(St. Anthony’s College, Shillong) – More than 450 alumni, faculty members and staff of St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, gathered on Saturday for ALMA PULSE 2026, the annual alumni meet organised by the St. Anthony’s College Shillong Alumni Association (SACSAA). Held under the theme “Connect – Collaborate – Care,” the event aimed to strengthen alumni networks, rekindle friendships, and renew ties between the institution and its former students.
Bah Paul Lyngdoh, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya and a distinguished alumnus of the College, attended as the chief guest, while Brig. William Sturgeon, founding president of SACSAA, was the guest of honour. Shri Deep Gurung, president of SACSAA, delivered the welcome address, and Fr. Arcadius Puwein SDB, principal of the College, addressed the gathering.
The programme featured Shri Pius Bareh presenting the Association’s activity report and Smt Upasana R. Khongsngi presenting the financial report. The guest of honour also released a flipbook documenting SACSAA’s activities.
A key part of the meet was the election of new office-bearers and Executive Committee members, conducted under the guidance of Fr. Joby Joseph SDB, SACSAA delegate. The newly elected team will assume office in May 2027.
Departmental interactions were a key part of the event, allowing alumni to reconnect with former teachers, revisit college memories and explore continued collaboration and institutional development.
The Department of Geology won the rolling trophy for the highest alumni participation and a cash prize of ₹3,000 for its departmental coordinator. The Department of Chemistry secured second place, with its coordinator receiving ₹2,000.
The Association donated ₹50,000 to the institution for entrepreneurship-related activities.
Source: Don Bosco South Asia