JAAI West Events

News from JAAI West Zone posted by members themselves

The St.Xavier's High School Loyola Hall ( Ahmedabad ) celebrated its 79 Annual Sports Day today, 1st December.

The APX members ( Association of Past Xavierites ) took part in the march-past, cycle race and 100 meters dash besides being present throughout the events, supporting the school.

The APX members were graciously invited for a get together after the sports meet was over. Present were the Staff, Doctors in attendance, school management and student volunteers, an ideal platform for all the pillars of the school to bond and move forward.

TEXAS Surat Golden Jubilee Year

03-12-2012: GAURAV YATRA organised by TEXAS A 2kms long rally was organised, Golden Jubilee gate was inaugurated by TEXAS President Mr. Sanat Relia. Golden jubilee gate was donated by TEXAS
24-12-2012: TEXAS members performed at the annual day of the school. On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee a song was written & sung by TEXAS member Rupang Khansaheb.
13-01-2013: TEXAS organised a big Patang Utsav in the School. Kites were distributed by TEXAS.
09-08-2013: Dr. A.P.J. Abdull Kalam visited St. Xavier's High School Surat where an inter school science exhibition was organized. An exhbition from ISRO was also organised in the school. More then 3000 students from around Surat were invited on the occassion.

A Walk Down Memory Lane - Zubin Mehta at St. Mary's I.C.S.E

APX Annual GARBA 2013

The St.Xavier's High School Loyola Hall ( Ahmedabad ) and its alumni association APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) hosted the annual GARBA on the school premises, on Saturday, Oct 5, the first night of the NAVRATRI Durga Pooja festival.

The new Council of WUJA - 2013-2017

The new members of the Council of WUJA, the permanent invitees and the special representatives, as decided per our first Council on the night of 17 August 2013.

Executive Committee :
Alain Deneef, Belgium (President)
Sina Buraimoh-Ademuyewo, Nigeria (Vice-President)
Carlos Gianicolo, Argentina (Secretary)
Ronald D'Costa, India (Treasurer)
Father Bill Currie S.J., USA, (Spiritual counsellor)

South-Asia :
Naresh Gupta, India
Krishnakumar Vijh, India

Indian Delegation at the WUJA Congress 2013

Post by Jaaindia.

Swati Gautam video at World Congress 2013

Indian flag flies high at WUJA Congress 2013

The Indian delegation to the World Union of Jesuit Alumni/ae (WUJA) Congress 2013 in Medellin Colombia comprised Keynote speaker from India Ms Swati Gautam, JAAI President Mr. Naresh Gupta, Fr.Fernand Durai SJ (Province Co-ordinator Gujarat), Mr.Krishnakumar Vijh (JAAI West Zone Council member) and Fr. Charles Aruldass SJ (Gujarat)

Ms Swati Gautam's keynote address was very well received and received a standing ovation. Mr Naresh Gupta also addressed the highly successfull Congress.

At the World Council meeting held during the Congress Mr. Ronald D'costa (India) was re-elected as the Treasurer of the WC. Mr Naresh Gupta (India) and Mr.Krishnakumar Vijh (India) were also elected as members of the World Council.

APX : Flag Hoisting and Football match.

I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!! Today morning many APX members were present for the Flag Hoisting on the school grounds. The students participated in a patriotic song competition. A football match between the APX and the current school team was played on the school football ground. This is an annual feature in the activity chart of the APX. The school team prevailed 2-1, and the crowds witnessed a well fought match. Refreshments were served after the match. This activity is a special bonding between the past and the present which augurs well for the future.

Best wishes,
On behalf of TEAM APX,

Kalika Chudasama
President - Association of Past Xavierites ( APX )