Alumnae Reunion 2018

Alumnae Fun Fest 2018 Report:

-Ricky Nelson

The Annual Alumnae Reunion, this year was celebrated as the Alumnae Fun Fest 2018, on 15th July. It was one of the most memorable events with more than 600 alumnae ranging from the classes of 1960’s till 2018, were present on this momentous occasion. It was a wonderful opportunity to catch a glimpse of the unforgettable days of their lives.

Sumaiya Fathima of III B.Sc. Psychology began the Programme with an invocation and translation of the verses from the Holy Quran. The Principal Dr. AMTHUL AZEEZ welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guests of the day, Mrs. Aishwarya Manivannan, Designer, Artist, Educator and Silambam Practitioner, an alumna from the Department of Home Science. Aishwarya is a recipient of gold and silver medals and Individual Championships at the National Championship held in Malaysia in 2016 which has made our college proud.

The special invitee of the day to be introduced to the gathering was Mrs. Thasneem Akbari, Senior Journalist World Life Magazine, an alumna from the Department of Home Science 2001 batch. She was the President of the Student Council for the academic year2000-2001.

The annual Report of the Alumnae Association was delivered by Dr. Fathima Banu, Joint Secretary I of the Alumnae Committee. She was happy to state that these Alumnae Reunions are important milestones in the progress of our institution, and said that 1000’s of our alumnae even if miles away are in contact with the institution through the internet, which has helped in reaching out to the far and near easily and in establishing contacts. She was proud to inform that there is a galaxy of Alumnae high achievers in the field of Medicine, Law, Media and Arts and that many of our Alumnae achievers are invited as judges and Chief guests in many conferences and workshops. She invited all the alumnae achievers to chat and upload photos of all their achievements. She also presented the highlights of the Alumnae Reunion 2017, organized on 15th July 2017. Mrs.Rehana Ameer, Councillor vintryward,UK was the guest of honour. Three distinguished Alumnae of our institution were felicitated. She was happy to inform that our alumnae generously contributed towards scholarships for the Education of our less fortunate sisters. She also recalled the WALKATHON organized by the Alumnae Association to create an awareness in the public about the Safety and Nurturing of the Girl child, In association with the Lions club Skyline, Chennai on 8th October2017. She concluded her report by asking the alumnae to grab the wonderful offer of our chairman to take up projects and participate in the development of the college and wished them Excellence in life.

Mrs. Aishwarya Manivannan began her special address to the gathering by displaying a video of her Maisha Studio and a powerful Silambam performance, wearing a Handloom Saree to highlight the combination of tradition and Handloom Art. In her special address she thanked the institution for bringing back her memories. She was grateful to all the teaching faculty who taught her for whatever she is today. She was proud to say that the three years in JBAS were the most wonderful years of her life. The strength and perseverance she possessed today inspite of all the hurdles in her life was a gift bestowed by JBAS. She was glad to say that she had learnt the “Art of Living” from JBAS College.

She advised the other Alumnae to be conscious about one another’s health, both physical and emotional. She urged the alumnae

• To acquire new skills and

• To learn different Arts

She concluded her speech by thanking both the management and her teachers for playing a major role in her life.

Mrs. Tasneem Akbari was nostalgic about her student days and thanked her teachers. She later, spoke on the importance of sisterhood to compliment, trust, appreciate and to reach out to each other so that women can come out of all kinds of problems both at home and workplace.

Mrs. Aishwarya Manivannan inaugurated the Funfest. Different stalls were put up to showcase the entrepreneur skills of the alumnae.

Various games were also organized, wherein the Alumnae participated and won prizes for the same.

The list of Prize winners:

There was also an LED screen and a singing stage where the alumnae were given the liberty to choose any song of their choice and dedicate it to their Teachers/friends/Department. It was delightful to watch alumnae share their memories of their College days and their successful life later. Ms.Aditi Shanmugam of III B.A.Political Science,Ms.Sajitha Begum of III B.A.English,Ms.Peer Fasmin of III B.Com (C.S.) and Ms.Gowri of II B.Com (ISM) were the masters of the ceremony.

It was indeed a happy occasion. Dr. Mehjabeen, member of the Alumnae Association proposed the vote of thanks and thanked all the members who had made the funfest a grand success. The programme culminated with the singing of the National Anthem. A sumptuous banquet was arranged for the Alumnae.