PRATHIBHA 2014 – Celebration of Talents and Old Students Reunion was held on Sunday, the 16th February 2014 at Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of Arts and Science, Chennai from 10 AM to 5 PM. The Chief Guest, Popular Telugu Lyricist Mr. Bhuvanachandra and the Guest of Honor, Cine and Small Screen Fame, Mr. Panchu Subramaniam inaugurated the event at 10 AM. The President, Mrs. Sujatha Ramesh Babu welcomed the gathering. Secretary, Mrs. Mallka Devi presented the Secretary’s Report and Joint Secretary Bhanu Subrmaniam delivered the vote of thanks. The Souvenir Nostalgia 2014 was released and the First Copy was received by our beloved Headmistress, Mrs. Chenchu Lakshmi. The Chief Guests enthralled the audience with their humor and persona. Mrs. Leela Rani and Mrs. Latha Balaji were the MCs for the day.
Three old students of the School were awarded with Vanitha Kishoram – the woman Extraordinaire awards for their phenomenal service to the society and Education to Dr. Sukhavani, Dr. Saraswathy and Ms. Radha. Life Time Achievement Award, Jeevitha Saadhana was given to the renowned Alumnus Mrs. Srilakshmi Mohan Rao for her invaluable contribution towards Woman Empowerment for the life time. Our beloved Advisory Mrs. Meera Sekar felicitated the Alumni and the President, Mrs. Sujatha Ramesh Babu with great appreciation. Mrs. Srilakshmi Mohan Rao accepted the award gracefully and expressed her great pride in receiving the award from the Alumni. The Advisory and the Principal of SKP College, Dr. Mohanasree as usual enthralled the audience with her great humor and also appreciated the Alumni that it was able to touch the hearts of the old and present students.
The Alumni acknowledged and thanked the retired Headmistress, Mrs. A. Padmavathy and four old teachers, Mrs. S. Krishnaveni, Mrs. Seetha Mahalakshmi, Mrs. Subhashini and Mrs. Padmavathi for their selfless work of teaching and four current Best Teacher Awardees, Mrs. O. Leela Rani, Mrs. Rajeswari, Mrs. Jyothi and Mrs. Padmasri with mementos and gifts.
There were lots of events for the students on and off stage like, Nrithyaabhinaya – Dance Drama, Ahaa Emi Ruchi – Salad Competition, Muthyaala Muggu – Rangoli and Ms. Prakruthi – Go Green. The members and students participated in all the competitions. The judges for various competitions were – Mrs. Sudha & Mrs. Nagalakshmi for Nrithyabhinaya, Headmistress, Mrs. Chenchu Lakshmi, Dr. Mangathaayaru and Dr. Jayashree for Ahaa Emi Ruchi, Mrs. Sathyavani and Mrs. Manoja for Muthyaala Muggu and Dr. Mangathaayaaru and Mrs. Padmavathi were the judges for Ms. Prakruthi. Secretary, Mrs. Mallika Devi conducted the Telugu Proficiency and Vice President, Mrs. Padmalatha conducted on the spot surprises, were hot favorites with the gathering.
There was a Tambola with the theme of five colors which was a huge hit with the audience which was appreciated by one and all. The stalls and the eatery gave a rich ambience to the event and the crowd enjoyed it all.
The winners for the various events were,
Nrithyaabhinaya: I Prize: K. Mamatha & Team, II Prize: C.H. Mounika & Team, III Prize: M.Ramya & Team
Ahaa Emi Ruchi – I Prize: Ranjitha VI A, II Prize: Mrs. Devasena, III Prize: Mrs. Sudhamani
Muthyaala Muggu – I Prize: K. Sumathi & Team, II Prize: C. Sheila Sree & Team, III Prize: J.R. Premalatha & Team
Ms. Prakruthi: I Prize: Lavya, II Prize: III Prize:
Pancha varna budagala Tambola: I Full House: Mrs. Visalakshi & II Full House: Dr. Mohana Sree
Lucky Draw: I Prize: Mounika, II Prize: V. Sarika, III Prize: B. Priyanka
The Program ended with a group dance by the committee members which showed their team spirit. Alumni sincerely thanks all its donors, advertisers, old students, present students, Management and staff of KTCT Girls Higher Secondary School, the staff and Management of SKPD college and Trust and General public and look forward to their continued patronage.