[CCM @ 50: 1973 – 2023]
There are times in the histories of any institutions, when the glory is celebrated, when milestones are revisited and the past is commemorated as an inspiration for a better future. Gold has been the standard of exemplary purity and excellence among metals since time immemorial. Moment of joy and elation sweep us as our Institution marks the completion of fifty glorious golden years of its illustrious existence coinciding with the exciting times of the nation’s Amrit Kaal and the G-20 Presidency. Moreover, completion of five fruitful decades of useful service in imparting higher education to young minds is a major landmark and a significant milestone in the odyssey of any educational institution.
The year-long Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the institute that had flagged off in July 2022 witnessed its culmination with a three-day programme having meaningful and memorable events held on July 02, 03 & 04, 2023 at T. V. Raman Pai Convention Centre, Kodialbail, Mangaluru.
Day 1 | Sunday, July 02, 2023
Golden Jubilee Memorial Educational Retreat
The three-day celebrations commenced with the Golden Jubilee Memorial Educational Retreat for the Staff of Canara Educational Institutions on the theme “Institutional Effectiveness for Inclusive Excellence: A Strategic Roadmap for Future”.
Release of Commemorative Golden Jubilee Song
To resonate the feeling of jubilation and journey of the institution in the five decades as well as to impresses on the way forward, a commemorative Golden Jubilee Song “ಬೆಳಗೋಣದೀವಿಗೆಯಕೆನರದಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ” has been composed. It was formally released by the Alumni Guest of Honor Sri D. Vedavyas Kamath, by unveiling the CD along with the other dignitaries on the dais. The Jubilee song was composed by Mrs. Shailaja Pudukoli, Lecturer, Dept. of Kannada; sung by our own students Ms. Sudheeksha, Mr. Shrivatsa Somaiyaji, Ms. Shravyashree U., and Ms. Srijanya G., accompanied with instruments on harmonium by Ms. Shwetha Kamath, on flute by Mr. Samarth Shenoy, and on Tabla by Mr. Naveen Chandra Acharya.
Inaugural Address
The inaugurator and Keynote Speaker Prof. Dr. Raveendranath Nayak, Visiting Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University, Panjim; Former Director, Manipal Institute of Management, Manipal, in his inaugural address said – “Fifty years is a momentous occasion. Canara having a rich heritage has a huge responsibility to uphold it. Achieving this feat is not an easy task. The commitment and dedication of the Institution is evidenced by the prodigious positions occupied by the prominent alumni in the society is noteworthy. The magnanimous contributions made by the alumni are highly commendable. It reflects the culture of ‘Service to Society’ which is inculcated in the Canarites that comes back in the form of alumni contribution. I appreciate the organizers and the institute for having organized a three-day commemoration with a variety of beneficial and meaningful programmes.
Address by the Alumni Guest of Honor
The Alumni Guest of Honor Sri D. Vedavyas Kamath, M.L.A., Mangaluru City South Constituency in his message said – “Remembering the tireless and peerless efforts of our revered Founder at a time when education for girls was a far-fetched thought, today I find Canara as a name to reckon with in the educational field. True to its philosophy, the institute imparts ‘Quality Education at Affordable Cost’ to all, even for economically less privileged. I express my heartfelt reverence and gratitude to all my teachers on this momentous occasion. It is also a matter of pride, privilege and honor to be serving my Alma-mater which has grown from a seed into a full-fledged tree. With immense pride, I whole-heartedly owe the credit of my success to my Alma-mater.”
Presidential Address
Remembering the Almighty God and offering his salutations at the lotus feet of the sublime soul, Sri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai, Sri Basti Purushotham Shenoy, Member of the Governing Council, Canara High School Association, Mangaluru, in his Presidential Address, reminisced the invaluable contributions of Late Sri Ullal Gopalkrishna Nayak who was instrumental in the establishing of new buildings for the three High Schools, Junior College and the Canara College.”
Highlighting the importance of teachers, he quoted Smt. Sudha Murthy, “When a doctor makes a mistake, a person goes six feet below the ground. When a judge makes a mistake, a person is hung six feet above the ground. But when a teacher makes a mistake, the entire batch of students is destroyed. Don’t ever look down on teachers. Thus, a teacher is the most integral and vital part of any educational institution. They are the ones who build the repute of an institute brick by brick.” Further, lauding the immeasurable contributions of the numerous alumni, he added, “The name and fame of CANARA is not just because of its quality, but also because of and more so because of its illustrious alumni. The prominent ones being Sri Ullal Srinivas Mallya who built KREC, the Ullal Bridge, All India Radio Station in Mangaluru, Mangaluru Airport, among others; and presently, Sri D. Vedavyas Kamath, who as an M.L.A. is rendering yeoman service to people of Mangaluru City, South Constituency.
Calling upon the students present on the occasion, he said “Students should lead an ethical and moral life and thus become sound pillars of the society.” Furthermore, while appreciating the unique programme organized by the Institute over the years – “SRUJANA”, he recollected how the participating NSS Volunteers from different colleges expressed their joy, gratitude and appreciation for the impeccably organized one-day University Level NSS Fest. Afterall, goodness spreads its fragrance.
Besides, he also shared with the gathering how NAAC Peer Team visit to the adopted village Kodman in Bantwal Taluk enabled the Institute garner ‘A’ grade with rich commendations for its social commitment and towards undertaking wide-range of need-based outreach initiatives there for over three decades. “The assiduous work of the NSS Units at the adopted village Kodman touched the heart of the esteemed Peer Team Members who generously lauded the ‘Shramadana’ of our NSS Volunteers whose significant contributions helped in the development of the village. This meaningful interaction with the esteemed Peer Team Members will ever be the most memorable and the closest to my heart.”
The dignitaries offered floral tributes to the Institutional Founder and marked the propitious beginning to the formal programme. The College Prayer Team rendered the invocation song. Further, the retreat was formally inaugurated by lighting the ceremonial lamp. The Principal Dr. Premalatha V. delivered the welcome address. The distinguished Guests were accorded with the shawl of honor. Mr. Hardik P. Chauhan, IQAC Coordinator & Convener of Golden Jubilee Celebrations, read the Greeting Message received from His Holiness Shrimad Samyamindra Tirtha Swamiji, Matadhipathi of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan, Varanasi. He also gave an overview of the retreat. Mrs. Dejamma A. Head, Dept. of Commerce & Management, & Convener of Golden Jubilee Celebrations proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Seema Prabhu S., Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management compered the programme.
Keynote Address
The formal inaugural ceremony was followed by meaningful keynote address by Prof. Dr. Raveendranath Nayak, Visiting Professor, Goa Business School, Goa University, Panjim; Former Director, Manipal Institute of Management, Manipal, on the topic -“Leading the way for Institutional Effectiveness – A TQM Approach.”
“Fruitfully reaching the completion of its 50th year in the field of education is a great feat in itself and an inspiration to many in this field. Now, the challenge ahead of it is to run this private aided college with its given resources in its best possible way. The biggest challenge that a reputed institution faces in this modern competitive world is how to meet the hyper expectations of students, parents among other stakeholders.”
“With the advent of internet, knowledge is at your fingertips, and, the data is everywhere and easily accessible. Success of online classes has just opened up the floodgates of new competition from new colleges which have the state-of-the-art facilities and technologies to offer to their aspirants making them the preferred choice for admission-seekers. In the near future, we all would see more of such stiff competition.”
“Students and parents alike expect more from colleges. They want not just education being imparted but also expect assured jobs with handsome salary. This being true for degree and engineering colleges. The new age is driven by the perception that good colleges are those with sound employment reputation and the salary the company offers is the yardstick of the colleges’ credentials.”
“Now, the next challenge that an institution would be facing is making their graduates ‘Job-ready’. Unlike, in the yester years where the employer used to train his fresh trainee, now this responsibility has been gradually passed on to the colleges to prepare their students ‘Job-ready’.”
Further while sharing some of the constructive suggestions on the above demanding concerns he said – “The institutes to remain relevant and sustain, shall strive to live up to the expectations of the future generations. Colleges need to be mindful that if they do not update themselves according to the changing times, they would be left behind in the competition. Hence, how to take this challenge? Colleges can think to run in parallel structure. Students in the morning hours can be imparted curriculum knowledge and later in the day be imparted with skill-based knowledge through hands-on education.”
Legacy institutions like ‘CANARA’ need to shed its comfort zone and think big. Make jugad by gathering more support from alumni in terms of knowledge dissemination and financial contribution.”
Panel Discussion with Open Q & A
The Keynote address was followed by an interesting Panel Discussion on the topic “Stakeholders Expectations and Future of Institutional Effectiveness.”The panel had the following esteemed members:
- Sri CA M. Vaman Kamath, Treasurer, Canara High School Association, Mangaluru, as the Session Chair
- Sri Capt. Ganesh Karnik, Former Member of Karnataka Legislative Council, Mangaluru.
- Prof. Dr. Aloysius H. Sequeira, Retd. Professor (HAG), School of Management, NITK, Surathkal, Mangaluru.
- Dr. Uday Kumar M. A. Irvathur, Former Principal, University College, Hampankatta, Mangaluru.
- Sri Sharad Vihari Dasa, Founder Trustee, BACCE Foundation, Mangaluru, as the esteemed members of the panel.
The panel members expressed their views in turns and discussed a range of Stakeholders expectations concerning the Students’ community, the Parents, the Teachers, the potential Employers and the Industry, the Alumni, the Government and the Regulating Bodies, the Management, and the society at large. This was followed by open question and answer session. In response to the views expressed and discussions held by the panelists, stakeholder-wise specific concerns were raised which were convincingly justified by the esteemed panelists. The session was effectively moderated by Sri CA M. Vaman Kamath who concluded the session with the closing remarks.
In his concluding note he said – “Strategic planning and assessment are the key parts to the institutional effectiveness process. To measure institutional effectiveness, it is important to understand and critically evaluate the various dimensions of success, such as productivity, quality, resource efficiency, and stakeholders’ satisfaction, and, determine how effectively programmes and services are contributing to the institutional mission, vision, values, strategic goals and community needs.This retreat is therefore an effort made to think and ponder upon these concerns with promising strategies to charter with.”
The programme concluded with the vote of thanks. Mrs. Vinoda V. Nayak, Asst, Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management expressed the words of gratitude. As the day’s forenoon programme concluded, all the attendees, invitees, and other dignitaries joined for the fellowship lunch.
Cultural Evening – Students, Staff and Parents
Within each of us, there resides a magical spirit that can cast a spell and ignite the flames of hope and belief. The evening programme had an exclusive Cultural Extravaganza staged by the Students, Staff and Parents. The beautiful performances themed on “Nation’s Pride” were truly a feast to the eyes and ears of the gathered audience. The performances exhibited the potential talents of the performers and it made the day even more memorable for everyone as all came together to celebrate the beauty of culture. The enthusiastic performances had classical, semi-classical, mythological, and western dances; Rhythmic Yoga, Draupadi-Nirbhaya Act, a dance depicting our nation’s cultural diversity and unity, a traditional folk dance form of Coastal Karnataka –Yakshagana themed on “Taranisena Kalaga”; solo, duet and group songs sung by students, staff and parents. The stage was enlivened by beautiful performances exhibiting the alluring cultures of India coupled with the warmth of regional art.
The run through of the cultural extravaganza can be best described as “Spectacular, Delightful and Exuberant.” The show was impressively compered by students viz., Mr. Abhin Bangera, Ms. Devika Prabhu, Mr. Aaryamann Prabhu, and Ms. R. Amritha Pai. The evening concluded with respectfully singing the National Anthem. This was followed by sumptuous dinner.
Day 2 | Monday, July 03, 2023
Meet the Shining Stars of CCM
Just like each star is unique yet makes the universe what it is, the light in each of us makes us who we are. That’s exactly who we need to be. What makes us all unique is why we all are stars. Shining like a star is not about being perfect. It’s about putting your best foot forward and doing everything in your power to become the best version of yourself. It’s about embracing positivity and radiating good vibes that inspire others. Keep shining like a star even if people try to bring you down because stars always shine above clouds. Shine above your clouds, let the world have a taste of your greatness and do not stop until the world sees how bright you can shine.
The Day-2 forenoon programme coinciding with the auspicious day of Guru Poornima, had a distinct programme “Meet the Shining Stars of CCM” – A professional interview of five prominent Alumni who have distinguished themselves and excelled in their life, held on Monday, July 03, 2023 at 10:00 AM.
Five Prominent Alumni Guest Invitees
- Mr. Praveen Kamath Kumble
General Manager & HR Head, Global Strategic Hiring,
Wipro Limited, Bengaluru.
- Dr. Shamprasad Varija Raghu
Associate Professor, DBT – Ramalingaswami Fellow,
Division of Neuroscience, Yenepoya Research Centre (YRC),
Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be University,
Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
- Dr. Arathy H. Shetty
Danseuse & Nritya Guru,
Director, Sri Devi Nritya Kendra, Mangaluru,
Former Principal, Leelavathy Shetty College of Education, Mangaluru.
- Mr. Kudroli Ganesh
Internationally acclaimed Illusionist &
Magic Performer, Mangaluru.
- Mr. Shashiraj Kavoor
Advocate, Actor, Dramatist, Scriptwriter, & Poet,
Mangaluru.
Professionally Interviewed by
Mr. Manohar Prasad
Former Assistant Editor,
Udayavani – National Daily, Mangaluru.
The Alumni Shining Stars shared their nostalgic experiences of being the students of Canara College. They also expressed their indebtedness to the institution. Later, each one of them inspired the gathering with their motivational success story.
Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor
“Meet the Shining Stars of CCM” was followed by “Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor” to honor the talents and also to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of those whose service and feats embody the Institute’s tradition of excellence, and who have sparked greatness in their lives by distinguishing themselves in their respective fields. They have thus added to the glory and fame of the institution while making a positive impact in the larger community. Considering the reach and availability, and also owing to the paucity of time, the Alumni Association of the Institute was kind enough to identify and recommend the names of the Alumni to whom the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor could be presented.
The following honorees received the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor:
| Sl. No. | Name | Field |
| Mr. Aravind Kudla | Art | |
| Mr. Kudroli Ganesh | Art | |
| Mr. Mime Ramdas | Art | |
| Mr. Shashiraj Kavoor | Art | |
| Mr. Vismaya Vinayak | Art | |
| Mr. Astro Mohan | Astrology | |
| Mr. Mukund Kamath | Business | |
| Mr. Prashanth Shet | Business | |
| Mr. Praveen Kamath Kumble | Corporate | |
| Dr. P. N. Udayachandra | Education | |
| Dr. Prabha Kamath Hundi | Education | |
| Dr. Shivaprasad K. | Education | |
| Prof. Anila | Education | |
| Dr. Arathy H. Shetty | Education & Art | |
| Dr. ShamprasadVarija Raghu | Education & Research | |
| Mr. Manohar Prasad | Media | |
| Mr. Keerthan Holla | Music | |
| Mr. Varun Alva | Police | |
| Mr. Premananda Shetty | Political Affairs | |
| Mrs. Sumithra Shetty | Social Service |
Presidential Address
Sri M. Ranganath Bhat, Honorary Secretary, Canara High School Association, Mangaluru presided over the programme. He, in his presidential address, said while being nostalgic, on the auspicious occasion of Guru Poornima expressed – “Reliving the college memories is priceless. The joy experienced in going back to one’s Alma mater is beyond description. The measure of our success is not seen only in educating our students, but in those students’ achievements and contributions after leaving campus. Those being recognized and who have been honored are stellar examples of the achievement the institution hopes to inspire. Our distinguished Alumni truly exemplify the phrase, “What starts here, changes the world.” Their achievements reaffirm the great pride we have, and they serve as inspiration for the generations to follow.”
Upon receiving the “Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor” and on request, Mr. Keerthan Holla, a versatile singer, and the Winner of Zee Kannada Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Season 15, dedicated a beautiful song to the audience with his melodious voice. The audience was fully enthralled with his impressive performance and they responded with cheers and thunderous applause. Sri M. Ranganath Bhat, Hon. Secretary, Canara High School Association, Mangaluru, expressed his commendations and conveyed best wishes to him.
The College Prayer Team invoked the blessings of the Almighty and also rendered the State Song -Nadageethe. Dr. Deepti Nayak, Administrator of the College welcomed the august gathering. Mrs. Anasuya Bhagvath, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management, read the names of Alumni Hall of Honorees. Mrs. Vani U. S., Head, Dept. of Kannada compered the programme. Mrs. Smitha M., Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management proposed the vote of thanks.
As the Day-2 forenoon programme concluded, all the attendees, invitees, and other dignitaries joined for lunch.
Felicitation Programme
- Retired Staff
Continued service with long tenure of association with the institution is an incredible achievement, and, is worthwhile to recognize and celebrate it. Loyal employees spend a considerable time of their life in the organization they serve. Moreover, it testifies the dedication, commitment, loyalty, and hard work of the staff during their productive services with the institution. It is an excellent way to motivate and inspire others too.Considering this an apt opportunity to express gratitude for their loyalty and commitment, the retired staff- both teaching and non-teaching, were felicitated by the institution in recognition of their committed services to the institution.They were presented with a shawl and garland of honor along with a silver souvenir.
- University Rank Holders
Befittingly, to add even more joy to this festive mode, the University Rank Holders were felicitated to honor their educational accomplishments. These achievers have not only distinguished themselves with their fine academic accomplishments but have also enriched the glory of the institution by securing University Ranks over the years since its inception. As intended to felicitate 121 University Rank Holders during the year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations, the day witnessed yet again the felicitation of proud achievers. This felicitation is the recognition of educational efforts and accomplishments; a testament to dedication, hardwork, and the commitment to pursuit of academic excellence. Nearly 25 Rank Holders were felicitated during the occasion. Dr. Kalpana Prabhu J., Head, Dept. of Hindi facilitated the ceremony.
- Former Presidents of Canara College Alumni ®
An institution’s alumni are key to its growth. Besides, the success of any educational institution can be measured by the contribution and impact the alumni make to the national life. Befittingly, the Former Presidents including the serving President of Canara College Alumni ® were felicitated on the occasion in recognition of their valued contributions towards the progress of their Alma mater. Mrs. Anasuya Bhagvath, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management facilitated the ceremony.
- Fond Remembrance & Respectful Homage to Late Kodman Kanthappa Shetty
“There is no foot too small, that it cannot leave imprint on this world. Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there has been a trail of memories.”Mrs. Dejamma A., Head, Dept. of Commerce & Management, & Convener of Golden Jubilee Celebrations, fondly remembered Late Sri Kodman Kanthappa Shetty for his close ties and long-standing association with the institution for over three decades. He was known for his thoughtful demeanor coupled with a warm smile and straight-forwardness, widely admired and respected for his philanthropic nature. His ideals and simplicity are an inspiration for the young generation. His extensive contributions to the society and his close ties with the Institution through NSS will always be remembered.
As a gesture of admiration and fond remembrance, also to acknowledge the Institute’s association with Late Sri Kodman Kathappa Shetty, Mrs. Shankunthala K. Shetty was felicitated by the dignitaries on the dais.
Address by the Chief Guest
Recalling the tireless and selfless efforts of the Founder Sri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai and his friends, Sri Narasimha Kamath, Managing Director, Kamath Plastics Private Limited, Bengaluru, he offered his profound reverence. At the same time, he also acknowledged the valuable contribution of Sri Ullal Gopalkrishna Nayak in the construction of the Degree College. Further, he urged the alumni to repay the ‘Vidyadana’ that they received from their Alma mater. He expressed his belief, “When community prospers, nation prospers. So, each one should responsibly lend a helping hand in nation building.”
The College Prayer Team invoked the blessings of the Almighty. Mrs. Lavina S. Noronha, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management, welcomed the august gathering. Mrs. Usha Nayak, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management, and Mrs. Pushpanjali S., Asst. Professor, Dept. of Zoology read the names of Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff respectively. Dr. Kalpana Prabhu J., Asst. Professor & Head, Dept. of Hindi, read the names of University Rank Holders. Mrs. Anasuya Bhagvath, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management, read the names of Former Presidents of Alumni Association. Mrs. Prathima V. Baliga, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Applications compered the programme. Mrs. Vijetha Bhat, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Applications proposed the vote of thanks.
The formal programme concluded with the rendition of Nudinama – A tribute to the Institutional Founder.
Entertainment Programme by CCM Alumni
The day’s evening became even more colorful and jubilant with the Entertainment Programme presented by the CCM Alumni. It was so overwhelming to see the enthusiastic performances of vibrant dance, melodious music, among others which captured the hearts of the audience. Mr. Shubham Kulal compered the programme. The programme concluded with the National Anthem followed by fellowship dinner.
Day 3 | Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Golden Jubilee Memorial Spiritual Discourse
The Day-3 programme marked its propitious start with a Golden Jubilee Memorial Spiritual Discourse on the theme “Be the Best Version of You to Live Life to the Fullest” delivered by His Holiness Sri Swami Vivekachaithanyananda, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Tapovan, Polali, Bantwal.
Offering prayers and salutations to the Holy Trio, Poojya Swamiji in his enlightening discourse said – “From the womb to tomb is a journey of the soul to understand the ultimate truth, and this truth is understood differently by different people.” Quoting Swami Vivekananda’s meaning of education, “Education is the manifestation of the perfection within man,” Swamiji elucidated on ‘maya’ that veils the infinite source of knowledge that is within us. This light of knowledge is covered by ignorance or maya and we must all strive to unfold it and find the path to rediscover the light within. In this search, Gurus are the torch bearers who guide their disciples.
The cause of many increasing crimes and atrocities in the society is the drastic depletion in moral values. The true purpose of education, therefore, must be to inculcate moral values in children right from their tender age. Each one of us, students, teachers, professionals must be well-acquainted with the ‘Swadharma’. One must not deviate from one’s ‘Swadharma’, that is, duties and responsibilities, only then one can see a healthy society.
Further, speaking about the power of concentration, he drew an analogy between the tranquil mind and the placid and serene pond. Just as the still water of pond shows ripples when a small pebble is cast into it, similarly a calm and composed mind gets disturbed by just one stray thought. Just like the ripples, one thought triggers infinite thoughts.
Highlighting the teachings of Buddha, Poojya Swamiji said that the key to true happiness is annihilating the ‘I’ within, which is nothing but the big fat unsatiable ‘Ego’. Sri Swamiji also pointed out that “Desire is the root cause of all sorrows. We born with a pure soul, are the ocean of peace and bliss, but under the influence of maya, in vain search externally for what we already possess.”
His Holiness Swamiji earnestly urged that we must shun all kinds of addiction, shake-up all illusion and live like human beings. Without moral values we lead a life like an animal. Just like an animal we are born, we procreate, share feelings and joy, and meet our end. It’s rare to get this human form and when the human life is devoid of moral values, the true purpose of life is not understood. Therefore, moral values play a very vital role in the upliftment of the self and the betterment of society at large.
Poojya Swamiji also emphasized that spirituality can help people to develop a more hopeful outlook on life. Spirituality makes a person internally empowered and helps to keep on moving unwaveringly. Good conduct, virtue, self-discipline, respect, dignity, etc. are such qualities that can usher happiness in our life. Thus, one must always endeavor to “Be the Best Version of You to Live Life to the Fullest.”
On the arrival of Poojya Swamiji to the venue, His Holiness was accorded a reverential reception by the Correspondent and the Manager accompanied by the Principal, Administrator, Staff and Student Leaders. The programme began with the invocation followed by the rendition of National Song rendered by the College Prayer Team.The Principal Dr. Premalatha V. delivered the welcome address. The Members of the Management along with the Principal and other Dignitaries felicitated Poojya Swamiji. Mrs. Rithika S. Das, Asst. Professor, Dept. of English expressed the words of gratitude.
Felicitation Programme
- Former Principals
‘The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.”
The Former Principals of the institute were honored and felicitated in grateful recognition of their able stewardship in leading the institution towards greater glory over the years during their tenure of fruitful service with the institution. The President of Canara High School Association along with the other Members of the Governing Council bestowed the honors.
- Serving Staff
To appreciate and acknowledge is a way to recognize the dedication and commitment to service. Golden Jubilee Commemorative Souvenir was presented by the Management to all the serving staff of the institution in acknowledgement of their dedicated service to the institution. The President of Canara High School Association along with the other Members of the Governing Council presented the felicitations. Dr. Kalpana Prabhu J., Head, Dept. of Hindi, and Mrs. Anasuya Bhagvath, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Management facilitated the ceremony.
- Students
Credit and appreciations also goes out to those students who have made lasting impression in our hearts and minds through their unwavering dedication and exceptional support while assuming leadership roles in organizing a plethora of programmes during this year-long Golden Jubilee celebration.
The Correspondent along with the Manager of the Institute felicitated the following students with a Special Souvenir and wished them well.The Principal Dr. Premalatha V. announced the names of the students.
| Sl. No. | Name | Class |
| Abhin Bangera | III B.Com. D | |
| Sheethal Pai | III B.Sc. | |
| Sanjana Sanjay | III BBA | |
| Bantwal Amogh Baliga | III B.Com. B | |
| Dilip Pai | III B.Com. C | |
| Bhat Narasimha Ganesh | III BBA | |
| Sushanth | III B.Com. D | |
| Ankith Raj | III B.Com. B | |
| Prathvi | III B.Com. C | |
| Pratheek P. Sherigar | III B.Sc. | |
| Thaswin S. | III BCA | |
| Devika Prabhu B. | II M.Com. | |
| Harshith | II B.Com. B |
Presidential Address
Sri D. Vasudeva Kamath, President, Canara High School Association, Mangaluru presided over the programme. He, in his presidential address, said “Golden Jubilee is certainly a time for reflection, celebration, and a time for gratefulness. Tracing the growth, the Management of the institute is always committed to expand its horizons and embrace the changing needs of the times in the field of higher education. This has certainly enabled the institute to grow by leaps and bounds, personifying itself to providing quality education at affordable cost in the region. While stepping forward into the Suvarna Kaal – The Golden Age of the Institution and beyond, we will be now entering into a time span that marks the age of maturity while adding greater responsibilities to shoulder with. As we remember and count all those who have together travelled a long distance over the last five decades and are continuing to do so, let us not forget that we have promises to keep and miles to go before we sleep.”
Mrs. Rithika S. Das, Asst. Professor, Dept. of English compered the programme. Mrs. Dhanashri D. Kulkarni, Lecturer, Dept. of Commerce & Management proposed the vote of thanks.
Mahashilpi – Sri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai: A Drama Dedicated to the Legacy of our Institutional Founder
To honor the life and legacy of our Institutional Founder Sri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai, the students of the Institute staged a drama titled “Mahashilpi”. This drama was dedicated to artistically featuring the values and legacy of the legendary soul far ahead of his times who made an enduring impact. He was a noble soul, a master sculptor who was born to live for others. The drama “Mahashilpi” was conceptualized and composed by Mrs. Shailaja Pudukoli, Lecturer, Dept. of Kannada; and, directed by Mr. Ujwal U. V.
The curtains were drawn with respectfully singing the National Anthem. All the attendees, invitees, and other dignitaries then joined for the sumptuous lunch.
Attendees
This mega event witnessed the gracious presence of the Members of the Governing Board of Management of Canara High School Association, Special Invitees, Guests, Well-wishers, Benefactors, Heads of Sister Institutions, Retired Staff, Members of the Alumni and PTA, Rank Holders, Staff and Students. Besides this, the institute is deeply moved by the love and affection of all those from across the corners who poured in their best wishes and greetings for the success of the programme.
About 400 attendees graced the day-wise occasions.
Reflection, gratitude and anticipation mark the occasion. When we honor the past, we energize the future and the present becomes a celebration. The Members of the Governing Board of Management, Staff and Students were overwhelmed on this memorable occasion which celebrated the committed accomplishments of the past while continuing to march ahead with undying enthusiasm and high spirits to contribute to the cause of educating for Righteous Life. And the Saga continues…!
May we continue to flourish for all times to come.Long Live CANARA!!!
Report By,
Mrs. Dejamma A
Mr. Hardik P.Chauhan
