Gangolli: Industrialist G. Venkatesh Shenai described SSLC and PUC as the most critical phases in a student's life, urging young learners to make career choices based on passion rather than pressure. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony held Saturday at the Gujjadi Gopal Nayak Rotary Indoor Hall in Gangolli, Shenai emphasized that decisions taken during these years determine the trajectory of one's future.
"Choose a field or course you love, and success will follow," Shenai said. He added that making the most of available opportunities paves the way for progress, and hard work invariably earns its due reward.
The event was organized by the G.S.V.S. Association, Gangolli, to honor students of S.V. Pre-University College, S.V. Kannada Medium High School, and S.V. English Medium School for their achievements in the 2025-26 SSLC and second-year PUC examinations. Dr. Kashinath Pai, president of the association, presided over the function.
State-rank holders in the PUC exams—Gautami G. Nayak, Dhanya Poojari, Sindhu Kharvi, and Navyashree K.—were recognized, along with SSLC rank holder Srinivasa V. Pai and high achiever Shrejas Poojari. Special cash awards were presented: Dr. Umesh Putran of Kundapura gave Rs 25,000 each to Prateek Kothari and Navyashree K. for topping the science stream, while Nagara Krishnananda Nayak awarded Rs 5,000 each to commerce toppers Gautami G. Nayak, Sinchana, and Manya Kharvi.
Students who passed with distinction and teachers whose students scored 100 percent in individual subjects were also honored. Association secretary H. Ganesh Kamath and treasurer N. Ashwin Nayak attended. College principal Kavita M.C. welcomed the gathering, and coordinator N. Sadashiva Nayak delivered introductory remarks. The program was compered by lecturer Narendra S. Gangolli, and Raghavendra Sherugar, head teacher of the English medium school, proposed the vote of thanks.
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📰 Source: Kundapra