Er Kropol Vitsu, Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso and others during golden jubilee celebration of KSU at Viswema on December 18. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 18
The Kirha Students’ Union (KSU) Viswema celebrated its 50-years of existence at GMS Ground K Khel, Viswema under Kohima district on December 18.
Addressing the gathering as the special guest, Nagaland’s Prisons, Printing & Stationery Advisor Er Kropol Vitsu extended jubilee greetings and appreciated the founding leaders of KSU for their vision and also the past and present leaders for their benevolent services towards the uplift of student community and quality of education under K Khel of Viswema village.
The best learning stage is from Class A to Class 10, he said, adding that during this period teachers give their best to impart basic knowledge to the students.
In this, Vitsu called upon the students’ community to give their best to grab the basic knowledge by listening carefully to the teachers so as to successfully achieve their future goals.
He also asked them to concentrate in their studies and not to involve too much with the different societal organizations as they have to face course oriented competitive studies from higher secondary and above.
Nonetheless, the Advisor also encouraged the youngsters to be willing to venture into agriculture, entrepreneurship and business and not to depend only on government jobs.
Also touching the political line, the Advisor asked the people not to speak against any political party by believing in rumours and hearsay especially during election. He encouraged them to look at the prospects of the party and its developmental initiatives.
As a resource crunch state, Nagaland has to stand with the party which is running the affairs in the Centre, Vitsu said.
MLA & Chairman DPDB Kohima Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso in his brief address lauded the KSU for attaining 50 glorious years. Saying that the present education system has become very competitive and challenging, he called upon the students’ community to give their best.
He also called upon the youngsters to give back to society through the achievements they make.
On the occasion, Advisor Vitsu unveiled the jubilee monolith and also hoisted the KSU flag while MLA Rhutso released the jubilee souvenir.
The monolith unveiling ceremony was chaired by Chairman of Kirha Panchayat cum convenor Monolith Committee, Vipiho Rhetso while Chairman Viswemi Krüna Krotho showered the elderly blessing.
The main celebration chaired by convenor organizing committee Sabul Rhetso commenced with prayer by Pastor of Viswema Baptist Church Rev Lodiho Thapo while KSU president Nokhrül Vitsu delivered the presidential address and first KSU president Zenohol Thapo shared the greetings. Kirha Women Society presented a folk song while Jubilee Choir enthralled with the jubilee anthem. Organizing committee member Visakrol Vitsu tendered the vote of thanks and benediction was pronounced by Pastor of Virazouma Baptist Church Yovotsol Kikhi.
Marking the jubilee celebration, KSU also honoured its students’ achieving more than 90% marks in the academic session while new team of KSU executives led by Apoto Rhetso as president and Kekhrievinuo Kikhi as general secretary was also installed with a dedicatory prayer by Deaconess of Nagabazar Baptist Church Kohima Kezevituoü Rhetso.
The KSU jubilee celebrations culminated with the extravaganza evening wherein local artists and DGP Band entertained the gathering.
