Homecoming glitz: Sophia Alumni to reunite for platinum celebration

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: From graduation to jubilation, Sophia High School on Palace Road is set for a momentous event as it celebrates, ‘75 Years of Excellence’- A trip through time, on August 3.

The Platinum Jubilee Celebration, a historic milestone, will reunite hundreds of exstudents and former teachers, staff and principals with their alma mater.

The homecoming glitz is possibly the largest gathering of the school with old boys and girls rediscovering the camaraderie that defined their school days.

The catholic institution was established in 1949 by the Sisters of Sacred Heart which was later taken over by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1972. The school’s long- standing tradition of excellence has made it one of the most respected girls schools in the city.

The school presently has 2900 students which initially began with just 17 children. Looking forward to the cherished moment, Sr Alpana, Principal, Sophia High School said, “We are gripped with a feeling of nostalgia and excitement, the school is eager to witness the happy homecoming of its most cherished legacy- the alumni, from all across the world”.

With over 1600 registrations, the alumni gathering will embark on a trip down memory lane with a host of surprises in store for them.

The alumni will create a living archive of their alma mater with memories from different decades- name badges, report cards, school uniforms,trophies, school magazines, diaries, slam books, sing along books that provide a tangible connection with the past.

Known for its iconic alumni, the school proudly boasts of having doctors, engineers, artists, actors, entrepreneurs, sportsmen, and leaders in so many fields.

Some of them are actor Deepika Padukone, former Olympic swimmer Nisha Millet, Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna, Gaitri Issar Kumar, High Commissioner of India to the UK, Dr Pratima Murthy Director- NIMHANS, Sudha Ragunathan, Carnatic vocalist/singer, a Padma Shri awardee and many more prominent personalities who have made impressive accomplishments.

For Pavithra Shankar of the class of 1996, the formative years spent at the school played a significant role in molding her personality.

“Sophia adopts a holistic perspective as it inculcates development of a more rounded personality with the focus both on academics and extracurricular activities. I am proud of being a Sophiate and truly hope our school can build a strong alumni network that provides a channel for us to give back to the community that helped shape us”, shares the MD, Brigade Group.

Sharing a special bond with the school, Angelina White, a class 1 teacher and alumni said, “Sophia is a second home to me. It has taught me many lessons as a student and a teacher making me a strong and confident individual. It has been a journey filled with memories”.

She recently completed 25 years of service at the school. The alumni will relive reminiscences of the past as they walk past the Duchesne building, the convent, Mother Mary Statue, the drive to the canteen, the games pavilion and the sacred chapel of the school.

The alumni association will engage the community through networking zones fostering connections between different generations of students and encouraging the sharing of experiences and memories

. They will actively get the community involved in mentorship programs, outreach initiatives, faculty and infrastructure development and so on. The gathering will draw over 1600 ex-students and many from across the world. The Platinum Jubilee Alumni has the theme ‘Remember, Rejoice, Reconnect.’