Taking responsibility of youths and honing their leadership skills are the key mottos behind the swearing-in ceremony conducted every year for forming the new school cabinet.
In a grand ceremonial ambience on Wednesday, the newly-chosen prefects of the DAV Public School, Pokhariput here took pledge to serve their alma-mater to the best of their ability in the presence of chief guest Col Kirpal Singh, Director, NCC, Odisha State, and other dignitaries.
The celebration commenced with the DAV Gaan, after which Principal Dr Sujata administered the pledge to the new cabinet members who included school leader Shibasis Panda, assistant school leader Sefali Pattnaik, house captains Nirlipta Rath (Bhakti), Abhisek Mohanty (Stutee), Soumya Mohanty (Shloka) and Shreya Das (Mantra), vice-captains, representatives and club secretaries to uphold the dignity of the school by carrying out the responsibilities bestowed on them.
This was followed by a speech by outgoing school leader Master Amlan Bharadwaj and the present leader.
“Our country needs more dynamic young leaders now since they can serve their motherland with their head, heart and hand,” said Col Kirpal Singh. School Chairman Madan Mohan Panda said, “I am very impressed by the readiness of the young leaders. I advise them to face the challenges undaunted by following the path of truth and honesty.” Regional Director of DAV Institutions of Odisha Zone-1 Dr KC Satapathy sent his best wishes to the participants.