4 May 2014

Graduation Day 2014 by Deblina Chakraborty, College Advisor


Pathways School Noida proudly celebrates another new beginning - the High School Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2014!

There is no greater recognition of a student’s achievements than the
High School Graduation Ceremony which was held in our school on April 11, 2014. The Chief Guest, Reverend Dr. Walson Thampu, Directors of the Pathways Schools, the Senior School Faculty, Family and Friends of the graduating class congregated to witness the commencement. The students, led by the Faculty of the IB Dipoma Program walked up the aisle in stately procession and took their positions among the dignitaries. As the graduates shone in formal attire complete with graduation gowns and caps, the Pathways family reveled in this moment of joy and pride that marks the transition from one stage in a student’s life to another.

The lighting of the ceremonial lamp was followed by Dr. Advani’s message to the students. Her extraordinary ability to celebrate the uniqueness in each individual coupled with a plethora of knowledge  has made her the guiding light to each student who stands tall at the end of this journey. The Computer Studies Department screened a short film dedicated to the Class of 2014. The movie captured some moments of hard work, stress, performance and relaxation during the DP. The Class was seen on screen living lighter moments and enjoying the warmth and camaraderie of friends on campus.
The Chief Guest for the occasion, Rev. Walson Thampu addressed the Class of 2014 with his words of wisdom which the students will surely recall as they step out into the world. The DP Coordinator Ms. Geeta Verma and the Senior School Principal Mr. Alexander Abraham, who have shepherded the students throughout the journey addressed the Class amidst high emotion and joy of leading the students to a new threshold.  The student speakers selected for this ceremony were the outgoing Student Council President, Sonal Chawla and the Valedictorian of 2014, Sagnik Aich.

After the heartfelt messages to the graduates, the Award Ceremony began. The students were invited on stage to receive their diplomas and special awards. They walked up amidst loud cheers from the audience as their university placements for undergraduate study was announced by the Guidance Counselor Ms. Deblina Chakraborty.
The Diploma was conferred on each student and the sequence of acceptance, handshakes and a ceremonial picture with the dignitaries on stage followed. The students then flipped their tassels and Mr. Abraham formally presented the Graduates of 2014!