Students urged to involve in co-curricular activities

Mangalore, September 14: Students by involving themselves in co-curricular activities instill confidence in themselves and become disciplined, said Peter A Lewis, renowned painter and former Chairman of Karnataka Lalithakala Academy, Bangalore

Inaugurating the fine arts fest Crossroads 2011 at Crossland College, Brahmavar, near here, he said: “Art should be a part of the curriculum and more talented youngsters should come forward to preserve our art and culture”

The fest was organised jointly by the College and the Directorate of Student Welfare, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri.

Mangalore University Student Welfare Director Dr A M A Khader was present on the occasion. Representing the college, the Principal felicitated Mr Peter A Lewis, who belongs to Brahmavar on his achievements. Students from 30 Colleges participated in the fest. Following are the list of winners;

On the spot Painting

1. Sharath Bijoor, Alvas College,Moodabidri

2. Harish, Govinda Dasa College,Surathkal

3. Prashantha, MGM College,Udupi

Collage

1. Ranjan B U, Canara First Grade College,Mangalore

2. Sanketh P., SDM College,Ujjire

3. Bincy Babu, Crossland College,Brahmavar

Poster Making

1. Akshatha, Canara First Grade College, Mangalore

2. Shubhakar, Alvas College,Moodabidri

3. Rathan shetty, MIFT College, Mangalore

Clay modeling

1. Deeraj Puthran, Govinda Dasa College,Surathkal

2. Sharath Raj, Crossland College,Brahmavar

3. Nagabushan, Alvas College,Moodabidri

Cartooning

1. Alzameen, Alvas College, Moodabidri

2. Chethan, Govt.First Grade College,Bajpe

3. Nikshith, Vivekananda College,Puttur

Rangoli

1Reshma, Canara First grade College, Mangalore

2. Laxmi Prasad, PP Evening college,Udupi

3. Keerthi, MGM College, Udupi

Photography

1. Thanmay, Canara College, Mangalore

2. Divakara Shettigar,MPM First Grade College,Karkala

3. Shafan Thumbe, Kanachur Institute, Deralakatte

Canara College, Mangalore, won the Overall Championship and Alvas College, Moodabidri secured the Runners up position. The prizes and cash awards were distributed by Mr. Balakrishna Hegde, Managing Partner, A M Sons Tiles & Bricks, Kokkarne. Mrs.Jyothi, coordinated the fest.