Notre Dame Academy alumni reconnect over nostalgia and achievements

Patna: The Notre Dame Academy Alumni Association in Patna recently hosted its Annual Alumni Meet, a gathering designed to rekindle memories of school days and celebrate shared achievements. The event recreated elements of school life, offering attendees an experience that spanned from “admission to farewell.”

Welcoming alumni with kits resembling school diaries and a yearly report styled after the Echo magazine, the association set the tone for a nostalgic reunion. The venue featured food stalls serving popular canteen snacks, fun games echoing morning school routines, a jukebox, and DJ performances, ensuring a lively atmosphere.

As part of the association’s initiative to support alumni ventures, stalls showcased businesses run by former students. The event also spotlighted the association’s social work, particularly its initiatives for the education and welfare of the girl child.

A key highlight was the introduction of the association’s Governing Body by Sr Mary Alice, Provincial Superior, as the alumni group officially registered as a society. Other notable attendees included Sr Mary Tessy, Sr Mary Beena (Principal of Notre Dame Academy), Sr Mary Neha, Sr Mary Hema, and Sr Mary Namrata, along with members of the Notre Dame family and retired senior teachers.

The much-anticipated Super Achiever Awards ceremony saw Ms Shalini Sharan claim the title, with Meera Dutt and Supragya as runners-up. The reunion featured singing and dancing, with alumni reliving their childhood moments. Male alumni, including Mehboob Ali and Col Prem Prakash, represented older batches at the event.

Archana Rani, president of the association, expressed gratitude for the large turnout. She was joined by secretary Saiema Salahuddin, treasurer Dr Dipti Raj, and joint treasurer Dr Shraddha Choudhary, who all lauded the spirit of camaraderie among alumni.