Dimapur, June 22 (EMN): St. Xavier College, Jalukie, celebrated graduation day cum fresher’s day on June 10, with Lt. Col. Rajiv Kalita, second-In-Command of 36 Assam Rifles, as chief guest.
Lt. Col. Rajiv Kalita, in his speech, wished and congratulated all the graduates and extended sincere appreciation to the principal, staff and managing board of the college for imparting quality education. He further encouraged the students to explore their talents, gifts and utilise the same to their benefit and wished them luck in their endeavour.
He also motivated the students that there are ample opportunities available in the field of Army. Besides, he greeted the freshers urging them to march forward with commitment. The chief guest also conferred various prizes and certificates to the graduates on various achievements including highest scorer, best graduate of the year and to all the graduates.Rev. Fr. Papu Samy, the school principal, said the institution was proud to witness many boys and girls acquiring graduation degree and wished them to be successful persons for the future society.
Luningzuele, the highest scorer and the 11th rank holder in the University from the department of sociology, spoke on behalf of the graduates.
Kevipele, governing board member of the college, also addressed the students on the occasion and inspired them with his personal experiences.
The staff and students arranged varieties of cultural programmes to mark the occasion.
