Teachers’ Day Celebrations at Stella Maris College

Mathangi N. M., II Year B.A. English

On the seventh of September in the Big OAT, Stella wished its teachers a happy teachers’ day. The celebrations lasted an hour, commencing at 12:00 with the Prayer Song from the college choir. After the Treasurer, Trishna Bhattacharya, delivered the welcome address, there were performances from the various clubs of Stella – the musical performances from the Light Music Club, the Western Music Club and a fusion piece from the Classical Dance, the Folk Dance and Western Dance Clubs. The President of the Student’s Union, Catherine Saranya, addressed the gathering, wishing the teachers well and stating, “one day is not enough to thank each and every one of you.” Dr. Rukmini Srinivasan, former faculty of the Department of Chemistry along with Doctor Sister Principal Jasintha Quadras presented Dr. Mary Terry from the Department of Chemistry with the Golden Jubilee Research Award. The event drew to a close with the General Secretary, Nikita Wilson delivering the Vote of Thanks after which the College Song and National Anthem were sung.