Koraput .Jan, 21: The Golden Jubilee celebration of the 1976 Matriculation batch of the Government-run High School, Kotpad, Koraput district, was held in a grand manner.
The programme began with a silent prayer in memory of the teachers and classmates who had passed away. This was followed by a recollection of the contributions of the teachers who had taught the students during their school days.
Teachers including Shri Raghunath Mallik of Salepur, Cuttack, and others who had taught the 1976 batch were specially remembered and honoured on the occasion.
The stage proceedings were conducted by alumnus Shri Srinibasa Taraka Prakash Mahanti, along with Bishoyi, Kotpal Mahapatra and others.
Among the distinguished guests were the present Headmistress of the Government High School, Smt. Sabita Sadangi, who attended the ceremony and was honoured by the former students. On behalf of the alumni, the teachers were felicitated with certificates of honour, mementoes and gifts as a mark of respect and gratitude.
Several eminent personalities including Dr. Santosh Nag, Mallik, Gaur Rath, Durga Mandale, Chahu Mahanti, William Majhi, Banamali Pujari and others were present at the function and contributed to its success.
The programme concluded in a cordial and emotional atmosphere, reflecting the strong bond between the teachers and their students even after five decades.
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