Report on Fresher’s Day Programme Organized on 14th August, 2024 at Don Bosco College, Golaghat
On August 14, 2024, a Fresher’s Day programme was held at Don Bosco College, Golaghat, to welcome the new batch of first-year students for 2024. The programme was organized by the Cultural Club along with the senior students of the college. Freshers were welcomed to the college auditorium with the playing of drums and a dance performance.
The programme commenced promptly at 9:45 AM. The Chief Guests for the function were Rev. Fr. Joseph Pampackal, Provincial of Dimapur Province; Rev. Fr. Kamil Horo, Rector of Don Bosco College, Golaghat; and Rev. Fr. Thomas. The event was hosted by Sr. Nittu Roy and Sabwang Kitnya, both students from the English Department.
The ceremony began with the felicitation of the Chief Guests. This was followed by an introduction of Rev. Fr. Joseph Pampackal, presented by Andhrias Surin, a student of BA 5th Semester, Department of Political Science. Next, there was a prayer dance performed by the students of BA 3rd Semester. Fr. Rector Kamil Horo recited a prayer, and the lamp was lit by the Chief Guests, including Fr. Dr. A. Amaladoss, Principal and Director of Research, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology; Fr. Vice-Principal Alayee Pius; and Dr. Sr. Sheela Paul, Vice-Principal Academics, H.O.D., and Assistant Professor, Department of Education.
The programme continued with insightful and enriching speeches delivered by Fr. Principal Dr. A. Amaladoss and Fr. Provincial Joseph Pampackal. Both a senior student and a fresher also delivered speeches.
A variety of activities were performed by the students, including group songs, solo performances, group dances, and a magic display. First-semester students were given the opportunity to introduce themselves on stage. Additionally, a Fresher’s competition was held, consisting of several rounds to assess participants’ performances. Alex Kamei from BA 1st Semester, English Department, and Lainya Wangpan from BA 1st Semester, Political Science Department, were selected as Mr. Fresher and Miss Fresher, respectively.
The programme concluded at 2:30 PM with a vote of thanks delivered by Savio Surin, a student of BA 3rd Semester, Department of Political Science.