Dimapur, June 30 (MExN): Dimapur Government College bid farewell to one of its officers, LT Yepthomi, the senior-most Associate Professor, Department of Higher Education, Nagaland, on July 29.
Having served as Head, Department of English for many years, it was only natural that her role as a ‘guardian’ became evident, as highlighted by Suzzana Yaden, Assistant Professor, Department of English, in her moving tribute.
Alemla Imsong, Head, Department of Political Science, looked fondly at their association in DGC which began in 1994. She averred that Yepthomi was one of the pioneers in bringing effective changes to streamline the college, unafraid and unwavering for causes she believed in; her warmth and wisdom made her a valued advisor.
Ngangshikokba Ao, Principal, DGC, also highlighted how Yepthomi was the epitome of a teacher who inspires. A motherly figure, she gave examples of her being aptly ‘firm’ and ‘flexible’ as and when the situation required her to be.
LT Yepthomi is a recipient of the Best Teacher Award, 2009, presented by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland. Since 2010, the LT Yepthomi Award for Academic Excellence has been sponsored by her family for the topper in the Commerce Stream with cash and citation.
