Achievers    
January 2012

On January 27, 2012, a function was held to felicitate toppers of Social Science Talent Search Scheme (SSTS) examination. This examination was conducted in February 2011 in collaboration with Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC) and Bangalore University.

Twenty four students were felicitated out of which the top eight were from Christ Junior College. Each student was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500. The occasion was graced by the Director of ISEC, Prof. R S Deshpande and Mrs. Gayathri Devi. The function was also graced by the faculty of Christ Junior College, Dr. Fr. Jose C.C, Mr Xavier Louis D’Souza and Mr. Deen Dayalan.
Experiences of Bike expedition to Lakshadweep

The 21st Century can well be said to be the era of oceans. Grave but often ignored issues like climate change, pollution, exploitation of marine life through excessive fishing, among others, are all posing threat to the oceans. Thus, there is an immediate need for its conservation. The process of conservation can only begin and can be done successfully, if one is fully aware of what is to be conserved. With these very thoughts, the 2/9 KAR BATTALION on 21 Deccember 2011 set out for an island expedition to Lakshadweep. The expedition was flagged off by the Group Commander of Bangalore B group Col. Aloke Guha.

Our group was filled with anticipation as CHRIST UNIVERSITY had already successfully completed five motorcycle expeditions.

The objective and motto of this expedition was creating awareness about the perils of the island destruction and protection of coral and aquatic life and the role of NCC in nation building.

The journey took us on through very long and winding roads touching various towns and cities, big and small, known and unknown. Every time we stopped to educate the people, their joy and warmth touched us and made us proud for the task we had ventured out for. The schools in our itinerary were Government High school in Attakurki, Salem, Sri Vidyalakshmi Vidyalay, Parampati, Madurai and Minicoy, Jawahar Navodya Vidyalay, Minicoy, Palya Marthadon at Avarikullam, Government Boys Higher Secondary School

But what the whole team was most excited about was to set sail to one of the islands of Lakshadweep, Minicoy. We boarded the ship and sailed to inspect the water. The island was crystal blue in color. Its beauty left us spellbound. It gave us an opportunity to visit the house of the locals. The people there prefer to be on the island than the mainland. They informed us that the arrival of tourists was actually threat to the coral life but it also served as a means of survival for them. They however, gave their message. The snorkeling experience there gave us a sense of underwater life and its beauty.

We had a chance to go into the deeper sea to do scuba diving. We were really impressed and astonished by the pearl like corals. We received the support of the Deputy Collector of Minicoy, Mr. Anup Takore in our endeavour.

Other memorable moments in the journey were the Meenakshi Amman temple, the breathtaking sunrise from Madurai to KanyaKumari, the rich temple of Padmanabhapuram Swami temple at Thiruvananthapuram, the Jewish colony and the only Jewish temple in India at Cochin, passing through Kannur, Koyilandi , Mahe. Our visit to the Great Cannanore Fort and the Arrakal Museum gave us a bird’s view of how the kings of Kerala ruled over the state.

Our journey also took us to Sultan Bathery, a forest range in Bandipur National Park and was pleasantly surprised by the wildlife traffic. For once, we humans had to wait for the green signal from them.

I personally feel that it is a great way to educate and generate more awareness among people on issues that require immediate attention.

Apoorva C., II CAMS ‘K’
Under the auspices of the Bangalore Science Forum, Inter Collegiate contest in speaking on Science subjects was held in last week of November 2011 at the National College, Basavanagudi.
This competition aims at giving an opportunity to the students for expressing their knowledge in Science. The contest is confined to subjects like, Physics, chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Electronics, Computer Science and Psychology.
Our students participated in the competition and were adjudged winners. Below is the list of winners:

Sl.No.
 Subject Name & Class Topic Grade
1.
 Chemistry Aishwarya Rajeev
(I PCME H)		 Graphene chemistry and its application A grade
2.
 Electronics Chitra S Reddy
(II PCME H)		 Integrated Circuit B grade
3.
 Psychology Krupa Maria Varghese
(II PPES O)		 Asperger’s syndrome A grade
4.
 Physics Punith S Shankar
(II PCMB B)		 Colonisation of Mars A grade
5.
 Mathematics R Vijayalakshmi
(I PCMB F)		 Probability B grade
6.
 Biology Vikas N
(II PCMB D)		 Production and application of Monoclonal antibodies A grade
 
December 2011  
CJC Choir – Winner of the 31st edition of Basel Mission

The Christ Junior College Choir put in a lot of time and effort to get set together for Basel Mission. As the group performed, the crowd was left humming and on the edge of their seats filled with the Christmas spirit after the choir was done with “What Child Is This?”, “African Noel” and “Leap”. The group was accompanied by the groovy Prashanth on the djambe for the African Noel and the brilliant prodigy Jonathan on the piano for the other two pieces. The group bagged the first place at the 31st edition of Basel Mission for the year 2011-12. Congratulations to the Choir group!
 
November 2011  
CJC at Debating Matters India 2011

Christ Junior College team consisting of Nikunj Agarwal, Krupa Maria Varghese, Kopal Mukim and Ujjaini Chatterji, represented Kerala and Karnataka at the National Final of Debating Matters India 2011, a debate competition organised by British Council and Institute of Ideas, UK and were declared runners up. In the final debate on 'India should strive for 'soft power', not superpower', Christ Junior College spoke for the motion and lost it by a whisker.

Nikunj Agarwal and Krupa Maria Varghese were declared Individual Award winners for Best Speaker and Honourable Mention respectively. No doubt, we can proudly say that Christ Junior College nurtures some of the best debating minds in the country!
Synchronize 2011

A team of Christ Junior College students participated in a two-day annual Science and IT fest organized by Bishop Cotton Boys School, Bangalore. The fest was held on October 31 and November 02, 2011. It was indeed a perfect amalgamation of Information Technology and Science. Our college team won prizes in the following competitions: Blood work, Event X, Quad Damage (PC and Console), Blogger, Spectra and Spark.
The team bagged the Runners up trophy. Congratulations!
Parliamentary Debate 2011 Winner

A team of twelve students represented Christ Junior College at the National Law School Parliamentary Debate conducted by the National Law School India University (NLSIU) on November 4, 6 and 7, 2011. Karan Gupta from I PPES O won the overall individual championship of Best Speaker. Congratulations to Karan Gupta. Here are his reflections about the competition:

This was a great experience for me and my friends as the debating was very different from the conventional type where one just prepares a speech. In Parliamentary Debate, we assumed varying roles of the proposition and opposition government and were judged on various criteria like reasoning, strategy, legality, realism, structure, manner, matter and more importantly, logic. We went through seven rounds before reaching the finals. Besides winning the competition, my talk with the Vice Chancellor was a highlight that I shall cherish.
My sincere gratitude to Mr. P M Varghese, Office of Student Services and the college for providing this opportunity.
 
October 2011  
winners of basketball event

Winners of VIVUM 20XI

Christ Junior College Volleyball (Boys) and Basketball (Girls) teams participated in the intercollegiate sports event, VIVUM 20XI conducted by the International School of Bangalore (TISB) between 21-23 October 2011 and were declared winners.

Congratulations to the teams.

winners of volleyball event  

Editorial Board Member and Referee

Mr. Kenath Arun of Physics Department has been selected as the Editorial Board Member and Referee for two international peer-review journals:

  • The Open Astronomy Journal- Bentham Science Publication
  • Astrophysics and Space Science- Springer Publication
 
September 2011  
Debating Matters India Competition

Krupa Maria Varghese, Nikunj Agarwal, Ujjaini Chatterji and Kopal Mukim of Christ Junior College won the Bangalore Regional Finals of Debating Matters India Competition conducted by the British Council, Institute of Ideas, UK, Wellcome Trust and Shell Companies in India at Christ University. They will represent Kerala and Karnataka state in the National Level completion of Debating Matters India to be held in New Delhi on 17 – 19 November 2011. Twelve educational institutions from the Region qualified for this engaging round of debates held on 29 September 2011, through an online elimination test.

Congratulations to the winners!

Sinchana ‘s Achievements

Prerana, The Languages Association’s Sinchana theatre group won overall third prize for 'Uruganveshanam' in the intercollegiate theatre festival conducted by Dayanand Sagar PU College. Our students bagged the awards in the following categories:

  • Best Actor Male – Peter Antony, II PCMB ‘E’
  • Best Actor Female – Sangeetha G P, I CAME ‘L’
  • Best Supporting Actor – Uthkarsh A Shetty, II PCMB ‘E’
Winners at ARTEMIS, Inter- Collegiate Fest - Jyothi Nivas Pre-University
The Christ Junior College Cultural team has added yet another feather to its cap with their recent win at ARTEMIS- the inter-collegiate fest of Jyothi Nivas College which was held on September 16 & 17, 2011. The team emerged as overall winners and returned home with the winning trophy having made their presence felt at Jyothi Nivas. Our cultural team’s Midas touch was felt in events like Quiz, Battle of the Bands, JAM, Treasure Hunt and Debate where they bagged first place. They secured second place in Air crash, Western Acoustics and Indian Dance and third place in Indian music group, Dumb charades and Air crash.
Our cultural team went, made their mark and conquered! Congratulations to all participants and winners!

Colossus' Imprint at Sphoorthi

Colossus the Commerce Association won the overall prize at SPHOORTHI, the inter-collegiate commerce fest, conducted by SBM Jain College, Jayanagar.

Congratulations to the Winners.
Sachin B.R, II PCMB ‘B’ represented the Karnataka & Goa Directorate at the Thal Sainik Camp 2011 at New Delhi. Thirty Cadets were selected from the entire state to represent the Directorate. Sachin won the Bronze medal at the Obstacle Training (OT) Competition which witnessed cadets from all over the country. He went through a number of rounds of selection before representing the Directorate.
 
Accolades won at Darpan Theatre Fest
The members of Pierian Spring and Prerana participated in the Darpan Theatre Fest, held on July 27, 2011 in two different streams, Proscenium theatre and Street play. CJC students bagged the following prizes in Proscenium theatre:
  1. First place in Proscenium
    • Pierian Spring, for the play, “BANG BANG, you are Dead”

  2. Best Play
    • Pierian Spring, for the play, “BANG BANG, you are Dead”

  3. Best use of Song
    • Prerana, for the play “URAGANVESHANAM”.

  4. Best Light and Sound
    • Prerana, for the play “URAGANVESHANAM”

Congratulations to all the winners!
 
August 2011  

Christ Junior College at HMUN India 2011
Sixteen delegates;
Two delegations;
Two faculty advisers;
One International conference

Welcome, to our experience of Harvard Model United Nations India 2011- The Inaugural Session...

Harvard Model United Nations has been at the forefront of MUNing in Boston having simulated United Nations Conferences for the past 59 years. Realising the immense amount of untapped potential in the Asian sub-continent, the team from Harvard International Relations Centre that organises Harvard Model United Nations packed their bags and landed in Mumbai.

The students of Christ Junior College represented two member states- Finland and Guinea Bissau- at this prestigious conference. The delegates represented their respective countries in the different committees, namely- United Nations Disarmament and Security Committee, United Nations Special Decolonization Committee, United Nations World Intellectual Property Organisation, United Nations Legal Committee, United Nations Development Program, United Nations Environment Program, United Nations High Commission for Refugees and United Nations International Children’s Education Fund. The Inaugural Session deliberated on issues such as the Non-State Terrorist Actors, Land and Sea Mines, Gene Patenting, Patent Laws, Future of Aid to Haiti, Sustainable Practices in Tropical Rainforests, Food and Nutrition of Refugees, Children and Terrorism, etc.

The selection process to shortlist the delegates, was based on their performance in the previous year’s CJCMUN, a separate selection process which was held in June and their performance in this year’s CJCMUN delegate shortlisting group discussions. The best sixteen, namely, Nikunj Agarwal, Krupa Maria Varghese, Kopal Mukim, Juilee More, Yohann Ninan John, Owais Shafiq, Suveer Ahuja, Marquis Milton, Shashank N S, Tulika Agarwal, Soma Hegdekatte, Amrutha Prasad, Varsha Sriram, Varun Terdal, Rohan Gonsalves and Suhaas Ema were selected from a crowd of enthusiastic participants of both first and second PU students.

Prithvi Acharya, a veteran MUN-ner and co-founder of Bangalore Model United Nations, along with Nikunj Agarwal, the Head Delegate, took the initiative to gear up the entire team for the session by holding numerous functional and substantive training sessions. These sessions covered every aspect of MUNing from writing position papers, to effective caucusing and forming resolutions. The delegates were also trained to compile research, develop diplomatic skills and propagate their ideas.

The delegates, having done extensive research and preparation, were finally ready to rise to the occasion and left for Mumbai, on the 16th of August, 2011. The delegates from different parts of the world congregated at the World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai. What had begun, not too long ago, as a culmination of the need for achievement, and the determination for it, had finally bloomed into six-hour sessions, and almost no sleep.

Each day, was split into two sessions of three-hours each, with about an hour set aside for lunch. However, on the third day, instead of participating in session, delegates were accommodated into “MUN School”, an interactive training session, organised by the International Relations Committee of Harvard University, Boston, which involved not only procedural training, but also modules on public speaking, organizing one’s own Model United Nations Conference and also applying to Harvard University.

After the final day of session, the valedictory ceremony was held at KC College in an atmosphere filled with anxiousness and hope. The occasion was graced by Lord Meghnad Desai, an Indian-born British economist and eminent politician in House of Lords. He was the keynote speaker, and engaged the delegates in an interactive session, including Jueeli More, the Finn delegate, of Christ Junior College, after which the results of each committee were declared by Hunter Richard, Secretary General, HMUN India, 2011.

From the Christ Junior College Team, Nikunj Agarwal secured Best Delegation in the United Nations Environment Program as Delegate of Guinea-Bissau, Krupa Maria Varghese secured Best Delegation in the United Nations Development Program as Delegate of Guinea-Bissau and Yohann Ninan John received an Honourable Mention in the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, as Delegate of Guinea-Bissau.

As these delegates hope to conquer the Boston Conference one day, and even the Harvard World MUN, they lie content with their achievements. Here’s hoping that, one day, not too far into the future, Christ Junior College will be seen at more conferences than ever.

- From the Christ Junior College HMUN India 2011 Team

 

 

Pre-University District level throw ball tournament

The Boys’ and the Girls’ teams of Christ Junior College won the first place at the Pre-University District level throw ball tournament, held on August 06, 2011 in Christ Junior College grounds. A total of 60 teams participated in the girls’ category, while a total of 30 teams participated in the boys’ category respectively.

Girls Team
Standing Left to Right: Aastha, Sahana, Joewin, Bhavya, Ananya, Harshitha
Sitting Left to Right: Mr. Narasimha Murthy (Coach), Mr. Ganesh Kumar (Physical Director), Fr. Jose C.C. (Principal), Marita (Captain)

Sitting Left to Right: Ashwini, Nehal, Druthi, Sanjana, Rishika

Boys Team
Standing Left to Right: Ram Kumar, Vignesh, Shamanth B.S, Pratush, Sankarsh, Adhitya
Sitting Left to Right: Mr. Narasimha Murthy (Coach), Mr. Ganesh Kumar (Physical Director),
Fr. Jose C.C. (Principal), Jayaprakash (Captain)

Sitting Left to Right: Harshith, Yathish, Varun, Anand
 
July 2011  

Christ Junior College Girls team won Throw ball State League Tournament held on 23 and 24 July 2011, conducted by Karnataka Throw ball Association. In the final, they beat Sri Aurobindo Degree College, Basaveshwar Nagar, Bangalore.

 
Christ Junior College Boys team was placed third in this tournament. They beat East Point College of Engineering, Bangalore.

Christite's Kedarnath Expedition

This summer, I got an opportunity to go for this expedition called the 'the Kedarkantha Expedition' and I would like to share this experience with you. For those of you who do not know where Kedarkantha is, it is one of the small mountain peaks that lie in the midst of other large peaks in the foothills of the great Himalayan range. You will probably come across it just as you cross the 12,500 feet mark, lying on the forest floor in between the pine trees. When you reach the meadows, it is likely to be a large blanket of white around you in every direction.
It was a complete group of 8 people from Bangalore including one of my best friend, Aishwarya, and although we didn’t know the rest of them we were ready to make friends. So off we went to Delhi. At Delhi we met the rest of the expeditioners, who were from different parts of india, few of them were from Bombay and Delhi. We were now a group of 26 and headed to Dehradhun in train. The next morning, we had to travel to uttarkhand by bus! The total journey was about 24 hours. Even though it was just the beginning of the trip, it was so tiring that we all wondered, why we ever volunteered! But when we reached the base camp, which was at the banks of the river Tons, a small tributary of the Ganges, it was all worth it! The scene was so beautiful that it is beyond description. When we reached this place, I realised that Heaven was nowhere else but on Earth!
The first 3 days were filled with fun and socializing, getting to know our instructors and fellow expeditioners, who were going to guide us through the expedition, playing soccer, learning to wash our own dishes, have river time in the freezing water, painting the rocks, making yummy maggi. Although these activities were grouped with training like jogging everyday for an hour, rifle shooting, bagpacking, white water river rafting, rock climbing and mountain biking. It all just seemed like a movie! We all have seen the action hero's jumping off cliffs or climbing rocks...but who would have ever thought I actually feel like an action hero! White water river rafting was one of my favorites, as I do not know how to swim. I was terrified when we got instructions that one of the activities were to jump off a small cliff! I felt like Isabella from twilight when she jumps off the cliff, the adrenaline pumping and butterflies in my stomach! But jumping into the freezing cold water was
just awesome! And for those of you'll are wondering, ofcourse I wore a lifejacket!
This was just the start of the trip! Finally it was the day to start the trek, all set with the sleeping bags, mats and a 8-kilo heavy bag! It was a trek for about 5 hours each day, as it rains everyday in the afternoons...more like a storm! We set our tents at 3 base camps juda-ka-talab was the first base camp with was at a height of 4500 ft above sea level. It was one of the best nights we spent there, as we set up a brilliant bonfire and we also cooked our own food (dal and chawal). The trek was in the midst of the pine jungle and so there were a million pine fly's surrounding our feet and buzzing which was extremely annoying! We had dry friuts, biscuits and toffees as our food during the trek. The second base camp was at 6500 feet... the mountain was'nt as steep as it initially was... that was a sigh of relief. The nights were filled with scary story's running around, wearing warm and thick jackets and ofcourse bonfire's! The 4th day of our trek was called acclimatization, as we were trekking to another layer of the atmosphere where it would get hard to breathe or our nose might bleed. Fortunately nothing of that sort happened. We could leave our bags at the base camp. When we were only a few feet from the summit, we saw the white snow capped peak. It was beyond imagination! So close but yet so far. I lost hope at so many instances as it was so steep, but at the back of my mind I always knew I could do it.
When I finally reached the summit...it was a scene to remember and treasure it in my mind. It was covered with snow and all my friends made huge snowballs and wacked me with them. We also set up our flag at the summit, I felt like Neil Armstrong on the moon! While coming down the mountain, one of the most adventurous was sliding through the snow!
This trip was not just a pleasure trip but was a lesson in my life about how to face different situations in life, work on your own without the help from your family, push your limits and believe in yourself that you can achieve something you have always wished to.

Priyanka M C

 
June 2011      

 

 

 
Sahana Keshav Meenakshi Kurpad Rohan V T
  CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
A total of 21353 students, who appeared for CLAT this year up, the Christies who made it to the following law schools are:
Name
Class
All India Rank
Marks*
Law School
Sahana Keshav
II CAMS J
82
145
NALSAR, Hyderabad
Meenakshi Kurpad
II CAME L
133
141
NUJS, Kolkata
Rohan V T
II CAMS J
272
133
NLU-Jodhpur

*200 marks examination(2hours)
Harshitha N of II PCMB 'F' has secured 41st rank in Medicine and
308th rank in Engineering in the K-CET exam held in the month of April. Congratulations to her for this achievement.

Harshitha's reflections on her Achievement,

Hard work and perseverance are the keys to success. With determination we can reach the pinnacle of success. In Christ Junior College (CJC), a systematic and well-planned approach is implemented to help students in all aspects. Excellent students programme, in particular was a booster. The lecturers are very dedicated and always available when students need help. A lot of motivation is given to the students and an exposure to cultural activities helps in overall development. The ambience in CJC is apt for learning.

Finally, I would like to remind my friends that nothing is impossible. We have to work in the right manner and move with a 'never say die' spirit.
We congratulate S Arun of II PCMB C for securing 3rd Rank in Medicine in the COMED-K exam held recently.

We also congratulate him for securing 8th Rank in Medicine and 118th Rank in Engineering in the K-CET examination held during April 2011.

He is also one of the top 1% in Karnataka in National Standard Examination in Chemistry. He topped Christ Junior College in National Standard Examination in Physics.

Here are Arun’s Reflections on his Achievements,

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have secured Rank 8 (CET Medical) and Rank 3 (COMEDK Medical) and at this moment of celebration, I can only but thank Almighty God, my parents and teachers for their unconditional support. It is generally believed that one needs to study for long hours everyday, compromise favourite T.V shows and other pastimes’ to chase one’s dreams, but this ideology is not necessarily true. On the contrary, I believe that one needs to start early, dream big and work systematically to achieve his/her target. I, for one, always found time to play cricket in the neighbourhood and watch the tennis grand slams.

To all aspiring doctors, engineers and other professionals, I would say, be attentive in class, stop procrastinating and pay heed to your teachers, for they have gone through these tough times themselves. These words of Longfellow always motivated me and perhaps you too will be inspired:

“Let us then be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait.”
 
May 2011  
"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL". The moment I saw my results I was so overwhelmed that I could not express anything except thanking the Almighty for showering his blessings on me. I felt my hard work and dedication was worth it.
This achievement would not be possible without the faculty of social science department. Each one of the lecturers were extremely supportive and encouraging. HATS OFF TO THEM!
The coaching in CJC was very much beyond text books. The special sessions of the excellence students’ forum was useful. We had to work on a topic related to any of our subjects. This extra effort by the teachers made sure that we really gained some good knowledge of the subject at the end.
If not day to day studies, at least taking the internal examinations seriously and preparing for them systematically benefitted me. According to me studying day and night is not the ultimate thing. The way we apply that information in the given 3hrs, the way the answers are presented matters a lot. The feedback and the tips the teachers gave regarding all these were really useful.
It was not only work and no play in CJC. Right from the beginning of the academic year a number of activities were lined up. I took part in music events and other competitions in XITE, events of SSA, Prerana-language association, FIESTA, MCC, St. Joseph and other intercollegiate fests. COSMOS - The intercollegiate project exhibition in which I was a part of Sociology project was truly educative.
I would convey my gratitude to my parents and grandparents for being supportive. Special thanks to my sister for constantly supporting me in all my endeavours.
Along with excellence and service CJC moulded my personality, taught to balance studies and other activities, time management and what not?
Last but not the least, I would say though I spent only two years in CJC the values I imbibed here would be imprinted in my life forever.

Vijayamba (PPES)
(Vijayamba secured 2nd position in the State)
Reflections
The first day, I entered Christ Junior college, with sweet memories of a creditable performance in the tenth board, still lingering in my mind. I thought to myself, “Here is my chance to prove my mettle in this wonderful college.” I had taken Humanities with subjects in which I had aptitude. I heaved a sigh of relief when I thought that I need not pursue Science and Mathematics, furthermore.
‘Christ College’- The very fact that I now belonged to this reputed institution gave me a sense of pride and hence, I felt an accountability to do the institution proud.
And so, gradually I started working slowly, yet steadily, on my way towards my goal. I was extremely happy to find that the faculty here was, without a doubt, one of the best one could ask for. There were not merely teachers imparting knowledge, but much beyond that - they gave us the proper guidance and encouragement. At this juncture, I fondly remember our Class Teacher, who also taught us English, Ms Marina Ma’m . She always instilled in me a lot of confidence and taught me to have belief in myself and faith in my abilities. I will always remain grateful to her.
In the second year ,to my great joy, I came to know that she was going to be our class teacher ,once again .That year , the college also conducted an orientation programme, for the outstanding students in academics, in what was called “The Excellent Student Programme” , for which I too was selected. All the subject teachers guided the students and gave them training in how to allocate time to studies, tackling the portions, correct presenting of the papers and so on. This was a bonus to us.
Things started getting serious, when in the latter part of the second year, I was given Proficiency in Academics. This gave me a lot of impetus to excel. I started, therefore, working hard with renewed focus. The level set for me, I realized then, by my college, was high.
From the home front too, I got the rock like anchorage and support from my parents. My grandparents too were very encouraging in times of stress and strain.
Above all, I owe my success to the Lord Almighty, without whose blessings I would not have been able to achieve what I have done today.
The thrill of experiencing success is surely an exhilarating one. I think I can compare it with the joy that a mountaineer experiences after he reaches the summit. It was consistent hard work, perseverance and commitment that paid off at the end.
Yet, as Robert Frost has said --There is lot to be done still, and promises to keep, And miles and miles to go before I sleep .

Revathi Rajagopal (HEPP)
(Revathi Rajagopal secured 5th position in the State)
A story to me means a plot where there is some surprise. Because that is how life is - full of surprises.
Isaac Bashevis Singer

Dusk was creeping in. Foraging birds turned towards their nests and fledglings. The sun sank slowly into the far west. It was about time the results were out on the 10th of May, 2011. Finally when the clock struck 6, the results were out and it held a pleasant surprise for me! Having expected a distinction and a decent show in the boards, what I received was indeed a surprise package! A grand total of 578/600 i.e. 96.33 %.

The first thing I did was to call up my class teacher and share this happy news. Then came the turn of friends! My inbox was flooded by a deluge of messages from friends enquiring about my performance and reporting theirs. I was quite satisfied with my performance and savored the moment! A year’s effort had borne fruit! The gratitude towards my teachers is something that cannot be put fully expressed in words.

Having been a Christite for all the 16 years of my schooling, I realised with a heavy heart that it was now time to move on seeking greener pastures and pursue my ambition of becoming an Engineer! As my thoughts fluttered away on the wings of dreams, I look back and realise, I am done with my 2nd PU!

Ajay Gopal (PCMB)
Soon after the achievement
I was eagerly waiting for my results. Its further postponement had increased my eagerness. Along with the confidence of a good performance I also had a slight fear about the percentage I would receive. Finally on 10th evening, I was overjoyed and also relieved when my father said to me the percentage (97.33) I had secured over the phone. I was happy for achieving my target and shared my excitement with my parents, sister and my grandmother and later with my friends and relatives. My grandmom became quite emotional. Whole year’s hard work had paid off. It was even more pleasing to know that I had topped my college. The credit for this success goes to my parents, my teachers and my college whose constant support and encouragement helped me a lot. I also feel that the role of my friends is quite significant, be it in the form of fun we had, the help they made and most importantly for keeping alive the competitive spirit in me.

Giridhar V Koteshwar (CAMS)

It has been a dream-come true for me to get the second rank in the commerce stream at Christ College. Wow!!! It‘s a great feeling which I will never forget. It was a mixture of happiness, joy, satisfaction, pride, and most of all the amazing feeling of success! It was exciting to see the twinkle of joy in my family’s eyes, the ultimate pleasure on my teachers’ faces, and all the hugs exchanged between my friends and me. This achievement has boosted my confidence and inspired me to reach greater heights.
My journey in Christ Junior College has been a wonderful experience. This college has instilled in me the vigor to work harder and the power to realize my dreams. I would like to attribute this success to the entire Commerce Department. Their dedicated support, constant motivation, love and affection has been phenomenal. This institution has provided me a platform to fulfill whatever I have ever dreamt of. The past two years at Christ Junior College have undoubtedly helped me shape my personality into a more confident and focused individual.
I would like to suggest to all of you, my dear juniors, to strongly believe in your potential, self motivate and work hard to realize the path of success. Instead of constantly focusing on your areas of weakness, nurture your strengths and stay focused on your goal. Realize that these steps are not the end game but only a means to reach your final destination.

Malavika Rao (CAMS)
Stepping into Christ Junior College was a dream come true for me, and having secured 96.83% in Second PU Board exams is a milestone which I have reached with flying colours. I am overwhelmed with this achievement and at the same time delighted to have stood up to the expectations placed in me by my Principal, lecturers, family and friends. While my main focus was on qualitative study time and not quantitative, I was also active in other curricular activities of CJC. As all study and no play makes boring, to study with dedication and also to pursue other interests and not slog the entire year was the mantra. I consider myself fortunate to continue as a Christite for 3 more exciting years in the University. I will continue to strive for achieving greater heights in the coming years in University also with the same enthusiasm. I wish all my juniors to be better than the best in their academics. Thank you one and all.

Varsha Rajashekar (CAMS)