The valedictory function of ‘BLAZE’, an exclusive competition for the freshmen class of 2021 to showcase their talents was organized by Athena-the Literary Club of the Department of Languages on 25 October 2021 via MS Teams. Dr Mohini Gaurav, Head-in-charge, Department of English, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sandip University, Nasik presided over the event as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by 146 participants. Ms. Vijaya Lakshmi Alekhya Magal, I Year, B.A. Triple Major- Law, Economics and Political Science, and Ms. Olivia Rose Merline, I Year, B.A. Triple Major- Law, Economics and Political Science were the emcees of the event.
The event commenced with an invocation hymn by Ms. Varsha Nair, II Year, B.A. English, and the President of the Athena Literary Club. Dr. Akkara Sherine, Head, Languages and Rankings welcomed Dr. Mohini Gaurav. In her address, Dr. Mohini stressed how vital it was for students to participate in extracurricular activities. She highlighted how a student’s character development and personal success depended on their extra-curricular activities and their involvement in the same. She also added as to how the word ‘Blaze’ attracted her; as this word keeps us ignited; to quest for a place of creation or innovation, for our existence. Dr.Mohini, reviewed the video performances and gave her general feedback on the same. The winners were declared by Dr. Sonu Joseph, Assistant Professor, Department of Languages and the Faculty Coordinator of Athena Literary Club. The videos of the winners were presented leaving the audience awe-struck. Ms. Sarah Sam Mathew, II Year, B. Sc. Food Technology and the Vice President of the Athena Literary Club proposed the vote of thanks.
RESULTS
NO. | NAME | DEPARTMENT | EVENT | POSITION |
1 | Ms. Lekha Shree | B. Des. Fashion and Apparel Design |
Singing | First |
2 | Ms. Devadharshini D. | B. Sc. Visual Communication | Second | |
3 | Ms. Vijaya Lakshmi Alekhya Magal | B. A. Triple Major- Law, Economics and Political Science | Second | |
4 | Mr. Rajesh Shyam | B. Tech. Aerospace Engineering | Third | |
5 | Ms. Swati Jha | B. Tech. Mechatronics Engineering |
Poetry | First |
6 | Ms. Devadharshini D. | B. Sc. Visual Communication | Second | |
7 | Mr. Kasper Quiry | B. Tech. Mechatronics Engineering | Special Mention | |
8 | Ms. Arshiya Fathima | B. Tech. Mechatronics Engineering | Monologue | Winner |
9 | Ms. Narmada Trivedi C. H. | B. Sc. Food Technology | Stand-up-comedy | Winner |