School celebrates golden jubilee

STAFF CORRESPONDENT

SHILLONG, Oct 20: The Mawryngkneng Higher Secondary School today celebrated its Golden Jubilee in the school premises which was attended by Chief Minister, Dr Mukul M Sangma as the Chief Guest and David A Nongrum, MLA, Mawryngkneng as the Guest of Honour, Julius Dorphang, MLA, Mawhati and MDC, Sohryngkhm, Pyniaidsing Syiem.

During his address, Dr Sangma as chief guest congratulated the school on the occasion and said the establishment of the school and its journey of 50 glorious years in educatiol services to the people of Mawryngkhneng are the outcome of love and compassion of the founding members for the next generation.  The Chief Minister called for concerted and collective efforts of all to provide access to quality education to the children. He also said that the developmental programmes of the state have always been inclusive with priority being given to social sectors like Health and Education and skills and talents inherent to the youth. Mawryngkhneng is located along the Shillong-Jowai Road of the tiol Highway 44. The village falls under the Khyrim State.  

The Chief Minister also unveiled the Golden Jubilee Monument and released the Golden Jubilee Souvenir and also felicitated the founding members, former presidents of the Maging Committee, former principals and outstanding students of the school.