Mangalore : Aloysian Fest 2013 inaugurated

Mangalore : Aloysian Fest 2013 inaugurated

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Feb 1, 2013 : P Jayaram Bhat, Managing Director and CEO of Karnataka Bank  inaugurated the national-level ’Aloysian Fest 2013’ at St Aloysius College premises on Feb 1, Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his inaugural address, Jayaram Bhat urged the student community to strive to achieve academic excellence which helps them accomplish their goals in life.  Stating that many Aloysians have achieved greater heights in life, Bhat said he too was proud to be an Aloysian. Principal Fr Swebert D’Silva who also spoke,  said that the college was proud of its students who involve themselves in organizing such events.

It is not enough if students excel merely in academics, he said adding they need to make use of opportunities that come their way and display their talents. Such kind of fests help in this direction, he added.

 K Anil, Senior Manager of Indian Overseas Bank was the guest of honor, while Fr Joseph Ignatius Rodrigues, Rector presided over the function.

Vice Principal Fr Francis Almeida, Co-ordinators Ronald Pinto, John D’Silva, Judith Pinto, Dr Richard Gonsalves, Registrar Narahari, Student Council President Sanath Kumar Achar, Secretary Roger, Joint Secretary Dimple, and others were present.

The Aloysian fest includes ‘Art Beat’, Humanities fest; ‘Imprints’, Science fest; ‘Spin-Out’, Management fest; ‘ACME’Commerce fest; and ‘Astitva’, a cultural fest for all streams.

The college has also introduced ‘Aloysiad,’  a sports fest at the inter-collegiate level from this year.