Mangaluru: The Student Cabinet of St. Agnes College for the year 2015-16 was formally inaugurated in the college Auditorium here on July 4.
Mangalore University Registrar, Prof. P. Subrahmnya Yadapadithaya, Mangalagangothri inaugurated the programme by lighting the traditional lamp along with other dignitaries. The HoD of Botany Dr. Noeline Pinto welcomed the gathering.
Addressing the gathering Prof. P. S. Yadapadithaya emphasized on the motto of the college – “God is our strength” and said that God is all our strength and one cannot move forward without the will of God. He then said that one can get a rank by design or by default but one should also be able to inspire another by deed. For the overall development of an individual one needs to be physically fit, one must possess a stable mental health and develop her emotional quotient. One’s IQ will not be valued if she doesn’t have an EQ. To crown it all that is most important is the spiritual strength to enhance one’s growth. He then spoke about how a leader should be effective and concluded by enlightening the students about the ABCDE of life and said that for a leader to be successful she needs to know the ABCDE of life: A for acceptance, B for Brave; C for Courtesy; D for Dedication and E for Efficiency.
Superior of St Agnes convent Sr. Dr. Maria Roopa AC, Principal of the college Prof. M. Supriya AC, Vice-Principal and Cabinet coordinator Sr. Dr. M. Jeswina AC and Coordinator of Post Graduate studies Sr. Marie Evelyn, Registrar Professor Charles Pais, were the dignitaries on the dais. Ms Jonita and Ms. Harshini introduced the student cabinet to the audience and Mrs. Malavika compered the ceremony.
Principal Sr. M. Supriya AC administered the oath to the cabinet members. Student President Deepika, the four vice Presidents: Disha for Arts, Maureen for Science, Mayolla for B.Com and Bridgita for BBM along with 30 secretaries of various departments and associations took the oath and pledged to perform their duties faithfully. Dr. Maria Lobo, Department of Botany delivered the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.