Quinquennial Celebrations at Don Bosco Academy, Nalgonda

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On 5th of October 2012, Don Boco Academy Nalgonda celebrated its 5th birthday. The Director of the academy, Fr Gopu Anand recalled the instution's humble beginning in the year 2007, with the blessings of the Bishop of Nalgonda Rev. Govindu Joji DD. From then on, being true to its aim to serve the poor youth with its career oriented education, the

The Celebrations, led by the Academy band

Academy in a short span of time has transformed itself into a huge tree consisting of a Parish, a full-fledged school, with the degree and PG section in the college, and a decent hostel for boys and girls. Besides these the Academy also serves as the youth animation centre of the Diocese, technical institute and a centre for ministry of rural development programmes. With 3500 young people in her lap the Academy, with efficient faculty, is looking forward to accompany many more poor youth in their pursuit of knowledge in the years to come.

Kudos to the pioneers Fr Gopu Anand and Fr Vatti Balashowry for their relentless work for the empowerment of the young in the district. The quinquennial gala was a perfect amalgamation of prayer and dance.

[Br G. Naresh]