The 24^th Graduation Day of Alpha Arts and Science College, Porur was held on July 12 at Anna Centenary Auditorium, Kotturpuram. The occasion was momentous not only for the graduates but also for their parents, who were there to see their wards achievements. The chief guest for the day was Dr. S Elumalai, Registrar, Madras University. The guests of honour were Dr. Sultan Ahamed Ismail, Member of the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission and Dr. K Saleem Ali, Rtd. IPS, Former Member of National Disaster Management Authority, DGP of Tripura and Special Director of CBI.
Dr. Grace George, Founder and Chairperson, Alpha Group of Institutions, Suja George, Vice Chairperson, Alpha Group of Institutions, Head- Operations and Administration, George John, Dr A. Sivasankar, Principal, Alpha Arts and Science College Dr. Benita Merlin, Vice Principal and Dr. Tamizharasi, Shift II Coordinator were the other dignitaries present on this occasion. The program commenced with the formal academic procession.
Dr. Grace George declared the Graduation Day Open. The Graduation Day address was delivered by the chief guest, Dr. S Elumalai, Registrar , Madras University which was highly inspiring and motivating to the graduates. He emphasized on a disciplined life by practicing respect, humility, kindness and stressed that one should never to forget one’s roots. The chief guest awarded the degree diplomas to the graduates. The Vice Chairperson of Alpha Group of Institutions, Suja George administered the pledge. The dignitaries then presented the memorial awards and citations to the winners of the three prestigious awards instituted by the college, Kannama Jeya Memorial Award, N. George Memorial Award, and Annamma Mullakkal Memorial Award.
A . Manikavel, Dept. of Commerce, Shift I and V. Haritha, Dept. of Commerce, Shift II received the Kannama Jeya Memorial Award for the Best Outgoing Student. P.K. Nandha from the Dept. of Biotechnology, Shift I and R. Sanjay Kumar, Dept. of Commerce, Shift II received the N. George Memorial Award for Alpha Boy. J. Jaya Priya, Dept. of Computer Applications, Shift I and D. Devi Krithika, Dept. of Information System Management, Shift-II received the Annamma Mullakkal Memorial Award for Alpha Girl. D. Sudhakar from the Department of Electronics and Communication Science secured the I Rank in the University of Madras examinations.
The Chairperson, Dr. Grace George pronounced the Dissolution of the Graduation Ceremony. Dr. Benita Merlin, Vice Principal delivered the vote of thanks. The new graduates were invited to be active alumni and visit their alma mater as well as appraise their departments of their progress in life.