The valedictory ceremony of Zephyr 24 was held on 27 th March 2024 at 4.30pm in Kalam Hall, V floor, AB II. The programme commenced with a solemn invocation of God's blessings, seeking guidance and grace for all present. It set the tone for an evening filled with gratitude and celebration.
The dignitaries were escorted to the dias. Dr. Rio Dsouza, Principal, SJEC was the Chief Guest. Fr. Kenneth Crasta, Assistant Director of SJEC, presided over the event. Ms. Acharya Chitralekha, the faculty coordinator, and student coordinators Hrithik Chand and Prajwal S. K. were in attendance.
Dr. Rio Dsouza delivered a remarkable talk, sharing essential insights and motivating participants to get to know one another and make connections. He also noted that such occasions provide a platform for connecting with great brains, which will be advantageous in one's career. He emphasised the importance of making a lasting impact on another person. It provides for emotional bonds. He commended the coordinators on the success of ZEPHYR 2024 and complimented the participants for actively participating in the events.
Following the Chief Guest's address, Fr. Kenneth Crasta, Assistant Director of SJEC, presided over to reflect on the significance of the day. He emphasised the attributes of a leader and their importance. He spoke about not being discouraged by failures. He appreciated the event organisers for their success.
One of the highlights of the evening was the distribution of prizes and awards. Ms. Yashika took over at this event. The deserving winners across various competitions were felicitated. It was a moment of pride and joy for both the winners and their respective institutions.
Dr. Rio Dsouza presented the awards to management events winners.
Business Quiz
Winners - Niranjan & Rakesh Prasad K, Vivekananda College
Runners- Karthik & Mithun, Canara College
Finance
Winners -Akshaya & Sowjanya, AJIM
Runners - Shri Hari & Manisha, Mangalore University
HR
Winners - Arpitha & Prakrithi, MITE
Runners - Bhavana & Dhanya, SDM PG Centre
Marketing
Winners - Naresh & Adithya, MITE
Runners - Prithi & Shrinidhi, Canara PG
Spark Tank
Winners -R. Navya, Shawn Jovian Pinto & Revanth Kadri, Mangalore University
Best Management Team
Winners - Adithya Ajay, Josline Riya Dsouza & Gloria Asha, St. Aloysius PG
Best Manager
Winner - Abhiram Salian, Srinivas Institute of Technology
Fr. Kenneth Crasta felicitated the winners of the cultural events.
Face Painting
Winners - Manora. G & Shreyas KB, Mangalore University
Runners - Pavitra & Prajna, SDM PG Centre
Fitness Fight
Winners - Abdulla, Elisha & Adel, St. Aloysius College
Runners - Ziyad, Shreyas & Hazel, Trisha Vidya College of Commerce & Management
Treasure Hunt
Winners - Abilesh & Manvith, Sridevi Institute of Technology
Runners - Anurag Gonda BR & Vinol, SDM PG Centre Ujire
Duet Singing
Winners - BP. Likith & Apaa, SDM PG Centre
Runners - Sahithya & Shubada, Vivekananda College, Puttur
Photography
Winner - Shreyas, Srinivas Institute of Technology
Runner - Wilson Prakash Dsouza, Padua College
BGMI
Winners - Ashith Shetty, Yashwanth NT, Yashwin SC & Chetan D, St. Philomena
Runners - Zion, Abhis A, Ibad & Sandesh, Yenepoya
Brand Rangoli
Winners - Prateeksha & Sri Laksmi Udupa, Padua College of Commerce & Management
Runners - Supriya & Deekshitha, SDM PG Centre Ujire
Dr. Prakash Pinto, Dean of MBA awarded the winners of Group Dance competition.
Winners - Team Strikers 2, NMAMIT, Nitte
Runners -Atlas, Sridevi College, Ballalbagh
II Runners - Predators, Canara Degree College (UG)
Finally, the much-awaited moment arrived as the overall championship trophies were presented to the deserving colleges. The dignitaries did the honors.
Overall Champions in Management Event
Winners - SDM PG Centre Mangalore
Runners - Canara College PG
Overall Champions in Cultural Events
Winners - SDM PG Centre, Ujire
Runners - Padua College
As the event drew to a close, a heartfelt vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Ankitha Shetty. Ms. Vinita Feandes compered the event.
