The Vidyashala Old Boys' Association (OBA) has been functioning to preserve the memories and to maintain the association and tradition of Vidyashala among the past students. It is a vital link between the students, past and present, the staff and the Swamijis of the institution. It is also the aim of the association to make a sincere effort to uphold the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda and to live up to their teachings. The association assists the institution with new ideas and trends in the field of education and to procure materials of educational value.


The First Batch of Students with Staff (1953 - 1954)
The First Batch of Students with Staff (1953 - 1954)
  

Swamijis and Staff Members of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala during the Silver Jubilee Year of the Old Boys' Association (1996 - 97)

Swamijis and Staff Members of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala during the Silver Jubilee Year of the Old Boys' Association (1996 - 97)


An Old Boys' Meet is held every year at the time of the College Day celebrations. To facilitate better interaction among the alumni and to strengthen their links with the institution, regional meets covering different districts are conducted. A Fellowship Centre at the Vidyashala offers an opportunity for periodical meets, prayer sessions, discussions, lectures, library and other activities.

The Association brings out a bi-annual newsletter titled  ‘Voice of Vidyashala Alumni’ (VOVA), 
New VOVA News Letter  exclusively for private circulation among the members. The membership in OBA is entirely voluntary.
Activities

  • Annual Old Boys' Meet on the occasion of the College day celebrations.

  • Annual Inter High School Competition in General Knowledge for

  • high school students of Mysore City.

  • Annual Retreat exclusively for the alumni.

  • Regional Meets.
  • Monthly get together for the old boys residing in and around Mysore under the auspices of the Old Boys' Fellowship Center.

  • Publication of a bi-annual news-letter 'Voice of Vidyashala Alumni'.
  • New News Letter ' Voice of Vidyashala Alumni'.

 

 


        

Annual Old Boys' Meet
Annual Old Boys' Meet

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Genesis


In the year 1959-60 Late Swami Shambhavanandaji, founder President of Vidyashala mooted the idea of forming a forum for regular interaction between the old boys and the Alma Mater. In 1972 Rev. Swami Sureshanandaji Maharaj, the then Correspondent of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala gave a definite shape and direction to that idea and formed the Old Boys' Association. Since then the association has been growing from strength to strength. In the year 1997, the association celebrated its Silver Jubilee. In the span of 30 years, the association has proved to be a unique and reliable support base to the Alma Mater.


Past Presidents of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala, Mysore     

Late Rev Swami Shambhavanandaji
Late Rev. Swami Shambhavanandaji

Late Rev Swami Somanathanandaji
Late Rev. Swami Somanathanandaji

Rev. Swami Sureshanandaji Maharaj
Rev. Swami Sureshanandaji Maharaj

Objectives

  • To establish a forum to preserve memories and, associations and traditions of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala and the erstwhile Ramakrishna Students Home.

  • To maintain continuity by serving as a vital link between the past and present students, staff and members of the management of Vidyashala.

  • To make a sincere effort on all occasions to hold before the alumni the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.

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Governance


The entire management of the association is vested with the Managing Committee.  The Managing Committee consists of :

a)  President :


The President of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama is the ex-officio president of the Association.
b)  Two Vice Presidents :

The Principal of Vidyashala is the ex-officio Vice President and the other is elected from the General Body.
c)  Treasurer :

The Correspondent of Vidyashala is ex-officio Treasurer of the Association.
d)  Two Secretaries :

A staff member of Vidyashala and an alumnus.  The latter is elected from the General Body.
e)  Fifteen Members :

Ten members elected from the General Body and five members nominated by the President.


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Membership

Eligibility :


Any individual who has studied in Vidyashala for atleast a year and is willing to live upto the aims and objectives of the association can become a member of the association.   

Types ofMembership :


The association has mainly two categories of membership Viz.
   A)  Patron Members - subscription Rs.1000/- (one time)
   B)  Life Members - subscription Rs.500/- (one time)
The membership is entirely voluntary.


As on 1-3-2003, the enrolment is : Patrons - 969 and Life Members - 1643 Conversion from Life membership to Patron membership is possible by paying the difference in subscription.


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How To Become a Member 

Just send the information blank given below duly filled in along with crossed DD towards the subscription to

THE CORRESPONDENT,

     Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala,
     Yadavagiri,
     Mysore 570 020,
     Phone: (+91)(0821) 2514000,
                       (0821) 2417555.


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