An elegant felicitation ceremony organised by Management and Students of St Agnes College (Autonomous) for the retired staff
Mangaluru: “The marks on the student’s lives are permanent; the influence of a good teacher can never be erased. Behind every dazzling mind that illuminates the path of accomplishment lies hidden support. These quiet architects of greatness, though often unobserved, fuel the incandescent achievements of those who shine vibrantly in society. It is their unspoken devotion and enduring influence that transform mere sparks into beaming beacons of victory.”.
In a heartfelt and elegant ceremony, the students and Management felicitated 2 retired staff members on Thursday, 26th September and Monday, 30th September, respectively, at St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru.
On 26th September 2024, the farewell program for Prof. Dr Nancy Vaz and Mrs Marina Pinto was organized by students. The program started with an invocation by Sr Soniya and team, a warm welcome given by Moksha, a welcome dance presented by Sahana and team, and a farewell song by the students. The students shared their experiences where Sheethal spoke about Dr Nancy Vaz and Stuthi spoke about Prof. Marina Pinto.
Dr Nancy Vaz and Mrs Marina Pinto spoke about their journey at St Agnes College and gave a few sweet advices to the students. The Vice Principal addressed the gathering with her words of encouragement. The program was attended by the students from BA and BSC. Sunena Subbanna Rai, Vice President of Science, compered the program and the vote of thanks was proposed by Sakshi.
On 30th September, the ceremony was imbued with a sense of gratitude. Sr Dr Maria Roopa AC, Joint Secretary of St Agnes Institutions, honoured the retired staff with a shawl; Sr Dr M Venissa AC, Principal, honoured the retired staff with a garland; and Sr M Carmel Rita AC, Administrator, honoured the retired staff with a fruit basket. The Management, teaching staff, non-teaching staff, and PTA members felicitated the retired staff with mementos.
Sr Dr Maria Roopa AC, in her address, articulated deep gratitude for the retired staff for their unwavering perseverance and trustworthiness to lift up the level of excellence in this institution and for shaping the lives of thousands of students.
Sr Dr M Venissa AC, in her address, expressed profound gratitude and admiration for the retired staff for their steadfast dedication, commitment, and loyalty to molding the minds of numerous students.
Dr Nancy Vaz and Mrs Marina Pinto conveyed heartfelt thanks to the management and to all who guided and supported them in their careers. The retired staff left with a sense of connection and fulfillment, carrying with them a thousand smiles of gratitude for the recognition of their services by the management.
The program commenced with a prayer service led by Ms. Lavita Ramya D’Souza, Dept. of Mathematics. It helped everyone gathered to experience the divine presence. Mrs Sandhya Pai, Dept. of English, warmly welcomed the gathering. Mrs Roshni and Dr Ita D’Souza greeted the retired staff member with flowers, acknowledging their elegant presence and the significant contributions they have made during their teaching career. As colleagues, Mrs Shanthi Nazareth, Dept. of Secretarial Practice, and Sr Yvette Priya AC shared brief accounts of the retirees’ Dr Nancy Vaz and Mrs Marina Pinto’s achievements and words of felicitation, respectively. A farewell song was sung by Mrs Janet and team. Mrs Nimitha, Dept. of Commerce, proposed a vote of thanks, and Mrs Froidy Fernandes, Dept. of Botany, compered the programme. The entire teaching and non-teaching faculty were present for this program.
“Congratulations and wishing you both a retirement filled with endless adventures! We will miss you dearly, but we’re so excited for the next chapter in your life. Thank you for your many years of hard work and contributions and for adding value to St Agnes College (Autonomous) each day.”.
