Mangalore, September 23: The inaugural ceremony of the year-long celebrations to mark the 25th year of the presence of the lady staff and students on the campus of city based St Aloysius College was held on Friday.
The programme was inaugurated at the Eric Mathias Hall by unveiling the list of celebrations and activities planned for women during the year.
Social worker Olinda Periera was the chief guest of the function. Speaking of her experience with co-education, she said, initially in her career she was uncertain whether such a system would benefit the students, but to her relief she has had a brilliant experience.
The guest of honour, Giselle Mehta, poet and author of 'Blossom Showers' congratulated the college for taking up such a noble mission and said that she attributed her entire success and whatever she has achieved to one – the education she received.
The forerunner of this idea, Rev Dr Leo D'souza expressed great happiness on the completion of these 25 years. He stated that when questioned about his significant moments in life, this definitely would be one.
Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Rev Fr Swebert D'silva said that women had creative minds. He also stated that gone are the days when lady students were made fun of. In the recent times, there has developed a positive attitude among the boys in the campus, he said.
The students who designed the logo for this event were presented an award. Cultural programmes were also organised by the students at the function.
Jesuits, who reached Mangalore in the year 1878, had started the St Aloysius College in 1880. Girl students and staff were introduced in the year 1986, almost 100 years after the establishment of the College. Presently, the college has B Ed course, Technical Training, Evening College, Sarang Radio apart from Primary, Higher Secondary, Pre University, Graduation and Post Graduation with women almost the same number as men.
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