BACKROUND/HISTORY:
The Past Pupils felt that they should give back something to their Alma Mater and followed up on the deliberations of the A.G.M. by deciding to undertake projects for renovation, expansion and up-gradation of the existing infrastructure within the campus.
Monte de Guirim Past Pupil Association is what the alumni association of St. Anthonys High School calls itself. It was founded in 1967 under the initiative of then Headmaster Fr. Arnold from the year 1969 till 1974 the association was dormant.
However, in 1975 the association was resuscitated by Head Master Fr. Terence Dsouza and various cultural and sports activities were conducted till 1978 when again another period of dormancy began.
In 1985 with Headmaster Fr. Joel Pinto as President ably supported by Mr. Anil Walwalkar as Vice-President, Carl Dsouza as Secretary and Anthony Nogueira as Treasurer the association was revived yet again. That year the present constitution was adopted and the association was registered under the Registration of Society Act 1860.
In 1993 the association was at the forefront of planning, organizing and funding the entire programme and activities during the Golden Jubilee year.
In 1996, Fr. Felix Ferrao took up the Presidentship of the Past Pupils Association and kept the activities going. Annual meetings and celebration were conducted regularly.
In 1999, Fr. Paul Alvares occupied the Presidentship of the Past Pupil’s Association. During this time the project of building a new wing for the school was taken up. The Past Pupil’s Association conducted a fund drive to raise a part of the funds required for the project. Fetes and other activities were organized for the purpose. The first ever Dine n Dance was held in 2004 which brought many ex students together.
PRESENT
The following are in the Executive Committee of the Past Pupil’s Association along with active members of the Association:
02. Mr. Carlos Almeida, Vasco da Gama - Vice President
03. Mr. Lawry Mendonca, Sangolda - General Secretary
04. Mr. Joseph D'Mello, Sangolda- Treasurer
05. Mr. George Trinidade, Guirim - Asst. Secretary
06. Mr. Carl D'Souza, Guirim/Alto Porvorim- Member
07. Mr. Marcus Cardozo, Margao/Dona Paula - Member,
08. Mr. Anthony D'Silva, Ambelim/Asolna - Member
09. Mr. David Furtado, Guirim - Member
10. Mr. Peter D'Souza, Candolim - Member
11. Mr. Joseph Anthony Fernandes, Candolim - Member
12. Mr. Cosme Cardozo, Guirim - Member
13. Mr. John Nicholas Fernandes, Chorao/Alto Porvorim - Member
14. Mr. Salvador Fernandes, Guirim - Member
15. Mr. Fabian D'Souza, Calangute - Member
16. Mr. Anthony Nogueira, Parra - Auditor
PPA Office bearers (from left to right):
Secretary Lawry Mendonsa, President Fr. Paul Alvares, Vice-President Carlos Almeida, and Treasurer Joe D’Mello.
At the moment the Committee is planning for the up coming event of the DINE n DANCE to be organized on the 9th January 2010. Your active support for the event is awaited. We invite ex students from all round the world to join us for this event in one way or the other.
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Monte De Guirim Past Pupils Association Managing Committee For The Term 2006-2008
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| From Left: (Back Row): Victor Fernandes,George Trinidade,Francis D'Souza,Jose Hesedia,Anthony Nogueira,J.Castro and John Nicholas Fernandes. |
| (Front Row): Lazarus Fernandes, Carlos Tavora, Joe D'Mello,Fr.Steve,Carlos Almeida,Fr.Romeo,Lawrence Mendonca,Joseph Anthony Fernandes and Peter Caitan D'Souza |
In 2006 the new committee elected for the term 2006-2008 lined up the following projects for their alma mater:-
1. Pure and safe drinking water
2. Fire fighting equipment
3. Upgradation of library
4. Provision of LCD television & projector
5. Renovation of the stage including curtains, lighting and sound.
6. School web-site.
7. Upgradation of Football ground and hockey ground with laying of turf and drainage.
The entire cost of the above projects excluding the grounds was estimated at Rs. 20 lakhs. The work on the two grounds was estimated at Rs. 10 lakhs which was to be funded by grants from Department of Sports.
The committee, left with the task of raising Rs. 20 lakhs took the following decisions.
1. Spread the reach of the association and increase the membership
2. Organise a Dine & Dance at Mandovi Riveira on 13th January 2007
3. Release a Souvenir
4. Organise a Lottery
A beginning was made by organizing a meeting in Navelim. Then followed meetings at Margao, Vasco, Candolim. The response was encouraging. Membership enrollment increased as 105 new members were added. Members responded by giving their time and money.
Donations from members covered the costs of installing fire extinguishers, water cooler and water purifier, renovation and restoration of the stage, up gradation of the library.