It was a
herculean task with a few teachers and students not all of
whom were accustomed to study or discipline. But being
possessed of the requisite academic and administrative
qualifications, he did a splendid job. In addition to
academics he encouraged extra curricular activities.
Students were encouraged to participate in
inter-collegiate sports and games. For 4 years, from
1972-76 he shouldered the responsibility of this new
institution setting up new traditions and a high standard.
By his hard work and self-sacrifice, he was an inspiration
to the staff and students of the Evening College.
FRIENDSHIP IS AN ART AND VERY FEW
PERSONS ARE BORN WITH A NATURAL GIFT FOR IT.
S.J. who succeeded Fr. Rebello as the Principal in July
1976 remained at the helm for 4 years till August 1980. As
an able administrator his tenure was marked by
consolidation of the college. He served the College in two
capacities, first as the teacher of History from 1973-76
and later the Principal. During his term as the Principal,
the College enjoyed a high reputation in sports and games,
academics and co-curricular activities. One of his early
obsessions as a teacher was to provide clean literature to
students. Wherever he went, he furthered the cause of
clean literature drive. He was known for hardwork and for
the improvements he had affected in the college for the
benefit of the staff and students during his 4 years in
the college.
The College acquired its true nature during his time. He
was a lover of sports and gave lot of importance to extra
curricular activities. Whenever he could spare sometime
from his hectic schedule, he would personally view the
various tournaments. His tenure was marked by the presence
of two great cricket personalities, Syed Kirmani and Roger
Binny who are proud to call themselves josephites. Social
Service League was one of the associations he patronized
both as a teacher and principal. He was known for the
interesting staff meetings where long discussions were
held. In all, he is referred to as a friend, philosopher
and guide to whom the staff and the students could go with
confidence in all their difficulties and problems.
THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD IS HE
WHO STANDS ALONE - Ibsen.
S.J.
as the Principal of St. Joseph's Evening College, who
guided the College for 7 years i.e. from August 1980 to
June 1984 and again from May 1986 to June 1989, succeeded
Fr. Lawrence Rasquinha S.J. He was known as highly
disciplined person who gave more importance to academics
than extra curricular activities. It was during his
tenure, that the Government sanctioned grant-in-aid to St.
Joseph's Evening College. The late Br. Martin Goveas S.J.,
Secretary of the Karnataka Jesuit Educational Society was
instrumental in fulfilling the long desire of the staff
for grant-in-aid. Fr. Hedwig was an able administrator
getting his work done efficiently. Characterized by a
tough exterior he had a soft corner for the staff and
students. He was a farsighted person, taking decisions
independently. As a teacher of literature he was
excellent. He was fair and just in his dealings whether
academic or non academic, with staff or students. With his
interest in literature, he uraged enco the staging of an
English Play 'Suddenly At Home' a thriller held at Guru
Nanak Bhavan during the second innings of his
principalship.
TRUST MEN, AND THEY WILL BE TRUE TO
YOU; TREAT THEM GREATLY AND THEY WILL SHOW THEMSELVES
GREAT - Ralph W. Emerson.
S.J
was appointed Principal of St. Joseph's Evening College in
June 1984. He was recognized as a dynamic personality and
is remembered as a forward looking administrator who
remained as the Principal for a short spell of 2 years
till May 1986. When changes were called for either in
educational administration or in the organization of the
educational programmes, he saw to it that such changes
were brought about in an orderly way. Fr. Aveline took up
the initiative of introducing Value Education classes. He
was exemplary in his relations with staff and students. He
always took the staff into confidence and took decisions
jointly and thus promoted a sense of belongingness to the
college. He arranged a number of orientation programmes
for the teachers. It was during his tenure that an English
Play 'A Murder is Announced' was staged at Balbhavan,
Cubbon Park. He also encouraged a lot of extra curricular
activities in the college. He raised funds so as to
provide sch olarships for poor students. In all, is
referred to as a friend and guide to staff and students of
the college.
KINDNESS IN WORDS CREATES CONFIDENCE
KINDNESS IN THINKING CREATES PROFOUNDNESS KINDNESS IN
FEELING CREATES LOVE
S.J. succeeded Fr. Hedwig Da'Costa in June 1989 and
remained at the helm of affairs for 5 years till June
1994. Fr. Walter Andrade S.J. was a person with a love for
the poor; he was deeply committed to their cause. In the 5
years of his administration, many students were
financially assisted. He was responsible for expanding the
computer center of the college with a view to provide
computer literacy to students from poorer and middle class
families. The Staff welfare fund also saw its advent
during the term of Fr. Andrade S.J., the aim of which was
to help the staff to avail loans at cheaper rate of
interest.
Fr. Walter Andrade is responsible for initiating a number
of extra curricular activities, which expressed itself
through a number of associations. A new association for
girl students - Women's Cell - was inaugurated in August
1990. The primary aim of the cell, which is affiliated to
AIACHE, is to inculcate values in the minds of our girl
students and help them realize their self worth and
responsibilities towards family and society. Courses on
career guidance and personality development were
conducted. He also started the Christian Students
Association to promote the feeling of brotherhood and
community living among our students. A history association
'LA STORIA' was formed in September 1992 to create and
develop awareness of our rich historical legacy and
cultural among students.
HE WHO CAN HAVE PEARLS NEVER BOTHERS
HIMSELF WITH SHELLS AND THOSE ASPIRE TO VIRTUE DO NOT
TROUBLE THEMSELVES ABOUT HONOURS.
S.J. was appointed Principal in June 1994. He is
recognized as an academician, who has given a lot of
importance to academics with a view to inculcate
discipline and punctuality among students. Right on
assuming Office, he decentralized administration and
appointed two Welfare Officers - a Welfare Officer each
for B.A. and B.Com. PUC classes. The number of hours of
classes was increased from 3 to 4 a day so as to provide
the students with the same amount of classes as in Day
Colleges. College examinations were introduced and
remedial work was conducted for the failed students. To
solve the problems of shortage of attendance,
parent-teacher meetings were held. As a result of all
these measures, the performance of students both in class
and University examinations and attendance showed a marked
improvement. The College began a Commerce and Management
Forum with the main objective of encouraging students to
update their knowledge in Commerce and Management through
seminars and discussions. The Social Sciences Association
for Arts students is meant to assist Arts students towards
creativity and current affairs. 1994 also saw the advent
of the Social Service League with the primary motive of
developing social awareness and concern among students.
Fr. Ambrose also started an old Students Association, a
step that was much appreciated by the old students of the
Evening College. To help the staff to understand the
changing social realities, he organized a number of study
groups for the staff. The credit for initiating vocational
courses also goes to Fr. Ambrose Pinto - one on Tourism
and Travel and the other Office Supervision and Management
for a selected group of students. Besides being an able
administrator, Rev. Fr. Ambrose Pinto S.J., was an eminent
writer whose articles appear in popular newspapers and
magazines. It was the privilege of Fr. Ambrose Pinto S.J.
to preside over the College during the Silver Jubilee
year. He conducted a number of programmes to mark the
Silver Jubilee celebrations. The Jubilee began with a
concelebrated Eucharistic celebration with Rt. Rev. Dr.
Alphonsus Mathias the Archbishop of Bangalore as the Chief
Celebrant on September 12th 1995. It was followed by a 2
day exhibition on the topic 'Glimpses of India' on
November 24th and 25th which was attended by students of
various schools and colleges. The public too came in large
numbers. An inter-collegiate seminar on 'women issues
after Beijing' was held on December 17th. A sound and
light programme with dance and drama 'Christ the
Liberation' was staged. It had a cast of around 100
students of St. Joseph's Evening College spread over 2
days on December 22nd and 23rd with over 3,000 spectators.
It was a spectacular performance well appreciated by the
public. A get together of all the Old Students of the
College was held on January 26 th 1996. In addition
different Associations of the College organized various
other programmes.
On 1st June 1998 Fr. Ambrose Pinto s.j. was sent on
deputation by the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society to
head the Indian Social Institute, an Institute of research
in Delhi. During his absence Fr. Francis D`Almeida s.j.
Officiated as the Principal-in-charge for three years and
carried on the legacy of his predecessor. On 1st June
2001, Fr. Ambrose Pinto s.j. resumed charge, once again on
return from Delhi.
S.J had two terms with SJEC as
Principal. First, from June’98 to May 2001, second October
2006 – September 2005. An able administrator and a
friendly person, he had always wanted to improve the
infrastructure of the College. He renovated the century
old building at a great expense and added a lot of
physical facilities in the college. He introduced a new
course combination of Economics, Political Science and
Sociology. He taught Political Science and is at present
teaching political science in St.
Alaysius College, Mangalore.
S.J functioned as Vice Principal for a
few years before he assumed charge as Principal (Aug 2003
– Aug 2004). He is an academician by nature and has to his
credit M.Com, M.Phil, MBA and Ph.D in
Commerce. A man of planning and execution, he is very
careful about even the minute details in anything. He is
spontaneous in appreciating people when something is well
done and he frowns when quality work is not done.
with a Ph. D in Economics was
the Principal from June 2006 to April 2007. He had to his credit many years of
service in Government Colleges and private institutions. He had guided a number
of students in their research in M A and M Phil Courses. He is an amiable
person, interested in ecumenism and religious harmony.
Compassion is a crucial prerequisite, especially in our college. We all have had stories to tell and for the past three years, Fr. Prashant has been all ears-lending his heart and his helping hand as well. What’s more, we barely hear of his magnanimity because he is all the more famous for his discreet humility! If you’ve ever had the privilege of receiving his help in a time of need, you can be sure that he’ll never talk about it in daylight. If we were to candidly confront the obvious truth, many of our graduating seniors would readily admit that they wouldn’t have made it through the degree programme if it were not for Father’s help in one form or another.
Fr. Prashant Madtha SJ is a scholar with his vast experience in teaching and writing, he is a name to be reckoned with in Kannada. A voracious leader and writer he has to his credit a number of awards and publications including ‘Padanidhi’ the first and finest thesaurus in Kannada.
St. Joseph's Evening College
established in 1972. It owes its birth, growth and
development to Almighty God who has showered his blessings
on the College, its staff and students throughout the
past 25 years and to the various Principals who by
sheer hard work and determination have contributed to the
development of the College as we find it today. When we
look into the long avenue of the future, and see the good
there is for each one of us to do, we realize, after all,
what a beautiful thing it is to work and to live and to be
happy as members of the family of St. Joseph's Evening
College and contribute our mite to society.
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