SUBHASH MAHAJAN
DALHOUSIE: Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Dalhousie, a historic institution established in 1901 during the British era, celebrated its 125th foundation day with an alumni reunion attended by around 150-200 former students from across India and abroad. Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur was the chief guest at the foundation day celebrations held on the previous day.
The alumni reunion witnessed enthusiastic participation by former students whotravelled from different states as well as countries, including the US, the UK and Dubai. Several alumni attended with their families, while some elderly former students also returned to their alma mater to relive cherished memories. The event was organised under the guidance of school principal Sister Molly Cherian, with the leadership and support of Sister Lucy Emmanuel, who travelled from Delhi, alumna Dr Kiran Chadha and teacher Smiksha Mehra.
Sisters Maria Jose and Lisy also played an active role in making the programme a success. Dr Chadha, a Dalhousie resident and former student who studied at the institution from 1959, took a leading role in organising the reunion. Her daughter, Kanika Soni, who is also an alumna, joined the celebrations and contributed to the event. The school administration and visiting alumni appreciated their efforts.