Welcome Ceremony of His Excellency Acharya Dev Vrat Ji, Governor (Himachal Pradesh)
Event Start Date : 31/08/2015 Event End Date 31/08/2015
The school played host to His Excellency Acharya Dev Vrat Ji , Governor, Himachal Pradesh on 31st August, 2015. Acharya Ji is an Arya Samaj ‘Pracharak’ and has worked as Principal of ‘Gurukul’ for 34 years in Kurukshetra in Haryana. As a mark of respect to the dignitary of such repute who is an eminent educationist and has a well-adorned cap owing to his varied accomplishments, a grand function was organised on the school premises on his arrival. There existed a unique charm and an environment of excitement in the school.
Sh. J.P.Shoor (Director PS-1, DAVCMC, New Delhi), Padma Bhushan Dr. S.S. Johl (Vice-Chairman of the school), Mrs. P.P.Sharma (Regional Director, Jalandhar Zone) and Dr.B.B.Sharma (Manager of the school) were the guests of honour on the occasion. Also present on the occasion were the high officials of district administration and the members of Local Managing Committee of the school.
The Chief Guest of the day Acharya Dev Vrat Ji was accorded a grand welcome on his arrival amidst chanting of Ved mantras. When he unfurled the Arya Samaj flag, the students showered petals on their favourite leader and rendition of D.A.V. Gaan echoed in the air. He was also accorded floral welcome by different dignitaries and the Heads of different Arya Samajs of Ludhiana. The children enthralled a packed audience with their welcome song and singing of OM Bhajan.
In their welcome addresses, Sh.J.P.Shoor and Dr. S.S.Johl showered cornucopia of praises on him. Mrs. J.K. Sidhu, Principal of the school, read out the Annual Report, highlighting the philosophy and traditions of the school. Acharya Ji gave away the prizes to 155 students who excelled in academics, sports and cultural activities and also to 39 teachers for their long standing association and laudable Board results over the years. Acharya Ji, in his speech, congratulated the prize-winners and exhorted them to further work hard and bring laurels for their school. He also emphasized on inculcating moral values among the children so that a morally strong society can be built.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. P.P.Sharma and the programme concluded with Shanti Path.