Air Marshal K.C. Cariappa, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal (retd.), was the chief guest at the 75th I-Day celebrations at Sainik School in Kodagu.

The chief guest and officers laid the wreath and paid homage to war heroes at the War Memorial of the School. After unfurling the Tricolor at Thimmaiah Parade Ground, the chief guest witnessed a cultural programme at Kuvempu Multipurpose Hall.

Patriotic songs, a dance displaying diverse Indian culture, a video titled ‘Awakening Dream’, which intended to imbibe sense of patriotism and integrity was screened during the programme.

The day scholar cadets performed a skit ‘Carri Came Back’. It portrayed Air Marshal K.C. Cariappa’s relentless efforts in the 1965 war.

The chief guest presented the Principal’s Commendation Certificate to B.A. Rajgolkar, TGT (English), H.M. Kavya, Lab Asst., Zakir Hussain, Shivaprasad and S.S. Ramachandra, general employees, for their yeomen service rendered to the school.

To mark the I-Day, an online group discussion competition was conducted on the topic ‘Progress of India by 2047.’

Harishna, Research Scholar, University of Kerala and N.V. Ashokan, TGT (English), coordinated the programme.

Col. G. Kannan, Principal, Lt. Col. Seema Tripathi, Vice-Principal, Sqn. Ldr. R.K. Dey, Administrative Officer, academic and administrative staff were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / August 19th, 2021