DHAKUAKHANA, Nov 2: Sapatia Higher Secondary School, established in 1976, will celebrate its golden jubilee with a three-day programme from November 13 to 15.
The celebration committee announced the itinerary at a press conference on the school premises on Monday, where the ceremonial pillar was also erected.
A committee led by local MLA Naba Kumar Doley as president, Nabeswar Bora as working president and principal Tongkeswar Gogoi as secretary has been formed to oversee the celebrations. Samujjwal Chetia heads the reception committee, while several sub-committees are handling preparations.
The programme will begin on November 13 with flag hoisting, tributes and the inauguration of the main gate, followed by a symposium featuring prominent alumni. Students will stage a traditional bhaona in the evening.
The November 14 programme will include an alumni meet, interactive sessions and cultural performances. Former Dhakuakhana College vice-principal Dimbeswar Gogoi will release the golden jubilee souvenir, while former school principal Prabin Gogoi will unveil alumnus Debajit Gogoi’s poetry collection, Nixar Boroxun.
On November 15, a cultural rally will be flagged off at 10 am by Borsharani Buragohain, Latasil Bohagi Bidai/Bihurani 2024. Dr Geetanjali Bora, principal of North Bank College, will inaugurate the open session. Lakhimpur MP Pradan Baruah, Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu and Asam Sahitya Sabha president Dr Basanta Kumar Goswami will attend as chief guests.
The celebrations will conclude with a cultural evening featuring singer Neel Akash and his troupe.
