FAREWELL SPEECH - 1994/95

In the same vein, I'd like to recount an incident when we were in Class III. Mrs Beena Pradhan advised us to speak in English. She said that we shouldn't feel embarrassed even if we made mistakes. Those were the times when I didn't know the difference between sun and son, beating and cheating, and so on. But the words of Mrs Pradhan got into our heads and two of my friends and I started with khais-thing (ate), napis-thing (measured) and gais-thing (went), and soon found it easy enough conversing in English.

There have been various other memorable moments. Years passed like a quick roll of drums, and soon we were in Class XII. I know we couldn't bring about very many changes. Perhaps there wasn't a need. But what greatly satisfies me is that we didn't face any major problems, not even a single one. The students of TNA proved to me much more disciplined than what I was prepared to give them credit for. It indeed gives you a lot of happiness to see a fellow Tenacian greet you, "Good morning Captain" as he walks past you.

When I was small, I used to hate the prefects for being harsh on me. As School Captain, this feeling was always there in my mind and that was the reason I never got myself to be harsh upon a little-one. This was a great help as I proved to be more approachable and got to know my Tenacians better.

TNA has been more than just a school to me. In my life till now, my teachers have been everything for me. The amount they have done for me is not possibly quantifiable.

TNA has given me a lot -- care from teachers, love from friends and respect from juniors.

This day, as I prepare to leave, I'd like to thank the Principal Sir, all my loving teachers, my fellow Twelvers and Tenacians for all your love and care.

I also wish to thank the Prefects' Body for all the co-operation they've given me.

The only message I have for you is that if our batch has done something good -- learn from us, and if we had our faults, discard them. Even if students must come and go, TNA and the Tenacian spirit must remain forever -- shining and smiling in the hearts of all its members.

Its hard to put into words all that I feel, but some day, I'm going to look back to these days, and feel 'GREAT'!

Before I leave, here's a well-known sher for you:

I'll miss you a lot!