Dec. 31, Chennai: The Young Christian Students/ Young Students Movement had celebrated its YCS/YSM talent exposure program in commemoration of the Founders Day on 26th November2011, Saturday at St.Bedes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, Tamilnadu.
There were nearly 200 participants from over ten YSM units and seven YCS units. The event began with the inaugural program with the prayer song rendered by the students of St. Bedes. Most. Rev. Dr. A.M. Chinnappa sdb, the Archbishop of Chennai- Mylapore diocese was invited as the chief guest for the day with the special invited guests Rev. Fr. John Bosco, Rector, St. Bedes Anglo-Indian H.S.S. and Rev. Fr. Gregory, Headmaster of St. Bedes A.I.H.S.S. The lighting of the lamp which marks the significance was lit up followed by the Welcome Address given by Nancy Jeniffer, The Regional Representative of the Movement.
Felicitations were made to the chief guest and other special invited guests. Then our chief guest was invited to present the day’s special address and was followed by the vote of thanks was given by Kamal Francis, President –YCS/ YSM.
An orientation based on neatness and child rights were given by the members from the Rotary Club and followed by the introduction of the judges and the rules of the competition. Various competitions such as the Extempore, Collage, Quiz and Variety entertainment were conducted. Intense clash between each and every unit bringing the best of each participant
And finally Rev Fr. Clement Bala appreciated all who made this event a grand success. Special thanks to Bro. Arun, the coordinator and Mr. Leo from National YCS/ YSM.
The curtains were brought down by singing the movement song thus marking the significance of a great beginning!!!