Third oldest high school in Nagaland attains 75 years

Morung Express news 
Kohima | November 7

John Government Higher Secondary School, Viswema, the third oldest high school in the state and one of the first private schools initiated by the community during the end of the second world war attained 75 years on March 5, 1945.

During its Platinum Jubilee Celebration today at Viswema Village, Advisor for Youth Resources and Sports Er Zale Neikha who was guest of honour said 5th March 1945 as a red letter for the region. 

He meanwhile paid tribute to all the visionary pioneers of the school for their sacrifices and amended the 75 years period as a centre of learning and nurturing which has produced many personalities benefiting people at large. “The school is not only a blessing for the village, but all the Southern Angami Villages both far and near and also to some of the neighbouring villages in Nagaland,” he said. 

Giving an appraisal of the pioneers, the Advisor recounted the visionary and farsightedness of the 'Japfüphimia' and the generosity of John of Viswema village for which the school is standing proudly here today. 

A matter of pride as he shared those government servants during their time contributed 10% salary towards the school management. “Though most of them are not with us today we are indebted to them. Even though dreams and visions may be there, if we do not have land, things would not have materialized. Therefore, we are very grateful to the generous land donors who have graciously donated their land for the School, keeping in mind the bigger vision of Education,” said the Advisor.

While acknowledged the teachers who have served the school from 1945 till date, ‘because they have given their best to make us who we are today’.  As a continued effort in the span of 75 years, Neikha also asked the present teachers to give their utmost best, for the growth and welfare of the school and most importantly for nurturing, molding and upbringing of our children inspite of all the shortcomings.

He further encouraged the officers and village leaders of the Southern Angamis to continue to give constructive support for the school to grow from strength to strength.

Principal of the School, Dr Chumbeni Kikon in her address said the school was the third oldest high school in Nagaland after Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung and Ruzhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima.

The greeting was shared by Alumni Association president Visato Koso, and released a souvenir by former school retired teacher Kekutsol Sophie. 

Earlier, marking the occasion, a monolith was unveiled by Er Zale Neikha, dedicatory prayer by Senior Pastor, Viswema Baptist Church Rev Hosato Kiso. The celebration was initiated by the School Managing Board and Alumni of JGHSS.