Second Language Department Head Dr. J. Nirmala stated that the performance of the students in various events was highly appreciable

.    by Sharma K.V. Editor

  Visakhapatnam.: visakhapatnam Darpan news service 5th December:More than 150 students from various degree colleges across the city, along with the college’s own students, participated enthusiastically. Events such as elocution, painting, singing, essay writing and story narration were conducted in Telugu, Hindi, Sanskrit and English.

The Chief Guest for the valedictory programme, College PRO Dr. P.K. Jayalakshmi, addressed the gathering and said:

Participating in creative competitions along with academics helps students build self-confidence, leadership, and personality development. More important than winning or losing is the experience gained and the learning achieved.”

She later presented mementoes and certificates to the winners.

Sanskrit Lecturer Dr. Koteswara Rao stated that participation from 15 colleges made the ‘St. Joseph’s Academic Talent Fest’ more vibrant, competitive and insightful. Dr. Deepthi added that the event was filled with enthusiasm throughout.

Students from St. Joseph’s, St. Ann’s, Prism, Gayatri, and AVN Colleges emerged as winners, said French Sister Jane.

Members of the Srishti Club—Monalisa, Ruksar, Namratha, and Surya Vinaya—contributed to the successful conduct of the programme