Barunei High School’s 1987 batch reunites at Kakatpur
By Nalini Sahu
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12: Students of the 1987 batch of Barunei High School, Patapur, in Kakatpur block of Puri district, came together for a memorable Bandhu Milan reunion at Deuli Math, Kakatpur, on October 11, celebrating lifelong friendships and revisiting cherished memories of their school days.
The reunion was organised under the leadership of Sri Prafulla Kumar Mohanty, with Sri Manoj Kanungo and Smt. Saraswati Praharaj playing key roles in making the event a success.
The gathering was attended by several former classmates, including Sri Amina Sethi, Smt. Tilatama Rath, Smt. Gayatri Patajosi, Sri Satyaprakash Swain, Dr. Jitendra Biswal, Sri Santosh Pattnayak, Smt. Mamata Pattnayak, Smt. Soudamini Rout, Smt. Sanju Rout, Smt. Manorama Padhi, Smt. Manulata Das, Smt. Pramila Nayak and others.
Sri Bichitrananda Rath, the present headmaster of Barunei High School, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The alumni also sought the blessings of Sri Brahmabar Ojha, a former headmaster of the school, through a telephone conversation.
As part of the reunion, the former students visited their alma mater and walked down memory lane, recalling their experiences in the classrooms, hostel rooms and school prayer area. The nostalgic visit brought back fond memories of their formative years and the friendships they had built during their time at the institution.
The alumni also met Sri Bijay Kumar Sethi, one of the school’s oldest serving peons, and posed for a photograph with him, cherishing the opportunity to reconnect with a familiar face from their school days.
The reunion provided a meaningful occasion for the former classmates to express their gratitude to their teachers and the present headmaster, celebrate the enduring bonds of friendship and reaffirm their commitment to staying connected through similar gatherings in the years ahead.
The programme concluded on a note of pride and affection for their alma mater, with the spirit of togetherness reflected in the patriotic song “Bande Utkala Janani.”
