A Page from the Diary of Harsha Wadhwani - A Toast to the Alumni Meet)

GIVING BACK TO SCHOOL

Nothing could better guide a student than support from the experienced seniors. This was the main note on which Prabhu Dayal Public School; Shalimar Bagh hosted its 1st Annual Reunion on 15th July 2006. It was an occasion of great joy both for the ex-students and their mentors.

The honorable principal of the school, Mr. Das, whole-heartedly welcomed this attempt on the part of the ex-students and was happy that a new venture is being started for which he has been waiting for so many years. He was happy that some of the front-runner students are working towards the glory of their school.

One of the organizers and ex-student of the school, Dr. Shushank Chauhan elucidated the purpose of the get-together, which was to develop the institution through career counseling for the current students. To Shushank who joined the school in 1985 time flew like anything and now he feels elated that they are getting support from the school in this endeavor.

Mrs. Anu Chikara who is a Science teacher and an ex-student of the same school took an opportunity to speak on the nature of guidance and future assistance that the current students need. She also spoke on the importance of sharing experiences with the juniors.

During the meeting, some of the ex-students shared their experiences with the audience. To Monika Puri who is currently doing M.B.B.S, the school and the teachers made a permanent mark on her life and she can never forget the people who taught her the very basics. However, to Gaurav Gupta who is a chartered accountant, the school makes him feel connected with himself. Whenever he visits this place he can feel the child inside him.

The evening also included game events like musical chairs, tambola and also mouth-watering food. The students and teachers made the event a great success with their mere presence.

HARSHA WADHWANI