ST ALOYSIUS INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE, MANGALORE-575003
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION AT ST ALOYSIUS ITI
Annual day of St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute was celebrated on 18th May, 2018. As the clock hands were inching closer to 5pm, ecstatic feeling was growing stronger. Staff were planning for this event from past few months and students had been practising their performances to perfection with the aim of putting on a great show. Finally the day had come and St Aloysius College Primary School auditorium was all set for the much awaited programme. The celebration began with the arrival of the dignitaries. Chief Guest of the programme Mr Bhojaraj Vamanjoor- Tulu theatre artist and film actor, Honourable Chief Guest Mr Rajendra K.P.- Entrepreneur and humanitarian, President of the programme Rev Fr Denzil William Lobo SJ- Secretary of Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society and other dignitaries were welcomed into the auditorium by a thunderous applause by the audience. Student Council President Mr Thilak M extended a cordial welcome to the dignitaries and the gathering. Prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions held during the academic year. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest Mr Bhojaraj Vamanjoor narrated his own story to success and said, “Do not underestimate any work. Have confidence in yourself and move forward in the field you love. Education is very important. No one can steal the education from you. You are lucky to have joined the institution which never discriminates on the basis of religion, caste, etc and gives equal opportunities to all. Do well and be successful”. Speaking on the occasion Honourable Chief Guest Mr Rajendra K.P. said, “Vision is very important to lead a successful life. Have a dream of your own. Once you have a dream, you will be able to set goals and achieve them. Make use of the opportunities life presents to you. You can even become entrepreneurs if you have a vision and zeal to achieve”. Former Director Rev Fr Leo Dsouza SJ said. “Never consider ITI education as low grade. Skill based education which you get from ITI, opens the door of opportunities and gives you earning power. Many students who have graduated from ITIs are better placed financially, even better than so called engineers and doctors”. In his Presidential Address Rev Fr Denzil Lobo congratulated the students and staff for the programme and said, “India has achieved greater heights in many fields like technology, medicine, space research, etc. On the other hand, India is struggling with corruption, poverty, violence, terror, immorality, etc. We have got much from the society and we have a duty of giving back to the society. We should never compromise our moral principles for selfish motives. We should be the agents of peace, harmony and brotherhood”. Other dignitairies on the dais were Rev Fr Eric Mathias SJ- Director of the institution, Mr Vincent Mendonsa-Principal, and Mr Umesh J.A.- Convener of the programme. Mr Praveen Dsouza, a student of Electrician trade-2nd year proposed vote of thanks. Mr Garel Dsouza, a student of MMV trade-1st year conducted the stage programme. Students put on a colourful show and mesmerised the audience with variety of cultural programmes.
