Abundant with
vibrancy and vigour, the senior students of HMV Collegiate
School hosted the
Freshers’ party ‘Shagufta 2019’ to
welcome the neophytes to the school under the visionary guidance of Principal Prof. Dr.
(Mrs.) Ajay Sareen. The event was
convened by Mrs. Meenakshi Sayal (Co-ordinator
School ) and Mrs. Urvashi
Mishra (Dean Student Council) and they accorded an adoring welcome to Chief
Guest of the event, Principal
Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen. The programme began
with the lighting of lamp to invoke the blessings of Almighty followed by
recital of DAV Gaan.
Explaining the
meaning of Shagufta which is a prayer to blossom, flourish and progress,
Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen inspired the students to work hard and lead pious
lives so as to bring glory to the name of their parents, the institution and
the country. She emphasized that it is through amalgamation of traditions and
modernism, the organization has achieved the status of largest non-profitable
organization serving the cause of education.
She added that women have the capability to achieve anything by putting
their best efforts into the task. Madam
Principal said that apart from imparting academic qualification, the college
aims at holistic development of the students by inculcating the spirit of
social responsibility among them. She concluded by wishing the best to the new
entrants and applauded the efforts of the organizing committee.
The vivacious
students put up a magnificent show displaying their prowess with elan and
elegance in the form of dances, bhangra, songs and poems. The new students rocked the stage with their
enthusiastic participation in the modelling rounds. The glamour and capability of students were adjudged
by Mrs. Navroop Kaur (Dean Youth Welfare and HOD Punjabi), Dr. Neelam Sharma
(Dean ) and Mrs. Meenu Kohli (Co-Dean Youth Welfare). Grabbing the spotlight Km. Ritika bagged the
title of Miss Freshers. Km. Manreet grabbed the positon of First Runner-Up and
Km. Jashanpreet became the Second Runner –Up. Km. Tanvi was conferred with the
title of Miss Gravity, Km. Payal with the title of Miss Magnate and Km. Zoya
won the title of Miss Charismatic. The winners were crowned and presented with
gifts by Dr. Ajay Sareen and the faculty members.
To conclude the event Mrs.
Meenakshi Sayal gave the vote of thanks. The stage was conducted by the
students namely Muskan, Prabhsimran, Surbhi and Gurleen. Dr. Ramnita Saini
Sharda, Mrs. Veena Arora, Mrs. Nita Malik, Dr. Rakhi Mehta and the faculty
members of the school graced the occasion with their presence.