Valerian Grammar School Class of 1977 celebrates golden jubilee with nostalgic reunion in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The class of 1977 of Valerian Grammar School, Bolarum, celebrated its golden jubilee here on Saturday with a nostalgic reunion that brought former students, teachers and the school community.

The celebrations took a nostalgic turn with a “Back to School” session, as the alumni returned to a classroom where they had studied 50 years ago. Their former teachers conducted mock classes, recreating the school experience decades after their retirement. The organising group felicitated former teachers – VV Pushpa, Leesamma and Jayashree Daniel, as well as principal and rector Vinay Kumar.

In her address, Pushpa said seeing the “seeds sown decades ago” bloom into successful lives was the greatest reward a teacher could ask for.

P. Nagarjuna Rao recalled that the class of 1977 had achieved a record 100 per cent result, with a majority of students securing first division. He paid tribute to the teachers who had shaped the students’ lives and remembered classmates who were no longer alive.

Thomas reflected on the varied journeys of the classmates after leaving school and recalled the important role played by the teachers.

RV Rao spoke about the lasting influence of teachers and the responsibility of students to remember and acknowledge those who had helped shape their lives. More than 30 teaching and non-teaching staff members were also honoured in recognition of their contribution to the school.