Dimapur, Feb. 26: Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) observed its annual alumni meet on February 25 in Fr. Paul Bernick auditorium. Peter Lichamo, Additional Secretary of Municipal Affairs and Director of Bamboo Resource Centre, Dimapur, was the chief guest.
Fr. Dr. CP Anto, Principal of North East Institute of Social Science and Research and Founder Director of Peace Channel, and Fr. Dr. TC Joseph, Principal of Bosco B.Ed College, were other dignitaries present at the event.
Peter Lichamo, in his speech, encouraged the students to use all the available resources to equip intellectually, mentally, spiritually and emotionally so as to become good and responsible citizens.
While sharing his experience, Fr. Anto admitted that he learned how to organise things and work them out effectively from his teachers. Both the speakers thanked the principal of the college, faculty and its students for the well organised programme.
Earlier, Fr. Dr. Policarp Xalxo, Principal of SCHE, extended warm welcome to the invited guests and all the inmates of the college. He mentioned that the college is headed and run by most of its alumni. “We take different paths in life. No matter where we go, we take a little of each other wherever we go,” he remarked. Fr. Tom Karthik, Rector of SCHE, also welcomed the gathering and sang a song that cheered the crowd.
Meritorious certificates for the 2016 toppers in English and Philosophy honours were awarded to Sr. Joram Yajo and Br. Robin respectively.
In the election for the new officer bearers, Fr. Policarp and Innocent Gangmei were selected as the president and general secretary respectively.
In her vote of thanks, Assistant Prof. Ashuli Kaisa, thanked the heads of the institution, alumni, staff and students.
The event was enriched by prayer song, video presentation on the history of the college, songs, instrumental and college anthem.
