Don Bosco College Kohima held its 8th Graduation Day on July 19.
Kohima, July 19 (MExN): Celebrating the achievements of the graduating batch, Don Bosco College Kohima held its 8th Graduation Day on July 19. Prof Rosemary Dzüvichü, Director, Center for Peace and Gender Studies & Co-Convenor Global Naga Forum graced the occasion as the special guest.
Principal Fr Dr Tious Varghese, in the welcome address, congratulated the graduates expressing contentment for the outstanding result and encouraged to uphold the values learnt from the college and carry the spirit of “Duty and Joy”.
Addressing the graduates Prof Dzüvichü said, “This is the time for you to dream big dreams. The world is changing, there is so much competition but there are also so much of opportunities which your parents and grandparents did not have and which many of us, even people like us did not have. You have the world at your fingertips and therefore make sure that you explore the best that is available to you after your graduation”.
In addition, she shared valuable insights on the various opportunities available in higher education, leveraging scholarships and fellowships and exploring international avenues for academic and personal growth.
Further, she encouraged the graduates to pursue B.Ed training or entrepreneurship in farming, highlighting the growing demand in these fields.
Kezienuo, Controller of Examination, DBCK presented the result analysis with 94 % pass rate; 303 graduates out of which 13 students were ranked as Nagaland University Toppers. The students were honoured with certificates and mementos for their academic excellence.
Ikupu Tuccu, Founder of NPSC Mentors also honoured Benchumlo Kikon, Dept of History for securing 1st Runner-up in the 1st Inkspire Annual Essay Competition All Nagaland, 2025, on the topic, 25 Years of Hornbill Festival: Critically Examine its Success and Failures.
The programme was chaired by Neikethonuo Chielie, Dept of English, 5th semester, invocation prayer by Fr Dr Mattam Xavier, Rector, DBCK. The event also featured special song by Jesus Youth DBCK, speeches on behalf of the Graduates and PTA were delivered by Novito Rhetso, Dept Of Botany and Kekhrongupeu Akami, PTA Executive Member, DBCK respectively followed by vote of thanks proposed by Dr Pinky Sagolsem, Assistant Professor, Dept of English.
