St. Thomas College Ranni to Host Diamond Jubilee Closing Ceremony and Alumni Reunion on July 12

St. Thomas College, Ranni, will hold the closing ceremony of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations along with an alumni reunion on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the College Auditorium.

The closing celebrations marks college’s service in higher education and community development, bringing together alumni, staff, students, and well-wishers to celebrate the institution’s contributions since its founding in 1964 under the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

Dignitaries to Attend

The Chief Guest for the event will be H. E. Adv. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, Hon. Governor of Goa.

Other distinguished participants include:

• Shri. Anto Antony (M.P.)

• Adv. Pramod Narayan (M.L.A.)

• Shri. Raju Abraham (M.L.A.)

College leaders Prof. Roy Melel (Manager) and Dr. Sneha Elcy Jacob (Principal-in-Charge) will lead the hosting of the celebrations.

A Day of Reflection and Reunion

The Diamond Jubilee closing ceremony will feature cultural programmes, a commemorative ceremony, and alumni interactions reflecting on six decades of the college’s commitment to academic excellence and value-based education.

The alumni reunion is expected to bring together former students from India and abroad, providing an opportunity to reconnect, share professional journeys, and contribute to the college’s future vision.

Invitation to All

In a statement, the college administration extended an open invitation:

“എവർക്കും സ്വാഗതം.”

“പൂർവ്വ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളും കോളേജിന്റെ സുഹൃത്തുക്കളും എത്തി ഈ ചരിത്ര ദിവസത്തെ സമൃദ്ധമാക്കണമെന്ന് മാനേജ്മെന്റും കോളജ് അധികൃതരും അഭ്യർത്ഥിക്കുന്നു.”

Looking Ahead

Speaking ahead of the celebrations, Dr. Sneha Elcy Jacob noted:

“Our Diamond Jubilee closing is a moment of gratitude for the generations who have contributed to this institution. We look forward to welcoming our alumni and community to join in this milestone celebration.”

The college, which has played a pivotal role in the educational and social landscape of Ranni, plans to continue its mission of providing quality education and character formation as it enters a new chapter beyond its Diamond Jubilee.