Mangalore, October 14: St Joseph Engineering College held its seventh graduation day ceremony in the College Auditorium at Vamanjoor, near here on Saturday.
Rev. Fr Valerian D'Souza, Parish Priest, Our Lady of Miracles Church, Milagres, Mangalore and founder Director SJEC, was the chief guest. He honoured the Bachelor of Engineering graduates as well as the MBA, MCA and M. Tech post graduates with graduation certificates.
Speaking on this occasion Rev. Fr Valerian D'Souza urged the students to plan every stage of life to attain success.
“This is a day of joy. The sacrifice of teachers and parents and the hard work of each graduate have been rewarded. Plan every stage of life, without allowing your disappointment to discourage you”, he said. He also laid emphasis on the importance of building a value based society.
Dr Rio D'Souza, Vice Principal SJEC, administered the oath.
Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza, Bishop of Mangalore and the president of SJEC, presided over the function and honoured the rank holders with certificates and medals.
He stressed upon retaining the core values and the culture of India. He also emphasized the significance of leadership and called upon every graduate to turn every obstacle into an opportunity.
The solemn ceremony started with singing the College anthem. Rev. Fr Joseph Lobo, Director SJEC, welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering.
Fr Joseph Lobo, Director SJEC, Fr Rohith D'costa & Fr Ajith Menezes, Asst Directors, Dr Rio D'Souza, Vice Principal and Heads of Departments were the other dignitaries on the dais. Families and friends of the graduates witnessed this proud moment.
The SJEC Governing Board Members, the faculty and invitees, were also present on the occasion. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Vishwanth, Convener, Graduation Day Committee. The programme came to an end with the singing the National Anthem.
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