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Bishop Cotton Girls' School alumni celebrate 160 years with special events and reunions in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Every June, hundreds of alumnae of Bishop Cotton Girls' School (BCGS) and their counterparts from boys' school (BCBS) relive their Cottonian days. They walk through the hallowed halls, catch up with their old buddies, and recall their glorious childhood in the school.
This time, it was even more special.
Cottons is turning 160 years old, a milestone for the schools that grew from a small missionary endeavour when it started in 1865. The Old Cottonians' Association (OCA) has planned a series of events to be held throughout the month of June.
The OCA from girls' school has reached out to several of their alumni to contribute to the special edition of Old Cottonians Chronicle. Themed "Memories", this publication will be a trip down memory lane and will include writings from past students and teachers about their memories and experiences of their alma mater.
This will include writings from many prestigious alumni, including Rajshree Ojha, director and filmmaker; Aiyshwarya Mahadev, Congress spokesperson; and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, entrepreneur.
There is also "Forever Green and Gold" concert, featuring retired Rear Admiral Nirmala Kannan, the first woman officer to attend National Defence College, Delhi.
Beyond formal engagements, the OCA has organised a badminton tournament.
There will be traditional old vs. new Cottonians matches where the old alumni members will compete against the current students. The celebrations are to continue on June 28 and 29 with St Peters' Tide and St. Peters' Day celebrations, and culminate on June 30 with Old Cottonians' Day and annual general meet.
Around 300-500 alumni members are expected to attend the events. "Every June, Cottonians all across the globe come together to reconnect, rebuild memories, and celebrate the happiness that stems from the community of the 'Green and Gold'. This year, the alumni are excited to revel in the glory of the institution's 160th year amidst concerts, badminton tournaments and St. Peterstide Commemoration Service," said Suchitra Joseph, secretary of OCA BCGS.
Similarly, the boys school too has lined up a host of events to mark the milestone.
By Ila V C
