Sankardev College commemorated its 62nd Foundation Day here yesterday with the graduation ceremony for its latest batch of passing out students.
Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon was the chief guest at the function and presented the Academic Award of Excellence to Badaker Nongneng Daloi, Basynran Wanshong, Bansharai Pius Kharmawshun, who secured first, third and fifth positions respectively in Khasi, and to Barrymore Nongsiej, who secured fourth position in Chemistry, in the recent NEHU undergraduate examinations 2024.
Syngkon also released research publications by the Department of Political Science titled ‘Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2023: Issues, Agendas and Commitments of Political Parties’ and of the Department of Khasi, namely ‘Ka Wadbniah Halor ki Jingrwai Khasi kiba Kren Shaphang ka Mei Mariang bad ka Sawdong Sawkun: Ka Sainpyrkhat U Khasi kaba Iasnoh bad ka Mariang bad kumno ban Pynneh Pynsah ne Tyngkai ia ka.’
In his speech, the MP lauded the efforts of the college in taking up many important and innovative initiatives, both qualitative and quantitative, which have contributed to the growth and progress of the institution. He congratulated and encouraged the students to work hard and inculcate the values of perseverance and dedication and, most importantly, to be good human beings.
In all, 153 students who recently graduated in Bachelor of Arts and Science examinations were presented with mementos.