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Wednesday, 18 December 1996

Alirtair Laporte
Alirtair Laporte
Looking back a quarter of a century, I still have vivid recollections of Loyola. I remember entering its portals in 1970, with mixed feelings, to join class V. I was to be a boarder and it made me feel both bashful and apprehensive. As it happened, I need never have worried for I took to the school like a duck takes to water — and the years I spent at Loyola were truly great days and jolly days at the ‘best school of all’.

I had the good fortune of studying under 3 principals, each very special in his way. Fr. Kenneth Judge, Fr. Frank McGauley and Fr. Michael Love were true friends, philosophers and guides. The Jesuit work ethos was prevalent everywhere. Later when I taught in St. Joseph’s Boys’ School, Bangalore, all that I had learned at Loyola stood me in good stead.

Faculty (1971)
Faculty (1971)
I had a passion for Mathematics and this was imbibed by Mrs. D. Gocal, who taught me in my formative years at Loyola. I cannot forget all the other Mathematics teachers who took me right through successfully. Not only did I learn formulae, theorems and constructions, but also to think logically, be systematic, organised and methodical. The teachers at Loyola steered my life and inspired me to be what I am — a teacher. As a tribute to my alma mater, I try to inculcate in my students all that I learnt at Loyola.

Why is it that thinking of Loyola makes me so nostalgic? What is so special about my school? It is the school that imparted quality education in every sense of the word. The calibre of the teachers was incomparable which was why they served as role models. Each teacher gave me something to cherish, treasure and value. During the 6 years I studied there, they moulded me into what I am. And every single day of those 6 years was memorable. Every classroom, wall, window, door, corridor and pillar holds a memory that is etched on my mind. Those wonderful, marvellous, glorious 6 years left an indelible mark, adding a new dimension to my life.

Thank you alma mater, for letting me be part of your greatness and glory.
 
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