Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 31: St Aloysius Gonzaga School organised the alumni meet titled ‘Rewind and Reunite’ on March 28. It began with a prayer song by the teachers’ choir, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries and batch representatives.

Deepa Karkada welcomed the gathering. A video presentation highlighting the milestones of the academic year 2025–26 was screened, evoking fond memories among the alumni.

The chief guest, Anil Kumar J, president of SACAA, was felicitated. In his address, he described alumni meets as meaningful opportunities to reconnect and relive memories. He credited his success to the strong values imbibed at the St Aloysius institutions and encouraged students to pursue entrepreneurship. He also urged alumni to remain connected and strengthen their network.

The guest of honour, Abdul Rahiman Ayaan, co-founder of Dutch Corner and a proud alumnus from the first batch, was also felicitated. He expressed gratitude to his teachers and described the institution as a place that inspires excellence. Emphasizing that hard work is the key to success, he concluded with the quote, ‘Once an Aloysian, always an Aloysian.’

Marking a significant milestone, the institution conferred the Eminent Gonzagite Alumni Award for the first time in 2026. The award, introduced under the categories of academics, professional excellence, and social service, honoured distinguished alumni for their exemplary achievements.

The awardees were:

Anya Denise Aranha
Anvitha
Rathan Noronha
Amit Kumar Chaudhary
Geetika Ganguly
Saatwik Nayak Sujir

Addressing the alumni/ae, principal Fr Rohan D'Almeida SJ congratulated the awardees and stated that students’ accomplishments are the greatest pride of the school. He encouraged them to think big and continue contributing to their alma mater.

Rector of St Aloysius Institutions, Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto SJ, shared that he is a member of the World Union of Jesuit Alumni and encouraged alumni to register and connect on a larger platform. He urged them to be proud Aloysians and lead others by example.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Aquina Rebello. The programme concluded with a photo session, followed by games and fun activities.

Alumni office bearers were also elected:

President: Muhammed Ihsan Shahim
Secretary: Abdul Rahiman Ayan
Treasurer: Aldon Lewis
Alumni Instagram Admin: Verina Sweedol D’Souza

Laurel D’Souza and Jisha Thomas coordinated the event, which successfully celebrated the Aloysian spirit and strengthened alumni bonds. The programme was compered by Dheeraj Lobo.