Baianduru, Karnataka – Nineteen years after graduating, the 2006–2007 batch of Baianduru S.P.R. College convened for a friendship reunion and a ceremony to honour their former teachers. The event, held on the college campus, brought together alumni who recalled classroom moments, shared experiences and rekindled old bonds.
Principal Dr. Umesh Mayya presided over the proceedings, while Dr. Rajendra Naik inaugurated the function with a welcome address. A line‑up of faculty members, including B.R. Patil, Ramanaray Acharya, Dr. Uday Kumar Shetty, Dr. Raviraj Shetty, Somasekhar, Damodar Gowda, Naresh, Panduranga, Rajasekhar Hebbar, Gulabi and Kamal, were present to receive gratitude from the alumni.
Former students such as Annappa Shetty, Sudhakar, Vinay Kumar, Sushma and Devaraj helped organise the gathering. Sandip delivered the opening speech and Latha coordinated the programme. Participants spoke about the lasting impact of their teachers’ guidance and expressed thanks for the encouragement that shaped their professional journeys.
In a gesture of giving back, the college donated a drinking‑water unit to the campus, a contribution highlighted as a symbol of the enduring relationship between the institution and its alumni. Attendees agreed that reunions like this revive cherished memories and reinforce the sense of community that began within the college walls.
The day concluded with renewed friendships, heartfelt acknowledgements to mentors and a shared optimism for the future, underscoring the lasting value of the teacher‑student bond cultivated at Baianduru S.P.R. College.
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