Dehradun: The auditorium of St. Joseph’s Academy echoed with exuberance and joy on 1st May 2023 as the school witnessed the Investiture Ceremony of the Middle and the Senior School for the academic session 2023-2024 . The Chief Guest for the day was Shri V. Murugesan, IPS, ADG Law and Order, Cyber Crime STF. Among other distinguished guests, the school also welcomed three esteemed dignitaries – Shri Meenakshi Sundaram IAS, Secretary to CM, Power, Planning, Labour and Finance, Govt. of Uttarakhand,
Ridhim Aggarwal, IPS, Special Secretary, Home, and IG – SDRF Uttarakhand, and Shri Pankaj Pandey, IAS, Secretary – Industries, and Ayush, Uttarakhand. The lighting of the ceremonial lamp was ensued by an invigorating dance performance by the senior school students which spread smiles across the school auditorium. This auspicious day also marked the felicitation of the academic achievers from classes VI-IX and XI for the 2022-2023 session.
Next came the most awaited moment of the day when the Senior School Council proudly marched up to the stage and took their respective positions in order to be administered the oath by the Principal, Rev. Bro. Jeyaseelan. The Chief Guest, Shri V. Murugesan pinned the badges onto the Head boy, the Head girl and the House Captains. The Head Boy for the session 2023-24 is Riyan Dutta and Head Girl for the academic session 2023-24 is Anushree Butola
The winners for the runner up and the Best House (for the academic session 2022-2023) were also announced and were felicitated by the Chief Guest. The School choir was appreciated by one and all as it kept the audience entertained throughout with its melodious renditions. The Chief Guest addressed the gathering and inspired the young Josephites to attain higher goals in life with his insightful words.The event culminated with the Principal addressing the gathering and everyone joining in to sing the School Song.–
