dias of III BCA extended floral welcome, Shivani M, Joint Secretary of the Council proposed vote of thanks and the program was compered by Raksha Anchan of III BSc. Students’ welfare officers Dr Chandrashekhar K and Mrs Bharathi S Rai were present on the dais on this occasion. Rev. Fr Ashok Aryan Crasta, Principal of St Philomena P U College, Mrs Carmin Pias, Headmistress of St Philomena High School, Mr V J Fernandes, Mr Xavier Dsouza were present on this occasion.