Shillong school celebrates 94th foundation day

STAFF CORRESPONDENT

SHILLONG, Sept 13: The Laban Bengalee Boys’ Higher Secondary School (LBBHSS), Shillong on Tuesday celebrated its 94th Foundation Day here at Laban, Vincent H Pala, Member of Parliament (MP) graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

“Scoring good marks is important but it is also equally important to acquire and practice good behavior and imbibe the spirit of brotherhood, unity and integrity amongst the fellow citizens. The art of respecting others and knowing oneself starts from school days and it is during these days that a person is molded into becoming a successful and respectable person in the society” said Pala.

He urged the school authorities and the students to work in unison towards achieving the pincle of success and for the betterment of the society.

During the day long programme, Pala iugurated a Kailash Mancha Auditorium and a Mandir inside the school premises and also felicitated the senior most alumni of the school, Prof. Subir Bijoy Sengupta. The MP also distributed prizes to the school students who have excelled in the field of sports and academics.

The President, Maging Committee, LBBHSS, Dr. S K Chattopadhyay, Member, Maging Committee, LBBHSS, S R Choudhury and Social Activist, ba Bhattacharjee were among others who spoke on the occasion.

Cultural programmes and skit presented by school students were other highlights of the day.